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  1. mtaylor
    Piet, You're the one with the references... from the pic, it looks great but if you say it's too small, then that's what it is. Hmm.. a 1.75mm round... I can turn some brass rod down and bore it... maybe some pistol power and a bb? I'll send it to you and you can make it a muzzle loader and fire it periodically just to irritate the neighbors?
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    Beautiful carving work, Sherry. Do be proud of it.
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    Looks great, Nenad. No one ever will look at you funny for have a two-way conversation. Just be careful about having a three-way conversation with yourself or someone will think you'll need to be under a doctor's care. When me, myself, and I have conversations and arguments, there's never a tie. If I don't like what the other two say, I ignore them. Sometimes....
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    Looking good, Mike. Now I grasp the concept of the clamps, string, and what appears to be hooks for securing the planks while the glue dries. But the BFG and nails...?????
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    Steve, Don't tell them your using it on a model.. just kinda' shift, look at the ceiling, and say something like: "I'd rather not say.". At least as they are slowly moving towards the door, they won't say: "That's cute." :D
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    Augie... wow!!! Excellent work on the stern galleries and the stern itself.
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    I hope you don't mind if I pull up a chair for this? Will you be building it as the kit or bashing it?
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    Michael, You can't add posts to the beginning of the log. All you can do is edit them and add photos.
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    Just a brief update...no pics. The longboat is on hold. There's a couple of areas I'm not happy with and need to re-think. Yeah... I know... "don't overthink this". My cherry wood for the framing has been shipped by Jeff at Hobbymill and is due to arrive here on Tuesday. Happy dance time.... The Le Venus book in also in transit, so.... I need to reconfigure the shipyard from small boats to big hulls. I have some odds and ends to finish up around the house, etc. Plus I'll get some parts cut out for use during framing while sorting out some side issues with this build.
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    Wes, I suggest opening a build log. You'll find it's a fast way to get help and encouragement and also it's a way to help other modelers who follow.
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    I like the carriages and how you made them... not liking the "ouch" part. The problem is the trunnion is too far back. Can you drill new trunnion holes and fill the old one?
  12. mtaylor
    I like that molding. It looks great. Ignore the Princess as she's to young to understand.
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    SawdustDave, will you be doing a build log? I hope...
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    Sweet work on placing the compass. It looks perfect there.
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    May????? Did I sleep through April?
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    Hi Bob, I seriously suggest you open a build log. Not only will it be a great way to get help, you'll leave a legacy for anyone else who builds this.
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    Actually, I need to thank you for reminding me of this site. It's well worth checking back for updates. Inspirational work there.
  18. mtaylor
    Go up one link..http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/index.html There's a ton of very wonderful models on this site.
  19. mtaylor
    But then you'll want to do the Billy Ruffian along side her at the Nile. <ducks><runs for cover>
  20. mtaylor
    Nenad, Can you get a flat lacquer where you are? Or a matte finish spray.... maybe from a craft store? That might give you the finish you are seeking. As for life's philosophy, I think you've got it" Chill out, man, be cool, be cool be cool. You'll make it all, with or without anxiety, and better without. Be aware that somewhere around the corner waiting in ambush hearth attack or brain stroke, and you smoke so much ... It's just hard to change, isn't it? I'm still trying to change some things. Building ships is a good bit of that philosophy. No stress, no anxiety, just thought, problem-solving, and art. The spice must flow, but so must the creative part of us. You are doing impressive work, my friend.
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    Leaving the stern post off (usually only on kits) lets the builder get the stern planking lined up and sanded without damaging the stern post. It's a builder's choice, really.
  22. mtaylor
    Dave, You forgot to mention planting the trees from seed. And mining your own ore and smelting your metal.
  23. mtaylor
    Good question... I saw it in the theater when it came out and repeated endlessly on PBS here in the States.
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    Incredible metal smithing, Danny. And yeoowwww that's tiny.
  25. mtaylor
    Try a hobby shop that sells aircraft...

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