Senior ole salt Posted August 7, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2015 I find myself and some work on my present build. taking the hull on my lap or between my legs to hold the hull in place during some application. Any body else do the same ? Or shouldI see my shrink ? BTW I do have various vises. SOS WillB, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2015 SOS, I think you're in good company. I read that Hahn did that a lot as he felt he had more control. CharlieZardoz and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted August 7, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 7, 2015 Since most work is done with things that are very sharp, often pointy and sometimes even quite hot, I tend to avoid using the groin area as a workbench. I can do more than enough damage to my extremities even when my build is mounted in a vice on a workbench. Canute, usedtosail, Dan Vadas and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted August 7, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2015 When I was planking Bluenose, she spent a lot of time upside-down in my lap. No sharp objects were in use - all cutting was done on the work desk. If you need to see a shrink, I do too... I wonder if we can get a group rate? Bob mtaylor, jonny.amy and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2015 Contact Dr. Per at this link: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics/ We have our own group already... CaptainSteve, Canute and justsayrow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponto Posted August 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) I confess,... my lap comes in handy during initial planking stages and it works for me. --- but, there is no "affection" as far as I can figure --- JP Edited August 8, 2015 by J.P. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain.jerry Posted August 25, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 25, 2015 I learned a lesson a few years ago that it is very dangerous to lean in too close to the work bench. There are too many things standing up from the surface that you might not notice because your focus is concentrated on the model. I used to keep my small files standing up in a holder until I leaned in to check a fit. Two of the pointy ones penetrated my cheek. I wear glasses but the incident made a strong impression. My model spends a lot of time in my lap or held to my chest, for sanding, for fitting, for scraping. Often using a sharp tool for trimming or scraping. I can't think of a better way to get a good sight line or spot the shadows when fairing the curves. I am sure that things will change when I get to the rigging. Canute, trippwj and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted August 25, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 25, 2015 Yeah, I imaging clutching a hull to your chest whilst tensioning rigging could be a bit of a challenge mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted August 25, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 25, 2015 Greetings Senior... I see from your profile that you are 85. So glad to here that you still have vises - hopefully wine, women and song. If you want to work on anything between your legs be my guest. wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 25, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 25, 2015 Sign me up for the group therapy. Canute, mtaylor and trippwj 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted September 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2015 Loving your model means MUCH more than only pampering it on ones lap ... Even though it can be difficult to be on holidays with the small ones. - Are we already there? - I have to do pipi! - I am Hungry! - I am bored! *bitchingaround* But this has not to be like this! The trick is to get the small ones interested into the trip and get them enthusiastic about it. With a little bit of commitment it is not that tricky ... ... so I showed my small one the landcape ... ...explained where I was the day before ... ... and promised to take her there the day she will be big enough. Also zoos are a winner ... ... she especially liked the two rheas. Or just doing a bit of sport together ... ... ping-pong was the favorite ... ... but the most important ... ... was ... ... just to spend time together ... ... telling stories ... ... about god the universe and everything ... ... and both of us already found a good and relaxing sleep together :-) It is a tough and responsible job to be a good ship-dad, but I hope that I am on the right way, are you too? Cheers, Daniel jonny.amy, Jolley Roger, robin b and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted September 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2015 Haha!! I had a great laugh. Is there a little blanket you drap over her at night? CaptainSteve, mtaylor, druxey and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted September 2, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 2, 2015 Yes a nice little blanket with plenty full of sweetly illustrated bees ;-) And then I am reading Maya the Bee stories until we both are sound asleep ... XXXDAn druxey, dvm27, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted September 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Lol. This reminds me of one morning I found myself caressing on my lap the recently completed lower planking job in the hull of my Royal Louis. It felt so good. Edited September 2, 2015 by Ulises Victoria dvm27, druxey, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted September 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2015 Daniel You are setting the 'love your ship' bar very, very high indeed. My ship is very jealous of your ship. Love the views. Steve Canute, dafi, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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