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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 -
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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Hi Row Ironically, I do have access to the local dealership..., so I'll call in soon. The colour of my previous car was called "Mountain Grey", but, looking back, I think it'd be a bit dark. I guess I'll have a look at what else they could recommend. Thanks for your tip! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Jond She's looking great, especially with the handrail and turned posts. The last photo is great too, because it gives a true indication of the size of your ship. Wow(!). All the best! Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Congratulations!! That's wonderful news. I hope your Admiral and Bub are doing well. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor You've done a great job so far. The tiny dinghy, plus the barrels, not to mention the characteristically highly cambered cabin roofs, really look the part. Now, all you need is a mini Joshua Slocum sitting at the tiller. Please keep the updates coming. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor - thanks for the tip about Alclad 2. I hadn't heard of it before; but one thing's for sure, I'm constantly amazed and grateful for all the sharing of info that this Forum offers! Thanks, once again. Hi Leo - thanks for your thoughts. I'm using a paint brush for the paint. But, if I understand you correctly, are you suggesting that I keep with the Aluminium paint, but add a bit of black? Wouldn't that make it even darker, though? What do you think? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Row Many thanks. I thought that name sounded familiar, because I have been in contact with Jan Kraak a few times; exchanging info and photos. I've also referenced his website regularly, but I must have missed the mast colour! I'll see if I can find a similar grey to the Mercedes one. Greatly appreciated and thanks for your compliments and help. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dennis So, I see...your real motivation is to finish your AG as soon as possible so that your Admiral can give you the Titanic kit that you're not supposed to know about??? Ok, no matter, because we all get to learn, observe and enjoy what you're doing on this build. Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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Hi Piet Thanks. You're right about the colour of the mast because I definitely thought it was too dark, as well. Logically, I would have thought that white would've been obvious. I was keen to seek your thoughts (and anyone else' that had some advice) about what would look better. To me, it definitely looks too dark and perhaps I should try a light Gray, as you've suggested. Thanks for all your help. It's greatly appreciated. Thanks Patrick
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Hi Hartmut Very nice detail work on the dinghy, even right down to the bilge keel and the way you've mounted the rudder. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor. I would never have guessed what those parts were for! But now that I've seen them, all I can is "wow....she's looking good!!!" Well done. Cheers Patrick
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Hah Igor! Making and then losing examples of our hard work is almost like an occupational hazard, isn't it! The problem is that you'll never ever find them again....come to think of it, I wonder if they've gone to the same place that my socks go to when my wife does the washing. Somehow, two socks go into the washing machine, but only one sock comes out...
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Hi Marty, Bob, Piet and everyone else for your Likes and comments! Bob- the handrails may look good, but that could be because they were easier than I thought to build. Sometimes, the simplest method is easiest...or at least so it seems to me! I've got one more handrail to go for the rear deck, which I'll do soon. Piet-I painted the mast and boom in Aluminium paint by Humbol. I hope this isn't the wrong colour, because every photo I've found had Rainbow's mast and boom in a silvery metallic sheen. The closest match I could find was this Aluminium colour. If this is not the right colour, what would you recommend? Any advice? As for the sail cloth, Igor (Igorsky) is kindly sending me some material/film that he uses. (Thanks, Igor). Marty - thanks for stopping by and joining me on Rainbow's journey. Please drop by often! All the best Patrick
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Hi Igor I give up...but, I keep looking at that matchstick and think what damage it could do if it ignited spontaneously!!!! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Steve I've been looking forward to your update! Now that I've seen it, I'm not disappointed because the conning tower and the massive funnel, not to mention the camouflage paint scheme are masterful. I'm looking forward to more updates! All the best Patrick
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My god Dennis!!! I missed checking your log for about 1.5 days and look at everything I've missed out on. You're a poet(!), as well as a master craftsman, metalwork expert, and amazingly inventive and creative. The ladders, plus the GPS thingy and other details really look the part. All I can say is that I'm constantly amazed at watching your speed and progress. Great stuff! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Congratulations! A major milestone finished....and very well done, as well, too. Cheers Patrick
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Hi everyone, especially those that left comments and Likes. All are greatly appreciated! Progress has been a bit slow this week, however I've started to paint the mast and boom (more painting still to be done later). I've also added two more handrails to the deck just forward of the mast, as well as the spinnaker pole on the foredeck. A lot of time has also been spent doing the eyebolts in the deck and masts, in readiness for the rigging and sails, but these are too small for me to photograph. Still more heaps more work to go, though. I hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Lextin I approve of your kinder, gentler, more caring rasping method. Somehow, I still feel queasy thinking about your missing thumb nail....! Oh and by the way, the red blotch on the wood isn't your blood, is it??? Cheers Patrick
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Ok. No probs. Looks like just a few minor issues to sort out and then you're done. All the best! Patrick
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Hi Ben Here you go. Looking real sweet. Out of interest, what sort of battery life are you hoping to get? Just curious because I'd imagine each battery and motor would have quite a bit of strain pushing those oars, especially if the breeze is causing a strong wave/current against the direction of the boat? What do you think? Overall, it's really mesmerising watching all those oars in motion! Cheers Patrick
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