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popeye the sailor got a reaction from augie in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
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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popeye the sailor reacted to cog in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Well done Sjors, very nice your gratings. Do you have something on the side with it ... ?
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popeye the sailor reacted to michael mott in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Harvey Russ, Bob, Elia, Salty, Mark, Overdale, Popeye. Thank you all for your kindness
Well because it is snowing pretty hard right now Cricket was definitely out..... so I opted for a test paint of the cover boards and a re-coat on the bulwarks.
It turned out looking quite reasonable we thought,
so after it dries we will give it a second coat and see how it looks.
Michael
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popeye the sailor reacted to DSiemens in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
You mean like this....
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popeye the sailor reacted to Jim Lad in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
Crikey, Popeye! I get up in the morning and find that you've gone beserk with your model overnight!
Just one thing with your sidelights - move the lamps to the back of the screens, otherwise they'll show the light too far abaft the beam.
John
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mtaylor in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
I'll take mine on deck with a beer
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popeye the sailor reacted to joshukr in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
popeye,
It is looking good, great detail and a novice shipbuilder like myself really appreciates the photos, I am able to learn a lot from them. Thank you. Keep up the good work, for what it's worth, I think it looks great.
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popeye the sailor reacted to TBlack in Maine Lobster Boat by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Popeye, It has to be like that to keep the traplines from fouling as the traps go back over the side off the stern. Notice also that there are no cleats on deck aft for the same reason.
Tom
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
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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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
that would be true, if there was a brass ring at the top there's really nothing to gain......and I don't think that it deters progress. there's really nothing wrong with a little small talk.......I think it's a great way to get to know the folks your talking to. builds and projects are nice, but I like to get to know the modeler as well......this builds the friendships that I see on the site....and I think that is the greatest build of all
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mtaylor in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
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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popeye the sailor reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Thanks Wayne! I see we have another poet in our midst! I told Popeye it was contagious.
Thanks Andy! Yes, maybe we are all a little nuts, but it keeps things interesting. The electrical assistance will arrive at about the same time as the financial assistance. My husband has a vast array of tools which I am free to use, but they are all too large for my project.
Augie...I nominate Popeye...he started all this!
Mark...that title has a nice ring to it! Where else could you build a model ship, have a laugh, share some poetry and make friends! This is a unique site!
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Actually, for a change things worked out in real life as well as on paper. By mocking up the masts and running my temporary line down from the future shroud locations, everything lined up right. I missed every gun port (some were a very near miss).
Next step is to cap off the channels then I'm going to have to buckle down and get those masts shaped, tapered and fitted.
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Sjors in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
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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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Anja in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
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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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Ok... time to clear out the crustacean infestation, and the other rodentiae (sp?) that have come to populate my build...
I've finished getting all the deadeyes and chains rigged. In the process of doing so I had to cut and temporarily mount the top and topgallant masts (to get the angles right for the chains). First time I've seen her stretched to her full height.
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Anja in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
that would be true, if there was a brass ring at the top there's really nothing to gain......and I don't think that it deters progress. there's really nothing wrong with a little small talk.......I think it's a great way to get to know the folks your talking to. builds and projects are nice, but I like to get to know the modeler as well......this builds the friendships that I see on the site....and I think that is the greatest build of all
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popeye the sailor reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Don't worry about it Popeye...advice always appreciated. Better to catch any problems early.
I was anxious to post a picture and in my zeal, posted the unfinished product. What I was trying to say in my little "ditty" was that I knew the pieces were not finished and still needed "tweaking" as mentioned in my earlier post with the photos.
Now you've scared me...I don't want to splice! I'll have to take care....so I'll not further err!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from newbuilder101 in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
that would be true, if there was a brass ring at the top there's really nothing to gain......and I don't think that it deters progress. there's really nothing wrong with a little small talk.......I think it's a great way to get to know the folks your talking to. builds and projects are nice, but I like to get to know the modeler as well......this builds the friendships that I see on the site....and I think that is the greatest build of all
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from trippwj in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
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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popeye the sailor got a reaction from trippwj in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
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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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
that would be true, if there was a brass ring at the top there's really nothing to gain......and I don't think that it deters progress. there's really nothing wrong with a little small talk.......I think it's a great way to get to know the folks your talking to. builds and projects are nice, but I like to get to know the modeler as well......this builds the friendships that I see on the site....and I think that is the greatest build of all
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from trippwj in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
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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popeye the sailor got a reaction from NenadM in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
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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popeye the sailor reacted to amateur in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
A rat-trap? to catch popcorn??
Oh.... I understand...
but Sjors is too large for that
Jan
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