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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #75 on: 08 January 2020, 04:27:47 PM »
Thanks, Boys!

Yep, I still have rigging, ratlines and sails to add.
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Offline Malamute

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #76 on: 08 January 2020, 04:52:26 PM »
Wowzers, that looks top drawer already ;D
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #77 on: 08 January 2020, 05:09:33 PM »
Thanks, Nick!
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Offline ErikB

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #78 on: 08 January 2020, 05:29:37 PM »
Quote from: Malamute on 08 January 2020, 04:52:26 PM
Wowzers, that looks top drawer already ;D
Why would you put such a work of art in a drawer?  ;-)  (Just kidding - it must be a British expression!)

Fantastic work.  You've convinced me to get some and try it out.  I am not sure if several frigates and brigs (in one $32 pack) make more sense or if one big masterpiece ship, like yours, makes more sense, for a first one of these tall ships.

The rigging is intimidating.
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #79 on: 08 January 2020, 05:36:46 PM »
Hi Erik!

When I was young (boy that was a long time ago) I used to put all those Revell sailing ships together. I loved doing those models. So... at least I have some experience with the age of sail and therefore fairly confident I could do okay with this monster.

If you are just giving it a try for the first time, I would go for the frigates and brigs. Lots of models for a great price and gives you plenty to practice on.
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #80 on: 08 January 2020, 05:44:04 PM »
Just another tip on doing the rigging with the thread.

Attach one side and then take the thread to the other side you want to attach it to. Now paint the thread up to the point of attachment. This will help to give it much more rigidity. Once it is dried, attach.

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Offline ErikB

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #81 on: 08 January 2020, 09:47:42 PM »
I can't wait to try this.  French fleet... as my wife is Algerian Berber, like the Pirates of the Barbary Coast. 

Talk about a love-hate relationship with France....
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Offline Poiter50

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #82 on: 09 January 2020, 12:50:03 AM »
At least only one of you has to enter into character for Talk Like A Pirate day.  ;) lol

Quote from: ErikB on 08 January 2020, 09:47:42 PM
I can't wait to try this.  French fleet... as my wife is Algerian Berber, like the Pirates of the Barbary Coast. 

Talk about a love-hate relationship with France....
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Offline ErikB

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #83 on: 09 January 2020, 01:39:37 AM »
Les arrrrrghhh, les arrrgh!
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #84 on: 14 January 2020, 03:41:26 PM »
Won't be any updates for awhile as my Mom has had a major malfunction with her health.

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Offline ErikB

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #85 on: 14 January 2020, 05:12:58 PM »
Good luck, Ray.  I hope your mom is alright.
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Offline Shahbahraz

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #86 on: 14 January 2020, 05:18:54 PM »
All the best for your mum Ray.
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Offline Malamute

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #87 on: 14 January 2020, 05:41:38 PM »
Sorry to hear that Ray, I hope your mum is ok.
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Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #88 on: 14 January 2020, 10:13:25 PM »
Quote from: Malamute on 14 January 2020, 05:41:38 PM
Sorry to hear that Ray, I hope your mum is ok.

+1

Fingers crossed Ray.
Old folk are a bigger worry than kids  :?
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Black Seas L'Orient build
« Reply #89 on: 15 January 2020, 04:06:03 AM »
Thanks all. Somethings one just can't control.

Generally things are going well. Friday I will be getting the full diagnosis and prognosis.
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