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Welcome back "home", Shortgrass.
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That wouldn't surprise me at all.
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I thought an update was needed. Well, back on board the Belle Poule build. I have a pile of drawings ready for the laser and more being worked on. I'm currently sorting out the bow area and stern with the stern being the priority. I'm thinking another month of drawing work and I'll be ready to actually cut wood. Oops... forgot. I'm also reading all the other build logs I can find which seem to be only here: https://5500.forumactif.org/f35-la-belle-poule-1765-plans-jean-boudriot.
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I hope all goes well with the surgery and you have a full recovery.
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I guessing this falls under the "best laid plans of mice and men" then? I'm sorry to hear that as it looked like you had everything going right. I am happy to read that you'll finish her.
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Napoleon field gun by Bitao - 1/30 scale - scratch-build - WOOD
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Hi everyone, a returning modeller now living in NZ.
mtaylor replied to Jonny 007's topic in New member Introductions
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Hmm... essentials Dave asks. Good question. I think it depends on where you are in the hobby. My go-to books are various monographs and then some reference books which are listed below. The Art of Ship Modeling by Bernard Frolich Historic Ship Models by zu Mondfeld (note: basic information for refreshing the mind... this book does have errors) The Swan Class Series by David Antscherl Once you feel ready to step beyond the "basic" books, and into the world scratch building (the "darkside" as it's called) your selection of books becomes more specific by either type or country or both.
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If you don't mind the wait time and shipping costs there are plenty of places that sell various species of woods. You'll have to do your own processing such as taking a sheet and cutting off the right size pieces for planks though.
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Just some more info.. this was not a decision made lightly. My wife has something called Early Onset Dementia with Paranoia. The divorce was to protect myself financially first and emotionally second. Seems I was/am the main target of the paranoia but she has put everyone into silos so no one gets the same information. It basically took my visiting her in the hospital after her last surgery and then after I left she tore the room apart looking for "bugs". They finally got their clue and did something. She has an "administrator" since I did not feel able to make decisions fairly. I'm not angry, crap happens. I'm saddened. Not much I can do except make what remains of life as pleasant as possible. If you want more info, look up the disease I posted above. I'm also open to PM's. I am going ahead with a new build which I have log for... the Belle Poule. Thanks again for your support and kindness. Those are things that seem to be disappearing in the modern world.
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PM Kurt at kurtvd19 here on MSW. He might be able to help as he's the Chairman of the Guild.
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This is probably the best advice.
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Oh.... now it's clear Pete. For the iron, use black paper or if you want to get finicky, use blackened brass strips. I'm not sure Lee's would the be goto reference for a French ship. Maybe the La Renommee monograph might be a better choice.
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Thanks gentlemen. I have a local support system (my psychologist and my lady friend) and this seems to be the best way. Things have improved emotionally from what they were a few years ago, and will continue but for now, I have to put her away and clear my brain. The old saying "time heals all wounds" applies. Don't expect to see much progress reported on my La Belle-Poule build as I'm reworking the drawings to size and converting many to be cut using the laser. Once that's done... rock and roll time.
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I love that chest and the chatter marks give it more character. She's coming together with great style.
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Just amazing carvings. I'm going to print some of the photos for inspiration when I need it.
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A beautiful case, Alexander. It is perfect for a beautiful model. I too look forward to your next model.
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That's great news on your daughter, Ab. History is bizarre and funny at times, indeed particularly with regard to ships.
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