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

Dean62 said:
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.
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Thanks for your understanding and support Dean.
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Daniel- Happy 4th of July. Yep I really like what you are doing with your Xebec. Kudos. Cheers Grant
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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?
 
Daniel20 said:
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!
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A inventive approach of this deck, Daniel. It’s looking very promising to get a nice result.
Regards, Peter
 
oldflyer said:
Daniel,
Such a great log ---ok "back to the deck":oops: Your planking and treenail are SO perfect - AND not having to do just a few - Big thmbs ThumbsupThumbsup

Cheers,
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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.
 
Daniel20 said:
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?
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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
 
Daniel, Grant

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

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,
 
oldflyer said:
Daniel, Grant

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

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,
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Maybe you should consider ordering out. :D
 
Daniel20 said:
Bolagun's back in so check the odds if you're inclined to wager (says a non-betting soccer novice). John, if Brazil falls, I hope you have a comfortable couch to sleep on. Explosion
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Indeed - fate was hard last night. But, My Mom was English, by brother is a Manchester United follower, and we, in the mid 90s, lived in London for a while -
So easy to change teams - and it was good for England yesterday - I'll personally be glad after the 19th ROTF- For me last night it was House of Dragons ep. #3

--Sorry to go off topic -- done with that - Your log is great to follow Thumbsup

Regards,
 
Hey Daniel,

It’s amazing to see how your masterpiece is coming along. I’ll keep following your build log because it’s really brilliant. Brilliant craftsmanship, brilliant person, everything’s great …

Best regards, Thumbsup

Günther
 
I have more progress to show, after finally finishing the port side on deck canon port standards, it was time to lay in the "L" shaped canon deck dropdown piece which separates the lower deck from the canon deck. Achieving good symmetry here is critical for appearance's sake. First pic is a closeup of this piece.

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I used a set of dividers from my grandfather's old Dietzgen drafting set and marked off mirror offset distances about every 5 cm down the centerline deck strip to the port side.

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Even in this modern age of computer aided design, this old set still comes in handy.
Here are a couple more overall shots, you can see where I started with the canon deck support beams which toe into the "L" shaped piece. Soon I should be finished with this and be able to start on other areas such as hull planking and other internal furnishings.

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Thanks again for checking in. I'm truly humbled by your interest.
 
Daniel20 said:
I have more progress to show, after finally finishing the port side on deck canon port standards, it was time to lay in the "L" shaped canon deck dropdown piece which separates the lower deck from the canon deck. Achieving good symmetry here is critical for appearance's sake. First pic is a closeup of this piece.

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I used a set of dividers from my grandfather's old Dietzgen drafting set and marked off mirror offset distances about every 5 cm down the centerline deck strip to the port side.

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Even in this modern age of computer aided design, this old set still comes in handy.
Here are a couple more overall shots, you can see where I started with the canon deck support beams which toe into the "L" shaped piece. Soon I should be finished with this and be able to start on other areas such as hull planking and other internal furnishings.

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Thanks again for checking in. I'm truly humbled by your interest.
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My confusion over the design of this ship has no limits. But the quality of work sure is fantastic, Daniel.
 
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