Omega1234
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Thanks, Michael. Many thanks. I hope I can make it work. If I succeed, then, I probably won't hesitate doing sails for my future models. Incidentally, the wrapping paper that you're referring to..is that for your cutter's sails? If so, I'll definitely look forward to seeing your updates. All the best Patrick -
Hi Ben The functionality you've described above sounds amazing. Please let me know when the video's ready because I'll happily post it for you. No doubt, I'm really looking forward to her maiden voyage. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Hah! I do like the name "Butterfly Explorer"... Seems very apt, especially once she's broken free from her cocoon. All the best Patrick
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Hi Ben Certainly looks like painstaking work! Just thinking about your comments on the use of the Software - Kinda counter-intuitive though, because you'd think that the software should make your life easier...not harder. I do, however, understand and appreciate your reasons for being true to the actual shape of the real hull, though. I'm looking forward to your next update. Perhaps, your next ship may be the container ship that you've drawn? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Anton Nice! It's the little details such as this (hull numbering) that makes your ship so authentic. Certainly looks like you're not far off from the finishing line. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dennis I agree with everyone's comments. She's coming to the finish line quick smart! All the best and have a great vacation! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dave That's a real pain to hear. I hope it doesn't set you back too far. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor That was quick! Really nce and tiny! Is that bottle going to be the final one? Cheer,s Patrick
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Hi Mobbsie I'm looking forward to watching you work some magic on this ship. The fundamental framework is definitely there, but, a little bit of this and a little bit of that, should see her transformed into a model fit for a museum. All the best Patrick
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Yer, but, I've got a pretty nifty camera, but my macro photos still come out blurred. My son just shakes his head and laughs..."Dad, I've told you how to use the camera...we've been through this many times before...blah blah blah...". I still can't get it to work. Oh well...
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Hi Mike Wow! That's some beautiful metal work you've got there. Built to last, as they say...particularly as you're going to be sending your ship out into some pretty stormy waters (scale wise), that is. So, a dependable and robust rudder mechanism is definitely worthwhile. As an aside, this is a lesson I learnt 25 years ago. I had built an RC scale model of Bruce King's Whitefin yacht; fully detailed inside, right down to the sinks, doors, etc. She took over two years to build. One day I took her out for a sail in the local river with a strong sea breeze. Off she went, beating into the wind against foot high waves. I moved the control stick on the transmitter to tack onto the other leg, and no response! I tried to bring her back by turning away from the wind and gybe. No response. All I could do was sit on the river bank and watch as she literally sailed off into the sea breeze away from me. Straight as an arrow. Sadly, I never ever saw her again! $1000 worth of sail winch, servos and batteries destined to never ever come back. I can only surmise that something happened to the rudder, hence why she never responded. Therein lies my sad tale, hence why I'm impressed with your strong rudder mechanism! She'll be a strong as an ox. Even to this day, I'm still traumatised!!! Cheers Patrick
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I second Mark's comments as well! I also recall that one of your (Igor's) many other talents is as a photographer. I can only wish I could take as nice macro shots as you do, Igor! Definitely a skill to admire. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Really nice! Seeing the amount of joinery and carpentry that you're doing with the deadwood and keel emphasises just how much work goes into a relatively 'simple' hull such as yours. Damn good job you're doing, if you ask me! I bet you must be looking forward to releasing the hull from the building board and holding it in your hands. That'll be a proud moment, for sure. All the best Patrick
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Just marvellous stuff, Michael. Intricate on the one hand, mechanically mysterious (to the mechanically ignorant people like me), yet magnificently finished and artistically beautiful on the other hand. Well done. Patrick
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Hi Anton ...it's like a real feast for the eyes. The more you study each photo, the more details jump up at you! Looking really nice. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Ben Looks like you're well on your way to solving your structural and transportation issues. Cheers Patrick
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Yep, thanks Dennis. I'll experiment with all the methods put forward here, whilst I await Igor's sail material to arrive. Hopefully by that time I'll have a pretty good idea what will work and what won't work Also, I'll have the shapes and measurements of the sails worked out. Incidentally, earlier tonight I was pondering your advice and I thought it wouldn't do any ahrm to at least make a tentative start on experimenting with the sails, etc. So, I roughly cut out the genoa on normal A4 paper and drew in the patterns on the sail. When I held it up against Rainbow's mast, I thought wow, that really does look good {even though it was only a temporary mock up of the sail}, Of course, having done that now, I really can't wait to do the final versions, incorporating as many ideas as possible from yourself, Igor, Piet and Leo and Ben. Cheers and thanks Patrick
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Hi Owen I really like what you're doing. It sounds like you're thoroughly enjoying this build, which shows with the details that you're putting into the hull, engine room and superstructure. I look forward to more updates, so please keep them coming! Cheers Patrick
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Dennis!!! That's brilliant! Now I can see how you can do what you do in super quick time, because that's really smart thinking there. Thanks Patrick
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Hi Anton ....now that's real attention to detail; as only one could have who actually works on the real thing itself. Nicely done. Patrick
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Hi Igor The "Proxxon" you're referring to - would that be your new lathe? If so, very nicely done, especially as you'd still be learning how to use it. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Piet All the very best for the pre-op tomorrow. Hope all goes well. Cheers Patrick
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