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  1. 10-31-2009, 7:56 PM #1
    Jacques Leclerc
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    Building scale tall ship

    Hello, I do woodworking as hobby and also I build scale tall ship, this one is the HMS Victory and when finished (aprox 3,000 hours) will be over 49 inches long.

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  3. 10-31-2009, 8:10 PM #2
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    Welcome to the Creek Jacques, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your ship.
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  4. 10-31-2009, 8:20 PM #3
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    Outstanding

    You do great work. Thanks for sharing.
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  5. 10-31-2009, 10:30 PM #4
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    I can't even imagine a 3000 hour project. Wow.
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  6. 10-31-2009, 10:30 PM #5
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    Beautiful work! Your craftsmanship is a credit to the original!
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  7. 10-31-2009, 11:02 PM #6
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    more pictures pleeeeze

    and where are you from ?
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    Scale ship building is a labor of love! I have never attempted it, but did visit a shop in New England that sold the plans, books, kits, etc., and had many completed ships displayed. They were remarkable in detail.

    Jacques, you are doing a phenomenal job! Like Mark, I would like to see more pics.

    My patience would run out pretty quickly on a project like that - I just can't imagine dedicating years to completion.
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  9. 10-31-2009, 11:33 PM #8
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    Welcome to the Creek Jacques!
    Good to have you aboard....

    Second time I have seen this ship and I still am amazed.
    3,000 hours... How many pieces?
    Please keep us up to date on the progress.
    This I can't wait to see complete.

    Thanks for the post.
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  10. 10-31-2009, 11:50 PM #9
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    Jacques, welcome to the Creek. Your ship is looking great. Another, more photo's please.

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  11. 11-01-2009, 9:02 AM #10
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    Welcome Jacques.. please post some finished ships. I started one of those in my 20's but did not have the patience or time to really get heavy into it. At this point of life... I may not have 3000 hours left!
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  12. 11-01-2009, 2:30 PM #11
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    Exclamation your ship has come in...

    Quote Originally Posted by John Thompson View Post
    Welcome Jacques.. At this point of life... I may not have 3000 hours left!
    Ohh Sarge, you cracked me up!

    Hi Jacques,
    Wow, I'm glad Gary Z. encouraged you to join us...
    and I'm glad you shared a peek with the Creek.

    Amazing patience, and gorgeous ship project.
    You really rang the bell, terrific first post!
    Talk about a labour of love....

    I too would love to see more pics of your fine work.
    welcome and thanks,
    Walt

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  13. 11-01-2009, 7:25 PM #12
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    Tall ship

    Thank you for your nice comments, I am retired from the Air Force ( 31 yrs service) and I am from Québec Canada. 12,444 parts and over 6,500 nails in that kit lol...also including in the parts are 1,000 planks. And I will post picture as I go along
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  14. 11-01-2009, 8:16 PM #13
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    Wow, looks like you have made a lot of progress, that is beautiful work!
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