Psychology of the Build
I am just thinking. (Do I smell smoke?) There is a lot of work, learning, and practice of skills that goes into scratch or kit building things like model boats. These are activities someone who is a...
View ArticleMore Brains
I just made another investment in the hardware for the Remote Conning System (RCS). I sent a big order to Parallax for more computer goodies. Here is the list: 2-Axis Joystick 27800 4×4 Matrix Membrane...
View ArticleC3 Propeller
I have my new Parallax C3 Propeller micro computer running (or is it spinning?) and put it through its initial tests. It is accepting a standard keyboard input and outputting to a small NTSC video...
View ArticlePutting the Clamps On
I bought $50.00 worth of Irwin clamps today. That’s enough cash for six of them. I have been using the bigger clamps as can be seen in other photos. Yep, should have bought these sooner as they are a...
View ArticleHorizontal Planking Installed
All the horizontal plank strips have been installed and initial shape sanding in that area has been completed. Glue ups always look awful but a little sanding make them look much better. Whats left to...
View ArticleA SHIPment from the UK
I just received a surprise package today shipped all the way from Edinburgh, United Kingdom by DeAgostini UK Ltd. It was 13 weekly editions of the building subscription (kit packages) for the...
View ArticlePrep Work for the Sovereign
I have a clean workbench and a willing spirit. Time to get the Sovereign of the Seas up on the ways. Well I am not that far along but I am making preparations. The big reason for the delay start was...
View ArticleBack From Vacation
I have reconsidered and MBB is back on line from it’s hiatus. That’s good I think. Ha! I am going to run this model boat site as a totally separate activity from the workshop and metal shop sites. In...
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