That is some real nice stuff, Donnie. A superb looking kit!
PS: Such a rudder needs some chains. But installing later is the best.
Regards, Peter
PS: Such a rudder needs some chains. But installing later is the best.
Regards, Peter
Great work my friend! Thanks for the details
As a side note, as it turns out, I have to go to a cardiologist to check on some things. I had a somewhat moderate high Calcium Score. First comes the stress test, then progresses from there to maybe a Nuclear Test, then depending on that test, onward to a stent. I do not think I have that much problem to warrant a stent, but we shall see.
Keep us up to date. I hope it’s a quick stent. It’s quick, easy and effective. My issue didn’t turn out that way. High calcium score of 1200. Quad bypass surgery was the outcome. Praying all will be well Donnie!
Praying for a favorable diagnosis and easy path forward my friend.
Health Update - by the way - thank you all for the 'well wishes'. I have an appointment with Cardio to discuss options in just a few days. I don't think it is serious and if I had to make a guess, I might have 35 to 40 percent blockage. Usually, they do not do a stent unless there is 70 percent. However, the bad thing about it, my Calcium Score was about 400 on the Left Anterior Descending (LAD), and of all the ones, this is the most worrisome !!
So, back to modeling.
So, continuation on the Stern. A lot of things going on here. I think I am skipping around here for a while and some pics might not make much sense.
The stern has up to this point, three pieces that are sandwiched together to make the stern thicker. Unfortunately, I did not show that process. I thought I took pics of that, but can't find.
But, this is the best shot I can find.
This was a trial fitment of a part that installs from within the hull (AFTER one of the main stern rear pieces is installed).
These three images show a trial fitment of three parts.
It is VERY EASY to get some of these parts confused - they have sanding lines and you do have to cut to fit.
You must take note of the LAYERING and how the parts are staggered !!!
Next, I am working on the windows. You will most likely need to file and dress up the window openings on the stern piece so that the window panes will fit. The window panes will fit FLUSH with the stern piece. There is a decorative part (boxwood) that will cover the windows to give more of a 3D depth of look. NOTE: the window "styles" look very thick that is because beforehand, there are "Counter Timbers". You will notice that the upper two openings are not as thick (but are three layers).
These windows (I believe) should be mounted flush to the stern piece as the decorative part will go over this.
This is the decorative stern piece of which I think I went overboard with painting the details.
So, back to modeling.
So, continuation on the Stern. A lot of things going on here. I think I am skipping around here for a while and some pics might not make much sense.
The stern has up to this point, three pieces that are sandwiched together to make the stern thicker. Unfortunately, I did not show that process. I thought I took pics of that, but can't find.
But, this is the best shot I can find.
This was a trial fitment of a part that installs from within the hull (AFTER one of the main stern rear pieces is installed).
These three images show a trial fitment of three parts.
It is VERY EASY to get some of these parts confused - they have sanding lines and you do have to cut to fit.
You must take note of the LAYERING and how the parts are staggered !!!
Next, I am working on the windows. You will most likely need to file and dress up the window openings on the stern piece so that the window panes will fit. The window panes will fit FLUSH with the stern piece. There is a decorative part (boxwood) that will cover the windows to give more of a 3D depth of look. NOTE: the window "styles" look very thick that is because beforehand, there are "Counter Timbers". You will notice that the upper two openings are not as thick (but are three layers).
These windows (I believe) should be mounted flush to the stern piece as the decorative part will go over this.
This is the decorative stern piece of which I think I went overboard with painting the details.
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Hi Donnie, forgive me ,try not to stress and rest assured that health is what counts, everything else is diluted water, I wish you the best in life.FrankHealth Update - by the way - thank you all for the 'well wishes'. I have an appointment with Cardio to discuss options in just a few days. I don't think it is serious and if I had to make a guess, I might have 35 to 40 percent blockage. Usually, they do not do a stent unless there is 70 percent. However, the bad thing about it, my Calcium Score was about 400 on the Left Anterior Descending (LAD), and of all the ones, this is the most worrisome !!
So, back to modeling.
So, continuation on the Stern. A lot of things going on here. I think I am skipping around here for a while and some pics might not make much sense.
The stern has up to this point, three pieces that are sandwiched together to make the stern thicker. Unfortunately, I did not show that process. I thought I took pics of that, but can't find.
But, this is the best shot I can find.
This was a trial fitment of a part that installs from within the hull (AFTER one of the main stern rear pieces is installed).
These three images show a trial fitment of three parts.
It is VERY EASY to get some of these parts confused - they have sanding lines and you do have to cut to fit.
You must take note of the LAYERING and how the parts are staggered !!!
Next, I am working on the windows. You will most likely need to file and dress up the window openings on the stern piece so that the window panes will fit. The window panes will fit FLUSH with the stern piece. There is a decorative part (boxwood) that will cover the windows to give more of a 3D depth of look. NOTE: the window "styles" look very thick that is because beforehand, there are "Counter Timbers". You will notice that the upper two openings are not as thick (but are three layers).
These windows (I believe) should be mounted flush to the stern piece as the decorative part will go over this.
This is the decorative stern piece of which I think I went overboard with painting the details.
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we all wish you the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Enjoy your very special day
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Hi Donnie, also from my side a very Happy Birthday
Donnie, Happy Birthday!!! Good health and all the best!
Happy birthday Donnie! I hope you have the best day celebrating with family and friends!
Happy birthday Donnie !
A very happy birthday Donnie.
Good morning Donnie,
This is not just a Birthday wish, but a sincere Thank-you for your leadership and hard work in providing this very successful Forum. I pray that God will bless you with many years of good health and happiness. BTW, the Belle is looking great.
Best regards, Terry
This is not just a Birthday wish, but a sincere Thank-you for your leadership and hard work in providing this very successful Forum. I pray that God will bless you with many years of good health and happiness. BTW, the Belle is looking great.
Best regards, Terry