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Omega1234

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  1. Hi John Thanks for your comments, especially about the scrap piece of wood! All jokes aside, that’s one of the things that’s always amazed me about our hobby. We start with just raw materials, but end up with something very different. A thing of beauty, of character and in most cases, soul...much like your wonderful Maori canoe model. Thanks again and have a great week. Cheers Patrick
  2. Hi Denis I’m just catching up and wow, there’ve been some ups and downs from what I can see, but, boy, you pulled it off beautifully. Impressive, to say the least! Cheers Patrick
  3. Hi Josh That’s a pretty nifty mast-hinge idea you’ve got going on there. All in all, it looks like you’re going full steam ahead. Nicely done. Cheers Patrick
  4. Hi Keith That’s gotta take the ‘Comment of the Year’ Award!! Loved it. Put a smile on my face; that’s for sure. Cheers. Patrick
  5. Hi folks! Thanks for all of your Likes and comments. A quick update for you on Genesis. Last night, I painted the first coat of matt red paint below the waterline. The painting of the rest of the hull and superstructure is still progressing, but will require several more applications of wet and dry sandpaper and paint, before I’m satisfied with it. Have a great week. Cheers Patrick
  6. Hi Mehmet Well...my first reaction on seeing the pump was, ‘now that’s rusty!’ But, if you think it’s in keeping with the overall look and feel that you’re trying to achieve, then it looks appropriate. Cheers. Patrick
  7. Hi Mehmet Once again. simply amazing! Cheers Patrick
  8. Hi Josh I’m in. I’m not quite sure, (or should I say, totally bamboozled), how the devil you’re going to hinge and raise those masts once the boat’s in the bottle, but, I’m sure as hell going to stick around to find out! Cheers. Patrick
  9. No problems, Phil I’ll be waiting patiently for your next update! Cheers. Patrick
  10. Hi Marcus. Many thanks. Yep, I gotta agt7with you - those sensuous curves, are certainly a standout feature of this design. Hi Dave. Great to hear from you again! The launch and festivities aren’t too far away; that is, as long as there aren’t any major boo boos along the way....
  11. Hey Josh Nice idea! Gotta keep the tiny folks happy😀
  12. Go with your 'gut feeling', Ben. That's usually the best solution.
  13. Hey Ben I love that POV shot! It doesn’t take a great stretch of the imagination to see oneself walking through the interior admiring your handiwork! Nice job. Cheers. Patrick
  14. Hi Phil - thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated. Hi Josh - Thanks. The champagne’s on ice, pending a few more details like the engine room and lower deck that needs completion. Once they’re done...whoohoo! Champers time😊 Hi Michael - Thanks heaps for the compliments. I must admit that even I look at the hull sometimes and I still can’t quite believe that I did it. Talk about a ‘challenge’...definitely not for the faint hearted, that’s for sure. Hi Pat - Thanks for your compliments! Don’t worry...my maintenance shop would be happy to accommodate you😊.
  15. Funny you say that, Keith! I was just thinking the same thing. Great minds think alike😊 Cheers Patrick
  16. Thanks Piet! She should go even faster once the red racing stripes go on😆! Thanks Patrick
  17. Hi Josh I always hold my breath when I hear that a SIB is being placed in the bottle. A million things can/could go wrong, but despite that, it’s always an amazing achievement once it’s done. Congratulations. Annie looks great. Cheers. Patrick
  18. Hi folks Thanks for all of your Likes and comments! I’ve put a halt to all building works in order to concentrate on the painting of the hull and superstructure. I’ve opted for full gloss paints for the hull and superstructure; which, I feel is entirely appropriate, especially given that the full-sized boat is full gloss (well, that’s my excuse, anyway). Now, without further ado, can someone pls tell Luke Skywalker that his spaceship is almost ready to be picked up from the maintenance shop? I hope you enjoy these photos. Thanks Patrick
  19. My condolences, as well, Pat. Like yourself and many others, I too, have loved Karl’s work and books. Karl will be missed. Patrick
  20. Hi Josh All of a sudden, Annie’s looking oh, so grown up with her masts and sails. Nice! Cheers. Patrick
  21. Hi Jos I love that last photo because it shows just how tiny your ship is. Great job, so far. Cheers. Patrick
  22. Hi Frank It’s great that you’re back on deck and able to get some work done on Kathryn. Superb work, as always. All the best. Cheers Patrick
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