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  1. Thanks Peter, I'll have a look. Many thanks. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  2. 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:
  3. 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.
  4. 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:
  5. 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:
  6. Hi Ian, Thank you for your consideration, appreciated. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  7. Thanks Ian, The answer is no I don't. It is something that I have thought about Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Thanks Chap!! Plenty more to go.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  12. 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:
  13. 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.
  14. @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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Thanks Rick, Yup, I am much happier with the Bowsprit Black!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  19. Hi All, Update time.... Poop Railing installed, a bit of a mission but got there.... Columns are spaced at 8.0mm intervals. Ladders/Stiars installed Focsle Pin Rails installed I relented and decided to polish the Copper Plating, I think that this was the correct thing to do as this will now hopefully, assume a consistent patina over time. Work Benches re-configured to enable easy access to both sides of the Ship. I also made foray into planning for Rigging and associated Blocks. I am again disappointed with the kit, there do not appear to be enough Blocks of all sizes. From a quick count, there may be "Just" enough.... I need spares and have put my feelers out for a supply of more. (I have also ordered replacements of the Capstans, (X 4) as there is something wrong with the kit provided ones.) So, that's it for the mo.... Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
  20. Hi Wefaick, All good information!! Many Thanks. Harry.
  21. Hi Trevor, Many thanks for your considered information, much appreciated!! I do have the Corrothers book but missed the info that you mentioned, I found the publication more aligned to actual Hull construction than anything else. I have included Cavils on my build, they are in Scott Bradner's plans but not the Kit. Thanks also confirming no belaying lines around the feet of the crew. (I actually do not like the Cleats anyway, I reckon they are much too large at 7.0mm, that would make them 600mm (Or something like that) actual size.) I have also already placed two on either side of the Boom, these look o.k., and I more or less get their function. So, now back to the puzzle, next stage for me is Hull/Deck Eyebolts and associated Blocks. (This will take some time comparing plans, Mr. Bradner Vs "Mamoli." All good stuff!!🙂 Kind Regards, Harry.
  22. Thanks Gentlemen, Interesting dissertation.... But.... Do American Built Clippers, circa 1851, make use of Cleats? (Deck/Mast) (If a Yacht, the answer would be yes.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  23. Thank you Gr.PR, Much appreciated!! Kind Regards, Harry.
  24. Thanks Jim, I think that Mamoli may have used some "Artistic" license. I'll go with the "No Cleat" solution and use Eyebolts in thier place unless someone comes back to the contrary.... 🙂 (Much more in scale.) Kind Regards, Harry.
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