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  1. druxey
    Welcome back, Niklas!
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    Superlative metalwork, Keith!
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    Nice going, Dick. Might I suggest a either a little wax or a light singeing? (Not for you, but to get rid of the fuzz on your line!)
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    That was a lot of corrective graphic work, Dan! Think of Michael on one shoulder and me on the other, whispering in your ears: good model-maker, wicked model-maker. I'll let you decide which one of us is which!
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    Well, more accomplished model-makers than you or I have done 're-do's' as well. We are in good company. And you'll feel much better every time you look at that deck later on. Courage, mon enfant!
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    Take a look at photos of contemporary models on the Royal Museums Greenwich web site. Go to 'Collections' and search 'models'.
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    At this time period the panes (glass, horn or mica) would have been almost clear. Some lanterns may have been painted red inside the structure, though. Perhaps the kit designer was confused by this.
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    Those figures are much nicer than many I've seen, Steven, although the gentleman seated on the bench seems rather grumpy! Perhaps the musician is off-key? And yes, every model is a learning experience.
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    Beautifully and methodically described and done, Frank.
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    The through tenons are nicely done, Toni!
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    These look like beautiful kits, Clare. Must be tough partiing with them!
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    That's an interesting approach with that 'stage', Erik.
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    I was thinking of an expansion drawing, Dan, (quite possible if you have the drafting skills!) and forming the photoetch over a shaped mandrel. Anyway, I'm sure there are lots of other possibilities. Have fun!
  14. druxey
    That latticework... there's a case for photoetching, if ever there was one! Look forward to seeing this ship develop, Dan.
  15. druxey
    Ah, of course! Thank you for the explanation, Dick.
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    Very neat work there, Jan!
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    Nice sleuthing! Im curious as to why the 'splice' of the yard was convex/concave, rather than a flat mating surface. Were there no treenails or bolts through the joint? If not, i can understand this more labor-intensive method.
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    Very nice line you have there!
  19. druxey
    May I humbly suggest that, if in a wet-boat, your electronic devices should be protected with a plastic bag? And have an external back-up. My wife's hard drive crashed a few months ago, but everything was saved on our Time Capsule. It was well worth the investment. I'm sorry that you had this happen, Kevin.
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    A very nice simulation of the 'boot', Ed.
  21. druxey
    Very well thought out and described, Gaetan! Thank you for sharing your modus operandi. I found that an adjustable height table was invaluable, especially when rigging.
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    Bee-utiful, Michael!
  23. druxey
    Excellent fitting work!
  24. druxey
    I will PM you his e-address, Eddie. I don't like posting this kind of information publicly as it might attract spammers.
  25. druxey
    I received a beautifully crafted set of miniature carving tools from Mihail Kirsanov on Friday. There are graduated small bevel-edged chisels in seven sizes, left and right skews in two sizes, U-gouges in ten sizes, a V-gouge and a large(r) skew. The are in a fitted box that includes honing blocks and fine-grit paper. I had the opportunity to give these tools a test-run and they perform beautifully. I can highly recommend these tools for advanced carvers. They are not inexpensive at USD290, but as these are hand-made to order only, this is not excessive. Be aware that Mr. Kirsanov can only communicate in Russian.

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