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About Geoff Matson

  • Birthday 08/07/1947

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  • Location
    Harvard Illinois
  • Interests
    Presently building MSW Constitution and working on the Masting and Rigging part

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  1.    Geoff Matson reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
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  12. Geoff Matson
    Hopefully things are turning for the good. Looking forward to your progress. Be safe
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  20. Geoff Matson
    Chuck, Thanks to you and the rest of the group for updating MSW. All the discussed improvements sound great. I am in favor of the era grouping. Thanks again to you and all the hard working members of MSW, and making this a GREAT sight for modeling!
  21.    Geoff Matson reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by khauptfuehrer - Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 - First wood model build
  22. Geoff Matson
    obsidian 12 It works well for me. Right now I am doing the lower ratlines and working my way up. Once all the ratlines are finished I plan on installing and rigging the yards. The hardest part is to plan ahead and make sure you have enough room to install the rest of the lines. The bottom area of the masts will be a real chore to rig. It will be a lot of monkeying around, but I like to solve those problems ahead of time. Thanks for your interest.
  23. Geoff Matson
    Will miss you Dan. I know you will be making sawdust for ever
  24. Geoff Matson
    Great problem solving skills and your rails turned out great.
  25. Geoff Matson
    I have always enjoyed following your builds. They have made me a better modeler and I enjoyed your problem solving skills. I will miss your help and wisdom. Take care Dan.
  26. Geoff Matson
    I cut mine from a pattern and then adjusted it by sanding to fit the width at the bow. Glad to se you having fun!
  27. Geoff Matson
    Your Conny is looking great. Isn't it amazing how building a kit model turns you into a scratch builder. I did the same thing with my transom rail. I have been busy with other projects this last year and am looking to getting back with Conny soon.
  28. Geoff Matson
    You are doing a great job. I know the Constitution is a big project. It is really two parts. All the construction, which you seem to be enjoying and the the Rigging part. Just be patient and enjoy the process. I look forward to you coming posts. Have fun making sawdust.
  29. Geoff Matson
    Looking great Jeff. Great job!
  30. Geoff Matson
    Looks like you have outdone yourself again. Great looking boat. Just keep making sawdust and all is well.
  31. Geoff Matson
    What a great project Hank. Looks like you are progressing right along. It sure beats my bead room model shop! I will be following your progress.
  32. Geoff Matson
    Great job!
  33. Geoff Matson
    Looking good Jeff. Glad you are back. Your Conny looks great! Looking forward to watching your progress.
  34. Geoff Matson
    Daniel your model is looking great and I am following your progress. The biggest problem I faced when constructing my Constitution was the matter of scale. As my modeling skills improved I wanted to add as much detail as I could. The only problem was at 1/76 scale, how much detail could I add and still be true to the scale. There is a big difference in a deck plug at 1/4 inch scale and one at 1/76 inch scale. The same goes for copper nails on the copper plates. I went along with JSGerson and left the plugs off of my planking. I did include the nails on the copper plates. However, in retrospect, I wish I had left them off. Remember, it your model. I am sure your representation will be great. Have fun making sawdust.

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