popeye the sailor

awesome job Augie............just a few more parts to go......but a lot more work to get them where they need to be! simply superb!

looking good there....Bob! very interesting way to make a hull

nice capstan Mark...well worth the effort!

I don't even want to talk political....but I think our fore fathers are turning over in their graves, over here. what I'd like to say, no one wants to hear

I see some have begun their hobby with solid hull.........to me, I would think that they are much harder to build, due to the way in which the hull is shaped. my hat's off to you folks I also believe that the level system is a bit off.......to a person just starting out.....they ALL are equally daunting. but, to tell the truth, I would recomend an advanced beginner's kit {billing's}, over some of their other kits. gee, I started my venture with what they considered, an expert level kit, and to be quite frank.......I couldn't tell the difference. I agree with Mark, that Midwest has a pretty good kit......their instructions are very good. for those who followed the build of the lobsie twins....you know the mistake I made, and how quick it was to scratch out another boat using the plans they supplied. but this exposes the other side of it all. the builder: the plans alone, are enough to scare the bejebbers out of anyone. this would be especially daunting for a person with no previous modeling experience.......but that's not to say that it can't be done. you folks have covered it quite well......do you want this? do you have even a speck of creativity? if you do, then your going in the right direction. this hobby is so multi-facited....it is a mix of sculpting, painting, and wood working.....there's something in here for everybody. you get out of it what you put into it. it is said that one would need knowledge in general.......I think the willingness to learn is better though.......you'll get more out of it. folks don't craft as much as they used to.......everything is bought in a store......someone elses concept of what they think would look good in your home. some of it is butt-ugly.........displaying something you made yourself......is much better.

awesome!!!! so much detail in a little package!

she's looking super Mobbsie........the paint makes her look fantastic! I also wish you well on the coppering.......I have plenty of copper paint, if you should change your mind

.......you mean......you don't call it December over there? ........funny how the globe spins.......huh! LOL!

I'll make sure you don't miss a thing Andy........you'll see it, I'm sure {I'll save your seat} sure thing Bob........I'll run right out there........LOL!!! I wonder how they treat folks in a Swedish Jail.......especially someone who was caught trying to deface a national treasure

thanks Sjors and John with the top rails on......there will still be plenty of room for the gallow.....I'm pleased that it didn't change. as for the sanding.........I wouldn't be too sure about that. I'll tell ya when I post the next update

it's gotta be the glue in the plywood.........Sjors.......how many times do I have to tell you that you HAVE to pull out the slivers....as soon as you get them

now your going to have to come up with a 'maxi-me' to get up there! I bet you still need a step ladder.......LOL! tell you what......you keep building, and I'll keep being amazed...........OK?

my level of detail ........indeed! now your trying to upstage me.......... I knew you can do it! the windows and doors look really good as well. are you going to put in cup holders too?

to complete the bulwark walls, the stern ramp needed to be installed. you can see the walls and top rail on the table......but these parts won't be used. in setting up the side walls for the ramp, I noticed that the stern wall were too short, and left a fair gap there. I made a pair for this area......but this also means that the top rail can't be used either. no matter, I'll just make one of those as well.......and I see no problems with the erection of the gallow booms, because of this. I made the stand for her as well.....she'll need it after she's planked there was a bit of sanding to be done......didn't want to do too much though. I added posts in the corners of the stern walls. making sure all was ready, the planking comenced. the kit supplied 1.8 x 7 mm planking, but I had taken the strips from this kit, to do one of my other projects. I was going to order more from Billing's when I was ready to do it. I'm sure that some of you have found out that Billing USA is closed, but I was able to get a bundle of 1.8 x 8 mm planking.....more than enough to do the hull.

thanks Mobbsie.....now to get the rest of the dead eyes on there, and get the party started

totally agree with all the others Ron.........nice job! your coming along great with the ratlines. I, myself.....have to get a move on.....I want to join in on all the good stuff too!

looking great Sjors......your really making some headway on this build what's a great warship without cannon balls anyway? now you'll have to work on the cannons.........THEN......everyone can start to worry

happy belated birthday Andy.......sounds like you pulled off a good day of it. I'll look forward in hearing more of your adventures, seeing as your going off to work. you've done well though.........made great strides with your lady Peg....she's looking sweet! good luck on this trip, my friend, and stay safe.

actually, I wouldn't do anything with them......when you showed the panels....the offset was quite noticeable. but, now that they are on the deck, they look better. to try to fix them might damage the overall appearance. they have a unique antique look to them. don't be afraid to experiment a little....that's what makes creativity grow

thanks Runner63....I should have an update up soon

thanks Runner63.....nice to have you looking in thanks Ferit.....Eric has sent me many pictures during the time he's worked on her. I also received pictures from two other members as well.....so I am well armed.....visually. there are a few aspects that differ from the actual ship....if I had seen them, I might have corrected them. now they are too buried in the build to even try. but I will carry on with the build and complete it the way it is. I do hope you follow along.

looking good there,....Andy.....splendid in natural light. you've made some great progress to be sure!

isn't that a bit out of scale, eric? owww!

oh....my god!!!!!!! I love your work!

check in #2...........I need a fix. hope all is OK.