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Stage Coach 1848 - John Gummersall - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:10
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SBLim-2A by ccoyle - WAK -1/33 - CARD - Polish license-built MiG-15 variant - a semi-tutorial
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Honda RC166 by DocRob - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/12 - multimedia
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Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
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America 1851 by KimW - Revell - 1:56 - PLASTIC - Schooner Yacht
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Thanks Peter, Appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi All, Small Update.... @rwiederrich Rob had stated a few posts back that my Bowsprit Shrouds were terminated too far aft on the Hull. I needed a second opinion so reached out to Mr. Scott Bradner who advised that this was correct. So, armed with this knowledge I decided to "Adjust" the Shrouds. (I think I am a little happier with the result.) I have to polish the Copper again, too many grubby finger marks.... (Thanks, Rob, I just needed the second opinion.) Hopefully things are a little more accurate. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Ian, Thank you for your consideration, appreciated. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Ian, The answer is no I don't. It is something that I have thought about Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Rick, Bowsprit/Jibboom was better the second time around.... 🙂 I had to glue the Bowsprit into its location as it kit does not allow enough penetration into the Hull. (I prefer Rigging to hold things in place, not in this case though.) I am working my way slowly with this one, My Cutty was easer at 1/78 scale. Once firmly located, it is not so much of an issue to tension things. (And, I ran out of kit supplied Chain, not surprising as this kit is more than a little "Light" on materials. It is fortunate that I have a few meters of the correct size chain in hand. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Ian, The instructions are not good, Terrible would be a better word.... 🙂 Plans for Rigging are "Piecemeal" so not great at all, however, it is my intention to try and do justice in modeling this iconic Clipper. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rob, Thanks for that, much appreciated!! I was using this: Flying_Cloud_Bradner_rigging-side-view.graffle to gauge the positioning of the Bowsprit Shrouds. There is no photographic record of Flying Cloud so I turned to Scott Bradner's plans that clearly show the Bowsprit Shrouds behind the Catheads. The Anchor Hawse Hole is also well clear of the Shrouds. In saying the above, I could relocate the items without too much trouble. I'll have a further think about the positioning. Looking forward to further feedback/comments from yourself and also from anyone else following this thread. I regard this too important not to have a discussion about it. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Flying Cloud 1851 by hof00 - Mamoli - 1/96 - American clipper
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Thanks Chap!! Plenty more to go.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Update: Moving on with the build.... Bowsprit, Chain Stays and Shrouds installed. (I must thank @rwiederrich once again for his input and photos, assisting with placement of Shroud/Stay termination points on the Hull..) (Kit plans were very confusing and not at all logical.) This took me two attempts, the first I just could not live with. The Rake of the Bowsprit/Jibboom was not in any way enough. I removed everything and started over, reaming out the Bowsprit mounting hole with a rotary tool. Second attempt I think much improved. ((The only downside, my grubby fingers on the Copper, not a huge issue, another polish will fix this. I have not quite completed this, I have left the Deadeye Lanyards loose at the mo. to enable further tensioning and Jibboom Guys are yet to be installed. I can now continue with installing the remainder of various Blocks/Eyebolts on the Deck followed by the remainder of Deck Furniture. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Flying Cloud Bowsprit Jibboom Line/s Rigging Help
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Rob, Many thanks for that. I think that it is already too late to embellish the Stem at this juncture. I have already attached the Bowsprit/Jibboom and am proceeding with associated Chin Rigging. I could try and modify thigs but i do not want to risk damage on what I have achieved over the past few days. I am however ensuring that Bobstays and Shrouds are Doubled up, the Kit only allows for one Bobstay, one shroud per side. Once again, Thank you for your assistance, very much appreciated. Kind Regards, Harry. -
Flying Cloud Bowsprit Jibboom Line/s Rigging Help
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
@rwiederrich Hi Rob, I found the following: Flying_Cloud_Bradner_rigging-side-view.graffle I think this goes some way to solving my issues. Onward and upward perhaps.... 🙂 Thank you for your continued assistance and awesome photo references!! Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Flying Cloud Bowsprit Jibboom Line/s Rigging Help
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Chap, Thank you once again. Another great photo!! It looks like the Fore Mast Fore Stays all head towards the Fore Pin Rail, or somewhere near there.... Maybe? (It's driving me a bit "Nuts." 🙂) I need to have a look at Scott Bradner's plans, (Pin map), to ascertain where these Fore Stays terminate. One other method that came to mind this morning would be for me to "Mock-Up" the Bowsprit/Jibboom in situ using "Art Wire" or similar to enable reasonable placement/termination points of all Bowsprit rigging on the hull. Anyway, Still thoughts. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Flying Cloud Bowsprit Jibboom Line/s Rigging Help
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Chap, Thanks for that, Great Photo!! More food for thought.... It's looking like the chain Bowsprit Shrouds are well below the lower Rubbing Strake. (Good to see there are two per side, only one on the Kit, same with the Bobstay/s. Yup, happy with the Jibboom Stays, they terminate on the Catheads via Whisker Booms on the Bowsprit cap. Concerned regarding the three (6 total) Foremast Stays, I am wondering if these should pass through holes at Bow Bulwark level and terminate on the Fore Pin rail. (In your photo, I note the Fore Topmast Stay/s running through the "Bee" but were does it go from there?) Thoughts? Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Flying Cloud Bowsprit Jibboom Line/s Rigging Help
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Hi All, Soldiering on with my Flying Cloud, 1/96 Mamoli. I am at a stage now placing Blocks/Eyebolts on the Deck and Hull Unfortunately, supplied plans are not at all clear on where the Eyebolts are located for the Bowsprit/Jibboom lines terminate on the Bow/Hull. On the plans there are 5 Eyebolts located on the Bow for the various Bowsprit Shrouds/Stays, that's fine, but where exactly are they located on the Hull. Are they all in a straight line or staggered above or below each other? How far, what distance are they spaced vertically and horizontally on the Hull? (At the moment, I am thinking they are located on the Upper Rub Rail just below the Catheads, but again, no real idea.) The only thing that I am sure about are that there are five Eyebolts per side. I have looked at the Lankford instructions for the Flying Fish and Scott Bradner's plans but cannot see anything absolutely definitive. If anyone has some diagrams/approximate positions of these, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
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Flying Cloud 1851 by hof00 - Mamoli - 1/96 - American clipper
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Thanks Rick, Yup, I am much happier with the Bowsprit Black!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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