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Nice job, fitting that shape takes a bunch of sand/file/fit...repeat. It feels good when you get it right though. The interesting part, for me at least, has nothing to do with the time it takes. In a weird way the long it takes to make a piece, the more I appreciate it. I sometime find it amazing how hours can pass while I'm absorbed it such a small task, but as you focus that one step becomes the whole project at that moment. It's the self absorbing aspect of this hobby that I find appealing.
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I've heard so many stories, and believe few. Remission is possible I believe if high bacteria density is not achieved. Sadly this can happen very fast, maybe as short as 30 days post bite if not treated. My experience is that it will always seem to return, usually as one of the alphabet soup auto immune disease. A Dr McDonald found 70% of brain tissue from Alzhiemer patients tested positive for Lyme DNA. That's a hard fact to avoid. McDonald also discovered transfection, which is Borrealis DNA genes spliced into the human hosts cellular DNA. That's and even scarier finding and not the scariest. Borrealis is one smart bug. I've know many that are bitten and take the wrong antibiotics, which basically is a cell wall destroyer. Basically the Beta Lactam ABX, Amoxicillin is a huge problem and I can't believe that many LLMD's still use it. Spirocete's are pleomorphic and one of there forms is the cell wall deficient form. So the antibiotic basically turns the acute form into a chronic form which could lay dormant for decades, just waiting for an immune system glitch to rear its ugly head. I've read more peer reviewed journal articles on this disease then probably all 44 MD's I've seen combine and the way I see it is this parasite is unstoppable once it is disseminated. I'm not saying there aren't treatments that help. I've decided to finish building the Rife and see how well 800 watts of low frequency radiation works on the little buggers. My exercise in the flowers has been inducing a huge dieoff reaction as the exercise activates the immune system. The problem is with someone like us, killing all the bacteria in us at once would kill us from toxic overload and they reproduce faster then they can be killed. Talk to your sis though, I'd be interested in what treatment method they used.
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Make sure to check deductibles as the second might cost less out of pocket, as the 1st C.T. used up much of the deductible you have to pay. I know what you mean though, Our part of my last blood work was more then a Byrnes saw . Mostly due to deductible.
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I'm glad to see you were able to upgrade to Syren rope Jesse. Its really nice to work with and your work deserves the best. So when do they attack the other hands Carpal Tunnels? One of Tammy's Doc's has/is developing a new device the works with ultrasound. Her C.T. is pretty bad and he experimented on her and it made a huge improvement. Best part is that there was no recovery time due to it not being as invasive. No telling how long until its widely available though. Hope the Lymes not kicking you around like it is me. These cold weather fronts seem to make the spirocetes mad as heck though.
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Nice additions. I found that adding the bulwark timbering added a lot of depth to the feel of the decking. The stern seating and pin rails look good also and I know what your talking about with the stern brackets (knees). The kit walnut pieces weren't even close to fitting right for me and I've seen many that had the same issues. I made a card stock template to fit then used that to make the brackets. That way they fit without gaps. On the mahogany (sapelly) cleats, I don't know. I see the brackets, seats and channels but can't make out what is between those parts, but the cleats might be supposed to be made from a strip of wood rather from the sheet. I'd say just make some. I personally am switching out most of the belaying structure on the DSotM build as I've changed so much already. She's coming along nicely though, good to see updates as I've been swapping building for yard work and miss building. That will soon end as the heat runs me inside though.
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I'm just catching up and must say... I'm not really surprised at all at how well the pinnace is turning out. Your first boat set the bar so high I just knew the Pinnace and Cutters would be nothing less and most likely even better as you've gained experience. I was right, they are perfection its self. Excellent work from a true artisan. I'm not a fan of paint, but the pinnace's paint job is NICE. Its smooth as glass but still shows the planking, which at this scale let's those that know just how much time it took. If your dog won't be a character witness towards your sanity, I'll vouch for it. The proof is in the outcome and the pinnace is the proof of sanity. The Vicky's case is a very nice switch from the wood framed aquarium look that so many cases have. A fitting cover for a massive endeavor. can't wait to see the cutters clink planking, and I'm going to say it before you even start. Wow, the clinker planking looks amazing (as I know it will) Thanks for mentoring us all though your build log Grant. I think of all I've learned from you, patience is the most important task I've picked up. Keep pushing the envelope and watching it bend Grant. All great masters do.
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Gosh, here in the US high school teachers finish for summer break in late May. Your right though, those last few weeks are a turmoil. I always think I got summer fever worse than the students did though . Here's to an excellent summer break of fun and a bit of ship building along the way.
