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Phil, Looks like you've got some pretty good plans as a starting point.

Tom

Nicely done; wonderful detail!

Keith, If you hadn't mentioned the width of the top rail, it probably would have passed muster. Go easy on any unnecessary corrections!

TB

10 weeks of structural work!? Sounds like a complete redo, or you live in a very large house! Ghastly business' You poor soul.

TB

7 hours ago, wefalck said:

What's a 'push broom'?

 

There’s a patent for a push broom!? Amazing!

Keith, I agree with your assessment. Thanks for the update and hanging in there.

Tom

At your scale you can't use mahogany, and I wouldn't use oak for the frames. In both of those wood the grain is too pronounced for your scale. I'm no great expert on wood color, but I think cherry, apple, or pear would be a good substitute for the planked hull. For the frames a light colored wood such as maple or birch would work. Good luck and keep us posted!

Tom

Keith, I think you've got 2 options: either she is part of the crew or she is a passenger in the car. But if she's a passenger then why climb up the ladder to get your picture taken. My inclination is that she belongs in the pilot house and has come out for the photo. The car is 1920's vintage and at that time wouldn't it have been unusual for women to wear pants?

Tom

Keith, So if you had the scan today, and it takes a couple of days for the results, does that mean Friday? In any event you need to share the results with us. You've included us as your family; no backing out now.

Tom

Keith, dear brother, It's my view that in our lives on this planet we are given hurdles to get over, and how we deal with these hurdles defines who we are. You've been handling this hurdle exceptionally well....grace and style. I'm proud of you!

Tom

Keith, dear brother, I’m going to read into the fact that the CT scan isn’t until 4/30 means we’ve got some swingin’ room. Stay positive. It’s the not knowing that’s the worst part. We’re all with you!

Tom

Yup, success! Plenty of line for ratlines @ $2.85. Excelsior!

Little bit of a setback here. I discover that I don’t have the right size line for ratlines. I looked at Modelers Central for a solution, which they have, but they want $17.50 for shipping a $4 order. Not going to happen! I’m going to the fabric store tomorrow in search of 0.10 mm line.

Tom

Kevin, You mention using the rotary tool to accomplish the result. We didn't hear anything about that approach at the workshop given by David and Greg. Nevertheless, if you look to Ed Tosti, who also does magnificent work, he uses the rotary tool almost exclusively. Greg and David will be in New London, CT on April 26. Be great if you showed up!

Tom

Upper shrouds now installed. Nothing particularly remarkable here. I'll just note that I serve the shrouds with a dark brown line much like Dunnock.

I know, I'm a lousy photographer, but you get the idea. I think next up are the ratlines before the backstays. Gives me a little more room to work.

Tom

Greg, Just looking at the photo of the propeller at your entry #200, it looks like the shaft is as long as the paddle. Interesting design, but I guess it worked.

Tom

3 hours ago, Keith Black said:

 Tom, I'd say natural because of the contact of the line with the sail. 

Good point. Thanks, bro! And thanks for all the followers of my slow and modest work. Now a couple days off while I visit grandkids!

Crowsfeet: My first question was is the line tarred or natural. I went to my copy of Lees for the answer and found this:

Well, that isn't much help, so I turned to one of our team as exhibited in TFFM vol. 4. Natural it is! And here's the result:

Steve, Glad to have another “near to Boston” ship modeler. Be most welcome!

tom

1 hour ago, Keith Black said:

..danged old people.

Yah, but we're classy!

Eureka! The kit does include euphroe blocks. I was looking in the wrong place. As I've mentioned, I'm following Delph's excellent log of the Speedy and he told me where to look.....it's a PE piece not a wooden piece:

OK, so now the question is, if there are 9 holes in the block, how many holes in the mast top? Is it 18, 9 on a side?

And Srenner I've sent you a message to help you find Toni's tutorial.

Keith, Eric, Nothing too serious (not like the Pope), but the flu which caused all kinds of ancillary issues. And it seems like it takes weeks to recover when it used to be days! Anyway thanks for the concern.

Tom

Been awhile, but I have 2 excuses: I absolutely hate doing ratlines and there have been some health issues. Nevertheless, the lower ratlines are done:

Terrible photo, but take my word for it that they are done. I want to add crows feet next, but then realized that this early kit does not include euphroe blocks. So I have to make my own. Not my favorite task. Stay tuned, if you have the patience.

Tom

Good idea to edit #354, otherwise I might have had to make a comment. But know that I still love you, my little bro!

Tom