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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 09-07-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Demotion

Hi Richard and Don. Many thanks for your input. I dare not take this further in case I am charged with mutiny. A hanging offence! I have not heard from the Captain as yet but a flogging at my age...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 08-25-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By jonathan123
Demotion

To the Captain. Sir. Since I moved home I seem to have been demoted from Able Seaman to Waister. What have I done to upset the Command? I know I did not get the rigging quite right on my first...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 08-25-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By jonathan123
Re: My Posts

Hi Greg. It is amazing how some items on websites "come and go". It is not just this site but it seems to be happening on a lot of them. I put it down to poor maintenance. (Not so much on this site...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 06-02-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Lost wax castings

Ed. Many thanks. I have not heard of this alloy. Even at my age! One sill learns. Good luck. Jonathan.
Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits 06-01-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,655
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Mamoli HMS Surprise

Hi William. Do not try! I had this problem with a kit and had to recut my own keel! you could wait for ever for a new part as I have found.
If it was solid wood then a good soaking and pressure under...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 06-01-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By jonathan123
Lost wax castings

Hi all. I have just purchased the Panart kit HMY. Royal Caroline, and it looks good. I have to say "looks" because I have found that a kit does not show its faults until one really starts on it!
A...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 06-01-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 172
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Hello from a new member

Hi Daerien.
Welcome aboard. You will not regret having joined. I have found this site more than helpful. Always an "old hand" to help you along. Good luck and best wishes to "down under!" Jonathan.
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 05-31-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 880
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Stern Planking Problem

Well done Greg. My goodness, it does look good! This is why I joined this site, the information from those who have "been there" is invaluable. Good luck. Jonathan.
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 05-31-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Using your computer to build

Hi Jim.
Although I do not use the computer in the same way I have found the web most helpful. I am about to begin HMY. Royal Caroline and the pictures on the Google website are excellent.There is a...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 05-19-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Ahoy from the Great White North

Hi Ian. Brrrr!!. We thought that in England this year it was (and still is) cold but I cannot imagine what it must be like with permanant sub zero temperatures all winter. I am sure you will not...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 05-16-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By jonathan123
Re: HMS Endeavour main and fore mast problem

Hi Renato. The book I have found most helpful is "Ship Modeling From Stem to Stern" by Milton Roth. Available at Amazon. Although he tends to generalise it does give information about every aspect of...
Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... 05-09-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By jonathan123
Re: HMS Endeavour main and fore mast problem

Hi Renato. The Endevour is a ship that very little is known about. Even the full size replica built in Australia is not entirely correct going by the remaining drawings (very sparse) at Greenwich.The...
Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips 05-06-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By jonathan123
Re: New superglue

Hi all. I must apologise about the superglue comment I made. It is not Gorilla but ROKET who produce it. I dare say if you ask for vapourless superglue you will get it. Sorry about that. Jonathan.
Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips 05-04-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By jonathan123
New superglue

Hi all. Some time ago I posted a note in regard to superglue and its possible allergic reaction. I had this and could not use this very useful product. I was obviously not the first to complain as...
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum 04-29-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By jonathan123
Re: Newcomer

Hi Michael. Welcome aboard. You are right. One thing books cannot give you is patience and the ability to withstand frustration! I joined a few months ago and have found this site most helpful. There...
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