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  1. hof00
    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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    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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    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.
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    @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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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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    Thanks Rick, Yup, I am much happier with the Bowsprit Black!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    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:
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    Hi Wefaick, All good information!! Many Thanks. Harry.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Thank you Gr.PR, Much appreciated!! Kind Regards, Harry.
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    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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    Hi All, This question relates to my build of the Mamoli, 1/96 Flying Cloud A conundrum for me recently is the addition of 7.0mm Cleats located at various points around the circumference of the Deck. (8 per side.) There are another set of 6 Cleats around the base of each of the Masts and two either side of the Boom, this I can understand. Scott Bradner's' plans do not show Cleats at all, rather, Deck Rings. (I would have thought that Eyebolts would look better at this scale anyway.) From my ruminations, I wonder if the Deck Cleats are just some "Mamoli" artistic license. (There are two "Deck" Cleats I can see sense in, these are on the Inboard, top of the Catheads.) Bitts and Fairleads, (Deck/Main Rail) are straightforward and I have no issue with these. If someone could please advise me further, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, Update: Coppering completed. I finally decided not to laminate the Copper Tape; laminating was just a waste of breath.... My little Embossing machine worked very well and allowed me to produce strips over a meter long. One thing that I should have done, taper Gore ends off the model. Never mind, live and learn it's done now and the tape cannot be removed, even if I wanted to. Copper Patina is underway even after a few days, I'll leave it thus. Bow and Stern Decals applied; I checked Mr. Corrothers book first to ensure that these were actually "Gilded." (Double check I guess.) Rudder fitted; I used the Kit Pintles/Gudgeons. Metal Deck fittings prepared, Painted/Varnished. (No Photo) Bowsprit/Jibboom rubbed down and resprayed Black. (The way it should be.... 🙂 Cavills constructed, four required, installed. Today's efforts, getting the Houses in position in a way that I can remove them prior to final installation. My solution was to use the Coaming Strips, Front and Rear to hold things in place, seems to have worked o.k. Plenty more to do.... Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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    Hi All, Small update: Anchor Hawse Holes drilled, and Hawse Pipes fitted. Same for the Stern Boomkins but leaving these off until Plating completed. (I like to place the Masts/Bowsprit after these stages just to see how the overall model looks.) Hull Topsides masked and painted. (Vallejo Black followed by Vallejo Satin.) I looked at various images of the Flying Cloud last night, seems that the Bowsprit/Jibboom was actually Black. I am unsure if I will change the White, I have plenty of time to think about this. I guess that I'll make some Copper Plates tomorrow. 🙂 That's me for today.... Cheers....HOF. (PS. Thanks for the "Likes." If you wish to comment, positive or negative, please feel free.) Photos:
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    Hi All, Update time prior to painting Hull Topsides Black.... More Mast work, painting the dreaded White here and there.... 🙂 Lower Mast Bands done. I initially tried with thread but was not at all consistent, so, a trip to the local "Warehouse 150 GSM Black Paper and a "Fiskars" paper trimmer. Much better and much simpler. (Mizzen Bands installed, they do not appear on Mamoli plans but are on the box.... They are also on Scott Bradner's plans, I like the look.) Keel Drilled 2.0mm holes and 2.6mm Stainless Threaded Rod tapped, (Wound), in. Base of 25.0mm Kauri Milled (Something different for me, most if not all my woodwork is Rimu.... NZ Native Timbers Base drilled, Pedestals and Hull mounted. Hopefully tomorrow I can think about Painting Hull Topsides Black. Seems a bit "Criminal" but I think the result will be o.k. Thats me for the mo. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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    Hi Peter, Thanks for that, (Also thanks for the other kind words of encouragement on this thread!!) I agree, it is good to see it get Tall but at this stage, just a gauge.... The face of the model changes again soon as I have now drilled holes for Pedestal Rods and marked the W/L in preparation for Paint, (Topsides and Copper Plating. I am also thinking of sealing the Hull that the Copper Tape will adhere to. (Sanding Sealer?) I figure that while it is unpainted, it will also be a good time to fit Anchor Hawse Holes and holes for the Stern Boomkins. I'll take a couple of photos before I temporarily remove the Masts. Cheers and Regards, Harry.

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