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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Fun in the shop this morning Popeye. Both boats built, and ready to mount.
And.... after giving it some thought, decided to use my "Lifeboat for Warriors" design on both, regardless of the technical issue.
The boat going on the larger ship is the actual original prototype I built to launch the project. It now has a pretty special permanent place, rather than eventually getting lost in my boneyard.
Pics soon.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Gimo in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Got in some real good shop time since last update.....
Finished up the tops, including ripping out the oversized knees and replacing them with smaller scale.
Created main and mizzen masts, fitting and staining them and stepping all three masts.....
She is now tall....I do like shots from high above....
Close in on one of the completed tops....note that I widened the rails on each side where the deadeyes will be fitted (builders choice).
Shot of the fitted main mast....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Shaping the bottom fitting requires a bit of fiddling in order to get a snug fit. Note the indexing mark and piece of tape (obvious reason). Cutting the shape staying about 1mm outside the marks, then beveling the bottom edge inward to match up to the beveled sides.
Not a bad fit here (both sides)
Finally, using the crosstree assembly, marked the opening and cut the hole.
Final note, you can see that I have greatly reduced the size of the knees compared to the foremast top.
Yea....Gonna have loads of fun trying to rip those puppies out and re-doing without tearing anything up.
My original thought was to make them fat enough to treenail them.... another foolish thought on my part.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
ANNOUNCING !
I just announced the launching of an exciting spin-off project every modeler might be interested in.
Like the April show we will be hosting here in Lumberton, NC, this new spin-off project is now a registered Wounded Warrior Project event.
The project name is "Lifeboats For Warriors" and you can learn all about by visiting this link....
.. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8275-spring-msw-member-show-and-tell-meeting-discussion/page-8
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Gaaaaallee! SURPRISE! SURPRISE! (Using my best Gomer Pile imitation)
Can't put a darned thing past you blokes down under Steve.
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SawdustDave reacted to CaptainSteve in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Maybe something like this ...
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tarbrush in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave reacted to Piet in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Beautifully done Dave. Shrouds and a gezillion clove hitches coming up.
Cheers,
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SawdustDave got a reaction from hexnut in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave reacted to NenadM in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Dont hurry, make this step loooooong ...
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tadheus in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Mfelinger in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Standing Rigging completed this morning....
Oh MAN!
Just realized shrouds are next.... and that means I am only one step away from clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch...clove hitch.... etc.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tarbrush in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from hexnut in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Mfelinger in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from EdT in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from yvesvidal in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
For what it's worth....
Gammoning....
Bow Collar....
Main Collar....
Standing Rigging.... just beginning.....
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