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Keith, I use YouTube for my recipes. You get to see what it’s supposed to look like. Tom
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I've been working on the hardware to the bowsprit: chocks and blocks. I'm not using the PE chocks supplied by the kit; making my own wooden ones. At the same time I'm borrowing a technique from Delph (Derek) on the problem of placing 3 blocks on the bowsprit: one on the bottom, one on either side, and how to get the spacing just right. Derek has a smooth solution that I've copied: make 3 blocks like this: Then thread them like this: Then it's a simple matter of wrapping the larger line around the bowsprit and sliding the blocks into position. Incidentally, I, apparently have an older version of the Speedy kit because, as you can see, the blocks are of the rudimentary type. I thought I can live with that, but I can't. I'll leave the ones on the bowsprit, but I've just placed an enormous order with Chuck P. for something that looks better for the rest of this craft. The other interesting thing is that Chris Watton has no record of selling me a kit; which makes me wonder how I bought it in the first place. Tom
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T, I used a light oak stain with a drop of walnut. Applied it liberally and then wiped it down. It’s not a perfect match, but I imagine that in real life the masts weren’t a match either. BTW, in the book Aubrey mentions that Sophie carried royals. This doesn’t sound right, and I’m going to write that off to O’Brian’s lack of knowledge.
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Chuck, I see some differences there. In the first picture the top level of window panes is all that visible while in the second photo we get to see two levels of window panes. I am discerning that you haven’t decided which way to go yet. Tom
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Keith, Yes, spars off the model. My camera is a canon "powershot" (pretty rudimentary). I'm not sure what you want to see but, here are a few "close-ups": The smaller 1/4" dowels made work much easier. I decided not to obsess over the color of the masts. I've gotten it pretty close. I did learn that when Chris says 3mm, he means it. Even a coat of paint can be too much! You can see that I've replaces the PE bees with my own. I'll do the same with the various chocks.
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After several attempts and re-do's (I'm a slow learner), I've got the masts and bowsprit/jib boom assemblies made. Nothing is glued together until after all the hardware is attached. My next project. Incidentally, in the book Aubrey mentions that Sophie carried royals. I'm going to write that off to O'Brian's lack of nautical knowledge and not include them on the model.
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Chuck, you must be pleased with the result. Looks good from here.
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You, having been a graphics designer, have excellent math skills with the laser. And hand control ain’t bad either.
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An in depth discussion is from Delf's Speedy log, page 15 entry #431
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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - scale 1:56
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TBlack started following HMS Speedy by usedtosail - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
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You two have had some high hurdles in life to get over. It sounds like you are getting over them. An inspiration for all of us!
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