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Thanks to everyone for your latest Likes and especially to Lawrence, Carl, David, Ionnis, Bob, David, Frank, Igor and Nils for your compliments. Greatly appreciated! I know I've said it before, but the best thing about MSW is the support and encouragement that one gets from members all around the world. That's truly humbling and motivating all at the same time! Cheers Patrick -
Hi Bob and Carl Thanks for the high praise! Not sure I deserve it though, because I've got a long way to catch up to both of you (Carl, your miniature Sea Witch is brilliant) and many others' on this Forum. In fact, I seem to make ten mistakes before I get one thing right. But, at the end of the day, it's all good fun, isn't it? Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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That's great news, Dave! Speedy recovery.
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Hi Nils Thanks for the update. Nice progress! I like the idea of being able to hang the plans, so that it's easily studied. Also, I never realised how big the ship must have been untiI I saw the scale sized figurine. Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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Hi everyone Today I got a chance to start on the cockpit area which is located in the middle of the huge cabin and leads down through the companionway below decks. The real ship has striped cushions and a large folding dining table in the cockpit, which is perfect for entertaining guests. In order to simulate the striped cushions, the best I could come up with was to use part of the barcode of an Uncle Toby's muesli-bar box. Not exactly like the real cushions, but, pretty close and not too shabby at this teeny tiny size. I hope you enjoy these photos. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Jesses Nice work! I especially love the stern windows, which I reckon 'pop' really nicely. The staples for the shroud lines are a great idea, too. Look forward to your next update. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Hartmut How did I miss the start of your build log??? My apologies, but I'm pulling up my chair rather late. I hope there's room for me to join in. Your Utrecht is looking magnificent! I love the laser to aid in the alignment of the frames. Nice! I'm looking forward to your next update. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Bob Wow, wow and wow! She's looking absolutely magnificent. In fact dare I say it, you're building a miniature ship, rather than a model of a ship. When I was a kid, I used to build models like this. I put a blob of plasticine on the keel for ballast and sailed them on our goldfish pond in the front garden (great memories). I reckon your Dragon would be a perfect sailer as well! Lovely work and I look forward to the stepping of the mast and its rigging. Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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Hi Mike As requested, (I don't intend to hijack your post), here is one my RC models, although it is incomplete. Here's why. All of my RC yachts are stored in various states of neglect in the garden shed. I'll see if I can get some photos later. However, you may recall in an earlier post that I mentioned one of my models had been lost (presumed sunk) in the local river. I was heartbroken, not only because of the cost of the lost equipment, but also because she was fully detailed inside and took more than 24 mths to build. Nonetheless, I immediately set about building a complete replacement copy of the boat so that I could sail it again. Over time, I lost interest in building the replacement model and I chucked it in the workshop, where it's been gathering dust for the past 20 years. The photos of the incomplete replacement boat are below: Cheers Patrick
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Hi Denis I was actually going to leave the windows blank, because they're so small that they'd be difficult to fit cleanly. The other reason is that, as the internal cabin walls are viewable through the cabin roof, I didn't want to risk messing things if I didn't do a good job of doing the windows. What do you reckon? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dave Ear surgery? Sounds not nice, but I wish you well and a speedy recovery. Is it just day surgery? Good luck. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Piet, Ben, David, John (Neptune), Carl, Denis and all those who hit the Like button! I really appreciate your comments as they provide heaps of motivation to move forward. Well, today I've tackled the multisided skylight that sits atop Symphony's cabin roof. The skylight has 12 sides, spaced at 30 degrees per side in a radial pattern. There was no easy way of doing this precisely at this scale (the skylight is only about 7mm in diameter). Anyhow, I muddled my way through it and managed to build it out Jarrah veneer. As you can see from the photos, it's still pretty rough and needs some filing and cleaning up, but at least the hard work's done. I hope you like the photos. All the best, everyone! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Denis Outstanding work, as always. Can you please refresh my memory...what decision had you come to with respect to the internal lighting? I can well imagine her all lit up and looking a real treat. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Nils It looks like you're off and running, now that the hull planking is done (in readiness for the plating) and you're onto the deck templates. The brass windows look great, as well. Out of interest, how long would it take to knock each window up? I dare say you've got a few to do, so time minimisation would be a good thing. In terms of the overall appearance of the hull so far, the last photo above really gets my heartrate going. Not only is the hull sleek, but she's shapely as well. Lastly, have/would you at some stage consider converting her into an RC model? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Mike I've been wondering what's been happening with your Stavenger, as she's been a bit quiet lately! It's good to see you back with this update. I can sense your disappointment after your floatation test, because the same thing happened to one of my RC yachts a long time ago and I was not impressed! But, at the end of the day every problem has a solution. I'm looking forward to your next log with the corrective measures you've applied. Cheers and all the best! PS - She looked really good floating in the water! Patrick
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Hi Owen Nice bit of carving there! Or, at least, I'm assuming you carved him? Or, was he moulded from clay? Nonetheless, he's looking nice and at home, on the Hermes. Cheers Patrick
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Thanks Popeye, but if I keep doing, “minor adjustments” I’ll never finish. [/size] And then the admiral would . . . and then I would . . . Better not go there. [/size] [/size] Bye[/size] Bob[/size] Hey Bob. Time is a horrible thing, isn't it? Especially when it gets in the way of our hobbies. Minor adjustments aside, it still comes down to enjoying the journey, not the destination. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Ionnis Nice start to a nice looking cutter. I'll look forward to following along. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Marty, Mark, Ben, David and Frank Many thanks for your comments! Greatly appreciated. Today, I managed to do a bit more on the companionway stairs, i.e. the ballustrading. I've included a few photos below. Hope you enjoy. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Denis Greg's views on plastic kits are almost identical to mine and you've changed mine by the same magnitude as well. Admittedly, the last time I made a plastic kit was probably 40 years or more ago, when we were all young whipper snappers in Primary School (I think you guys call it Elementary School?). Anyhow, each time I check your log, I'm struck by the complexity of this model's construction and your dedication to making sure every detail is spick and span and precise. Nicely done! I definitely have a new found respect for plastic models and I have your efforts to attribute this to. I'll continue to follow along eagerly. Cheers Patrick
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