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  1. Omega1234
    Hi Dennis Sometimes these things just happen for a reason...why, nobody knows, but I'm sure you'll be happy once you've done it to your satisfaction. All the best Patrick
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    Hi Dave Those belaying pins are amazing! Could you explain how you did them? Were they done on a pin vice, or power drill/Dremel type tool? Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Nils Beautiful! You continue to utterly amaze me with your talent and skills! I know that this may sound like a daft question, but have you thought of publishing a book featuring the Pegasus, with step by step photos (in the same vein as Phil Reed's books?). I'm sure there'd be market out there. I'd buy one! Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Dennis Your AG is really looking fantastic now, despite your initial set back with the paining of the hull. Nonetheless, it's all come together to make a beautiful model! Well done and all the best. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi everyone Hope all is going well. Thank you to everyone for their comments, Likes and encouragement so far. As you'll see from the following photos, I've made some progress on Rainbow's interior. Still a very long way to go, but it's a start. Please don't mind the bulkheads being out of alignment because they're just temporarily positioned whilst the work progresses. Hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi John What a transformation from the rough frame blanks through to the finished frames in the last photo. I'm a lot like you in the sense that I'm often impatient to see the final product...so I totally understand why you would've shaped those four frames first. All in all, she's looking really nice. Pls keep the photos coming! Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Igor. Thanks for the step by step photos of your ship's boat, which looks great, too. Interesting method that you've used, which undoubtedly works well. The Atlantic's hull and deck is coming along nicely. Not long to go, now. Have you chosen the bottle yet? All the best Patrick
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    Sounds like good choice. Best of luck with your build.
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    Hi Igor It's great that you've started a build log for this boat, because I'm definitely eager to follow your progress. Looks like you're off to cracking start with the hull and a really nice runabout as well. Just wondering - Are you building a full-hulled model that'll be inserted into the display, or will it be a waterline hull set in a moulded sea? Cheers and all the best! Patrick
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    Hi Mark. I can only concur with everyone's comments, because it must be extremely satisfying to have reached this stage. Well done. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Lizzy Borden I must confess that I have been a bit naughty...as a Roman Catholic, my confession to the Holy Father is that I am guilty of admiring your work from afar,. I have visited often, been amazed, but just never added any comments or afforded you due recognition of your skills and talent. For this, I am very sorry. So, please forgive my indiscretions! Without a doubt, reading the latest updates to your build log is a task that I eagerly await and enjoy. I really love the sharpness of the detail that you're applying to your Arethusa and the fact that she has such a strong family connection to your Father. I'm sure he would be very proud. Please keep up the fabulous work! I eagerly await your next update. Cheers Patrick
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    I have to agree...this was definitely one of those"lightbulb moments"...without a doubt!
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    Thanks Lawrence, Michael and Dennis as well as everyone else for their comments and Likes!! They all mean heaps to me. Lawrence - it's interesting that you say that about putting lots of detail into small spaces, because in the past, it was more a case of putting too few details into a model. However, with my more recent models, eg Lennox, Dorade and Ingomar, I've gotten better at doing things (not boasting in any way, just recognising that my skills have improved, as does everybody's over time). So the question now is what details should I omit! For instance, I'm basically using the premise "if it fitted on the real boat", you should at least try to put into the model". Sure, sure, sure, it'll never look exactly like the real thing, but I'm happy if I can at least give it a go. Thanks once again, to all of you. Cheers and happy modelling! Patrick
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    Hi Lextin Now that's TINY!!! You've done a great job on this one, as always. All the best Patrick
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    Hi Mike The Colin Archer hulls were renowned for their broad beams, beautiful lines and inherent seaworthiness. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the last few photos of the partially planked hull. The planking look great so far, as well. Will you be putting a second layer on as well? Cheers Patrick
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    Hi all After spending some time cutting the internal bulkheads, I've now made a start on the internal accommodation; namely the main saloon amidships. It may not look like much yet, but hopefully it'll all come together into a very presentable interior. I've also included a photo of the deck, which may look terribly unfinished! Rest assured that I've deliberately decided to leave the majority of the deck unplanked to allow the interior to be seen. Hope you enjoy the photos and have a great week! Cheers Patrick
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    Really nice Jim! Well done. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Leo Many thanks. I admit that I don't how to use auto cad systems. As a consequence, I'm not sure I totally understand, but I am still amazed at how well your canons worked out. The wonders of using modern technology to your advantage. Well done and thanks for taking the time to show us. All the best! Patrick
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    Hi Mike Another method I've also used to good effect on the decks of my RC yachts was to run the edge of the planks against a black permanent marker. When glued together, the blackened edges simulated the caulking really well. It was dead easy and effective. May be worth a trial run to see if it works for you, too? Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Kevin I think you're may be being too hard on yourself! The Skipjack is a working boat, whose hull would never have been perfect. Most likely, the hull would've been full of imperfections, dings and scrapes. At your scale, a few planks slightly thicker than the next would, in my opinion, mirror full sized reality. Thus, in many respects, your hull has realism and character, just like the real thing. Having saying that, I still find the structure of your hull beautiful and interesting. I guess I always prefer to see the framework exposed rather than hiding the construction details with planks...but that's just me, hence why I like building my hulls with exposed frames and deck beams. All the best with your boat. Keep up the fabulous work! Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Mike I concur with Jim. This is a journey into some serious shipyard work that you're taking us on.... Let me tell you, I'm more than happy to follow you on your journey! All the best Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Matija I love the work you've done on the deck furniture. Even though it may be early days, the workmanship is already evident as witnessed by the carefully rounded corners, precision of the construction and the beauty of the wood. Well done and I can't wait for more updates. Cheers Patrick
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    Thanks Nils. I understand what you're saying...if only there was enough time in our lives to do everything that we want.... Fixing the boiler and getting the 'ole girl" going would be marvellous, but there's always other priorities. Stay well and I look forward to more updates. Cheers Patrick
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    Hi Lextin I'm definitely looking forward to your build of the Love Boat. My Dad often described the Pacific Princess as the most beautiful passenger liner ever designed. She was streamlined and graceful. Every line on the hull and superstructure was in proportion to the next, nothing seemed out of place. She was just a marvellous design. Why was my Dad such an expert on the Pacific Princess? Simple. He built a 4 foot long RC model of her many years ago, using plans obtained freely from the builders themselves. The model has since been passed down to my brother, whereupon it resides in pride of place in his house. So, to say that I'm excited about your ship is an understatement. Good luck and I wish you well! Cheers Patrick

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