popeye the sailor
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HEY.............I can make you feel a bit better........I have something of the same thing on my left calf! the doctor said it something of a fungal thing.......long rashy area down my calf......flaky and itches like crazy sometimes. I got two big tubes of cream to put on it, but I'm not one for medicine, or being faithful in putting it on.........just do it when it gets itchy. to top it off, I have reoccurring gout in my left ankle....doc didn't give me anything for it......don't even know if there is anything for it.....I just live with it. sounds like your health care is pretty good over there...........ours sucks....in plain english....and it's going to get worse! -
in the middle of the banter.......Sjors comes as the voice of reason.........and in his build, he's talking about living in a tent Augie only has a few pieces left........he's almost finished. we're just keeping his mind occupied......so that when he puts the last line in place, he won't feel so bad. it's a very tramatic moment......don'tcha know! it is a comfort to know though, that he's got a case to make. it will serve as a relief in knowing that he is finished.........no more lines or drops of CA. it's a beautiful ship Augie........can't wait to see the finishing touches
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Syren Ship Model Company|Boxwood ship model rigging blocks|Ship Model rigging rope |turned brass cannon| Chuck Passaro this link should take you right to it nice work on the shrouds Robbyn
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you live in a beautiful country...........boy........I'd sure hate to get head butted by those helmits thanks for the looky.
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nice looking cabin Bob..........I still say that wheel is a work of art {are you saying the next one will cost $600.00?}
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ahhhhh.........now that looks sweet!
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there's the Hienkel 219 "owl"..........now there's a big project
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oh....don't go and throw something 'fowl' into the mix although you may be right Floyd.....if this banter keeps up, Augie might just make 100. stretching this out like this though........it's Ok.....but I would think that if he wanted another ship build to continue with....there would be a kit making it's way to his doorstep. I know that it's hard........the last bit of work to any build is the toughest.........the moment that one can say, it's done.....I'm finished.........the release is saddening {believe it or not}....it's the strangest feeling. I felt it strongly when I finished the Nordkap.....because I didn't have anything to back it up. I guess {pause, I got coffee on my 'H'} {OK....unpause} this is another reason why I have so many builds in the works........I finish one.......I just go in the hallway and get another one but in the meantime.......one must find the disipline not to keep adding to the roster these are for the special builds I will be doing down the road. I already have one set of keel and ribs...I need to make the ribs for these two.........no rush though
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gee........they don't look that thick.........I really like them! I copied and imported some of these roman numerals into my decal maker. now, in the decal maker, I can size them to whatever I want........the problem is.......is that the ink jet printers do not print white. I could use white paper {white film}.......but the backgroung will need to be colored the same as where they are to be applied. the problem here is the spectrum that a printer uses.......it never seem to match the exact color used. another problem is the transparency issue I've had in the past...........the funny thing is, I just got a thought while I was writing this. most printers max out at 600 DPI......especially with lighter colors, they seem to get lost in the background if it's dark. I've been using the normal print.........what if I went to bold print? if I had some paper handy, I could try this out. you mentioned doing something with decals a while ago.......I'll look forward in seeing what your take is on this process.
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glad to hear your getting some relief.......did they tell you what it is that is the problem?
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nawwww.........he just meant that we like to spread the love for the hobby.
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very nice progress Sjors......the cannons look very good. the deck layout is really falling into place for you the ship's boat is off to a good start.......nicely done!
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who........ME? yea, I know it looks strange to have multiple builds going on........but it just happens to me as I'm working on one build, I'm constantly thinking of other applications of what I'm doing and where it can be applied. I can only work on one at any given time, but when I gather enough information, I switch over to the build in question. I have had a great 'pull' to bring out the trawler lately, but I've been holding off, because I really want to get the Goth moving again. my goal with her is to get the fore mast in place, so I can begin doing the shrouds and bow better squared away. I can bide my time with the others.......but sooner or later, the pull will get to be too great........and then I'm off on another wild tangent untill that happens though....I'm happy just working on the Goth.......and of course, finishing the planking on the Half Moon. hmmmmmm.....modeling Gigolo.........kinda funny to think about it......
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yepper.......just have to pick a period and go with it I'll look forward in seeing the roads you take in building yours. sorry to hear of your recent loss....my sencere condolences to you and your family.
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good luck tomorrow......hope it's nothing serious
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I never knew of how the sleeping arrangements were, on a tall ship, until I came here you give a good narration of how they look Daniel....it will be really cool to see this bit of detail fully assembled.
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here I was lamenting at one time about having to order a ship's wheel..............all this time, I coulda asked you! nice looking wheel Bob!
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I bookmarked it........thanks guys
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didn't know Chuck had a site for stuff like that....is there a link? I'd have to get them quickly though.....I'm not stopping the build for anything else. while it would be nice to add them in........in any event, if I don't add them in, it certainly won't look naked
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looks like you'll have your hands full did some stunning work on the anchors......very nice indeed!
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yepper Bob! I mean.....don't get me wrong, this is a nice kit. scale it up some.....correct the quarter badge and upper stern deck ladder inaccuracies........add in the mid ship rack and cannons {and some better looking anchors} and this kit would be stellar!
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nice work so far John........moving right along
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it doesn't matter Alex......just glad to see you back at the table. I'm familiar with the word......I think I'll look it up to see if there are other meanings. just as well........a cannon tutorial might be just the ticket for me I know some things......but I think an expanded knowledge wouldn't hurt. it's nice to find common folks in all corners of the world.........but it even nicer to join hands and find it a comfortable fit. not too much of a gap between countries now.....is there?
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we'll call it the "scarf attention deficit disorder" group DEAL!
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the weather is getting to be one strange animal, my friend. I'm beginning to think those bean-counter scientists, might be right.
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