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I've been a bit behind these last few and just attempting to catch up today. The deck looks Great. I must admit that I loved the windlass in wood and cringed when you said it was to be painted ... but I like it a lot. Popeye's right, it kind of steals your eyes and is the focus of the deck at this stage. She's turning out very well, but then that was no surprise. The white goes well with the lighter decking also. Your talk of hoops and pins reminds me of work/fun ahead for me. Oh the joy of repetitive piece building, when I'm in right state of mind its like a form of mediation for me. Very relaxing. One of those things you do for what feels like an hour or so, then look at the clock and realize its been 5 or 6. In the zone.
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THE BLACKEN-IT TRIALS
themadchemist replied to Erebus and Terror's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
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but wait, where is the 1:250th Rhett Butler?
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It must be tough at that scale to shape a 2d stock into a curved shape. I wonder if a high linen paper well wetted could be made to be shaped and stretched over a form, then let dry. I'm thinking a wet thicker, high fiber paper would stretch rather then tear. With something so small you wouldn't need much stretch. The tissue and glue would also be a good choice, I just wonder which would be less messy. On something that small, you might could stretch a piece of screen door mesh into the shape. Blend some paper and water and pour it over the mesh. I've seen flat home-made paper made like this and don't see why it wouldn't work with shaped screen. Of course the 1:250 scale is always going to be an issue. Its fun to think through and troubleshoot methods, no matter the project. I have found that my attitude of "Wood Only" when I started with modeling, has quickly changed as I see what can be some quite exquisite multi-media builds. So David, in your opinion does paper have a larger learning curve than wood, it seems to me it would or does? I think one would have the attitude...ah, its just paper, but its cutting, folding and shaping is rather more difficult then the medium tends to make one think. I have a couple of card models and after thinking them over, they seem more intimidating. But then, I've learned to over-estimate the difficulty of creating even the simplest part from my last years building experiences. Another big issue I see is clamping, paper is so much more delicate. In building the 90mm Ebby pinnace I found clamping an issue as things were so delicate that more times then not, my fingers were used. I see you are using CA to stiffen the paper, but are you using PVA for main gluing purposes?
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YIKES. A month is a long hospital stay. It will be over before you know it though. Although one benefit of long stays is that the hospital staff gets to know you and sometimes that makes for some good events. I had one nurse that would sneak me Dixie cups of ice cream every evening. I've had several stays over a week in the last 5 years and the worst part is the boredom. I don't do TV so that's not an option for me. My last stay I had 3 different roommates and luckily they were very interesting individuals and I made some good friends while recovering. Have you considered audiobooks? Librovox has a nice selection of public domain books, if you don't mind older books. I recently downloaded Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness from Librovox, which was published in 1899. It was the basis for Apocalypse Now although it was set in the Congo and a different war. One of John Milius best screenplays with Coppola's producing and directing. I've never had a PET scan, but more then my share of MRI, CAT scans and upper and lower GI's and the worst was a flow cytometry, that took over an hour laying on a hard metal table and not being able to move the whole time. I've always been amazed at just what we can endure. Looks like your having fun on the water though, just don't try that with your Teazer Your right about the 'friends' that care, but then I have found that is the way to tell your real friends. Its a disappointing part of disability and illness when friend of decades disappear and fade into oblivion. I was probably guilty of such myself before my disability changed the way I saw empathy. Sometimes illness, even with its pain and struggles, helps to make us better people. I wish you luck and best wishes during the days ahead. Just know if you need to talk I'm just a PM away.
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Hum, MSW says I've read this build log when I click the preview this topic.... but I can see I need to go back a do a reread of this one. Looks like you've slipped another one passed me, either that or my memory is fading. No matter, rereading build logs is my favorite past time. I've found that I gain so much more now as I go back and reread.
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Hey David Nice advise on the leather stropping of blades. It definitely helps with wood but on paper or card stock I can see where a really sharp blade would help with the fuzzy's even more, which has to be more of an issue with paper building. I couldn't believe when I saw the anchors and chains you had to cut out, now that's an exercise in patience. I'm glad to see you feeling well enough to feel like building. Your positive attitude is your best medicine. Your support has helped me through struggles and to the best of my figuring, everyone experiences struggles in life. The support of others and our attitudes are 2 very important steps to recovery to better times. Your in my thoughts my friend. Just get well!
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Yes, Mark I have contacted Wayne Cantin and asked his approval to be added to the MSW pinned list and he was delighted. I will add comments to the pinned wood discussion "where to buy wood" started by SteveM of OR found here. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/384-where-to-buy-wood/ BTW my post is #34, for finding additional information in the pinned discussion.
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I'm gonna tell the Dr on you ...but seriously elm tree pumps from brass. ICK. Your versions is far superior and I like your windlass tweaks. I figure pain is a good gauge built into the body to tell you when enough is too much. Don't over do it, but I understand your pushing it. I worked outside Saturday and haven't been able to do anything until today. Sitting and staring at a wall gets quite boring after a while.
