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Hi All, Just wondering what became of Steve Priske.... I was following his Flying Cloud video posts hoping there was more. Anyone in the know? Cheers....HOF.
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Small update: (Time to "Dip my oar in" with Sanson builds....) So, needed to know if the Masthead LED's still functioned. wiring o.k. and LED's o.k. Next challenge is to figure out hoe to transport the wiring up the Mast. I had one ready and tapered but ended in a bit of a disaster..... My next thought is to construct a "Sacrificial" V grove sled, place a dowel in it, cut in half using my Proxxon saw. Once done, I can hold the ends/middle together to taper. Remove wood from the center of the (Dowel) Mast, (Needle File), install wiring/LED's. I thought the plan was my only option after a bit of thought. Comments? Cheers....HOF. -
Nice!! Decking looking great. I guess I have a much older kit, no Laser Cut Window/Door Frames. Is the Ships wheel/Bench/Cabinet also supplied? I scratched a Binnacle and used a Billings Wheel. Awesome progress Sir. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Nice start!! I'll be in to my version tomorrow.... (Ensure that the forward superstructure is "Beveled" to accommodate the Plywood sides. (This was where mine initially came to grief.... (Too much of a hurry.)) With the re-build, I have to think carefully about the sequence, esp. masking/painting. Are you planning on Lighting? Cheers....HOF.
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Small update.... Sanded Hull First Cover, (Lime) Pretty happy with the Hull thus far. I think that I'll do the Walnut second Planking prior to completing/painting the Superstructure. So, the Walnut Planking takes about 1.5 strakes per run, it's a long Hull. I took some photos, Stern Post and Plan/Sheer view. If I take the "Plan" view as opposed to the actual Keel dimensions, (Keel already attached), I will not have to rewove 8 - 10mm from the height of the Stern Post/Rudder. (Have a look and give me your opinion!!) I guess this is an A/L thing.... (Plan Error?) I plan to remove a small rebate, Bow/Keel, to accommodate the 0.5mm second cover at these junctures. (Sharp Chisel) I also plan to complete the Superstructure post second planking, so much dross/dust needs to be removed first.... Cheers and Regards, HOF. Photos:
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Hi Chap, How's the Build coming along? Cheers....HOF.
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A "Tender" re-start.... I initially thought the Stern Post was too long, wrong, I needed to look at the length of the Keel, not the plans..... So, after "Gouging" the initial, (First), planking to make things fit, I have filled in the "Errors" and I'll continue tomorrow once fillers are cured. I am unsure if I can "Articulate" the Rudder at this stage, it would be nice.... Anyhow, tomorrow's another day.... (Clark Gable - Gone With The Wind....😀) Cheers....HOF.
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O.K. Fulgaro is finally complete, Nice to give this to the recipients!! Glas case, Rimu Base, am I happy with it? I guess so. There are always aspects, in hindsight, that could have been better but never mind.... (HOF is the Chap with no hair....😀) Photos....
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I'm pleased that the "Business" never happened.... Phew!! 🙂 (Model looks awesome!!) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Seems like Ebony is a "Bridge to far." From what has been discussed it it seems almost impossible to obtain, impossible price, (Cost prohibitive), maybe embargoed, (CITES?) and almost impossible to work with even if you can get the material.... 🙂 Maybe "Antique" or Second Hand shops in NZ? I'll keep my eyes open. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you.... It's good to know the LED N/W is still functional.... (I must have done something right. 🙂) The Mast LED's are going to be interesting. I think I'll taper the Mast first then rebate for the wires.)Should be o.k. (I hope....) Cheers....HOF.
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'Hi Chap, Yup the move to Manaia, South Taranaki went well, Cats assimilated and Ships moved without any incident. Been here a tad over 4 months, its quiet but I like that. Just finished A/L Fulgaro as a gift for some very accommodating owners of Opunake Holiday Park who provided some discounted accommodation before taking possession of this property. So, Sanson is back on the agenda, I sort of need to this before attempting anything else, even though I am sorely tempted by the Flying Cloud. (Yup, the "Lady" on the bench is Sanson as per yesterdays photos. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Awesome!! Thank you all for your sage advice.... I'll have a think about things and perhaps revert to the supplied timber and paint/stain.) I had a link to "Guzzman.com Flying Cloud build but cannot locate any longer. (This inspired me in the use of Ebony.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Chap.
