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  1.    Cathead reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
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  8. TBlack
    The next order of business is installation of the t’gallant shrouds. There are 3 but, as Delph points out, it’s actually 3 shrouds plus one backstay which allows for the traditional pairing around the mast. I don’t think I explained that very clearly; Delph does a better job. It’s on page 20 of his Speedy log. Because the backstay is paired with a shroud, it is of the same diameter which is .25mm. The same diameter line will be used for the t’gallant and royal stays that go forward. While the instructions call for .50mm line for these stays, that size won’t go through the holes in the dolphin striker. Delph came up with the same problem; I’m just following him. Now the problem is I don’t have enough of that size in inventory. I’ve just ordered more from Ropes of Scale. In the meantime I’ll rig the gaff.
  9.    TBlack reacted to a post in a topic: USS Cape (MSI-2) by Dr PR - 1:48 - Inshore Minesweeper
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  13. TBlack
    I thought you were supposed to be working on the Thorn. When did you have time to do this?
  14.    TBlack reacted to a post in a topic: USS Cape (MSI-2) by Dr PR - 1:48 - Inshore Minesweeper
  15. TBlack
    Thanks for all the "likes" and the comments. There was nothing terribly unusual about rigging the tyes, halliards, or lifts. The clew/sheet arrangement is cute and as I've mentioned, I'm following Delf's (Derek) Speedy log from a couple of years ago. This block: requires stropping and a becket. Derek does the becket first then the stropping. I found it easier to do it the other way around. The sheet is held in place with a toggle that goes through the becket. this means that the block can be just about anywhere. If i haul on the sheet, the block moves down and to the left. If I haul on the clew, the block moves up and to the right. I don't know really where to put it.
  16.    TBlack reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
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  19. TBlack
    Wow, been a while since my last post. A few medical issues have been in the way, but now my various doctors have indicated that I have a few more years left! Anyway, I've completed all the rigging to the fore and main topsail yards. And now on to the t'gallants!
  20.    TBlack reacted to a post in a topic: Billy 1938 by Keith Black - FINISHED - 1:120 Scale - Homemade Sternwheeler
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  22. TBlack
    Well, Keith, you say easy peasy, but getting those spokes to fit so nicely at the hub must take some careful adjustment
  23.    TBlack reacted to a post in a topic: Billy 1938 by Keith Black - FINISHED - 1:120 Scale - Homemade Sternwheeler
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  26. TBlack
    does that mean that you had to master Organic Chemistry? There's a course that separates the wheat from the chaff!
  27. TBlack
    I don’t want to hijack my brother’s log, but thanks Keith and Keith. I’ll send pictures of the Xmas festivities
  28. TBlack
    Keith, bro, I’ve been having some medical issues, but I’ve got 4 doctors pouring over me. They’ll get it figured out.
  29. TBlack
    I love your patience in soliciting ideas and your polite responses. Mom would be proud of you! And your final result looks just fine; don’t agonize over it.
  30. TBlack
    Also, please see Dava Sobel’s book Longitude for more on Harrison
  31. TBlack
    These "T's" were altered many times over their lifespan, so the model will represent a particular time period in its life. The box that you are calling an armored conning station was the captain's sea cabin on our ship (1123) with the conning station above that. I was going to add, "nice work so far", but we've seen the finished product and the delighted recipient. Tom
  32. TBlack started following Mystery Sternwheeler By Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870's Mosquito Fleet Work Boat and LST 750 by Jimbo1963 - BaD Ship Models - 1:96 scale - a retro build
  33. TBlack
    My Navy service was aboard LST 1123, a slightly later version of your model, but still of the 542 class. Naturally I’ll be following along. Tom
  34. TBlack
    OK, OK, this thread has caught my imagination, not to mention that it’s another Keith Black original. I’m in! Tom
  35. TBlack
    Hank, you might ask Dave Lester how he did it on his model. Tom
  36. TBlack
    Surface sonar? I thought sonar was underwater. Perhaps my ignorance, I’m amphibs. Tom

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