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Hello Uncchains, Sorry for the delay as I am currently repairing/modifying a motorcycle. The attached drawing is of the hold well and shot locker. It will be half size of the one I made for my cross section. Ray

Hello uncchains, Sorry for the delay. It has been a while since I last logged in and decided to take a quick peek. I will get you the information tomorrow and give you an approximate size for 1:96 scale. Ray

Brother Mellpapa, this new update of the lantern is truly amazing. If you are satisfied, then we are also satisfied. You truly are an artist. Raymond

Hello Mellpapa, I have been following your build log in silence enjoying everything you have been doing. Outstanding results so far. I do believe that the lantern does need a door so that sailors were able to have access to the interior in order to light it and/or refuel it.

Hello everyone, It took me a week and a half, (approximately 10 days) to remodel the Admiral's kitchen and now that she is happy, I can return to the Catharina. I grabbed individual temporary bulkheads in order to use them as templates for the futtocks at each station. I outlined the bottom edge...

Hello Everyone, Yesterday I went and got a few more copies of Catharina's drawing that I previously did not have but with Uwe's assistance and the site he graciously added to this thread above, I was able to do so. The drawings were ideal in helping me determine where all floor futtocks were...

Uwe, many thanks for the attached link. It contains certain drawings I did not previously have. Now I may be certain to build the Catharina as close to the original without fear of making certain mistakes. Once again, thank you for your valuable input.

Hello Everyone, I have decided to put the Victory on hold so that I may work on the 1904 Dutch Boeier Catharina. The reasons for this decisions are based on my nephew Albert and our brother Kortes here on SOS. Kortes' work on the Boeier Sperwer has left me with the desire to build one myself. My...

Hello Uwe, Yes, both drawings are at the scale of 1:48 which means that L'Egyptienne is a very large frigate. I have decided that L'Egyptienne will be a full build. My Admiral may become quite upset with me but as long as I ensure that I remodel her kitchen, I believe I may be safe (please pray...

Dave, I had a buddy when I was in the navy that would tell me, "You're an accident looking for a place to happen". Raymond

OMG Dave, are you ok? It seems the knife tried to show you who's the boss. My money is on you, go show that knife you're the new sheriff in town. Raymond

My L'Egyptienne planset finally arrived. I will divide my efforts between Victory and L'Egyptienne. I will work on each of them on a weekly basis alternating between them. This week is Victory while next week I will start on the L'Egyptienne's frames seeing as there are quite few of them. Raymond

Happy Three Kings Day to all. Raymond

Now here it is with the first two full beams and arm beams. I will continue this method until I get to the end at which time I will submit more photos. Raymond

Here is what the metal bracing looks like once installed/glued onto the deck beam and hanging knees. Raymond

On a side note, today I received my L'Egyptienne planset. L'Egyptienne will be a rather large build and I plan to work on her frames every other week going from my Victory cross section and L'Egyptienne 1:48 full build. Here is a photo showing the size of L'Egyptienne compared to the Victory...

Hello everyone, It's been almost 10 months to the day that I have had the opportunity to work on my cross section. Now that family affairs are in order and roof repairs are complete, I am hoping to get back on the saddle and continue working. Since I felt a little rusty, I decided to continue...

Feliz Año Nuevo mi amigo Kortes. Raymond

Hello everyone, Year 2021 has been terrible with covid19 fears and its different mutations. I hope and pray that everyone on S.O.S. is still blessed and healthy with their loved ones. For those who have suffered and/or lost loved ones, may 2022 bring hapiness and joy. In our shared language...