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popeye the sailor
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you forgot to mention the build logs that I write on online blog sites as well Gil. I have one for every build I do.........but even that, the sites that I belong to, as well as the builds I do.......I could never be able to match the knowledge, craftsmanship, and workmanship that you put into your build......It's absolutely beautiful! your level sir, is a mountain that I have yet to climb......kind of like what scrooge said to the third spectre......"I fear it the most". to do that { I see this in a modeler's perspective}, I would have to put myself "into" the model.....something I fail to do at this time. I see that in your build and more something I said a while ago that I can apply to you "model manufacturers give kits substance,,,,,,you give them life!" -
the deck looks great.....and with some of the fixtures in place make it even better. I wish I had a place to do something this large......but if I did, the admiral would put me away! your doing a superb job!
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I don't know Adam........I guess that's what happens when you don't post pictures regularly I'm getting some done on this one, but I've been working on another at the moment. I'm doing something on it today........hope to have an update soon. there are still a couple sub assemblies I can do. thanks for looking in my friend
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hey there Bob.......glad to see you have another build in the works I like the way you beveled those planks......If I had seen this earlier, I could have done a better job with the AmericA {I tried something similar} I'll look forward in following your build......nice looking so far!...
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thanks Joshukr........all I can teach you is how to get somewhere with a build, using just razor blades and an x-actor knife....LOL! I can show you how to use your imagination as well. if you come away with more than that......then I'm a happy guy! glad to have you looking in.....and I do hope you enjoy what you see
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hello tom. Yepper......that's the way I have it. I have to get busy and make up the work area.......perhaps this afternoon...... I have about 100 reef lines to sew into my AmericA sails.......so that might break the manotany thanks for the good word. I like your avatar........I happen to have one just like it.......but without the dog looking on hee.......hee...!
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oh....I don't know about that Augie.......we have a small beach front, as well with the bordering of two other states that are famous for their waterfronts........and I'm still learning something new every time I pick up the x-actor
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thanks Bob.......I'll find that out, when all these get finished. I've sent two of them home......I still have some room.
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nice bit of progress Augie.....some pictures may fall my way, I hope
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that looks so cool Paul! the detail is superb!
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thanks Paul....I hope to get to this build soon. I still have to get more planking for it. painting hulls is very easy with an airbrush......can't remember the last one I had to do with a brush. it gives a good finish every time!
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I wasn't going to put it into the build.....I do find it strange to see it off center like that, but if it's to look like this, then I will make it so. thank to all for the good word........
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I like making sails......I was surprised that the material in both kit was very thin......not like the material I got in the Gothenborg kit {although it looks more like real canvas}. I have two rolls of it.....one from that kit, and one from the Regina kit {even Hakan didn't use it.....too thick to be actual}. I have some prep to do now....and then the rigging can begin thanks for the good word Patrick
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thanks Anja.....yepper.....feels good to have them all back up! now to get'em finished
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thanks Sjors and Anja......cool that I can reply to the both of you together. the sails are the color they will be......actually they are sort of a beige color.....light beige. I kinda like using the sewing machine......it's pretty cool! now if I can just get away from breaking the thread as much as it happens.....I can make short work of it. rigging starts soon! thanks for the good word pat the police can come knocking.......I'm not guilty of anything.......other than having a lobster boat build nose to the grindstone........that's where I'm stay'in
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thanks Augie and Bob for the good word!.......just a little bit more no Sjors......that about the size of it.......all it does is steady the boat......no manipulation required that's just the way the chips fell Daniel.....I still have to do the windows on the D-Z......and I need to finish off the helm {on both boats - the D-Z and the P C}....a little prop magic, and there you go.....done the America build went pretty quick.....caught up to the lobsie twins just in time
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she looks great Andy........as long as you know where the starting point of the chain plate's location, the cannon ports will dictate the rest of the dead eye placements. it's nice to see how tall she'll stand though.......nice touch!
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thanks Bob.....it's almost done...then I can do more with the traps.
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I knew that.......you mentioned it in the post.......I'm glad that the advice reached you early in their developement I didn't mean to scare you....srorry about that
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there once was a lass named Peg, who found a dark spot on her leg so she cut in a groove, to try and remove the knot that was in her peg leg! how's that.......all in a minute!
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thanks Daniel........I think the dance floor was a one-time deal........but I still kept the left over tiles exactly! I pride myself on my humorous side. there's so much more good in the world, if more folks smile. as in these sites, I look at the builds, but I like to get to know the modeler as well.....friendships are built that way. to know someone, one finds critiques to be more of an honest nature....I don't critique to be hurtful.......I merely suggest. there is a really cool vibe in this site......I love being here. when it went down, I was truely at a loss.....I'm glad the site is recovering as well as it is I'm my own worst critic anyway.........thank my lucky stars, I have the admiral I do. she keeps my perspective for me. but yes.......humor in a site is a good thing. any new person comming in here sees all this and can feel at ease becomming a member..........sayas a lot for a happy ship
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if he puts up that popcorn machine.............I'll do a poem about Peg
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I guess the only thing to do now Andy......is to post something! I did it on my builds, and it seemed to soothe the savage beast! there you go Jan..........I like you already! not that I didn't dislike you before LOL!!! gotta love humor....but I agree, time to get back to business!
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but don't sand too much.......'cuz then you must splice! sorry....couldn't help myself.....LOL! your doing great! as mentioned though......I hated like you wouldn't believe, to mention something like that, but it's just something I saw..........you are going to love your new endeavor. your off to a great start oh........nice limerick......few people can grasp my twisted mind.......I hope it doesn't drive you mad!!!! they're com'in to take me away they're com'in to take me away....ho...ho..hee..hee...ha....ha
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