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    Re: A little bit of Texas...

    Glad you liked it Glen. I must confess I did not watch the op video this morning. I knew what it was. I was so moved by it before that I had done some checking around.

    Not take anything away from...
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    Re: A little bit of Texas...

    Thanx RodB, Not the first time I have seen it but once is not enough.

    Here is a little on the pianist Doug Smith.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE98bSYX73I
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    Re: Help ID model sailing ship

    Thanx again to all the WBFers for the responses.

    I left out my motives in the OP. The model belongs to a good customer. Recently purchased at auction. These nice people are always generous to us...
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    Re: Help ID model sailing ship

    Thanx for the link. cool

    I noticed that the brass nameplate on the models available are "Norske Love 1643 "
    Yet the history lists 1765 Nyolm Shipyard. It appears that 9 or 10 boats shared the...
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    Re: Help ID model sailing ship

    I failed to look closely at the pic. Apparently it depicts a battle scene. Any background?
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    Re: Help ID model sailing ship

    Thanx Woxbox, I think I'll pass on the restore. I doubt I could rig the Catalina 22 that I crewed on in Jr. High. Heck if it took more than a couple of days it would be cheaper to order this one....
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    Re: Help ID model sailing ship

    You guys are great! I knew I could count on ya.
    I'll agree the rigging is tattered. I think she sailed off the edge of the earth (counter top) . There is evidence of mish mash repairs.

    I did not...
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    Help ID model sailing ship

    Thanx for looking. Any info would be appreciated.

    http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/Iamdamoder/work/043.jpg

    http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/Iamdamoder/work/041.jpg
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  9. Poll: Re: How many of you will vote in US? An outsiders interest.

    I went with "I will" in the pole but I did last Thursday.
    I may be the target audience, I have not voted in 15 +- years. Guess I have not been PO'd enough. Guys like Mitt and Rick and Rick have been...
  10. Thread: Damn Quails

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    Damn Quails

    I thought we could use a bilge freshener.
    Lots of words They seem passionate about. It is a little red dirt but thats OK OKBY:D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCpWeM_hS6o&feature=related
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    Re: Stitch and glue.......really?

    Seems to work well. I did a kayak from these folks. Worked out right and they have bigger boats too.
    http://www.selway-fisher.com/

    Of course this is old news to most guys on here....
  12. Re: Need guidance for glulam ribs (SOF) -- Strips keep snapping

    1/8" circ saw rips may not be uniform enough for sweet bending.
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    Re: Butane Pin Nailer?

    I tried them and did not like them. Never thought I'd miss the hose but as soon as it was gone I realized how much I wanted it back. Seems I was doing a bunch of hose tricks without thinking about...
  14. Re: Hank Williams Jr: "Obama hates the U.S. and we hate him."

    I may have bought that in 1979 but I grew out of it. Hell I lost all my Ted tapes too.
  15. Re: Hank Williams Jr: "Obama hates the U.S. and we hate him."

    Glen beat me to it.
    Hank got a pretty good bump on the head. He needs to be pitied now, or perhaps institutionalized.
  16. Thread: Kayak fishing

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    Re: Kayak fishing

    I am sorry Paul, those look like great river boats. I'll expect you will post fish pics.

    Glen, I live in San Antonio. Most of my pics come from the San Marcos. Some are from the upper Guad around...
  17. Re: What happens to kids deprived of video games (turn up speakers)

    Dayum Larks, I teared up worse than at the end of that School of Rock movie.

    I do love to see kids have the passion for music. I'm just proud my kids listen to more than 1 radio station.
  18. Thread: Kayak fishing

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    Re: Kayak fishing

    oops, I guess you are asking about the woody. She is a Selway Fisher Esk 442 cm. I think they call it 15.5 foot. I threw out the plans after the hull was done. Hope they don't mind how I did the deck.
  19. Thread: Kayak fishing

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    Re: Kayak fishing

    Well Kayak fishing of course. Seems every time I use "it" on here it causes confusion. This time I wanted it to be fun.:eek:
  20. Thread: Kayak fishing

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    Re: Kayak fishing

    I see you bought a couple SOT's. Not my choice but just get out and have some fun. The wife and I do it all the time. In the river as oft as possible. WE use our plastics most of the time but...
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    Re: Another Year of Canoes

    Fine set of boats. You must be a great teacher.Y>
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    Re: Chalk for coloring epoxy

    OOps MY bad, you are the OP, Sorry. Did not intend to be a horse's A.

    Here is how I used it. Thru holes in this kayak were done with parts of a broken fishing pole. Holes were not perfect so I...
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    Re: Chalk for coloring epoxy

    Post # 9 and you have already lost track of the OP's question?
    Chalk line chalk is what we are talking about. I'll try to find a pic and a more detailed explanation.
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    Re: Chalk for coloring epoxy

    I used it to make black. No problems at all.
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    Re: Applying Fiberglass to 3/4" Rounded Edge?

    There is good advice on this thread. Skip the tape and use some bias cut strips. I can't tell how big your part is but I have Vac bagged small parts with a seal a meal....
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    Re: My lawton tender thread. Plans arrived today

    No no never try to put the varnish before the epoxy.

    I did not use a bead and cove so I was able to play willie nillie with the strips.

    I do now understand the purpose of the inner keel, I have...
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    Re: My lawton tender thread. Plans arrived today

    Mrx thanx for sharing your build. You are getting good advise from guys with more experience than I so I won't have much to add. A couple times I wanted to jump in but Canoez covered it before I...
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    Re: New member and first boat... Advice?

    You will get good advice here on the restore.

    If I were you I would take the paperwork you have to the Texas Parks and Wildlife office and see what you are in for on registration. It can be a...
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    Re: Best glue for cedar strips?

    Titebond II works great for me. I did a few accidental test breaks and the glue always held.

    Here is a tip I stole from a buddy. Strip guide for the glue bottle.
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  30. Thread: Love the Grinch

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    Love the Grinch

    You guys run short of fun here and there. Hope this helps.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HtUb7T71bE
  31. Thread: Fish Pics

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    Re: Fish Pics

    Fish and strips

    http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/Iamdamoder/new/004-13.jpg
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