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Nirvana

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    Kevin, the uploads of pictures didn't work. Try again.
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    It's always a pleasure to read the build logs at the breakfast table. That's so beautiful 😀
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    Hmm, learning by doing .....oh well, it could had been worse, like knocking the Syren to the floor....😎
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    While we are on the cheap...… has any of fellow American friends bought this 9" Benchtop Bandsaw from Grizzly? Priced at USD 200.00 it is cheap, then when it comes to quality is another question. However, having a 5 star rating based on 170 reviews you never know. I like to get one.
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    I am considering the ropewalk machine from Chuck, even thou' it's not powered.
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    How could I? Nick, I am sorry ..... I forgot to mention how nice your Le Mirage is coming together. Beautiful done.
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    As Jim replied, Proxxon basically the same as Micro-Mark. It should read the other way around as Micro-Mark is a Chinese copy of Proxxon. I have an older Proxxon that does a decent job, but after working with Byrnes table saw, there is nothing better than Byrnes! Saving up for that table.
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    I am honored! Thank you. That transom is really tricky. Took me some trials before getting what I wanted.
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    Glad to hear you are safe and still have power. It's an excellent time for ship building.
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    Very nice transom build up, crisp and clean.
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    Jim, I like that informative video. Can I order a case from you, for my Bluenose?
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    Great idea!😀 I will remember that when it's time for me to do the cannon rigging.
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    Kevin, I didn't copper plated the hull of Constructo America either. I found a good paint resembling copper.
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    Maybe it's time to renew my EAA membership. SolidWork is part of the French Dassault Systemes. EAA annual membership is 40 dollars according to their website.
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    So crisp and clean!
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    Mike, you have a great daughter that certainly will become a shipmaster and beat us all with her skills. Daria, enjoy your time with your grandparents.
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    So the brass chain-plates were treated with the Brass Black and came out to my liking. All the plates has the deadeyes installed. Next is to figure out nails to be installed in the small holes. I also made the block-eyes from the 28 gauge wire. At this stage I am looking at the plans and instruction regarding the build up of the masts and booms. There is still a lot of work when it comes to the deck furniture and other parts.
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    Enjoy Cyprus, I love that island. Eat and drink well.
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    Binder clips are cheap to buy as well! Have plenty of them.
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    Mark, Now I wonder what other materials it will work on.
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    Yes, it's Birchwood Casey Brass Black.
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    The product is used to blacken brass, since a lot of material in our kits are made out off britania metal I played around with this chemical. Turned out beautiful, the final finished metal looks like true wrought iron. After letting it rest for 24 hours it the surface is quite scratch resistant.
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    Being persistent pays off. Very smooth and beautiful hull.
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    Brian, Now I am really confused, are you using the paint that came with the kit or the paint you bought on-line? Either way, it's not even close to the color code related to Bluenose upper hull.
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    Wire update, no luck at Hobby Lobby. I did get wires, but the look awful in combination with the deadeyes. Will try other sources for it. But I got myself two new fine pliers.

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