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1. 1. Your boat-building friends probably already know this, but what are the black and red colors on the bottom for???
    I know it seems a shame to paint it, but that's the original boat's colors. And it is the waterline as well.
2. Will your model sail or motor under its radio control?  If sail - just rudder commands, or sail movement? 
   It will be wind powered by sail. It will have rudder and sail controls via radio control. It also has a small motor just in case, just like the real ship. I am going to also make a smoke cannon or two.
3. Are you going to have it done by Spring? (2003)
   Don't know, but at the current rate, i just might.
4. In regards to the bath tub test: Presumably, the boat passed the test???? You said you had the ruler in the front, was it floating too high?  too low? or JUST RIGHT!?    As far as that test, it sat real high in the water, which is good because, i can add weight later if need. I will do another bath tub test later.
   
5. You know eventually you will have to plank it :) If you ever need help along those lines just give me a ring. Help, help. Oh i got that done already. It was a big scary challenge, but i believe i whipped it.
   
6. Where did you get the plans? Is it a kit? No it's not a kit. It is scratch built. I didn't get plans. I downloaded some pictures from LadyWashington.org. You can see the pictures and some plans that i used here as well.  I haven't planned on making this project a kit, but i have most all templates that I used to make her. Who knows, if this ship works out, i may make another one and fix the templates.  I made templates on my computer and some by hand and most items were modified after the initial cutting out. And i didn't modify the templates. Just concentrated on building the ship not constantly drawing. But if i could do it ,so can you with the limited plans we have. Plans and drawings page.
   
7. Hey Chris: the ship is looking good. when is the maiden voyage?
   I plan on having it finished mid-May 2003. Mid May would make this a 9 month project. (Just like making a baby.)  I want to take the ship and show it off at Chattanooga ,TN regatta.  Also, I have been invited to bring my ship to display next to the real Lady Washington on July 4th in Washington State. 

Comments from some emails i received:

1. It looks great Chris, I will give you a hand with the planking when you are ready.
2. Awesome project. Frame looks substantial.
   Looks a little above my skill level.
   Keep me informed.
3. Chris:
   Congratulations.
   Beautiful and creative.
   Very exciting!
4. That is huge!  What a phenomenal undertaking.
5. It gets prettier every day. It is going to be a beautiful model on the water.
6. Wow she looks great! Your doing an awesome job on her. Can't wait to see it up close.
7. (From my Mom)
   Hello Christopher,
   Impressive, incredible, ingenious come to mind.
   You are good and you're doing fabulous job.
   Can't wait to see the finish product.

8. THIS MODEL LOOKS GREAT.  I AM ABOUT TO VENTURE ONTO MY FIRST SCRATCH MODEL AND THIS SHIP OF YOURS HAS REALLY GOTTEN ME EXCITED. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW YOUR MODEL AND FOR YOUR EFFORT IN SHARING THE HARD WORK, SWEAT AND BLOOD THAT GOES INTO WOOD SHIP MODELING. (wow, that's really cool!!!)

9. You are absolutely remarkable and your talents never cease to amaze me. Your website is great and I marked it as a favorite. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of your progress and can't wait to see your ship when it's completed. (wow, another great comment !)
10. I am from Tripoli Lebanon please send my when you update this site or have news on the ship construction. 
    
11. check out your web site as referred by the current webmaster on the Lady and was impressed very much with detail of the model that your making and need to get in contact with you. My name is Doug ******** and I' m on the advisory board for the Historical Seaport as well as a Aberdeen city council member and have a vested interest in this vessel, please contact me @ ### ### #### (I did, I called him, and he invited me to come to Washington State with my ship for July 4th.)  
    
12. Your project is truly AMAZING!  I will follow your progress in great anticipation of her official launch.  Grace Hagen, Operations Director, Lady Washington Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority
    Home of the Tall Ship Lady Washington
    www.ladywashington.org

     

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