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Thanks for all the likes and comments. I've changed over to 2-part epoxy as the fumes seem to be less. But I do keep the window open and fan blowing. I'm still on the first strake on the starboard side. I've ripped it off twice now and am putting it on a third time. Just didn't quite match the other side in curvature. Hopefully, the third time is the charm.
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You pointed out the two forward tubes that fire abeam, but from the pictures, it doesn't appear that there are external doors for them. As for front tubes, a door does not have to be hinged. Submarine forward torpedo tubes come to mind on this. It could slide back, up, or down. Now again, given the time period, it's possible that fore tubes firing forward might have been removed and a plate welded over the opening as Andy suggests. Are there any plans showing the interior fittings at that level? Without knowing what's there, maybe the best way is just to show a plate.
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Jim, a little sanding and that stern cap rail will look even better.
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Beautiful details. A dentist tool..? I guess there are few trade secrets around here.
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Nice progress, Adeline. I guess we'll just have to be patient.... Christmas, huh? Ok. That will be a nice present: seeing some more done on her.
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Ah....got my reservation from Modelship-Tickets-R-Us.... Looks like I made it with time to spare.
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Just lovely work on the stern and it looks to me like a perfect job on the catheads. I'm looking forward to the next bit of progress.
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Very well done. She's snug in her new home and all looks great. I'm happy to have followed along... oh Confed is waiting. Need to go get some more popcorn.
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Wonderful, Bob. I too like the heeling over in the wind display.
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Those plates could still be doors for fixed forward firing torpedoes. As I recall, at this stage in BB development there were still a lot of different things being tried and either accepted for the next generation or rejected. I remember seeing one that had tubes firing dead astern. I guess they wanted as much firepower as they could carry.
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A beautiful build, Bob. Display her proudly as you and she deserve it.
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I think many of the Model Shipway kits (Model Expo's line) use basswood for planking. There's a lot of beautiful work here using those kits.
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Now that's a sweet little boat. I've got a couple of those in the closet to put together. Any issues with them?
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Boris, I'd like to suggest you open a build log for your sub. It would be fascinating to watch two subs being built and easier to watch two logs than sort through Piet's log.
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Nice looking railings, Jim. I'm glad the jig worked. I never thought about painting with glue to help in holding the shape, however. I have to give it a try.
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Nigel, Well done on the carvings. Simply beautiful.
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Ferit, I won't repeat what everyone else has said and I agree with them. Inspirational building you are doing.
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<fingers crossed for you> Here's hoping the interview goes well... Sometimes a little quiet is needed and helps us focus a bit on things. Eggs bacon, and beer! What more can anyone ask.
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Well, that blows the idea of the whole bunch of us sitting by the mailbox and grinning when the mailman showed up... I'll be sitting here on the edge of my seat (well, I will when I get home from work) waiting to see her in her glory. And hopefully the beginnings of a new masterpiece.
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Looks sweet, Ray. Very well done on the details. Yes it's a pity they will be covered, but you and MSW will know what's there. Keep up the great work.
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Nicely done, Jim. The planking looks really good.
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John, Looking wonderful. And to think, you do this in front of a live audience at the museum.
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Fraser, Does the color go all the way through the wood? It almost looks like a stain to my eyes. But then, I need new glasses.
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She's coming along beautifully, Denis.
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Best wishes on the new posting. Hope it works out to your advantage. We'll try to be patient and also try to keep a certain person from bugging you for pictures.
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