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    David, There's been quite a few who have used silkspan. John Tilley, in this article also suggests it: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Rigging_and_Sails/ScaleSails.pdf It's an old article and many of the links are dead but it's still valuable for the techniques.
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    Great looking launch, Matt. The details really make it pop!
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    Rock on, Popeye. I guess I'm surprised by the concept of a green net but then, I'm not a fisherman in the ship sense. Or any sense now that I think about it....
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    You are having way too much fun, if that's possible. Carry on... I salute you.
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    Fantastic work, Augie. Other than that..; I'm pretty speechless.
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    What a great idea... I like it as I think (not sure yet) I have chicken coops to do.
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    Hi JP, Will you be bashing or doing an out-of-the-box? If you're going to bash, have a look here: http://ancre.fr/en/monographies-en/20-monographie-de-la-renommee-fregate-de-8-1744.html#/langue-anglais There's photos of the completed model per the ANCRE plans which point out at least one error. La Renomme didn't have "billboards" like the English ships but the entire bow section above the wales had heavier planking. As I understand it, this is pretty good kit of her.
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    That is excellent detailing at such a small size, Denis.
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    Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Jonny, What Patrick said. That deserves a place of honor in you mum's house.
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    Carry on Sjors... she's looking all fine and proper.
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    Congratulations, Captain. Great looking vessel and properly fitted out.
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    Sweet work, Popeye. That air horn is perfect. As is everything else.
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    No words, Danny. What the others have said say it all.
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    I suspected you had a faceplate for your ropewalk because of the 4 additional holes. Thanks for the explanation of the extra gear. That makes perfect sense to me. The ports don't follow the waies, they follow the deck. Thus the yellow stripe is between the wales and follows them. If you look at the real beast, some of the lids actually have the extra thickness so that when they're closed the main wale is unbroken. That's part of what they were, defense against small arms fire for the gunners. In foul weather, a canvas tarp was put over them (on some ships) and on others, the hammocks went below.
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    I thought it got answered here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9614-how-is-the-pudding-spar-attached/
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    Ouch... didn't "like" that post as I know how frustrating that can be.
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    Sweet update, Popeye. She's almost there.....
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    Izzy, I'm not sure but I think you've go one too many gears.... this might account for the drain on the dilithium crystals.
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    That's good news, Grant. Carry on but don't chase the staff for a few more days.
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    Grant, Modelbuilders and those who draw many of the plans usually seem to simplify things. From everything I've seen, it usually a "block" with a sheave mounting in or atop the bulwark. I'd think that if it were just a hole, that's inviting wear on the line. Maybe a really small ship might just have a hole...
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    Looks great on the base which has just a bit of a weathered look to it. Seemingly proper, in my mind. Good luck on tomorrow and that was great news on the prostate.
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    I wish everything in this hobby were that easy....
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    Hmm... interesting discussion. I wonder also about some of the new technologies and the longevity of them. Such as 3D printing. The metal might or might not hold up but what about the plastics? Some 3D people I've run across are touting "bio-degradable" plastics because apparently there's a bunch of waste generated. This might be fine for quick prototyping but not much else, yet they want everyone to go that direction.
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    Best wishes on the surgery, Grant. I'm sure it will go well and yes, the quality pharmaceuticals do help a lot. My admiral has had multiple hip and shoulder replacements and it seems like the procedures have improved vastly, even in the last few years.

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