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Hi Rick, Thank you for your kind comments, appreciated. Regarding Chain Plate lengths, I'll definitely have a look-see. I do think that it's a little too late to adjust the lengths. (They are quite a bit shorter when the bottom Link of the Shroud Chainplate is held on the Wales.) I will have a wee break from proceedings while I ponder suggestions by yourself and Rob. (Maybe do some Yard and Mast work? 🙂) Comments and suggestions very welcome thank you. Cheers and Regards, Harry.

Hi Rob, Thanks for the "Heads-Up." I am aware of the Double Channel set-up used. The Kit does not supply secondary Channels. The do however instruct the modeler to install a 2.0mm? strip to represent the secondary Channels. Yup, I have been thinking about these items and am considering "Scratching" something. (It's not too late, the Channel Caps are not fixed yet, just pinned. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.

Hi All, Time for a small update: For some time, I have been struggling with tying my Stropped Blocks on to my first Yard, Fore Main Course. Several attempts later I think I have the correct "Recipe", one that seems to work for me anyway. I will post my fourth attempt after the Blocks are on.... 🙂 One of my issues was lining up the Blocks along the length of the Yard. I have some 0.5mm Brass Rod on order for the Jackstays, my plan is to utilize these to assist. Anyway, I digress, I decided to make my own Binnacle, the Kit supplied one was a "Later" 19th Century, Similar to a small pillar. Photos show my second attempt. I turned a Bell, also my second attempt as the first was way too large. I added "Brass" Caps to the Vertical Capstans. The material is actually Gold Bare Metal Foil but I think it does the job. This morning, I decided to have a bash at mounting the Chain plates. For the Channel Capping I cut 1.5 X 1.5 strips, pinned middle and both ends. Photos show unpainted capping strip. This will be painted Black before affixing. Anyway, that's about it for the day. Cheers.... HOF. Photos:

Hi All, Time for a small update.... Fitting of Deck Funiture progresses, only a few Deck Eye Bolts yet to place and a couple of Blocks on the Aft side of the Catheads. Thanks to @petervisser for his suggestion on Anchor Stowage. (I have done one up and one down.) I removed the Focsle Mooring Bitts in order to be a little more accurate with the Capstan placement, I also decided to install Capstan Bars for a little added interest. (Vertical Capstans are A/L as the kit supplied ones were pretty nasty.) I made up a couple of Gratings, one in front of the Ships Wheel and one for the Aft Companionway. The only things left unattached at the mo. are the Vertical Capstans and the Skylight structure/block. The Skylight continues to be a point of indecision for me as I am not happy with the way the Roof Windows look. (Photos show structure with a Brass frame around these and one without for comparison, feel free to comment. I have a couple of ideas yet to represent these Roof Windows a little better perhaps? (I might just be better to leave well alone.... 🙂)) Shroud Chainplates and Deadeyes assembled, (No photo sorry), and I'll assemble the Backstay Chainplates soonish. The Chainplate material is a "Soft" white Metal, and I overstressed a couple of these so had to replace with ones made from Brass wire. I think that's it for the mo. If I remember anything else, I'll update. Apologies for a couple of "Out of focus" pictures but I think that you'll get the idea. 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:

Thanks Peter, I'll have a look. Many thanks. Cheers and Regards, Harry.

Hi All, Small update: Progressing with Fittings, I realized the Anchors were not correct, the kit supplied Anchors were "Admiralty" pattern, i.e.. Anchor Stock was a bar not a wooden Stock. What made things difficult, the Bar was cast as part of the Anchor. I had a look on-line, Model Expo sold the correct size and pattern, (Corel?), but the shipping was just way too expensive. So, making my own Stock and some careful surgery seemed the only course of action. I was reasonably happy with the results.... (Photos) Prior to this, the Anchor Chain/Cable/Spurling holes drilled on the Deck, Chains fitted to the Capstan and installed. (Kit supplied Hawse/Spurling fittings would not accommodate the Chain Diameter, so I found suitable replacements in my parts boxes.) This morning, I fitted the Anchors/Chains, but I have not determined how to mount/tie them to the Hull sides. Plenty of time.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:

Hi Gentlemen, My name is Harry. (Taranaki) I have been knocking around for quite a few years on this site. You will find very good advice and comradeship here no matter what ship you are modeling. Nice to have some fellow New Zealanders on board!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Hi All, Not much of an update but update, nonetheless. Poop Boomkins installed. These were a bit of a bother to install although I thought that I had mitigated any issues prior to installation. I am pleased that they are done, I feel I can now move on with remaining Deck fixtures. Cheers....HOF. Photos:

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:

Hi Ian, Thank you for your consideration, appreciated. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.

Thanks Ian, The answer is no I don't. It is something that I have thought about Cheers and Regards, Harry.

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.

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.

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.