Le Requin-Zebec-1750 POF 1:48 (ZHL)

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Daniel- Happy 4th of July. Yep I really like what you are doing with your Xebec. Kudos. Cheers Grant

 

[Daniel20]

Happy 4th Daniel! I understand lack of enthusiasm, as my best work is done when I’m itching to make progress on something.
I bounce around from ships to aircraft to music to art. So I go where my mood takes me. If I force something, I am never happy with the results. I envy people who can stay focused and motivated on a multi year project.

Thanks for your understanding and support Dean.

 

[Daniel20]

That is beautiful deck planking Daniel. Your rationale makes perfect sense to me.

Thank you, Heinrich. I really enjoy your postings and oversight when time allows for it in your schedule.

 

[Daniel20]

Your decision is certainly providing the right results of work ! it looks great !

Thank you Jeff, is the weather hot and nasty in Florida like it is here in Texas?

 

[Daniel20]

Good morning Daniel- Happy 4th of July. Yep I really like what you are doing with your Xebec. Kudos. Cheers Grant

Thank you Grant. A little off topic here, I know soccer is one of your favorite sports and I know very little about it except that the refs have too much influence with this red card business! Ha, am I holding sour grapes or what?

 

[Peter Voogt]

Well, I have just a little update to post. It's been 6 weeks since my last update and I must admit if the desire to work on my ship has waned it's better for me to wait until the mood returns lest I get impatient and start taking short cuts. I finally came to the conclusion it's far better to separate the gun deck decking planks and install one at a time just like I did the main deck. The short strips between the grating I'm sure will be difficult to get placed correctly and maintain the flow but that is the method I settled on. So here is the beginning look and so far, so good.

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Here you can see how the strips are coming off on the starboard side and the wall Ill hit when I get to the grating area.

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Hope this is helpful to future Zebec builders and thanks to all who stopped by for a visit.
To our American builders have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration!

A inventive approach of this deck, Daniel. It’s looking very promising to get a nice result.
Regards, Peter

 

[oldflyer]

Daniel,
Such a great log ---ok "back to the deck" Your planking and treenail are SO perfect - AND not having to do just a few - Big thmbs

Cheers,

 

[Daniel20]

A inventive approach of this deck, Daniel. It’s looking very promising to get a nice result.
Regards, Peter

Hi Peter thank you for your reply. I've just realized I'm way behind on your Balder log; I'll be heading over shortly to catch up.

 

[Daniel20]

Daniel,
Such a great log ---ok "back to the deck" Your planking and treenail are SO perfect - AND not having to do just a few - Big thmbs

Cheers,

Thank you for your kind response, John. To me this ship is loaded with slips, trips, and falls metaphorically speaking. Your observations are encouragement for me though.

 

[Corsair]

Thank you Jeff, is the weather hot and nasty in Florida like it is here in Texas?

Yes !

 

[GrantTyler]

Thank you Grant. A little off topic here, I know soccer is one of your favorite sports and I know very little about it except that the refs have too much influence with this red card business! Ha, am I holding sour grapes or what?

Good evening Daniel. Ahhhh it was a very mean red card for Bolagun. I think the ref’s give their best and they are under so much scrutiny and pressure especially at the World Cup so mistakes are made. If I was a USA supporter I would be a little grumpy too as Bolagun has a big impact on a game. Hey you guys are doing so well at the moment…….you never know. Cheers Grant

 

[oldflyer]

Daniel, Grant

Yikes -- I have not seen my Brazilian Admiral for the last two weeks - she is just staring at the TV and shouting
Tomorrow's game is with Brazil --- NOT hoping for a TV dinner.

I remember in 1998 when France won the World Cup against Brazil --(I was born in France )- not that I really cared, but she is still calling
it a fake win. Hmmm where did that phrase come from????
Grew up with the Dodgers....But she's having fun - love it.... PS; Yes that foul call is causing some controversy....

Regards,

 

[Corsair]

Daniel, Grant

Yikes -- I have not seen my Brazilian Admiral for the last two weeks - she is just staring at the TV and shouting
Tomorrow's game is with Brazil --- NOT hoping for a TV dinner.

I remember in 1998 when France won the World Cup against Brazil --(I was born in France )- not that I really cared, but she is still calling
it a fake win. Hmmm where did that phrase come from????
Grew up with the Dodgers....But she's having fun - love it.... PS; Yes that foul call is causing some controversy....

Regards,

Maybe you should consider ordering out.