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    Thanks everyone for the likes and following along. Paul, My bad was not paying alot attention to the black board😄 Chris, Thanks and yes it was a long journey Kurt, Glad you like her I do have a few other tug builds in mind but not right away. Gary, I am happy with the finished project, pleased you like her.
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    Well, It's done I hope!
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    Rob, I am in awe of the job you have done, she certainly will be a stunning model when finished.
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    Michael, It's been a long journey but I am happy to get it done. Thanks for looking in. Patrick, Yes it does look like she is ready to go. I am happy with how it has come together. Thanks everyone for the likes.
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    Ok not done yet but getting close. The cabin is mounted for good and the stack is in place with the stays installed. Got those steering cables put in their place. Fenders are all tried off, anchors stowed Still have a number of things to do yet but I'm near the finish point.
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    I am thinking that that long tubular object is a grasshopper pole stowed. On the right hand side you can make out some links/shackles. The lifting poles have rigging connected to the grasshopper pole. And on the bow jackstaff you can see what looks like a cross tree for the ends of the grasshopper poles to rest on. Not sure if grasshopper pole is the right name but they were used to push off of sand bars and such. As for the bigger supports they could have helped in transfering the lifting load when pushing up off a river bar. I would vote stepped back decks as it was a working boat not a big river showboat.(other thread )
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    I use one of these to straighten wire. Just center the wire in the middle of the three rollers close rollers on wire than pull wire though. I believe I got this from a bead store.
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    Thanks, Patrick and Michael Here's another little job done. The J.C. did not have much of a bow fender so I think this will do.
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    Boy! I guess I should get busy and post some progress. Not much to show for 6 months, but I did get my mast shrouds finished this time without cutting the wrong wire. I have also installed both life ring holders and have mounted both boats. Added a step on both sides of pilot house just to round things out.
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    Ilhan, Could it be that the wood used in the gangway is of a hardwood to hold up against heavy foot traffic. Plans show pitch pine as decking material which to my way of thinking is a softwood and would wear more under heavy use ( loading and unloading ). In the above picture do you think they could have gotten any more people onboard? You are right , questions ,questions. Steve
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    Ilhan, As near as I can tell from the plans posted,is that the main deck was decked with 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 pine from bow to stern. Both sides of boiler space as shown on plans and both sides of engine space must have been decked with wood just not shown on plans. Example; Note on plan (teak cover over steering chain ) Why have a teak cover on a steel deck? Same goes for the steering rods aft, why have fancy teak covers with out a wood deck? The gangways I would have the same thickness as the deck ( no tripping edges ) just the deck boards are much wider. Plans note ( for detail of gangway see special plan ) Do you have that plan? Anyway that's my thoughts on the decking. Steve
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    Michael, I will keep that in mind, thanks for the heads up.
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    I would agree with wefalck, and add that the plans show a wood deck in the 2nd class saloon. How it ties in with the wood gangway it does not show. 1st class has carpet runners which I guess could have been put down over a metal deck. Interesting looking vessel should make a great model.
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    Made this spreader adapter for my little drill press so I could use it as a mill. Light wood milling is all I will use it for but now I can adjust the depth of cuts. Happy New Year everyone
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    Ilhan, My current project uses a rod and chain type of steering. The rods run in a box like channel which the cabin coaming is one side of the box. The channel top is removable( bolted or screwed ) so any breaks can be got to. Where crew have to cross over there is a ramp butted to each side to prevent tripping. On yours the box like channel is pushed up against the rail coaming. The rail coaming would be one side of the box. Below is what I see in your drawings above. Steve
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    Kurt. In the top post above you write that for digital $40 and additional $ 15 for both digital and print. In the NRG store It's listed as Digital $40 and $65 for both. So I guess something changed ?
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    Just caught up on your build, doing a super job.
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    John, I have made a study of West coast wood steam schooners for the last 20 years. Much of the steam gear that was on steel ships were not much different. So if I can be of help let me know. Via here or by PM. Steve
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    DANG IT ! ( not the words I really used )
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    Eric, I think you nailed it on the deck planking, looks great! Steve
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    Eric, I was thinking the area in blue looks like it has been pushed in somewhat. More so on the right near the paddle box. Planking would still be at a angle on the guard timbers. You are right that it seems to be a unusual way to plank.
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    Eric, It also looks like the hull is pushed inward at the paddle box making it look like the decking would need to change direction. But if paddle box was pushed back out the remaining decking would line up fairly well. From what I can see in the wreck photo the planking at the stern looks like they used wider planking with narrowed ends with a fan shape. steve
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    Eric, Did the missing deck planks straighten out or did they continue at that same angle? Its looks like a short run to the paddle box so keeping the planks angled should not have been much of a deal for the builders.(Just my 2 cents worth) Steve
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    I worked in the Grays Harbor area when they were building her and would often stop by and see her coming together.
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    Just so you all know I do work on my model from time to time. Like most I have many spring and summer things to do and do not get to spend much time in the shipyard. I have managed to cast some deck cleats( twice ) The first ones I ended up not liking, in photo on the left. The second ones are more correct with the wood block base as I have seen examples locally. For my stays and shrouds I used some telephone wire That had four coated strands and each strand has 7 small copper strands. After cleaning the coating from the wires I separated them and twisted up 3 strands for my davits and stack stays also aft mast shrouds. For my main mast shrouds I twisted up 7 strands. I used a single strand as whipping to tie off eyes. the copper wire will take L.O.S. nicely.Now on to the shroud bars/ladder.

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