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Your color choice of Vallejo flat red looks great. Just as  side note, have you tried Windsor & Newton acrylics? They have some nice colors, go on smooth and cover great without the long dry time of oils.

Congratulations on a wonderful build Bob. She looks fantastic.

Just ordered a set. I never seem to have enough tweezers.

She looks great. 

Oh, that's nice Chuck. Are the frames made from your new mystery wood? If so they look great.

You can get a Sherline with a long bed.

She looks really nice BE. I have this kit and all the accessories sitting on the shelf right over my work bench staring back at me every day. I have 3 projects going right now but am itching to start a new one. I'll follow along with you until I decide what to do.

That is a gorgeous build Bob. I read through your whole log again and decided to put mine on the shelf until I do a couple more "easier" kits. I really want to do her justice and if it comes out half as nice as yours I'll be very happy with it.

Welcome aboard. There are some true artists on this forum. I'm not one of them however. It's a blast learning and improving though with the help of some really great people. 

I'm all for trying to scratch build it if there are good drawings available. I know they are in the many books on 18th century ship construction. It's my understanding that your concept is for the cross section to be semi scratch built.

Hey Gary, the hull looks pretty darn nice to me. As the builder you are looking at it with a very critical eye. Once you move on the the next step any imperfections will fade into the distance. 

The drawings are coming along nicely Chuck. I can't wait for this one for a beautiful model but also as a learning tool.

Great looking rigging Bob. For what is supposed to be a fairly simple rig it sure has a lot going on. I stare at my kit in the box every day and wonder when I will get up the nerve to take it to the workbench.

Chuck, all the best to you and your family. As always it's family first and formost.

4 hours ago, rafine said:

Thanks so much Al, Denis and the "likes.

 

Al, ironically, I have had some issues that have kept me from playing golf and forced me to work more on my shipbuilding. If it's not bad for you, push yourself a little. I've found that the modeling has kept me from getting even crazier than usual.

 

Bob

Bob, I will for sure take your advice. It's something I love and it keeps my mind off  the pain though that's not too bad right now. I have that Halifax kit calling my name but she has to wait in line just a while longer.

The cross section for sure Chuck. It will make a beautiful model and can be easily cased and displayed a small area.

Bob,

Your work and posts are encouraging me to get back at it. I have not been in the shipyard for a few weeks due to some health issues but I think I will push myself a little bit and get back at it.

Nice progress Mick. She looks fantastic. 

Hey Bob, She looks great. I finally got my Halifax kit today and if it comes out half as nice as yours I would be thrilled. I got the full kit with cut frames in pear. It looks like a really nice kit.

Wow Bob, she looks amazing.

Your off to a great start. She looks really nice.

Your sure making some progress. She looks great.

That's a beautiful model. I enjoyed your build log.

Bob, you continue to be an inspiration. My Halifax kit is supposed to ship late this week or early next. He said it was delayed because the laser cutter guy had to upgrade his machine or something and his thickness sander was down. I'm going to have to go through your posts word for word before I start it. 

Good plan. I looking forward to see how you do this.