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Yesterday, 12:14

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Here's the last two. I'm not as satisfied with them. The blue just didn't work as much as I would like, and my white paint got all clumpy on...

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Yesterday, 11:11

Dobbs replied to a thread 2015 Solo Mission - Our Ships were British Oak by Dobbs in 2015 Solo Campaign

As it played out, Captain Doylee's Lacey Anne came through entirely unscathed, since no one was ever in a position to fire on her. Her only...

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Yesterday, 10:30

Dobbs replied to a thread 2015 Solo Mission - Our Ships were British Oak by Dobbs in 2015 Solo Campaign

It worked! It really worked! At Doylee’s gesture, the little midshipman hauled for his worth and the signal flag broke out at the main course peak,...

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Yesterday, 10:02

Dobbs started a thread 2015 Solo Mission - Our Ships were British Oak by Dobbs in 2015 Solo Campaign

‘Our Ships were British Oak, and hearts of oak our men.’ This is my interpretation of the adventure. I changed the original slightly to continue...

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08-06-2022, 07:20

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Two done!

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08-05-2022, 16:07

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

If anyone gives it a try, I'd love to see pictures posted here. Incidentally, I found that the transoms have to be painted a light color for...

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08-05-2022, 15:07

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

I created this in Paint, then cut and pasted it into LibreOffice, my free version of Microsoft Office. Once there, I scaled it to 0.31 inches and...

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08-05-2022, 05:14

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Success! I'll upload the file later.

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08-04-2022, 15:41

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

:takecover:Now I just need you to move closer! I bought some lacquer earlier today.

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08-04-2022, 13:10

Nelson replied to a thread Some Ships in The Chippy Shop

Thanks for the advice! I am aware they exist but have never looked into them. I must do so.

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08-04-2022, 09:40

Nelson replied to a thread Some Ships in The Chippy Shop

The Sophie is 3D printed, from Saturnalia Studios. I considered scratching it as the model is not exactly correct, but at that time I hadn’t taken...

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08-04-2022, 07:22

Nelson started a thread Some Ships in The Chippy Shop

1/1200 Lively and 1/700 Sophie, the two non-scratch ships of my Patrick O’Brian project.

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08-04-2022, 07:19

Nelson started a thread Should I do wakes and bow-waves on my bases? in The Chippy Shop

They are often described in books and most minis picture them but looking in paintings and pics tall ships sailing I don’t see any. What’s to do?

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08-03-2022, 18:54

Dobbs replied to a thread Disturbing trend shipmates. in Wardroom

I like SoG because I feel that it does a good job of recreating the feeling of sailing on a tabletop. Of all the commercially available games, I...

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08-03-2022, 18:07

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

Hi Félix, I have yet to post them, but they are on their way. I will warn you, they are designed to use SoG ships, as I favor their shapes and scale...

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08-03-2022, 17:15

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Thank you, Rob and Chris, for the rep points! Of course I will post the finished design for all to use and enjoy. I suffered a setback today...

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08-02-2022, 05:50

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

This morning's progress, more camber and a bit more height.

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08-01-2022, 18:47

Dobbs replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Thanks Jed! If you have any questions or input regarding them, please share. I'm always trying to improve them.

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08-01-2022, 18:25

Nelson replied to a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

Doing scratchbuild and having difficulty with sterns, will watch keenly. Luck Dobbs. PS I was pointed out to your solo rules in another thread,...

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08-01-2022, 18:24

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

The two ships continue to parallel each other, with the range slowly decreasing. Again, broadsides are exchanged, and Saratoga continues to make...

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08-01-2022, 17:58

Dobbs started a thread New Transom in The Chippy Shop

I like everything about the Concorde frigates except the transom. The only practical thing to do is to change it. Here's my first attempt...

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08-01-2022, 13:16

Nelson replied to a thread Medals and promotions Board. in Wardroom

Thank you very much Bligh. Pics of my finished scratch builds soon to come.

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08-01-2022, 12:11

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

The wind drops back to the speed at the start of the engagement. Saratoga successfully crosses the wind and finishes her plotted tack.... ...

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08-01-2022, 11:56

Dobbs replied to a thread Disturbing trend shipmates. in Wardroom

Ah, if I only had access to printed ships! That is disappointing. We'll just have to do better next month. I have a few adventures in the works.

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07-28-2022, 07:02

Nelson replied to a thread Skinny Bases in The Chippy Shop

Wonderful, Rob. Hope you are feeling better

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07-27-2022, 17:31

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

A potential wind speed decrease is on the table. With both ships reloading, Saratoga decides that it's safe to tack.

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07-27-2022, 16:18

Dobbs replied to a thread What's on your Workbench for July? in The Chippy Shop

Wow, Rob! I'm definitely going to have to struggle to keep up with mine! (Can I beg you to share your historical documents, pleease!):happy:

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07-27-2022, 06:46

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

Now the wind backs (I made an error at this point and played it as a veering wind instead. I didn't catch my mistake for a few turns). Before...

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07-27-2022, 06:22

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

The wind speed does increase, but no change to direction. Saratoga, suffering a rudder hit, is moving -2 less than plotted, but gains +1 from...

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07-26-2022, 05:32

Dobbs replied to a thread Goldilocks Syndrome in House Rules

The wind threatens to strengthen a bit with a hint of backing. Saratoga continues straight and jogs into the red arc at the last moment. Amphion...

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