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  1. lambsbk
    In regard to your question about the yards on the gun deck those, I believe, are the stunsi'l yards which extended the main sheets laterally for maximum wind reception - especially when there wasn't much wind. Some modelers have placed them more appropriately alongside the dead-eye channels and secured them with hooks. I believe that is what I will do with them as well. Dave
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    Very nice detail Jesse - it looks like we can get in it and sail her...
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    I am just now catching up to your log. Great start. Concerning the lighting - I also experimented with these effects. Beware the rice lights as they get HOT and will melt your model wherever they touch. They were not available when I started but LED's are getting very small and simple circuits are easy to fashion - I would look to this source for your lights. Do it now before the deck is any more enclosed. Just give them a "lamp look." Good luck. Dave
  4. lambsbk
    Thanks Denis. Someday I may graduate to another deck like the rest of my model buddies.
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    I just found your build log Alex and welcome to the Connie club. I agree with the "paralysis" feeling you can get when bashing the kit...believe me I know...so use other builds as a guide and do whatever makes you happy and within whatever is in your skills. Mainly HAVE FUN with her. I will follow along with you and am glad to help where I can. Dave
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    Looks great Daniel. Definitley NOT gruel. Yum...
  7. lambsbk
    "Heave those lines me hearties..." It is harder then it looks. Dave
  8. lambsbk
    These hand tools look very interesting. What are the tools called Michael? Dave
  9. lambsbk
    Wow...Buck - I had no idea. I'm checking your builds now. As Michael says - amazing detail. Dave
  10. lambsbk
    Incredible Daniel.
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    I know too how life gets in the way of leisure and hobbies. I feel lucky if I get a few hours per week to think about and build on my Connie. It is very good to have you back Evan. Dave
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    Well Andy I took the weekend off to visit the Tall Ships America exhibit in Charleston and took a short excursion on the Pride of Baltimore II. My wife and I had a great time and, since it was the POB II I thought of you often. If I ever do get my Connie done I think I will follow in your footsteps and try the POB myself.
  13. lambsbk
    The furniture is really filling the deck out. Looks great Denis. Dave
  14. lambsbk
    Well done Jesse. She's really looking smart. Dave
  15. lambsbk
    I have not had much time of late. I finished the shot lockers and glued them down. Positioning them was a little tricky since few references were found. So I used the references as a general guide and tried to keep them out of the way of other deck furnishings as well as keep them from being a hazard to the working sailors. After finishing the assemblies I lightly coated each with dull-cote to protect the blackened metal, grooved the deck to receive the lockers and secured them evenly. Next up is the messenger cable and researching the "circuit" around the capstan and the deck. Then the rear spar deck section can be glued. I am still wanting to add LED red lighting and coal to the camboose and I think often on how to get that done without damaging the completed work so far. Slow...but at least moving forward. Dave
  16. lambsbk
    Nice build Rich. The veneer will have a solid base. Just curious - what are the small openings between the gun ports? Dave
  17. lambsbk
    Like Denis says Michael - it really is an awesome looking build. I loved those last photos of the entire build. Dave
  18. lambsbk
    ...every plank is a victory. Keep at it Rich. Well done. Dave
  19. lambsbk
    Nice work Denis. Wow. How can I shift into "ludicrous speed"? I am still back in sub-light.
  20. lambsbk
    Nice and clean looking Andy. Beautiful decking. Dave
  21. lambsbk
    Hmmm...it has been a LONG time since my chem days. As I understand the blackening process deposits metal salts from the blackening solution onto the metal being blackened. I think the water rinse stops the process by simply removing the catalysts in the solution. Not sure though. Dave
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    Hang in there Jesse. Good to see your boat again. Sorry to hear you are not able to do it the way you want. Dave
  23. lambsbk
    Whew! I am getting wind burn keeping up with you Denis. Well done mate. Dave
  24. lambsbk
    Thanks Michael for the info. The only good that came with its sinking is the preservation of the ship for us to view today. Pretty amazing.
  25. lambsbk
    As always, well done mate. Tell me - does anyone know just how this vessel sank? Was she too heavy? Did someone leave a port open that shouldn't have been? I'm just curious. Dave USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec - Model Shipways - 1:6

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