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Beautifully done and displayed, Jack.

I can't speak for your ship, but on the plans I have for my build and some other ships he did plans for, the keel is a single piece as is the stem. And you are correct that leaving detail up the builder is part of this. I'm wishing I had the L'Hermione monograph as well as the Belle Poule monograph when I started my build... so many details... <sigh>

As I recall from other discussions, many clippers did carry a small gun or two that were usually used for signalling. It wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination that they could also double for defensive purposes.

John, I'm just happy to hear from you. I hope the recovery goes well and you can return to things you love.

Bill, "Hahn style" involves a lot and the modeler can go with as much or as little as they wish. As Mike pointed out, there's stylized framing, the jig for working upside down (and also right side for the interior). There's also minimal if any carlings used during decking process. No knees, etc. Simplified keel, stem, and stern deadwood. I'm thinking there's a bit more but I'm in the middle of a "senior moment" on those points.

Looks outstanding, Mick. I quite agree about ebony and the "messy business".

Sweet work, Pat. The stern looks lovely.

Looking pretty darn good, Sjors. The bow looks super and I can't wait to see what's under those clamps.

Whatever you name them, Nenad, they look great. You are putting a lot of detailwork into them.

Simply beautiful, Albert. I too like the wood choices as they go very well together along with your clean work.

I'm hoping for the best outcome for you Danny and for you to soon be doing what you love to do.

Beautiful work, Greg. But I've got to back up to the top of your post... ship's cat? My mind is totally boggled.

Incredible work, Nenad. Looking very usable but only if one is really tiny.

That nameplate is perfect and puts a very nice touch on a stunning display, Alexandru. Congratulations on getting her into the case.

Looks like your metal work and the recesses came out perfectly, Alan.

Beautiful work, Keith. The railings came out very well... perfect from where I sit.

Max, I think your answer is very viable.

What a sweet looking and well detailed out ship. Thanks for posting the great pictures, Jack.

I love the lion drawing. Do what your heart is telling you and that is take care of your friends, Gwen and yourself. Hobbies can wait, but friends and loved ones often can't.

Hi Alexandru, I'll try to answer but others maybe have better ideas than I do. 1. How to coil the rope from the gun tackles on the deck - those rope spirals? a)Take the fall from the gun tackle and spot glue the end to the deck where you want the coil. b)Then take a piece of double sided tape and stick to your workspace (not the deck). c) Carefully coil the rope on the tape. The tape will hold it in place. d) Brush the coil with a 50-50 mix of water and white glue. Allow to dry. e) Carefully remove the coil from the tape. It takes some practice as the coils are fragile and come undone easily. f) Glue the coil to the deck over the end of the tackle fall. 2. How to make a flag and from what to hang at the top of the mast? What I've done is use a drawing program and make the flag on the computer. Copy and flip it over. Take a piece of silkspan (the paper the flying models airplane guys use) and tape it to piece of cardstock. Mark the silkspan and the cardstock as you'll need to flip the silkspan over. Print the first side of the flag. Flip the silkspan and retape paying attention to the marks. Print the other side using the flipped image you created earlier. It will take some practice to get each side of the flag lined up. Do not use a color laser printer but a color inkjet type printer. When printed, spray the flag with some artist's fixative. When dry, you can bend, twist, etc. to shape. I hope this helps. I'm also hoping someone has an easier way.

I too love the details, Cabrapente. What's amazing is that most of them are working details.

Jim, That's not cheating... paper is made from wood. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. The carvings are looking great.

I'm in... I have my optivisor handy for another tiny masterpiece.

Frank, I'm partial to the fruit wood stain. Just seems more natural to me.

That sounds like something I'll look into for the next model as the hull exterior on the current one is pretty much done and finished with Wipe On Poly. I'm aware of the ventilation needs after painting cars with lacquer and rubbing them out.