Hopefully this is not the case:Grant, you are absolutely right. I only hope his ”pain” can be eased with several
The Masochist asks the Sadist, "Hit me."
Says the Sadist: "........No!"
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The Masochist asks the Sadist, "Hit me."
Says the Sadist: "........No!"
So what's a guy do while waiting for glue to dry and set on the alternate build. In my case you get inventive. The Admiral brought home some fancy top toothpicks from the grocery store. I snatched five and
I think I have the start of another pathfinder modification.
I think I have the start of another pathfinder modification.
Those toothpicks look more like chopsticks.
Indeed, I think you’re right. I‘m trying for a different look for that little veranda. I’ve substituted Mahogany for all the Stanchions on every deck but decided against Mahogany for this part. This is probably the most visual of all the decks so “eye candy” is the name of the game. 
I like those “chopsticks “ Jan. Looking good for sure. Cheers GrantSo what's a guy do while waiting for glue to dry and set on the alternate build. In my case you get inventive. The Admiral brought home some fancy top toothpicks from the grocery store. I snatched five and
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I think I have the start of another pathfinder modification.
The almost final look. Still needs a little tweaking. But it's the result I'm looking for. (Beside it's fun to use bits and pieces left over from other builds)
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Hi Jan. It are just tiny parts, but they give the front a much more impressive look. I love it!
Regards, Peter
Indeed it's a small change for a slightly different look. It's fun to try to figure out how to do these.
Thank you for the comment. I like all the little changes I've made so far. I've reworked the steps to the Pilothouse numerous times so far. One of these days the lightbulb will go off and I'll get that part figured out.
I don't know why but the whole step structure seems off to me.
That's a good idea. I'm also playing with extending the steps down past the skylight. I bothers me that the steps end at that platform that abuts the skylight.
Good morning Jan. This looks like you are having a lot of fun building this Chaperon. Cheers Grant
Hi Grant. Yup, the Chaperon has become my “time out kit”, almost like reverse therapy. When things go “South” on my other build the Sternwheeler is a great distraction.
The stairs.
Found this picture on Google Images (Don’t know the author) but I think this set of stairs is a better idea.
Found this picture on Google Images (Don’t know the author) but I think this set of stairs is a better idea.
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Notice the need to step over the decorative bits. I think avoiding that is what opened this can of worms...
Yup, that little piece of “Bling” is at the root of this AL-FI work. I probably should have followed the kits instructions and then placed the finished build on the highest bookshelf in the Den so no one would notice the step over
Hi Jan. That option for that stairs (post #615) looks indeed better then the kits version, almost like the 3D version:
A small step over the decoration is much better then this big step.
Regards, Peter
Peter, I think you are right. But I also think that the top stair platform should be even with the Pilot house walkway. That would "close in/hide" the decoration.
The other thing that's been bothering me is the "Guard Rails". The Main deck and Boiler deck have them but the Hurricane deck does not.