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« Reply #375 on: April 13, 2012, 04:00:03 am » |
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Really wonderful work, Captain.
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« Reply #376 on: April 13, 2012, 05:57:19 am » |
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Captain: "Captain to engine room. Scotty I need to take her down another 200 feet." Scotty: "I'm giving it all she's got, Captain! I don't think she can handle that much pressure. Another 50 feet more and I think she'll blow!" Captain: "All she's got isn't good enough! What else have you got." Scotty: "I cannot change the laws of physics. But I might be able to jury-rig it. But it won't last long!" Captain: "OK Scotty, we're going down another 200 feet." Scotty: "Aye aye Captain, I'll do my best."     
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« Reply #377 on: April 13, 2012, 06:04:20 am » |
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Well the map was my favorite. Then you added this hilarious detail. I doff my hat for you sir. Comedic genius. The crack is superb and the water detail is wonderful.
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« Reply #378 on: April 13, 2012, 06:45:42 am » |
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That is awesome!
I love everything about this room, and this newest little detail just makes me so happy for some reason.
Great work!
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« Reply #379 on: April 13, 2012, 07:38:21 am » |
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Captain: "Captain to engine room. Scotty I need to take her down another 200 feet."
Scotty: "I'm giving it all she's got, Captain! I don't think she can handle that much pressure. Another 50 feet more and I think she'll blow!"
Captain: "All she's got isn't good enough! What else have you got."
Scotty: "I cannot change the laws of physics. But I might be able to jury-rig it. But it won't last long!"
Captain: "OK Scotty, we're going down another 200 feet."
Scotty: "Aye aye Captain, I'll do my best."
Captain: "How soon?" Scotty: "There's nae way it can be done in under forty minutes, but we dinna hae forty minutes, so Ah'll hae it for ye in ten." |
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Oooh, that's grand that is...what is it?
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« Reply #380 on: April 13, 2012, 09:05:56 am » |
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Captain: "Captain to engine room. Scotty I need to take her down another 200 feet."
Scotty: "I'm giving it all she's got, Captain! I don't think she can handle that much pressure. Another 50 feet more and I think she'll blow!"
Captain: "All she's got isn't good enough! What else have you got."
Scotty: "I cannot change the laws of physics. But I might be able to jury-rig it. But it won't last long!"
Captain: "OK Scotty, we're going down another 200 feet."
Scotty: "Aye aye Captain, I'll do my best."
Captain: "How soon?" Scotty: "There's nae way it can be done in under forty minutes, but we dinna hae forty minutes, so Ah'll hae it for ye in ten." "Mr Scott, have you always multiplied your repair estimates by a factor of four?" Scotty: "Certainly Sir; how else would I ensure my reputation as a miracle worker." Brilliant work Captain, I especially like the map, wall crack, armoury, clock, inclinometer, pressure gauge, switches,etc, etc...........! Excellent so far, like everyone else I eagerly await your surprise. |
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Well sir, if that's your attitude I'm not interested in your water tank!
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« Reply #381 on: April 13, 2012, 12:48:45 pm » |
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This jaw-dropping, mind-boggling, awe-inspiring, jealousy-inducing work. Great work, please continue to vex those of us who do not have your talent, ser  |
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« Reply #382 on: April 13, 2012, 03:16:21 pm » |
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This jaw-dropping, mind-boggling, awe-inspiring, jealousy-inducing work. Great work, please continue to vex those of us who do not have your talent, ser Thank you. I wish I had your talent for putting words together so eloquently. |
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« Reply #383 on: April 13, 2012, 03:18:25 pm » |
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Thank you for the compliment, good ser. If you are honest about your statement, I suggest we see if it is feasible to trade talents for, say, a few months  |
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« Reply #384 on: April 13, 2012, 03:34:13 pm » |
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Thank you for the compliment, good ser. If you are honest about your statement, I suggest we see if it is feasible to trade talents for, say, a few months Trading talents is sort of what we do here on this forum..... LOL |
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« Reply #385 on: April 13, 2012, 03:35:55 pm » |
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So, you think I should write out writing tutorials, eh? |
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« Reply #386 on: April 13, 2012, 11:03:46 pm » |
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I guess that answers the question of what you would do if you sprung a leak.
A most excellent makeshift patch job.
