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  1. glbarlow
    I think whatever color you like is the color you should use, there is no right answer. It looks great.
  2. glbarlow
    Nice work on the belfry solution, end grain char is the worst. I have some luck with a #11 blade but if tolerances allow sometimes I hit ever so gently with the Byrnes sander. That of course wouldn’t work on the belfry, hence another creative solution by Derek.
  3. glbarlow
    For your next model if you don’t follow a common butt shift pattern I’d recommend at least staggering the joints fo structural support. I hope they are indeed tight and smooth enough not to be visible after painting.
  4. glbarlow
    I’m sure he means butt joints. He’s new to the hobby, don’t see a reason to call him out.
  5. glbarlow
    Have you corrected the garboard plank? Any planking will be difficult without that happening. For LN I’d advise you just do a full length plank. A shift butt pattern on so small a hull would be aggravation you don’t need first time around. You can see my Cheerful build to see one, but on my LN I just did full run for the reason I note. My advice anyway.
  6. glbarlow
    She has really come along nicely. It’s almost disappointing as the finish line looms near, at least it was for me. It was such a fun build.
  7. glbarlow
    Gingher scissors are the best. I’ve used them on rigging for years, though I prefer the non-stork embroidery version. They’re also good for goatee trimming, so I have several pairs.
  8. glbarlow
    Let’s see yours on your Flirt build😊 I replaced all hooks and belaying pins on mine.
  9. glbarlow
    I think Chris’ point was the doors are a precise rendering of the actual plans, even though he’s not sure what they’re for. And if Druxey doesn’t know….
  10. glbarlow
    Keeping in mind the wind and weather was always coming from aft quarters my best guess is to keep some of that from hitting food being prepared or fueling the fires on the stove, nothing more than a wind break. I’m with BE though, while I appreciate Chris being true to the design I’ll leave it off because it obscures a view below the forecastle I’d have spent time building. No one is cooking anything on my models.
  11. glbarlow
    I recommend a Byrnes sander, there are many more angle cuts in our future. The planing is a great approach, I just don’t have enough experience in using one, I’d take out half a bulkhead😳🤣
  12. glbarlow
    Using shades…a true artist you are.
  13. glbarlow
    I really wish Chris had those boats when I built four of them the old hard way for Vanguard, Chris is making it easy for us. I agree that setting up right is a much better look and no problem fitting out for someone with your skills. The masts look nice, making them from anything other than kit walnut dowels is a big step up. I plan to do the same again with Flirt in boxwood when I get back to her. Meanwhile it’s one plank at a time for me.
  14. glbarlow
    Great choice, I’m a fan of Admiralty Paints version, I prefer it over gold (and white), seems more realistic, to me anyway. Your stern is looking great, creative and just bold enough.
  15. glbarlow
    Left the black card behind a long time ago. The shrink wrap tubing works well, I have a selection of sizes but it can be challenging to heat it just the right amount, clearly BE has that down. These days I prefer black masking tape, more of an iron look that artist tape and easy to fit and then paint to complete the look.
  16. glbarlow
    Well done, I’m always impressed with your creativity. And I agree, attention to small things as you do sum together into a great model.
  17. glbarlow
    Well done, impressive work. I enjoy following your progress.
  18. glbarlow
    Congratulations on finishing your Cheerful. It looks great.
  19. glbarlow
    I believe the boats are always sitting up to make them faster and easier to launch, but i could be wrong. The leather dye is an interesting choice, but I recall from using it back in my time the army as being a total mess to work with. No matter how careful I was it wound up in places I didn’t want it and near impossible to remove. Still a nice effects, you seem to have kept it in control.
  20. glbarlow
    Excellent start.
  21. glbarlow
    Thanks for defining “huge,” I knew we could count on you😂🤣
  22. glbarlow
    A really good point to remember for some that want to point to a book and deem themselves as purveyors of truth and historical accuracy. My answer is more simple, the dark brown looks better on the model than black, and is my personal preference. On another note, the guy that climbs that rope ladder along the mast is braver than me, and just how huge are those deadeyes and the rope making up the shrouds. 😳
  23. glbarlow
    There are instructions for the stove on the Syren website. I suggest reading those.
  24. glbarlow
    How did you attach the graphics to the wood? Nice that you have the Winchelsea set modifies for use on Sphinx. I matched my to Winsor & Newsome cerulean blue with maybe a touch of Mars Black. Yourclor match looks great.
  25. glbarlow
    I wonder how many broken ankles came from nighttime strolls on the quarterdeck.😊

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