popeye the sailor
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that is aewsome! unless you plan to light it, you might not be able to see inside.......but you have a lot of structural detail in there! really super work there Paul! -
5 - 17 - 2012 more work on the waterways, as well as a couple of dry fits for you to see
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in the pictures, you can see the parts templates I used to make some of the parts I needed. 5 - 16 - 2012 more of the stern assembly I doubled up on this to equal the planking
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5 - 15 - 2012 more work on the fi\ore and aft walls was done at this time. I also began the assembly of the companionway. this is some really stiff plywood - like material. they would have been the bulwark walls for the Mary Ann, but I wasn't happy with them, so I ripped them out and planked the bulwarks instead. roughly the same thickness as the planking that I use, I will make the waterways from them. I added a bit more height to match the fore cabin wall I got my planking in........waaaaahooooo! this is how I made the wrap around for the stern the supports for the stern......it didn't have to look pretty. the piece you saw earlier will be cemented to these posts. how the fore section came out. now to complete the sides of the aft section, after the stern wall was dry.
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with the structure that tall, the aft wall needs to be that tall as well. it was built up even higher. 5 - 10 - 2012 as the aft wall was being built up, support posts were cut, shaped, and fitted the same height. a post frame was also built around the stern as well. there is to be an aft cabin, so a wall with cut outs will r\wrap around the entire aft section. more work was also done on the fore section, creating the wall for thr fore castle deck the anchor boxes were finished off at this time.
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thanks Pat for the good word. I really appreciate it........all the talent that is displayed within this site.....makes it as great as it is! I'm proud to be a part of it on with the log 5 - 9 - 2012 here the aft wall asseml\bly has begun, as well as the anchor boxes and the main structure. the parts for the main structure were ctu to size. the beginnings of the anchor boxes
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superb work Paul.......those turret s look great! the work you do is amazing!
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all this talk of eating....and I haven't even caught anything yet...LOL! I'll try to make some progress soon.
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superb workmanship........as well as your picturesGil! I am awestruck with this build....very well done!
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wonderful work John......I look forward in seeing more progress.
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thank you Paul, Patrick and Frank.......yea, this one fell into the back pages of the old site......I had put it aside to do the M&M build. I will add more to this one {there's a lot more to see} tonight. I really wouldn't consider this a total scratch build, since I'm using a template from another build {the hull}. the only true scratch build I've done, was the Gundalow.....and that was a lot of fun. I do tend to skirt in and out of the dark side....because that's where my ideas take me. I appreciate all you kind comments, there are so many other fantastic builds out there...I'm humbled to know that mine even get noticed. I just do what I do and I love it!
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truly a georgious boat Borge.......as I mentioned before.......I do hope you sent pictures to Tom@ BillingUSA. I'm sure he would be quite impressed. so much fine brass work.....it's amazing!
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I've done some clothes pins like that, but I have them the other way.......no matter. it may be a tease Hakan, but I can't think of a better way to hold those planks in place. I do like eye candy though........
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again, I come in to find a multitude of kind comments......thank you....each and every one! yes Sarah, I plan to hang bait in the parlor. they look good Sjors.......that's the color they become when they are cooked....LOL! I have a 'live' color scheme for them love that ship Borge.......are there any plans for it? one more day of work......and then I'm back at it again........I can't wait!
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looking very nice Adam......you did very well with the deck framing. I'll be keen to follow!
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thanks for the good word everyone! believe me......I myself was surprise at how they came out. I still have to add the front door, and I have a few other bits to add in. there's still more to go. I really do appreciate all the kind comments ....thanks a lot! I'm not a weathering buff......shows that there's still hope for me yet. the skis are for the Phylly C, Mark.......I think you know that and your pulling my leg that's a heck of a compliment Buck......although I don't picture myself as the 'Norris ' type. but, you know what they say about 'ole Chucky boy!......LOL!
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the beginnings of the dingy look very good. i look forward in seeing more.
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I notice Sarah, that you have the Cux build in your future. if you'd like I have my build logs that I wrote on it. I can send you the links when you are ready......just let me know if you have need of them. sadly, thay ae no longer here. learning the history of the subject, is the best way to ready yourself for any build........nothing wrong with that.
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also glad th see your build up as well..........such a superb ship to follow.
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glad to see you back with the H.L. instructions can be a problem, but it doesn't seem to be impeeding you from creating a very nice build. I find such an 'open ended approach' to wood modeling......it's very refreshing. this coming from a guy that used to shy away from these kit. some kits more than others, you will find yourself dabbling more towards the 'dark side'......more than others. all you can do is learn from it......and when your ready.....you'll be prepared. looking forward in following this fine build.
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I still love the way you did that deck sheer Borge.
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thanks Augie! I don't do too much weathering......this was a lot of fun! thanks for the good word.
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I have a lot to catch up on........and so much to post too ! I made some progress on this build. I finally painted the top rails the companionway and tiller assembly was cemented in place painting the tops of the side wall for the skylight structure flat black solved the problem I had with the white showing through the bottom slats after this ws dry, the roof was cemented on the structure. I then started to work on the masts. the skylight was cemented in place at this time. I wish I could get more........but it's getting late.
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hello Sarah, the felt was my idea......good to protect the hull thanks for looking in thanks to you as well Mark and John......your good word is much appreciated!
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hmmmmmm......must have froze?!? then I dry brushed on smoe Billings #BB14 matte white. as it blended in, it gave me a gray close to what I painted them with in the beginning. they are done......all they need now is the hardware.
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