clearway
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i can say the same of yours Keith- and oh yes felines are definitely missing a chromosome Keith -
Thanks for the likes and comments -always appreciated-bit more shipyard time as i need to order some more tongue and groove planking to finish lining out my garden workshop with the entryways/ ports being lined with walnut strip- also made up the carcasses for the crew hatches and skylights. The hatch towards the stern has been lowered in height as Occre still have both the same dimensions as with their Terror kit. The skylights will be altered from how Occre do them but not sure if a will repeat what i did with Terror's or try a different method. walked into the living room the other night to find our cat stretched out upside down on the admirals legs looking very content! Take care everyone and keep up the good work. Keith
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Thanks guys- those Caldercraft ships wheel kits are awesome😁. Keith
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Thanks for the likes and comments as always everyone. Actually spent a little time in the shipyard last couple of days- have made replacement stands for the helm from walnut and filed a piece of scrap brass sheet to shape for the inclinator and used brass rod for the pointer. The helm isn't fastened in place yet. take care all Keith
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Looks good Daniel and a happy new year to you. Keith
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On their way Geo! Happy New Year to all Keith
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Looking good Greg- ahhh the joys of shrouds and ratlines! Hope you have had a nice Christmas. Keith
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Thanks and here's hoping you are having better weather than the constant wind and rain we are getting here (i think our Norse ancestors who settled here upset a rain god and they are still punishing us)! Keith
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not sure Daniel- i use painted tissue paper to simulate canvas which when dry is stiff and stays put. Keith
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still working on fitting out my garden workshop so no shipyard updates (hopefully back with her soon). Just wanted to say Merry Christmas everyone and "ev a gud yan" as we say in Cumbria (have a good one)! Keith
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Brings back memories Hake! I wouldn't actually permanently fasten the davits and bridge in place till the rigging is finished as it is tight trying to belay around the main and mizzen masts. Keep up the good work. Keith
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you too Tom- have a good one. Keith
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You are welcome - they look a trillion % better Daniel- nice job 😁 Keith
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Welcome back Hake- been away from my shipyard as well while i try and get my outdoor workshop sorted (lining out the insides now) Keith
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I dont know if american railroaders use them but here in the U.K. we use open spoked pulleys to guide signal wiring ( a firm called wizard models does multi layered etched ones in 00 gauge and 0 gauge) the build is really starting to look nice and busy- keep it up. Keith
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oh jeez dood all the usual comments regarding your sanity- as i mentioned in another log we do like creating boundless hours of fun for ourselves! Keith
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well spotted on the stern Bob- also note the cleat for the boom sheets. Keith
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some nice details on the derricks and funnel Daniel Keith
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Yes Keith although the curved roof beams came as cnc cut dovetailed interlocking kits - regards the ships wheels i forgot to mention they were first primed black then sprayed with humbrol 29 dark earth before the washes already mentioned were added. Keith
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The winter evenings are really starting to settle in- with daylight saving now dark around 4pm! Still working on the garden "messy" workshop but have managed to paint , use a wash (ak interactive for dark wood- used an orange wash first) and varnish the ships wheels and mount them with the barrel on the spindle- will scratch some supports using the ply kit ones as a guide. Also chemically blackened some of the iron strapping for the sternposts. oh boy it gets warm when in there when the stove gets up to working temp- the room is 12 feet x 8 feet and roof at height of arc around 7 feet. Thanks for looking in and take care everyone Keith
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Follow the plans.... hmmmmm could make life a lot simpler 🤔................................................... naaaa wheres the fun in that😂. The wheels do look great though Daniel (books you a session in a darkened room with soothing music). Keith
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Welcome to the Terror club- you might want to check out my HMS Erebus log as well regards deck planking and altering frames/ bulwarks. Keith
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