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  1. popeye the sailor
    I'm going by the pictures Mark.....I'm not using the rigging diagrams from the kit at all......yet. I'm a beginner at this......the first rigging of a wooden kit build...of this magnatude....it's a learning process thank you I'm so impressed with how many of you commented..........I've been modeling most of my life......and with this one, I feel like such a newbie.....I can't thank you all enough......you really make me feel good about it it's your idea Frank........you gave it to me if this is how you did yours......it's sheer genius I didn't get to do much more today......it's so oppressive.....hot and humid. but I did manage to get a six-pack of superglue....got them at the local Walgreens for $4. 50........you can't beat that I have two more days to get something more done on her. I don't know if anyone noticed, but the fore mast belaying rail came off the deck. just as well.......I had to drill some holes anyway. I saw something in the pictures that I really would like to try..........film asap thanks again for the good word.....I really appreciate it!
  2. popeye the sailor
    only if he's looking at Sjors........."alas poor Yoric.....that was the last picture"
  3. popeye the sailor
    .........told ya color make for a milestone looks real sweet!
  4. popeye the sailor
    ...even murphy couldn't stop me now! I finished the foot ropes on the spirit yard. after the ends were trimmed off, everything got touched up and painted. then it was installed on the bow spirit. Frank gave me a good idea..........I liked the way he did his. I made sure that no glue got on the connection point of the yard and the spirit....so that when it comes time to do the running rigging, the yards can be positioned the way I want them. then the yard that will attach to the boom got it's foot ropes then, it too was attached to it's location in the same way I'll see if I can do more a bit later.........Gotta get some more superglue
  5. popeye the sailor
    I see them on 101 all the time........this we'd have to see
  6. popeye the sailor
    a banner across an overpass would suffice.............."welcome to the land of Ice and Snow" kind of a 'Zep' theme, don'tcha know
  7. popeye the sailor
    I love how color makes one feel like they've hit a milestone...........nice progress! glad you found the stars...........shine!
  8. popeye the sailor
    I'm sure you'll find something...........when I read your post the other evening.......I scrambled looking for the paperwork for it! there's a lot of cool stuff for this puppy! heck, maybe you'll find an assortment kit for it....I'm sure they sell them that way I wish you happy hunting!
  9. popeye the sailor
    honest.........I didn't send murphy to your house! he's still here........messing with my build time! LOL! take care of yourself........elevate your feet and have a frosty while your doing it!
  10. popeye the sailor
    like it!!!!!!!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha!
  11. popeye the sailor
    ....and perhaps future peace treaties "he who come to table with fingers crossed, hold bottle funny"
  12. popeye the sailor
    trial and error is a funny animal........sometimes you can whip something out without even thinking about it, and then there are other times, the more thought you put into it, the worse it gets. you've done a splendid job with the hull Andy........I think your rigging will be no different
  13. popeye the sailor
    armed and ready.............sounds rather omimous {scary organ sound here}
  14. popeye the sailor
    thanks Aldo...........I've had much brighter things to keep me busy of late. the admiral's brother came to visit for a week....from Texas, a fun visit to be had by all! that is coming to a close now........to be followed by a visit from my life-long friend from Florida. known this chap from grade school. how I met him was rather cool........I punched some kid in the playgroung, who was teasing him and calling him 'four eyes'.....cuz he wears glasses. ......been friends ever since! I should have an update soon.....keep tuned and thanks for the good word!
  15. popeye the sailor
    thanks Aldo, it's a work in progress. I really need to get her fully planked, so I can see where I stand. this kit is rather vague about a couple of aspects..........good that I see them now......but the areas in question have already been done. no matter.......they're still making x-actor blades and drill bits! LOL!
  16. popeye the sailor
    now.......would that be because Sjors would control the conversation.......poor Augie not getting a word in edge-wise AWWWW, just give him some pictures.........that'll keep him busy! LOL!!! congratz on the promo Augie........you've certainly put a lot into your build, quite informative and very well done! you should be close to da finish, but you'ze didn't eats no spinach......but no matter! to be honest.....I don't know where I stand in the grand scheme of things....I never keep track of that stuff. I just see what I like and comment.....sometimes my humor can be a bit over board.....but I see humor in just about everything. .........like when you were talking about the moose........I thought of these guys: the 'post haste' is an odd metaphor.........to be post, I should have hasted already........must have been Oscar Wilde who said that .......I guess I need to pick up the pace Gee.......commodore.....most famous MSW flying ace.......what title will you shoot for now?
  17. popeye the sailor
    the copper your working with probably isn't pure.........might have some nickel in it or other alloys. cripes, even our U.S. pennies aren't even pure copper. I think it was back in the '90's.........we had a copper shortage. I couldn't even find copper paint! the admiral and a friend of hers were out one day at a craft store, and they came across a display of model paint, with several bottles of copper paint in stock......they bought every last one! fantastic progress your doing.........the coppering looks very good! first time? I havn't had the privilige yet.........but I'm hoping to give it a try one of these days. I notice a tressel in the background of one of your pictures........wooden? looks very nice....another hobby I'd like to get back into.....but it was so long ago
  18. popeye the sailor
    planking the sheer {deck} looks great! you've made quite a bit of progress I like the holding jig as well.......no damage will come to the keel that way...........neat idea!
  19. popeye the sailor
    looking real good Nenad should have had that genie sand the rest of it while you slept ..........but your wish is his comand
  20. popeye the sailor
    you might want to hang on to the anchors you made the mistakes on...........looks like they would make great hooks! I'd dare any fish to try and wriggle off-a those! LOL! they look great BTW.........deffinitely look the effort you put into them!
  21. popeye the sailor
    my son got me the Dremel 100 for Christmas. included in the box, was a sheet showing most {if not all} of the attachments for it. they do show a couple of different chucks for it: #EZ402 EZ lock........probably will work on most attachment shafts #4486 looks like the standard chuck #4485 has the chuck with four different core grips. this is worth looking at is solving your problem. I see other attachments that might do the trick.......even drill bits that are mitered to fit the average chuck. WWW.dremel.com or call 1-800-437-3635
  22. popeye the sailor
    you could try craft stores.........even the 'after' fourth of July clearance items. confetti?
  23. popeye the sailor
    I hope so
  24. popeye the sailor
    Andy has a good point.........here's a chance to add detail....if you so desire what a giant step forward you have made since your return beautiful...........simply beautiful!
  25. popeye the sailor
    are you really sure you want to take her with you......? I'm getting scared for you my friend.........you will be rigging in your RV looking very good! luv what your doing.......stain and paint?

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