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L'Orenoque Mamoli 1:100 scale

What ho, shipmates! Happy Father's Day!!!!

I hope every one who is blessed to be a dad got (gets) the model(s), tool(s), necktie(s) that they merit for being great dads and granddads!

Got the railings blackened. They are in place and can be removed if necessary. Hopefully, it will not be necessary to remove them :D

Blessings. Peace. Gratitude.
Chuck

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What ho, shipmates! Just a few quick pictures of the head rigging. It's a neat cat's-cradle. However, I'm not sure I'm happy with the heaviness of the ropes - too thick? Perhaps impatience got the best of me. I used the thinnest I had. Thoughts? I'm hoping that the standing rigging on the masts will help balance things out.

First the kit plan and then the French plan for the head rigging for easier comparison to what I did.

Blessings.
Chuck

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Chuck, maybe they are a skosh heavy, but not terribly so IMHO. Daresay I would not have even given it a thought had you not mentioned it. Will be even less noticeable when she’s fully dressed.
 
The Gavel said:
What ho, shipmates! Just a few quick pictures of the head rigging. It's a neat cat's-cradle. However, I'm not sure I'm happy with the heaviness of the ropes - too thick? Perhaps impatience got the best of me. I used the thinnest I had. Thoughts? I'm hoping that the standing rigging on the masts will help balance things out.

First the kit plan and then the French plan for the head rigging for easier comparison to what I did.

Blessings.
Chuck

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You photographed this part of your model in 'a very uncomfortable way'. Very high contrast with dark lines over a light back/underground. That calls for ‘attention’. I am very curious to see the model as a whole 'in normal' circumstances and viewing distance.
I estimate that it will turn out much better then, and that you yourself will be satisfied with this result. For me it looks neat and stylish.
Regards, Peter
 
The Gavel said:
In the end, I got the first planking done. After sanding thoroughly and I mean thoroughly . . . .

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Here's the bow and stern after clean-up. And man were those little stubs of plywood a pain to sand flush :mad::mad:. Also, I left the bulkhead extensions aboard until I finished the second planking.

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Chuck,

SO glad that I found your log... Only on page 9 so far. This kit is now on my list - and as always for me "with hopefully many added details". I'm currently with a Viking build - going to Japan next (Higaki Kaisen), but always on my list was a paddle type ship for a new learning experience -- yes - Of course - an American Mississippi type, but this French example explores more interesting learning ideas for me.
Will order it.... Your excellent log will be my faithful guide!!! Thumbs-Up

PS: Apologies :oops: - kinda made this post also about me (yikes) , but NO its about your great build log!!! Page 10 coming up...

Regards,
 
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