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Dave B

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  • Birthday 05/04/1961

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    Columbia, Missouri
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    woodworking, swimming, biking, building Pocher car kits

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  1.    Dave B reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by BruceWayne426 - Mamoli - 1/93
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  12. Dave B started following SOLD: Kit For Sale - Vanguard HMS Sphinx , WTS: Electro-File Model 2100 electric tool deluxe kit $30 , Medway Longboat 1742 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - ½” scale and 5 others
  13. Dave B
    I honestly haven't used this tool a lot and found it to be a little big for most ship modeling purposes especially at smaller scales. It works perfectly as designed though and has some useful sanding attachments and files and a couple of saw blades. $30 plus shipping Approximately 4 lb box from Missouri. Dave
  14. Dave B
    Speedy is completed!!! Approximately 22 months of work, mostly very enjoyable. Finished her up a couple weeks ago. I really didn't run into anything that I couldn't figure out from the plans and/or the other build logs mentioned earlier. Frequently looking ahead in Delf's and other logs saved me in several places. And paying attention to every little bit of the plans paid off as well since it's pretty much all there for you. Such a great kit! I highly recommend it. Will now add a few photos. Thanks to all of you who followed along and offered encouragement, likes, and comments! Dave
  15. Dave B
    Hi everyone, Here's a couple photos of where things are currently. I'm so grateful to Delf mainly and also other build logs to supplement the excellent plans included. I'm using rigging line from Ropes of Scale in case anyone is wondering about that. It's very easy to work with and has no fuzz, at least that I can see. I've left some of the rigging lines loosely attached at this point, which has made it a lot easier to work around them. So I'll need to go back and secure them better pretty soon. The yards are all attached! Not sure about the exact spacing/placement of those, it seemed to vary a lot from one builder to the next and so I tried to follow the plans as closely as possible. Making steady progress these days, as I've gotten so much faster at working with the rigging lines and blocks with practice to this point. Thanks for looking! Dave
  16. Dave B
    Similar to what I've seen others do, when it came to doing these little double stranded parrel things, I use a very fine thread to hold it all together, which left plenty of room to run the actual rigging line through when attaching to the mast. This made it like a single piece to handle much easier. I just painted the ends of the thread black and it's not noticeable when installed.
  17. Dave B
    Nice to see this build log starting! I bought this same kit in 1985. I found the receipt in the box, which shows I paid $239.95 from Model Expo. You may prompt me to work on it again. I also purchased enough little copper plates at the time to replace all the wood ones. They have a nice natural non-shiny copper look to them after 40+ years. Will look forward to following your build! Dave
  18. Dave B
    New price for this kit of just $140 plus shipping! Dave
  19. Dave B
    New lower price for this kit! Now $250 plus shipping. Several excellent build logs to assist are available on MSW. Dave
  20. Dave B
    Here I've attached all the lines to the topgallant masts which are ready to put in place once I make sure I haven't missed anything that might be more difficult to access later on.
  21. Dave B
    After getting one of the larger Quad hand sets, I later added the smallest one which has been handy for more options as shown in this photo. I love how heavy the bases are on these, nothing moves when using them.
  22. Dave B
    Thanks Theodosius! Yes that worked out well for me. Here is my cluttered workbench and Speedy and photos of using the Quad Hands which has been extremely useful, recommended by other Speedy builders.
  23. Dave B
    Hi, this is my last extra kit as I pare down my stash. HMS Pegasus (AM1300/05) Pegasus 1776 Swan Class sloop Scale: 1:64 Length: 80 cm I bought it new probably about 10 years ago. It is complete and unstarted. Price is $300 plus shipping. Box weighs about 11 pounds Please see photos! Dave
  24. Dave B
    I've lowered the price to $199 for the kit. And $20 for the book if desired. Dave
  25. Dave B
    Hi all, This kit is in unstarted condition, contents in great condition as shown in the photos. It is an older kit that I purchased in 2006 but it's been stored in my closet the whole time. Price is $275 plus shipping. The book from the "Anatomy of the Ship" series is not included but I will sell it to the purchaser of the kit for an additional $25 plus shipping if desired. It won't fit in the same box as the kit, so would have to send it separately. I will also be listing a Caldercraft Pegasus kit soon.... Thanks for looking, Dave
  26. Dave B
    Sold to brunnels, enjoy! Trying to figure out how to indicate this in the topic listing....
  27. Dave B
    Hello all, I am selling this Vanguard Models kit of the HMS Sphinx which is in completely like new condition. 1:64 scale, overall length 797 mm (31"), advanced skill level. I have not opened up any of the sealed packages inside. Everything is exactly as originally received. It includes the optional pear fittings package. I am pricing it at a 25% discount from the current price on the Vanguard website for the kit and pear fittings set. That would be $750 at the current exchange rate, plus shipping to USA addresses. Thanks for looking! Dave

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