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  1. Nunnehi (Don)
    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
  10. Nunnehi (Don)
    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
  12. Nunnehi (Don)
    Two of my favorite tools- the equal space divider is perfect for finding an exact center line. Don
  13. Nunnehi (Don)
    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
  14. Nunnehi (Don)
    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
  15. Nunnehi (Don)
    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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    Don’t want to leave the impression that CA is the be-all and end-all, it’s not. While it’s great in the plastic world, particularly for photo-etch detail stuff, and filling seams and gaps, these also have their place and may be the better tool for the job. Micro crystal clear is great for attaching clear plastic parts and filling portholes. I’ve never used wefalck’s varnish technique and would like to give it a try. Don
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    I like CA and use quite a bit on both wood and plastic and agree with the above comments with respect to using large sewing needles chucked in a pin vice to apply it, particularly the super thin version. I’ve also used an applicator called a glue-looper a bit and have been happy with it. CA will remain liquid for a couple of hours outside the bottle and I like the small, cheap paint mixing trays to hold it for dipping. A plastic pipette with a fine tip is also useful for both applying and for transferring from the bottle to the tray. You can get fine tip extensions for the bottles but I still like using the tray. How much to use is a matter of practice but it’s real easy to use more than necessary and make a mess. There’s been some discussion about its longevity but I’ve got models over 20 years old that are holding together just fine. Don
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    Beautiful, just beautiful!
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    Derek, your log is a master class in how to do stuff, I really appreciate it! Don
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    Very nicely done, Bob! Don
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    Bob, I really feel for you guys. My Son lives in Portland and it’s been really bad there too. Hopefully as you get into the winter rainy season it will clear up. All we have to deal with here are hurricanes. This year we’ve had more than we normally get but we’re about 250 miles inland so by the time they get here, it’s mostly rain with some occasional strong gusts. Now, Katrina was a whole ‘nother thing - we had many hours of constant 70+mph wind and many tornados, it was scary. Look forward to updates on your build when when you can get to it. I’m really interested in your solution to your rigging challenge, it’s going to be a really beautiful model! Don
  22. Nunnehi (Don)
    Very, very nice - beautiful work! Don
  23. Nunnehi (Don)
    Brian, Those lanterns are incredible! Very impressive! I am very much looking forward to seeing them lit on the finished model! Don
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    Beautiful work on a truly interesting subject! Don
  25. Nunnehi (Don)
    Thanks, Bob. I’m very lucky to have a finished basement and a Wife doesn’t like stairs so She never goes down there😉. My oldest Son also did a stint as an apprentice cabinetmaker and built a desk that fits me like I wanted. It’s simple but has some good storage space and cutouts for power, etc. Thanks again, Don

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