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popeye the sailor reacted to Jim Lad in Stag by Jim Lad - FINISHED - Scale 1:96 - English Revenue Cutter of 1827
A small update at last. I've been having some computer problems (Windows died) but all seems well now - that's why this update is a bit late.
Last Wednesday at the museum I got a little done, but spent most of my time talking to visitors and discussing the museum with one of the staff, rsther than in modelling. Never mind - there's always next time!
Most of the hardware in now fitted to the mast and I must say I'm rather pleased with the overall look. Everything is just sitting the loose at the moment. Hopefully I can get a bit of serious rigging done next time I'm in.
John
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popeye the sailor reacted to Foremast in Hanseatic Ship c. 1470 by Foremast - 1:50 scale
Hello mates,
Now I propose you the second part of middle-decks realisation, in the aft area. These are pictures of the beginning. To ensure an absolute parallelism between beams, I placed them in their whole lenght, then I cut their central portion. I made no hanging knee - but only a simple vertical support - because the main deck will be here covered and only a few details will be visible. Among them, no hanging knee!
Also in the aft castle, the external edge of the middle deck will be joined to the bulwark's rail, so it must protrude a bit from the hull.
Regards
Alex
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popeye the sailor reacted to flipperphil in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
It's good to see that your dead eyes have arrived, can't wait to see what you do with them.
Not too long to wait I hope.
Regards Phil
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popeye the sailor reacted to flipperphil in HMS Bounty by flipperphil - Billings Boats - scale 1/50
A bit more work done on the bowsprit and jib boom, a piece of brass has been added to the bowsprit to represent the lead lining. Also the sprit sail yard sling saddle has been added.
The jib boom has been glued to the bowsprit and the centre part of the two has been painted black, the rest will be varnished.
In the A.O.T.S book there is a diagram of a fish davit, can anyone tell me what this is and where it goes? It is shown on the same page as the bowsprit and jib boom, so I presume it goes in this area somewhere. Your help in this matter would be much appreciated as I have no idea where this goes.
Thanks.
Regards Phil
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from realworkingsailor in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
it quite possible Sarah.......they like to eat as well. when my son and I were climbing on those rocks at low tide, there were way too many for us to gather them all. we even caught a crab.......but a seagull took it away from us. we watched it pick it up and fly over the rocks. he dropped it, and it broke it's shell.........the gull then landed and ate it! so cool!
thanks Michael....I guess the answer to your question is the same as Sarah's......but yea......they do get around. they're just out looking for food.
I have to work tomorrow.......it's very late for me.........a huge thank you to every one else who commented....I really appreciate the good words. even 'I' am impressed with how it came out there are still a couple more thing i want to do, and then it will be finished. the Phylly C won't take much to finish her......and then I can finish the AmericA build. the Goth is waiting. thanks again!
P.S. I knew you liked it Andy
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popeye the sailor reacted to slagoon in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
the lobsters look great! I like the starfish - but would they really have caught one in each trap? I'm still on the fence on the weathering - it is definitely well executed, but I just feel sad for ships that look unloved.
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
I wouldn't call her "unloved"..... She's got lots of character, and she looks ready to put in a hard day's work. That's how they look in real life... While some of us prefer that "new boat smell" fresh out of the showroom, it's nice to see a few with some "dings" and scuffs.
Andy
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popeye the sailor reacted to captainbob in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Ah, but she's out and working. She'll be hosed down when she gets to dock and sells all those lobsters.
Of course Popeye will have to keep some for his own dinner.
Good work Popeye.
Bob
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Sailcat in Cutty Sark by Sailcat - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - Rescue kit bash morphed to Dame Tisane
she's looking great kats........you take care of yourself.....back problems are not good to ignore. My admiral is disabled due to back problems.....I know how you must feel. do a little at a time........don't rush. don't worry about forgetting stuff......by now, it's engrained into your memory......that is, if the ship isn't already built in your mind always a treat to see!
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popeye the sailor reacted to augie in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
Congrats on the deadeyes!
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Wiarton Willie....
C'mere ya varmint! I got some eatin' ta do!
Andy
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popeye the sailor reacted to Jim Lad in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Looking good, Popeye! Take no notice of Andy - he's probably worried about your lobster boat crud invading his nice clean ship!
John
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popeye the sailor reacted to Salty Sea Dog in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
If you make hamburgers out of those big woodchucks, wouldn't that be ground chuck?
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
First Weathering... now a crustacean infestation.. and what is that green crud... cabbage?... no wait... kelp? Seems to be everywhere! I hope it's not hard to eradicate.. you know... like Kudzu.. Hate to come back in a few months and find your hard work disguised as a hedge!
Andy
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
That's what I thought when I first saw it... very appropriate too
ANdy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I still want the nose.........I believe their still giving .50 cents for them {fish and game}
don't feel bad sherry...........I don't eat venison either.......my borther does..........now I know why we never saw a sequel to 'Bambie' !
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popeye the sailor reacted to kenr in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Mainstay
I think I may be responsible for starting the Niagara Club !!.
It is intended as humour but it is real in that we do watch out for each other and help wherever we can.
Having said that you are most welcome to join
As Rich said the best thing you can do is start you own build log
Regards
Ken
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popeye the sailor reacted to gjdale in Harriet Lane 1857 by slagoon - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:144 - steam paddle cutter
Ouch! Bad luck with the bowsprit Sarah, but as the guys have already said, you can make it even better second time around. I don't want to think about how many times I've nearly snapped the bowsprit doing the rigging on my Victory. Don't lose heart - you're doing a great job!
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popeye the sailor reacted to slagoon in Harriet Lane 1857 by slagoon - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:144 - steam paddle cutter
Thank you Harvey that helps more than you know.
So I made an oopsie and broke my bowsprit and the rigging running to it. Sending husband to hobby store to get more rigging line (ran out with all my mistakes and overages).
Also realized I said the size of my cleats wrong. Stupid fingers.... They are running about 3 feet long since they are just a tad over 1/4 inch on my model
Thanks guys for all the encouragement.
Took a break from this ship tonight after the mistake and worked on a canoe (inspired by Keith aka tmc)
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Seasick? or was it the fishy smell?
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popeye the sailor reacted to Foremast in Hanseatic Ship c. 1470 by Foremast - 1:50 scale
Hello all,
these picture show the complete middle deck in the fore area. It protrudes a bit out of hull's shape because it will be connected up to the gunwale. The lateral profile of the middle deck, in fact, is also the edge of the lower external frame as shown in the paintings above.
Regards
Alex
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Cool, I don't recall you mentioning it before.. I didn't want to assume too much.
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from druxey in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
that's the beauty of this large scale........the fittings can be created with such detail.......and as a working, movable part! superbly done!
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popeye the sailor reacted to gil middleton in HMS Victory by gil middleton - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:72
Thanks Michael. It does take some time, but it helps to be retired. However, with a real boat, a model ship, raquet sports, grandkids, etc. there is never enough time. But it's better and more fun than sitting in a rocking chair. Don't worry that you've a long way to go. You know better than most that doing something well is a worthy goal. Cheers, Gil
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
If at first you don't succeed... try, try, try......try.....try............**** it, go and get drunk.
Isn't that how it goes?
Lessons learned are still progress.. even though it may not feel like it.
Andy
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