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  1. Omega1234
    Hi Ben Many thanks, but I don't know about being fit for a museum....it's a nice thought though! As for the deck and cabin, they're only fitted temporarily at the moment, because you're right, I'll need complete access to the hull when the internal construction starts. All the best! Patrick
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    Hi Dennis Clever work on enhancing those railings! I'm looking forward to see all the decks assembled, as well, because that's when it'll all start falling into place. Nice work. Patrick
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    Hi everyone Many thanks for your Likes and comments. Piet- I love the symphony analogy. I hope I can get a good round of applause once the concert's over! Well, I've done a little bit more of the large oval cabin; in particular the roof beams. Heaps more sanding, cleaning up and work to go, though. Hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers Patrick
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    I like it, Pete! Really, really nice. Well done and cheers Patrick
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    Nice job, Pete. I really like how this build's coming together. She's a real looker, for sure!
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    Hi Igor I think I understand what you've done. VERY sneaky and innovative! I think I might try that one day. Cheers Patrick.
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    Hi Bob Wow!!! She's a beauty! I love how beautifully you've executed the rigging and all the brass fittings in the mast and spar. That's something for me to definitely aspire to with my models, that's for sure. The exposed cabin roof is fantastic....after all, why cover up all the great work and effort that you put into the internal furnishings of the cabin. You gotta be pretty pleased with yourself. Cheers Patrick
  8. Omega1234
    Thanks Dennis! Still a long way to go, but a lot of fun as well.
  9. Omega1234
    Thanks, Igor!
  10. Omega1234
    Hi everyone Thanks for everyone's comments and Likes, all of which are greatly appreciated. I had some real issues with the consistency of the Matt blue paint that I had originally used for the underwater half of the hull. For some reason, it just refused to flow nicely off the brush, leaving brush marks and otherwise marring the finish. I even thinned the paint, but it still looked like crap! So, reluctantly, I changed the colour to Matt red, which was much nicer to used and produced a much better finish. I also reached a milestone by being able to fabricate the huge oval shaped cabin. It wasn't easy to build by a long shot, as, not only was it a completely curved structure, but it also had multiple rectangular windows in it. I proceeded carefully when building it and, although it may not look like much now, once it has the roof beams, planks and all the other fixtures and fittings on it, I reckon it'll look pretty spiffy! Hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Dimitris Very nice as always! I especially like the looks of the lifeboats. One down.. Eleven more to go! Out of interest, can you pls let me know how long the hull is? Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Ben Lots of nice progress, that's for sure! I especially like the engine. I do, however, know what you mean with the fairing....it just seems to never end; but once it's all smooth and even, then you can sit back and say "Okay, what's next?" I look forward to seeing what the next installment will bring. Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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    Hi Igor A real little gem!!! Nicely done. Cheers Patrick
  14. Omega1234
    Hi everyone Many, many thanks for all of your comments and feedback! I'm also struck by Vaddoc, Mike and Carl's comments because, I feel the same way about looking at their's and everyone else's models on MSW, somehow, the crap and stress of work just melts away. Mark, Pete, David, Bob, Nils, Ben, Marty, a special thanks to all of you guys as well, because, your input spurs my motivation and enjoyment of building. All the best for the week! Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Mark I definitely agree with your comment about "everything having a purpose", because I was struck by the very same thing when I built my models of Bounty, Victory, Lennox and Pandora. Everything in each of those ships served a precise purpose and to think that these were built in the days before computers, machines, etc. The ingenuity and skill of those shipwrights was truly astonishing, particularly given the technology of the day.. All the best Patrick.
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    Hi Ben Many thanks! She's definitely a beauty, that's for sure. All the best Patrick
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    Hi everyone It may have been a few days since my last update, but, things have moved ahead steadily. For instance, Symphony now has the planked floors installed inside her hull, in readiness for the cabins and bulkheads, etc. I've also built the deck. Notably, when you see the deck, you'll notice that Symphony has a huge oval shaped cabin, as witnessed by the size of the oval in the deck. At the aft of the deck, you'll also notice a much smaller oval shape, which, eventually will become the seating area for the helmsman and other crew, etc. I hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Mark Looking at your cross section, I can't help but think: Structurally beautiful in its simplicity, yet, deceptively complex in its construction. You're doing a great job and I especially like how crisp and clean your workmanship is. Nice job! Cheers Patrick
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    Love that stern shot! Hereshoff certainly knew what he was doing, didn't he!
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    Hi Vaddoc Looking good with the re-do. The best part about stuffing things up is the ability to fix and learn from them. Once the painting's done, you'll be able to look back and think, "a little bit of pain, for a whole lot of gain". Well done. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Pete Even standing still, the hull looks fast! All that's missing is the sails and a strong breeze and she's off. Nice work. Cheers Patrick
  22. Omega1234
    Hi Nils Great job so far. I recall that you were concerned that some of the frames may need adjustments but you needed to have them assembled before you could really tell if that was the case. Now that your frames are assembled, do you think you need to do much adjustments to their shapes, or were they spot on? Also, judging by the expression on your Admiral's face, I can tell that she was as proud as punch with what you've done so far. I would be as well! Another thing that struck me was the complex shape of the aft frames, particularly the way they're shaped to compensate for the propeller shafts. I'd imagine that planking around there would be fun! All in all, a major milestone reached! Look forward to more. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Dennis I've been a bit hit and miss on following yours and other builds over the past few days...but I'm back now! Lovely job you're doing, I must say and, your commitment to the authenticity of colours is really shining through. Nice work! Cheers Patrick
  24. Omega1234
    Hi Jerry That's some pretty impressive winch work you've got there! I also must say, that I reckon she looked damn fine on the water....in fact, I reckon she owned the whole stage. Nicely done. One thing with the video-there was no sound. Were your dulcet tones meant to be on the vid? Cheers Patrick
  25. Omega1234
    Hi Pete I'm really loving the hull lines of this ship and, like many have said already, she's a beauty!!!! Nice and quick work (as always), too by the way. Cheers Patrick

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