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Hi All, It's been a while since I posted for my sadly forgotten build.... I have sort of reconciled myself to continuing this.... There's not a whole lot of stuff left to do, really.... More a Planking an Painting exercise. (Masking is a pain but I'm getting more patient with it.) There are some things that need attention before painting, touch ups on superstructure, etc. Second Hull Cover should be o.k. Anyway, a few pictures as the build is from ten minutes ago. (Any comments/criticism most welcome. (Please remember this is pretty much a Tear Down/Re-Build.)) (At least it's not too much of a wreck!! 😊) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Does anyone know where I can obtain Ebony Strip Wood for second Planking? (I guess 0.5mm thick.) I'm toying with the idea of starting the Mamoli Flying Cloud. I have also read that Ebony is very difficult to work with. Is there an alternative to Ebony which has a similar look? Any advice on procurement/cost of Ebony and working with it would be very much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Update.... I'm going to call this "Finished." Jib installed and Rigging tidied up. My first "Boat" apart from very small Life Boats on the Cutty Sark. An interesting build and pleased I got to construct before the kit got any older. I should have used a few Double Blocks in places but "Cest La Vie...." (Nice to have something squared away after such a long hiatus. (Life gets in the way.... 🙂) Unsure what's next, I'm really tempted by the, Mamoli Flying Cloud, (I love Clippers), certainly an investment and commitment in time but also seeing Paul Jarmns's start on his Sanson has got me thinking maybe to finish an unfinished project.... I'll put a couple more posts once the model is on a Plinth, Cabinet and Presentation soonish. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, An update of sorts.... Mainsail in place, Rigging complete, sort of.... Fulgaro Trail Board name "Stickers" were so, so fragile, I had one shot and think I got away with the application. Unsure if I'm 100% happy with the rudimentary Shrouds o.k. but OOB, Single Blocks. (I'll live with it, Not for me, I don't think the recipients will notice/care.) So, flying pretty much blind with the Running Rigging, a fairly basic Rigging plan provided, the Box is helpful. (Hopefully, it's a reasonable facsimile.) Jib Sail is the task tomorrow, tidy up the loose ends/Touch-ups, Get fixed onto the stand, Plinth, (Rimu), Glass cabinet, presentation and I think I'm done!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Paul, It's not so much of a log thus far.... I'll get some up to date photos posted soonish. Cheers....HOF.
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Nice to see Paul. I'll watch with interest. My Sanson is about 1/2 complete, I was initially not very happy with my efforts, so stripped most of it back and re-built. (I'll have another look at this after I complete my Fulgaro build.) Cheers....HOF.
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Small Update.... Pretty much finished the Hull and Deck stuff. Bundled and fixed Oars Thole Pins New Harpoon (Gunmetal Toothpick) Rope Coils, Harpoon/Painter? Blocks Stropped Managed to break the Lateen Yard but fabricated a new one, new Mast.... So, hopefully, I'll be rigging tomorrow once my Lady re-stiches the Sail for me.... 🙂 Constructive criticism always Welcomed.
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Thanks Chap, I was thinking a much larger conflagration!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Thought I'd share a very recent experience.... In my Ship Room, I have a Nylon Type Carpet protecting the Carpet under. I bumped the CA bottle off the workbench, a small pool spilled on the Nylon Carpet and it started to heat up, hissed, bubbled and started to give off fumes.... (Something like the Acid in Alien movies.) It didn't last for too long but enough to give me concern. I guess ensure you are careful.... Cheers....HOF.
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I'll need to make a new Mast.... The original broke about 30mm from the top. I had CA'd this and seems o.k. but discretion is the better part of valor... Thole Pins are the only thing that need adding to the Hull, Blocks are "Stropped." A couple of Photos....
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