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Thank You E&T for a very interesting and informative build log. I spent several days savoring its 9 pages of content (so far). It was a fun read. Being from the US I didn't know nor had never even heard of the Franklin expeditions. Your attention to detail, both in giving references in research and building technique are refreshing. You beautifully illustrate the steps to making pieces, which I always find helps us all grow as builders when we share methods and ideas. One question I did wonder about on her rudder/stern post with the screw though, on the rails that the screw slide down until they seat and the drive shaft can be attached, The inner that is bolted to the stern post sits on a shelf cut into the post, but the one bolted to the rudder post hangs freely. I was just curious about this design, as I would think that the wooden shelf would provide extra support? why no shelf on the rudder post?...or is it a part of the chock design? Either way, the removable screw from above with a replaceable chock for ice crushing force was a slick design for the mid-nineteenth century. Your log has definitely sparked my interest in learning more about these ships and the expeditions.
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I see you left the galley decking uncovered, so I guess there will be something special going on there. The decks look great Popeye. Looking down the length between those deck is claustrophobic. With them rigged and fitted out they will be a tight fit.
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Beautiful work Grant. She going to be a nice addition to the Vicky. I love working on the munchkin-sized ships boats. They seem to have an added difficulty that make them extra fun. and your right on the micro motor. The only thing I still use my Dremel for anymore is stuff I don't have the 3/32" shank to fit the micro motor. The variable speed is so much more adjustable which can make a huge difference. Plus the smaller hand piece is easier for old fingers to control. Of course it looks like a full sized Dremel next to that little pinnace. So will you lay the Garboard and work towards the middle, in planking or work towards the keel. I found laying the garboard first seemed easier, but then I didn't try the other way, but it also gives you a gage for narrowing the planks at the stem as you can see the gap remaining.
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The masts looks great, your truckin' right along. You must be trying to make up for the down time coming. I agree on chunky belaying pins, to me PHAT pins just look awful. To me they seem to draw the eye and scream look at me...but thinning them is a pain also... but then isn't nearly everything in ship modeling?
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Strangely Popeye, Cook Co. (Chicago) required inspections way back in the late 80's. I had a friend in college from Downers Grove and his car had to pass emission testing, but in good old Southern IL it's like a completely different state. Sadly as long as there is $$ to be made P.T. Barnum was right... there's one born every minute. Although PT was implying suckers, with cars today we're pretty much all suckers with all the electronic gizmos. Heck our Hyundai has 4 coils, we just replaced the 3rd. I guess one solution is tell the dealer, Lets have it inspected, it passes and I pay and buy it, it doesn't and its your baby. That would weed out the intentional scoundrels. Its a war that can't be won, maybe your battle may be successful though. I've found the old adage "the squeaky wheel, gets the grease" effective. But at 6'2" my squeak is more like a roar, its less intimidating from a wheel chair now though At least my oak walking stick, makes me a semi-Buford Pusser. Hum, wheeling TALL Tammy wheel me over there, I have a few heads to crack. The mad in tmc doesn't just mean crazy, look up Lyme rage. There was actually a murder that was acquitted due to temporary insanity due to Lyme rage. Kidding aside its not a pleasant part of this infection. Just so this isn't off topic, I though checker board last night when I read that comment .... That's my vote. and if the Admiral won't commission a Conny, have you thought of crying. Sometimes it helps to let them see your sensitive side, just don't go too far and get on the floor kicking and screaming I just temporarily pictured an image of Popeye in the model aisle on the floor scream and crying "but I need that Conny" and the Admiral saying "If you keep that up mister, I'm taking you outside"
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Nice paint job Russ. That 2nd photo really shows off her sheer-line. What a beautifully lined schooner. I really like the way the rubbing strake smoothly forms into the cutwater, plus that carves hawse makes the bow a very interesting and delightful shape. Have fun this weekend and don't forget the camera. I'm glad the weather moved east finally.
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Hey Matti, Isn't it about time to change the Wasan 1628 banner and show some green in the background.\ I vote a shot that shows her tumblehome.
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Looks good popeye. Like I already said, I really like the planking's colour. I also think once all the guns are in place the planking won't be very noticeable. Let's put it this way... If someone is looking her over and notices then you at least have someone that is paying attention and that's a good thing. I always find it comical, when something I spent hours on and someone looks it over is 15 seconds, and just says, nice. So few really appreciate the efforts we pour into our builds and only we know why we do it. Its funny that your holding out on us, " for fear that I can't pull it off". Can't wait to see what it is. the suspense mounts... ...duh, Dunh, DUNH! ...tune in next week to see if Popeye can pull off the spinach coated galley flooring, while attempting to auction himself on ebay for 28 million cans of spinach.... Hope you get something done about the car, but working with bureaucrats is often like watching snails race. Plus the snails aren't as slimey either, typically. So does NH require inspection? We don't have that here. If so, a car should be inspection passable to be sold, kind of like a house purchase requires termite inspection.
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