Nunnehi (Don)
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Brian, This is a really cool project and you’re doing a first rate job with it - most enjoyable! Don
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What a delightful model, and beautifully done! Don
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Rachel, Thanks, I know how you feel! My parents were avid subscribers of National Geographic and I grew up with Costeau’s adventures so when Billings came out with the Calypso, I just had to build it! Thanks again, Don
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Miles, You’re most welcome - I’m looking forward to seeing more of your build! Don
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Fuji, Thanks again for the kind words, I really appreciate it and am following your build with interest. The Billings Calypso is a bit of a challenge as it is crude by today's standards, the instructions aren't great, and it requires a bit of artistic license at times. For example, I really couldn't figure out the configuration of the winch/boom rigging forward of the deck house even after spending a bit of time looking at pictures published in National Geographic and available on the web, so what I built is a "best guess". My goal was to build a nice looking static display model of a historic ship that looks good on my fireplace mantel, and that most people would recognize, not 100% accuracy. I got this model about 20 years ago and am not familiar with today's offering so things may be different, but my hull was molded in such a way that it required a LOT of trimming to get it to the right initial dimensions. This left the really ugly deck joint the you are describing. When I started attaching the deck I decided to cover it up with trim and used a couple of different sizes of Evergreen plastic strip. I probably could have used left over abs scraps (there was a lot!) but it would have been difficult to get it trimmed anywhere near as neat and consistent as the Evergreen strips. I started by planking the deck, sanding the edge to be flush with the hull and then added a thin strip on the edge of the deck around the entire perimeter on top of the planking. I then added a second strip glued to the hull and overlapping the strip glued to the deck to create a nice clean looking joint. While perhaps not historically accurate, it is pleasing to the eye and hides the joint described in the instructions nicely. Hope this helps............ Don
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Great work, Glenn, beautifully done! Your description of the build process is wonderful and a permanent go-to reference! Don
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Rusty, great build beautifully done! I think I see this in my future! Don
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Very nicely done, Matt - great job! Don
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Thanks, JJ, I appreciate it. I’m lucky to have a finished basement that I don’t have to share so I can spread out a bit. Of course my Wife says it just allows me to make a bigger mess! One of my kids did a stint as an apprentice cabinet maker and made a desk that fits me that I’ve really enjoyed. Don
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Congratulations on the guitar - been trying to get a new sax for a while but no luck! The Winnie could replace the Calypso, they’re about the same size, but I’d really like to figure out a way to display both..............
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Thanks, Rusty! Your build is my go-to when I run into a wall - I’m really impressed with what you’ve done with it and refer back to it on a regular basis! Don
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Thanks, Bob! And thanks for the likes! I showed it to my wife the other day and her comment was: “that’s pretty, and where exactly do you intend to put it?” LOL, Don
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Not sure why, but am having problems adding photos............
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I’ve been making steady progress and have finished planking the deck. I was initially a bit confused about the pattern, but with lots of references back to Rusty’s and Bob’s builds, I figured it out and am very much looking forward to moving on to making the gunport doors. As I also build in plastic, I have quite a stash of left over photoetch brass bits and pieces and have picked out several pieces that are the right dimensions to make the hinges. Merry Christmas, Don
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Very nice work, Grant - looks great! Don
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JJ, Very nicely done - beautiful work! Don
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Bob, I’m sorry to hear about your health issues and wish you the best. The covid nastiness is scary and, hopefully, we’ll have a resolution soon that will see us getting back to some semblance of normalcy. It’s good to hear you getting back to your guitar. As we’ve talked before, music is a big part of my life too and the groups that my wife and I play with haven’t rehearsed since March - I’ve found some online play alongs but it’s not the same. I read a quote somewhere that said that “the wood is patient”, your Pen Duick will be there when the time is right. Don
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JJ, looks great, really nicely done! Don
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Thanks, Chuck! Thanks also for the replacement parts, I really appreciate it! Moving along nicely with Chapter 4. Don
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Bob, Thanks! I was a cartographer in a previous life and have had the dividers probably 45 years. You can find several different versions on Amazon but not sure which ones are best. The ones I have are K&E and Felsenthal. Don
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Two of my favorite tools- the equal space divider is perfect for finding an exact center line. Don
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Thanks for the kind words, Rusty, I appreciate it! I’ve been following your build and am deeply impressed both with its precision and your choice of woods - it’s beautiful! If mine turns out half as nice, I’ll be happy. Don
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Thanks, Bob. I’m about a month behind you and following your progress closely! You’re moving along nicely and it looks really good! Don
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Am making some progress and have finished Chapter 3. Thanks to Chuck for replacing broken window frames due to ham-handed handling. Will be starting Chapter 4 in the morning and eager to move on.
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