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alde

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  • Birthday 06/14/1961

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    Bremerton, WA USA
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    Maritime History and Ships

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  1.    Chuck reacted to a post in a topic: Syren 24 pound carronades 1/64 3D printed are available
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  3. alde started following Modifying/jigs for the Syren Serv-o-matic , Syren 24 pound carronades 1/64 3D printed are available , US Brig Syren by NovaStorm - Model Shipways - 1:64 and 7 others
  4. alde
    For those wanting to improve the carronades in the Syren kit there is good news. Model Monkey has 3D printed versions for sale. They include the whole carriage and all other details. They look really nice and I have 2 sets of 8 on the way. They have several photos to look at as well as many other nice looking parts for the kit. https://www.model-monkey.com/product-page/1-64-us-navy-24-pounder-carronades-with-carriages
  5.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: US Brig Syren by NovaStorm - Model Shipways - 1:64
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  8. alde
    I know this is an old thread but I'm really enjoying reading through it. I only wish I found it before I started but I'm not to far along. I'm just fairing the stern frames. Thanks for posting your build.
  9.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Erik W - 1:48 scale
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  13.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: Armed Virginia Sloop (AVS) by SkiBee - Model Shipways - 1:48
  14. alde
    The beginning of my career working for the US Navy as a civilian I was a draftsman laying lead on vellum. We used to compete to see who could but more detail into the drawings until the chief engineer put a stop to it. He said he enjoyed looking at them but said it was too much detail. One day he dropped one of my drawings on my drafting table and said "you miss spelled a word" and walked away. It was 9 sheets of H-Size with 2 full sheets of notes and a sheet of List of Materials. He came back after lunch and signed off on it and showed me the word. Those were fun times. I did a bunch of drawings for the battleship reactivations.
  15.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: Armed Virginia Sloop (AVS) by SkiBee - Model Shipways - 1:48
  16.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: Speedwell Battle Station Kit 1752 by CiscoH - Syren Ship Model Company - 3/8" or 1:32
  17.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
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  19.    alde reacted to a post in a topic: US Brig Syren 1803 by Overworked724 – Model Shipways – Scale 1:64
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  22. alde
    Looking really good so far.
  23.    Erik W reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Erik W - 1:48 scale
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  26. alde
    She looks amazing.
  27. alde
    Thanks for the detailed response. That's really good of you to have both options available. I love the book series and the movie but I'm pretty sure I would prefer the 1796 option.
  28. alde
    Chris, I don't know if this is answered somewhere else but I'm wondering if the upcoming HMS Surprise will be based on the actual 18th century ship or the movie ship? I will be getting it either way but I'm just curious. Thanks, Al
  29. alde
    Your attention to detail on your rigging is fantastic. I really appreciate you sharing all the detailed photos and explaining everything. It's really helping me understand how it's done. I'm doing my first rigging on a simple schooner and this really helps. Thank you.
  30. alde
    I've only gone through and looked at your photos but plan to go back and read all your posts. Your Speedy looks amazing and you have convinced me that I need to get this kit.
  31. alde
    Thank you for letting me know. I'll start saving up.
  32. alde
    Erik, I've been going through your build log for a third time. One reason is that I want to learn as much as I can but also because your photography is really beautiful. I'm an amateur photographer and really appreciate seeing you work. I was wondering one thing. In one of your photos you show Cheerful on your work area. Do you do your dusty work there? It's amazingly neat and clean.
  33. alde
    Wow, she looks absolutely beautiful. I can't imagine this as a second build.
  34. alde
    May I ask how much it was? I need to start saving for one.
  35. alde
    I know this is an old thread. These are some great ideas. I have a question though. My Serv-O-Matic binds a little bit so is not smooth. Is there any way to help it run smoother? Will it break in?
  36. alde
    I picked up some sheet stock a little while ago to try cutting it out. I think it's the best way to go.

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