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I'll be interested to know how you get on with constructing the boats, since views on their difficulty - or otherwise - seem contradictory. Beer is coming!

huoomm ... ah yes, Master Ddaines, so you confirm my experience of assembling the Legolas and Gimli of the MX-boat ... huom ... fitting those legs in a correct angle was a pain indeed, as you correctly called it ... rhuom ... see, there is no problem at all attaching all those fine details such as ropes, swords and luggage to the boats ... huommhom ... that is what even my old twigs can do easily .... HuuUOMmm ... ah yes, I can confirm that the Man in the Dark Corner discussed some matters about casting with Master Tubb ... hom ... though ... er, in the end at least the four Hobbits were casted in one piece ... huom ... but then again you'll have some fun in assembling the Boromir figure accordingly ... alas ... but then you will not have any problems with replacing those horrible seats of the third boat ... huom ... they're casted seperately (though I cannot see a single reason why) ... huomm ... with the first boat that was no problem, I think, as they were covered and hidden by the figures and some pieces of some luggage ... huom ... rhuom ... it was a bit more difficult with the second boat, as more of the surface of those "seats" are visible ... gruhomhommm ... but, Master Ddaines, with the third boat it will be easier for you to replace the seats as those solid-massive-metal blocks are now suddenly casted seperately though still there are still no details (surface structure) visible ... hom ... if there's anyone around who can help me and try to explain this ridiculous decision I would be very much pleased .... rhuu°Oommm ... two metal blocks are benches in a very light rowing boat ... huom ... must be Elven magic involved .... rhuotidommm ... no, I really do not want to criticize at all as I do not understand Elven magic and never did .... huom

Huom ... but what is of most importance to me is to point out the fact that our dear fellow and friend in the dark corner here decided to complete those Lorien boats immediately without us having to cope with years of suggestions and even more re-suggestions on the Mithril Board ... hooom ... that would have taken at least about ten years, I'm afraid ... hom ... and Master Twrich managed to have the boats released at a very fair price when you consider that they're MX-releases .... HOM ! ... thank you so very much for that, Master Twrich .....

so, Master Barliman, whenever your loyal regular in the dark corner wants a beer or some weed, please give him plenty of that ... huom ... at least until the end of this year I will pay for that, of course, as I came across some golden coins ... hah ...er ... rhuom

Sorry dear friends for the long delay in response. I am now back in town with some moments to write (even at 2am my time!). I appreciate everyone for buying the ale and pipe-weed! Yes, the next boats would have taken a long time, if they ever got produced. What really led me to take them on as a project was a conversation with Chris where he said he probably wouldn't allow them as a vignette in the future. By financing the production of the second two boats upfront, it was much easier for Chris and Mithril to produce them. Lars was very reasonable and supportive of the idea, as was Chris. And I had the benefit of giving my opinion on the look--and, hopefully, having a small influence on ease of assembly.

Last edited by twrich (Tue, Apr23 2019 7:13am)

And now I think we should have another drink! The drinks go on me!

huuoooomorhu°om ...  dear Master Twrich, let me just confirm what you said about Lars and Chris ... rhuom ... but first of all thank you to have enabled us collectors to have two more boats on the Anduin ... rhuûm ... more of them would have been inappropriate ... huoommm ... I think ... hom

Hello Master Caster, how have you been? Well, I hope--and your family also!

Master Barkeep, please bring us a round of drinks, and anything else my good friend would like!

Of course I'll pay!

Finally managed to take a picture of my painted Boat with Legolas and Gimli (remember: my work is only tabletop quality)
Please take a look:

Last edited by Gerold (Mon, May6 2019 1:42pm)

Wow, looking good!

huooom ... indeed Master Gerold did a fine painting job, as I can see... rhûommmdomm ... well, now I have to pay for all being around here for any liquid or meals (just bar-meals,please) for that strange number of 5555 posts ... rhuom ... strange that is meseems ... anyway ... huommm ... cheers

Very nice Gerold. The wooden aspect is really good !

huoom ... thanks, Master Milo, I wouldn't mind if you catch up (no, not ketchup) with me ... rhûooOm ... catching our dear Master Barliman isn't that difficult once you find out where he's resting for a while .... huommm ... nice image anyway ... hmmm ... me, being next? ... ah, good luck, Master Milo ...

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I'm exhausted, I need a rest.

Nob ? where are you ? please bring me some fresh ale !

Last edited by Milo (Fri, May10 2019 2:43pm)