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  1. kiwiron
    True Augie it feels like winter already,we should get some snow and it's not to late for a spring dump for you either just after you've taken the snow tires off.
  2. kiwiron
    Hey Frank, to ease back into your Supply how about some more photo's, so i can see how you've done things.Did you end up doing parell beads on the top two masts?If it was'nt for your photo's already Frank i don't think i would have got this far,thanks again,ron.
  3. kiwiron
    Awesome Popeye,another great model,i love the flags as well.Next job for you is the Goth until it's finished,until it's finished o.k.Put the others away in the cupboard.
  4. kiwiron
    Thanks Augie and Popeye.I had to do a dry fit of the yards,i could'nt resist it,looking like a ship now.It's great when you can see some progress.I'll put the yards away for safe keeping now along with the anchors.Done the yardwork inside now for the real yardwork outside Augie.Hope the fish are biting.
  5. kiwiron
    More or less done with the yards i'll probably glue the foot ropes to get a better shape.The spirit sail yard was a balls up on the plan.The size,location and number of blocks was wrong only by looking at the last plan sheet could i figure out what i was supposed to do.Lucky i have all of Frank's photo's as back up,i can't thank you enough Frank for doing the Supply.Time now to see if i have the other yards set up o.k.
  6. kiwiron
    Thanks a lot men, i must say i'm enjoying it,onto the yards next before the shrouds,gulp.Now where did that 3mm block go.
  7. kiwiron
    Finally got a bit more done.I found a 3mm block with no hole in it,wonder if it's a collectors item.I came up with an idea for the deadeyes for attachment to the mast tops,should be ok.Onto the yards next.
  8. kiwiron
    Thanks Frank,they are the ones. I had 5mm deadeye strops but no 3.5 ones.I'll have to try and make some.
  9. kiwiron
    Hi Frank,did you get 3.5mm deadeye strops in your kit or did you make them yourself?Just trying to make some not much luck yet.You must be nearly done now,she looks brilliant.Any ideas for the next one after a wee rest.
  10. kiwiron
    Thanks guys,just plodding away.Popeye you are dead right there,i usually find the first one after dropping the second,as long as you have spares you'll be alright,and don't use the vacumn cleaner until you've finnished the ship.
  11. kiwiron
    Wow Augie,awesome job on the yards you mean you don't just leave them blank.Looks like i've got lots of work to do on mine.Put them away so Frank can't add more blocks to them.
  12. kiwiron
    Thanks a lot chaps.I can get the forceps off the floor while i'm looking for that block i dropped earlier on.
  13. kiwiron
    Some of the bowsprit rigging,waiting on eye rings to finnish the blocks.Nice to be onto another stage of the ship.Hope i don't catch my sleeve in anything now.
  14. kiwiron
    Hey Popeye,great job on your America.You sure are an expert at sails.I like the way you used two rings on the deck pulley blocks.Nice job.
  15. kiwiron
    Just looked at the extra blocks i need to attach to the masts and bowsprit and that's before Frank has got to it,quite a few to go yet.
  16. kiwiron
    Cool idea Frank i think you've just started something great.Make # 2 a video of your Supply please,Ron.The sound was fine for me.
  17. kiwiron
    Thanks,i know what you mean Augie the same person is adding blocks to my plans as well.
  18. kiwiron
    Hi Frank, thanks a lot for your advice.You really need to check all the plans alright.I finally found how many cleats to put on the masts by looking at all the later plans.
  19. kiwiron
    Thanks a lot Popeye,Augie and Mark,you guys keep me going.
  20. kiwiron
    Thanks John,it's better from a distance though.Looking forward to putting a bit of string on it.
  21. kiwiron
    A little bit of progress,some more to do on the masts b4 they stay there.
  22. kiwiron
    Great job on your boats Popeye,i like your details touches,real good.
  23. kiwiron
    Great to hear that Frank,have a small rest then plan your display case.
  24. kiwiron
    Hey Augie,Just had a look through all your log you're doing a fantastic job.Great work on the rigging i can appreciate all of your hard work and keep your left foot away from the ship,use your right.
  25. kiwiron
    Thanks Augie,the grain has come out a bit in the stained masts so that's good.Now how not to drop a 3mm block on the floor.

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