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« Reply #387 on: April 14, 2012, 06:30:57 am » |
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Thank you everyone. Today I started on the floor. I wanted some sort of steel plating. The floor was sealed and painted about one year ago. First I sanded the floor.  Then I painted the border and grout lines.   Then I masked off the border and grout lines.   Then I painted the steel plates. Three different colors of gray and some sliver spray paint. Then I removed the masking tape.    Tomorrow I will paint some screws to hold the steel plates down. OH MAN !! My knees hurt ! I'm getting too old for this kind of work.................... |
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« Reply #388 on: April 14, 2012, 08:14:22 am » |
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You say the boyfriend of your daughter is talented with paint, well, as I already implied, I think you have a rather good hand at it, as well!
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« Reply #389 on: April 14, 2012, 04:00:19 pm » |
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Tenticle? Yeah, I hope to include a tenticle to my room..... LOL
Yes, the yellow brick road floor is great, but I think I can make a better one to match the submarine.
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« Reply #390 on: April 14, 2012, 04:23:43 pm » |
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Tenticle? Yeah, I hope to include a tenticle to my room..... LOL
Yes, the yellow brick road floor is great, but I think I can make a better one to match the submarine.
bump, great work, not really imho matching the idea he wants. I wanted to do the floor like the ceiling, wood planks. But I thought that would be too much work and it would have taken more time and artistic talent than I have. Now I think I could have done it. Oh well........ |
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« Reply #391 on: April 14, 2012, 04:44:31 pm » |
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Tenticle? Yeah, I hope to include a tenticle to my room..... LOL
Yes, the yellow brick road floor is great, but I think I can make a better one to match the submarine.
bump, great work, not really imho matching the idea he wants. Love what you've done with it so far, wouldn't change a thing!! Great Job! I wanted to do the floor like the ceiling, wood planks. But I thought that would be too much work and it would have taken more time and artistic talent than I have. Now I think I could have done it. Oh well........ |
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« Reply #392 on: April 14, 2012, 11:53:57 pm » |
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I finished the floor today. I added the screws and I clear coated, 2 coats. Love it or hate it, I have a steel plated floor in my submarine......... My legs and knees are so sore that I may never walk straight again. Hey, maybe I'll need a crutch ! (Oh no, I just had an idea for another detail. How about a peg leg leaning up against the corner of the room... LOL )       |
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« Reply #393 on: April 15, 2012, 12:01:36 am » |
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This is all so bloody brilliant, sir!
Keep up the good work - it's an inspiration to us all.
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« Reply #394 on: April 15, 2012, 01:24:21 am » |
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Wow I just love the leak repair. Everything's looking wonderful.
The floor is great too. What kind of metal is it? It must be some kind of rustless alloy?
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« Reply #395 on: April 15, 2012, 02:17:16 am » |
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(Oh no, I just had an idea for another detail. How about a peg leg leaning up against the corner of the room... LOL )
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« Reply #396 on: April 15, 2012, 02:31:59 am » |
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Captain: "Captain to engine room. Scotty I need to take her down another 200 feet." Scotty: "I'm giving it all she's got, Captain! I don't think she can handle that much pressure. Another 50 feet more and I think she'll blow!" Captain: "All she's got isn't good enough! What else have you got." Scotty: "I cannot change the laws of physics. But I might be able to jury-rig it. But it won't last long!" Captain: "OK Scotty, we're going down another 200 feet." Scotty: "Aye aye Captain, I'll do my best." You can make a room look rusty and riveted and that is all fine and good.....but this adds the "character" to make a place come to life. I love it. |
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« Reply #397 on: April 15, 2012, 02:35:55 am » |
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Wow, all I can say is fgorgoermjclsfvnsv nslfjlirwufgasfasnv,\ OK, not as eloquent as other posters, but it's what my tongue typed as it bounced off my keyboard. Absolutely fantastic sir. I can imagine visitors to your workshop ducking under the cork, just in case it blows and takes their head off as it goes.  |
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« Reply #398 on: April 15, 2012, 06:10:49 am » |
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Captain Nemo's harpoon??
Which reminds me, SBS1 (TV station down under) is showing the first (hopefully) in a series (hopefully) "Prophets of Science Fiction: Jules Verne" at 8:30 pm tonight - guess where I will be!!
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« Reply #399 on: April 15, 2012, 01:49:40 pm » |
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Brilliant work, with great humor. Here is a suggestion that would be relatively cheap yet would add much to the dynamic environment. Build in one or two portholes and install large digital photo screens behind them (about $100 each) Each photo screen would constantly project a loop (up to 20 minutes long) of fish swimming on a reef, to give the impression of water just beyond your walls. I have used these screens in my Nautilus Viewer, and I have one hanging on the wall which has played a clip of Venice constantly for 3 years now. I even have a 10 minute reef clip which I would happily send you, the viewer plays the clip off an SD card. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/796967-REG/Coby_DP1452_DP1452_14_Digital_Photo.html |
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