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Thank you very much Rob! I just wish I could have a setting like yours!
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Thank you very much Roger. At this point my building has assumed a therapeutic role, so I am enjoying the little time I have to work on her!
I remember a time when she pushed you aside to take over planking one of your ships! She keeps that up and I’m flying to China to find me an admiral…@rtibbs I have waited a very long time for this quality Admiral. I am not going to let her go so easy!
@Dean62 Planking, making the sampan's sail, threading rope through the blocks, etc. etc. ... I couldn't wish for any better.
So then SHE IS THE BUILDER !!!! And you are taking the credit ...
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Why do you think I am trying so hard to stay in Nantong? If I have to move to another city, how will my ships get build?So then SHE IS THE BUILDER !!!! And you are taking the credit ...
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Hello Everyone
Like I said in the last posting, the gallery on the Port Side was next.
The doorframe is a laser-cut piece which is "planked". Strictly speaking this should also be done with overlapping planks, but the size of the part makes conventional planking a far better option.
With the planking trimmed to size, the yellow borderline is painted in around what will be the door.
Door frame dry-fitted to the gallery. Note how the door frame is "anchored" on the right-hand side between the two gallery frames.
Try as I might, I could not find the laser-cut door part anywhere in the box. So a new one was fabricated from scratch, painted and inserted.
And then I could start with the "planking" of the side gallery. Note how the rearmost part of the gallery and the part where it curves are filled-in with custom-shaped pieces of wood to allow more gluing area for the planks.
Now it can rest overnight while the glue dry properly and tomorrow we can proceed.
Happy weekend-modeling everyone!
Like I said in the last posting, the gallery on the Port Side was next.
The doorframe is a laser-cut piece which is "planked". Strictly speaking this should also be done with overlapping planks, but the size of the part makes conventional planking a far better option.
With the planking trimmed to size, the yellow borderline is painted in around what will be the door.
Door frame dry-fitted to the gallery. Note how the door frame is "anchored" on the right-hand side between the two gallery frames.
Try as I might, I could not find the laser-cut door part anywhere in the box. So a new one was fabricated from scratch, painted and inserted.
And then I could start with the "planking" of the side gallery. Note how the rearmost part of the gallery and the part where it curves are filled-in with custom-shaped pieces of wood to allow more gluing area for the planks.
Now it can rest overnight while the glue dry properly and tomorrow we can proceed.
Happy weekend-modeling everyone!
Nice to see the tiny planking and scratch building. Now you can give the side galeries there final shape.
A colorfull progress, Heinrich.
Regards, Peter
A colorfull progress, Heinrich.
Regards, Peter
You did a nice scratch job over here
Actually - the inner part of the laser cut door frames can/should be used as door.
You are making quite some progress Heinrich.
Most probably you already have to stock some extra kits if you are moving alone to Hefei.
Hope you find a nice house there soon.
Most probably you already have to stock some extra kits if you are moving alone to Hefei.
Hope you find a nice house there soon.
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Thank you Peter. I am not really a fan of these fiddly bits - especially if they need to be painted - but the fitment of parts in this kit is so good, that it helps greatly.
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Thank you Hans! That of course I realized after I had made the door!You did a nice scratch job over here
Actually - the inner part of the laser cut door frames can/should be used as door.
But after the frame had been cut out, I had the prefect template to cut one of the "spare" doors to shape. That way I could retain the laser-inscribed lines simulating the planking,
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Thank you very much Maarten. I do have some extra stock which can and will be used as the basis for certain scratch-created parts. Unfortunately, Hefei is no longer an option. When we started negotiations I made it clear that I first need to finish the contract with Nantong, before I could move there. That was mutually agreed - only for me to find out that they had already appointed someone! Ah well ... what must be, will be ...
Hopefully this will bring you to an even better job close to your admiral/master shipwright. Convinced you will find a good job soon.
Why do you think I am trying so hard to stay in Nantong? If I have to move to another city, how will my ships get build?
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Dear Friends
This update contains nothing about shipbuilding but I do have some good news to share with all of you.
This morning I have received a very good offer from the Stalford International School in Nantong which means that I don't have to go anywhere. More importantly, I don't have to leave the admiral behind.
I do have to move apartments though (the school supplies me with an apartment as my package), but that is a small inconvenience against the overall scheme of things. My starting date will be the 10th of February 2022 after the Chinese Spring Festival (New Year) which means I have some time off. In the four years that I have been in China, I have never taken leave so this time will be very welcome.
As a matter of interest, Stalford actually has their headquarters in Singapore, so whilst I will be working in China, I am in actual fact working for a truly foreign company.
Stalford International School - Nantong
The Admiral and I want to take this opportunity of thanking each and every one of you for your tremendous support and encouragement during the last month and a half. It is wonderful to know that there are such wonderful people around you. Many, many thanks once more!
Kindest wishes
Anna & Heinrich
This update contains nothing about shipbuilding but I do have some good news to share with all of you.
This morning I have received a very good offer from the Stalford International School in Nantong which means that I don't have to go anywhere. More importantly, I don't have to leave the admiral behind.
I do have to move apartments though (the school supplies me with an apartment as my package), but that is a small inconvenience against the overall scheme of things. My starting date will be the 10th of February 2022 after the Chinese Spring Festival (New Year) which means I have some time off
. In the four years that I have been in China, I have never taken leave so this time will be very welcome.As a matter of interest, Stalford actually has their headquarters in Singapore, so whilst I will be working in China, I am in actual fact working for a truly foreign company.
Stalford International School - Nantong
The Admiral and I want to take this opportunity of thanking each and every one of you for your tremendous support and encouragement during the last month and a half. It is wonderful to know that there are such wonderful people around you. Many, many thanks once more!
Kindest wishes
Anna & Heinrich
Awesome Heinrich. What a blessing for you both!