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Hi Igor I love all the detail you've added, especially the metal components, eg railings, binnacle and windlass, etc. Overall....She's looking really nice!!! Cheers Patrick -
Hi Igor The railing looks amazingly good. What does the PE Detail mean, though? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Mike Great job! Looking at your hull, you can see just how powerfully built those Colin Archer designed hulls were. Double ended. Powerfully proportioned.. Straight, long keel for directional stability. All of which indicate just how well designed they were for the conditions they sailed under. I can't wait for the next update. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Piet Thanks for the tip about the wire, and I'll definitely keep it in mind for the next time. In fact, I'm going to order some wire from Igor's source as well. There's no harm in stocking up. All the best for your trip to Fayetville and the O19. Cheers and thanks Patrick
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Hi Marty! Many thanks and all the best! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Bob. Many thanks for the compliment! Interesting dilemma about the roof/no roof, however. Have you considered partially planking the roof, or just leaving the roof beams with no planks, thereby leaving the interior completely viewable? Cheers Patrick
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Hi David. Thanks for your compliments. The wire was very soft and flexible. Having said so, I just ran it through my thumb and forefinger to ensure that there were no kinks and threaded it through the eye bolts in the deck. Thankfully, the eye bolts were just large enough to allow the wire to pass smoothly through without binding or kinking. Hope this makes sense! Hi Igor. I see it, but I simply DON'T believe it!!! That is amazing. I couldn't even do the curved handle, let alone shape the body of the 'auld mug' the way you have! But you make it look so easy. You, sir, are masterful!! Well done Cheers Patrick
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Hi Bob Beautiful work! Just seeing the interior is enough to get my imagination all worked up. If I was small enough to fit inside, I'd be able to marvel even more at the beauty of what you've done. Well done. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor Thanks for the photo. Yep, $7.00 was pretty pricey, I thought, as well. Enjoy your holiday!!! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Ahh! Is that what that meant??? I looked at it and didn't know what it meant, so I never put two and two together! But, now that you say that, you're most likely right. Thanks and all the best. Patrick
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Hi Igor Very, very nice and very precise!!! They're going to look great on your Atlantic. Look forward to seeing the next update, when they're all installed. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor Many thanks! That's a good question you've raised, because I'm actually not sure of the diameter of the wire. I've included a photo of the reel, which, as you'll see, doesn't have the size marked on the label!! Oh well....it does the trick, though. Have a great weekend and all the best Patrick
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Thanks Dennis!
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Hi Dennis You know, many people say that "plain and simple" is beautiful. That may be true in some cases. But, in the case of your AG, the complexity of the rig, with its different components, beams, railings, ladders, etc, is also, nothing short of beautiful. This is one of the reasons why working boats such as your AG are so popular as modelling subjects; because out of their complexity is borne a thing of beauty. Please keep the updates coming thick and fast, because watching and studying your progress is addictive! Well done. Cheers patrick
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Hi everyone Thanks for all the Likes and comments, all of which are greatly appreciated! The latest update is that I've had a go at the low foot rail that goes around the deck. On the real ship, the rail is low; perfectly designed for the crew to wedge/brace their feet against in a heeling / pitching deck. Given the tiny scale of my ship, I had to compromise (of course) as I couldn't make it exactly like the real railing, but at least I gave it a go! Hope you enjoy the photos. All the best for the weekend and for those who celebrate Easter. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Johnny You are a fast worker, indeed! Your hull looks good, as does the start that you've made on the deck planking. Well done. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Henry You've done a great job on your Endeavour. The fit and finish are superb and you should be deservedly proud of it. If you're interested, I'm scratch building the modern version of the J Class Rainbow. Pls see my link below in my signature block. Cheers and happy modelling! Patrick
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Well done, Dave. I wish you and the project every success.
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Hi Dennis Absolutely brilliant detailing! I especially love how everything's coming together now, bit by bit; looking forever like a real working boat. Well done. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Johnny Thanks and good luck. You've got a four day long weekend? Sounds like Easter is on its way! Look forward to some photos and more updates. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Cristiano I think you're being a bit too modest when you say 'craftsmanship is not involved...' Not everyone, regardless of how patient they are, can do rigging as well as what you've done. In fact, the only other person that is just as masterful with the rigging would be Nils (Mirabella61) and his Pegasus model. Of couse, this is my opinion only, but I'm standing by it! Cheers and all the best. Patrick
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Thanks Michael I have to admit that sometimes what my brain says to do and what my fingers actually do, can often turn out to be completely different! Must be getting old... Cheers Patrick
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Hi Johnny I'm really looking forward to watching your ship come to life! She's a beauty; particularly if she's going to be anything as charming and characterful as Confucious is. In many ways, her profile view looks similar to the Herreshoff yachts that Pete48 is building. If you search him up on the Scratch Build Sub-Forum, you'll see what I mean. I hope you can meet your deadline of mid-April though...seems quite ambitious. Good luck and please put lots of updates for us to enjoy. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Hyposphagma Thanks for the tip! As I said to Igor a few posts ago, it's amazing how much knowledge there is on the Forum! Not only did I not know that Alclad existed, but the BMF you recommend is also new to me. I think I'll definitely keep the BMF in mind for some later models that I have in mind because i can definitely use it, that's for sure. My only thoughts with Rainbow's mast and boom is that they're so fine and fiddly that applying a adhesive foil may be a recipe for disaster... Especially knowing my klutzy fingers!!! I'll probably stuff it up. Maybe I'd be safer trying the Mercedes Benz paint? Thanks once again! Cheers Patrick
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