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  1. TBlack
    Keith, maybe getting a little too crowded. Once I get the lifts rigged I can sort out the spaghetti. TB
  2. TBlack
    Ian, I'm not sure I understand why you think a nave-line is necessary. In any event, I followed Toni Levine's tutorial on how to rig the truss pendants. My version is not as neat as hers, but it's all there. Tom
  3. TBlack
    On the foremast/yard I've rigged the buntlines. Next I want to install the lifts to be able to secure the yard in a horizonal position. I'm using Delph's wonderful log on Speedy as a guide. He points out that the plan shows the lifts through a block on the mast top just ahead of the topmast in such a way that they will foul the topmast stays. He quotes TTFM that the better way is to move the attachment point forward on the top to avoid this. I'll follow his advice. At the same time, fixing the yard will allow me to start sorting out all the lines coming down to the bitt at the base of the foremast.
  4. TBlack
    I’m envious of your ability to have so much boxwood. A benefit of living in England? Tom
  5. TBlack
    At this point Tom (usedtosail) has finished his Speedy (very nicely, too) and you can see his resolution of the rigging coils. I’m going to try something slightly different when I get to that stage, stay tuned. But Tom is right, the whole belaying plan needs rethinking ahead of time.
  6. TBlack
    Chris, what are you doing up so late? Go to bed!
  7. TBlack
    in this instalment I've rigged the futtock shrouds and staves for the main mast, the jeer block/tye assembly, and the truss pendants. Anchoring the trusses to the deck is no problem and accomplished. The jeers, however, create a problem. The instructions have them tied off to the bitt in front of the mast. Toni Levine, in her wonderful tutorial, has them treated like the trusses with blocks and hooks to eyes at the bottom of the mast. Haven't decided which way to go yet. In any event, I'm going to rig the gaff next. And the catharpins will follow.
  8. TBlack
    This is an example of thinking outside the box. And good internet search besides!
  9. TBlack
    Horse neck…sounds delicious. Can you give us the proper proportions?
  10. TBlack
    I love it when an idea works the first time. I’ll bet Thomas Edison wasn’t as lucky!
  11. TBlack
    I guess you won’t be ordering planks from the same source again. But nice job so far.
  12. TBlack
    Not only do you have to leave the house, but it also has to be clean with everything put away!
  13. TBlack
    You’ve thought this through pretty thoroughly. Love your draifting! (Draughting, for our Brit friends)
  14. TBlack
    At this point it might be nice if Chris Watton would weigh in.
  15. TBlack
    OK, Tom, here's more information. This time from Delf's log of Speedy. The following pictures are from his log, page 23 You can see that he has mounted coils on the bitt at the foremast and coils on the hatch at the main. Maybe that's the way to go? Tom
  16. TBlack
    Gregory, They are bowlines, sheets and clews. Here is the plan view: Given this information, maybe Lester's solution is the best one
  17. TBlack
    Tom, So far there doesn’t seem to be an answer to the issue. I’m facing the same problem with my Sophie build which is an alteration of Speedy. Hope someone comes up with an answer. Tom
  18. TBlack
    Now I've served and rigged the lower main shrouds which will be all the progress for a while, as we are away for a week:
  19. TBlack
    That turned out to be fairly easy!
  20. TBlack
    Isn’t it water soluble? At the very least you should be able to sand it off.
  21. TBlack
    I've tried, desperately, to include pictures of my progress. Not going to happen! Nevertheless, you'll have to take my word for it that I've installed the Jeer block/tye assembly, the truss pendants, futtock staves, catharpins, and finally the fore stays.. I've got a picture or two; they're just not very good, for what it's worth, here they are. Anyway, I'm on to installing the shrouds for the main mast.
  22. TBlack
    Galkar, Your interest in the HM Sophie hits a soft spot for me. I, too, am a fan of the O'Brian books, and, as it turns out, my youngest daughter is Sophie. So there was nothing for it but to build a model of the HM Sophie. As you have discerned, a good starting point is with the Speedy from Chris Watton (I have a very early version; you should benefit from the up-dates). Check out my log (HMS Sophie). The interesting part is the back end that has to be bulked up to accommodate a quarter deck and captains cabin. Otherwise, the build is pretty straightforward according to the kit instructions. Tom
  23. TBlack
    Something to do with where the boiler has to be?
  24. TBlack
    ,I should have mentioned that, too. Good eye/hand coordination!
  25. TBlack
    Well, Keith, hopefully you’re at peace with the result. From my viewpoint, you are probably the only one that would be able to pick them out. Tom

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