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  1. Lovely work on the shamisen. That's a great detail. Did you tune it? Ok.. I'll quietly....
  2. Wonderful work, Sherry. I don't see what's "wrong" with the railings. But then, the builder is the "worst critic"..
  3. I quite agree with Carl... on ALL points. You're holding out on us Mick. We know you're one of the masters.
  4. Indeed... wonderful work. That rudder is a masterpiece by itself.
  5. Beautiful work Maury. The details in that photo are wonderful. Toni, you inspire more of us than you'll ever know.
  6. Well done, Jeff. The pinrails look good, stanchions all nice and even.. And the puddening on the anchors is often overlooked.
  7. Chris, Not needing is an MD. I'm surprised that first time in 20 years. I've been bit by every tool (power and otherwise) that I own. Luckily, minor damage. But as they say, "there will be blood". The good thing, if there is a good thing, is that we start being even more careful.
  8. That is good news that things are going well. The drawings look very good. I think you're on the right track...
  9. Great news that you're in the shop. You're tougher than you think you are. I think we all believe that it's "the docs"... As for family, I don't think we nag, do we? Now about more pictures... :)
  10. That would appear to be an excellent reward, in my opinion. Plus you made someone happy. Enjoy the reward.
  11. As everyone else said, that's a great looking paddle wheel. Have fun on the trip.. take lots of pictures and by all means show the museum people pictures of your build.
  12. I like that way, Mike... just frames and able to see what's inside.
  13. John, I don't have those brands but it does seem to be a not uncommon issue. I use shims under the tool rather than the whole post as I use some 1/4" and some 1/8". I also have some 3/16" tool grade bar stock that I'll be making into special shape tools.
  14. John, Do you need the body plans of the Venus?
  15. Thanks Jeff. That will help many of us who weren't sure.
  16. Hi Barbara, Have a look that the three pinned topic here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ And there's an article in the database on "Simple Hull Planking for Beginners" here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php These should go a long way on answering any of your questions.
  17. Look good, Mike. Are you planking the exterior? Glue doesn't like poly.... Don't ask how I know.
  18. Good luck with the surgery, Frank. I'll keep you in my thoughts and my fingers crossed. On the forestays, would tightening up the lanyard help or is there too much slack?
  19. No answers here, Mike. I haven't seen any insects in wood stored in house...nor do I worry about humidity as the A/C and the heating system keep it pretty constant. I have some in plastic and some open in bins. The only thing about Swiss Pear that I see is light changes the color slowly from pink to a nice warm brown. I hope someone with more knowledge can help as I've wondered the same things myself.
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