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  1. hof00
    Thanks Rod, Lifeboats are White Metal with Wooden Gunwales added and some nice Green Nylon Fabric glued on to a piece of ply. I had to extend the Davits in height by about 6.0mm as the Handles/Pullies were pushed out by the Boats. Last of the Fenders to be installed hopefully today. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi there, Maybe you could remove the broken Ring, (Carefully as they are White Metal, File?), Drill a small hole and replace with an Eyebolt attached with CA. To add strength the Eyebolt could be attached after the fitting is attached to the Mast so the Shaft of the Eyebolt penetrates the Mast also. Another idea, if the thickness of the fitting is too thin to drill, you could always mount an Eyebolt immediately under the fitting attached directly to the Mast. My guess is that these rings are for Stays so you want something that ca withstand a bit of tension. (My two cents worth. 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Looking very good!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Very Nice!! Regarding the Boat Skids, you could keep the Legs and Laminate some strip wood with a slight Curve, dill some holes in the ends of the laminated strip and fit the Legs. (If you don't have the Legs, you cold make them from Brass Wire.) Just an idea.... 🙂 Cheers.... HOF.
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    Hi All, It has been more than a few years since I posted on this particular thread. (Good things take time? 🙂) So, I have almost completed Sanson, something that I started in 2014.. While casting around for a subsequent build, I pulled out the Endeavour. (It was a toss-up between this and the Mamoli Flying Cloud.) I decided to re-boot Endeavour. An inspection first to ensure all the bits and pieces were there, they appear to be and second to inspect the Hull thus far. Not too much wrong, the two front Decks needed re-Planking to be completed and sanded and the Mahogany second planking, below the Whales needs to be re-done. Today I finished the two front Decks, sanding and will drill and install the 400 or so Treenails starting tomorrow. The Mahogany Planking requires approx. 25 full Planks per side, I did not have quite enough so ordered some from a NZ Website. The only problem is that the Kit calls for 5.0mm wide Planks, all good, but the only stuff that I could get my hands on was 3.0mm wide. Never Mind.... My plan is to Alternate 6.0 with 3.0mm wide Planks as I move down the Hull. I also plan to cut the planking to a more "Scale" Length rather than to lay the entire length of the Hull. I am also in the process of studying "Banyan's" Build, I think that this is something to really aspire to. 🙂 So, that's the plan moving forward with this. I think I'm looking forward to completing this build. (Photos after I complete the tasks above.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Very nice diorama!! Many thanks for sharing. Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice photo!! Shows your excellent "Siezing." Very nice!! (Good to see the "Hermaphrodite" Spars on the Deckhouse.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Some very nice work there!! Cheers....HOF.
  9. hof00
    Hi All, Bit of an update.... Mast and lighting complete (Not wi9thout issues and a re-build 🙂) Lifeboats complete Rigging complete (Lashings for Lifeboats the exception here Last six Port-Lights added All-over Satin Polyurethane Stuff to do: Lifeboat Lashings X4 each consists of 2 Double Blocks Ring-Bolts, Etc. Davit Mounting (I may need to lengthen the mounting shafts by two or three mm I can see if this is necessary after the Lifeboats are lashed down Hull Buffers/Bumpers Towing Rings (These are the slightly curved pieces that span the Rear Deck, they will be interesting 🙂 A/L supply a reasonably heavy Brass rectangular section strip for the two "Rings." I am still pondering how to accurately form these. Anyway, almost there. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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    Hi Ian, Some really nice work there!! Cheers....HOF.
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    An excellent technique!! Thank you for the info, 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Ian, Just wondering how you are getting along with you BM Build. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks Rod, Yup, 100% correct, a little easier than the Bismarck!! 🙂 It is nice to be able to actually handle components and no PE. I still need to be on my game as it were as there are a few "Foibles" as is the case with A/L stuff. Waiting on LED's for the Mast, at the mo. It certainly is an improvement on what it used to be.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    I'd enjoy seeing another log. I have this kit and would enjoy seeing before I dive in!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, Update: Prop and Rudder installed, both articulate. 🙂 Anchor Winch , Chain and Anchors installed, Anchors would not stow as Shafts were too long, It would have been o.k. to trim them down but I decided to leave them deployed a little. Cap Rao for Boat deck/Wheelhouse completed. Wooden Bitts installed. Forward Ventilato0rs installed. Funnell "Bling" completed. Brass Railings almost complete, I have to install the Centre Rail on the top of the Wheel house. (A/L provided Single Hole Stanchions, unfortunate. I did consider soldering the center Rail but bound the joins with very thin Brass Wire and CA'd. Not too much to do to complete: The Tug has an "Antique" type feel to it, I don't mind this at all. 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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    Hi Chap, Sorry I missed the start of your Log, never to mind, I am now up to date!! Looking really good. Your "Visitor" is a little larger than what we are used to.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Thanks for the information!! Appreciated. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thank you Javelin, Interesting regarding the Navigation Lights, I'll have to Google this stuff. (I was rather relieved that I did not drill through my wiring fitting the Pedestals! 🙂!) The Nav. Lights have Brass "Cans" to cover, probably lastish to be installed. Masthead Lights: I have prototyped the Mast/Lights and will use this prototype to complete the Mast. Wiring is installed for this just in front of the Forward Superstructure. Towing Vessel: White - Red - Red from the top down if my reading is correct.... Anyway, much yet to do but getting there.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Paul. I reviewed your build not so long ago. (I too was considering paint if the Walnut was not up to par. I also built this a few years ago, (2014 from the note I penciled in on the plan. 🙂) It has been languishing for far too long and it'll be nice to get it completed. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap, It looks better than it did!! 🙂 (I guess that's what happens when you tear things apart and re-build them....) Cheers.... HOF.
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    Hi All, Bit of an update: I got my Plinth made today, NZ Native Timber, Rimu. (My favorite.) Work on Lifeboats continues, Covers and Grab Ropes to complete I also Planked the Skids. Funnel almost complete, need to add the Steam Whistle and Pipe, (Assembled). and Ringbolts for Rigging. Davits completed. Walnut Hull sealed. Tug temporally mounted, I can soon assemble some Topside stuff. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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    Nice!! Some good "Logical" thinking about your processes. 🙂 Looking forward to your Planking works. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Your Cutty is looking pretty good!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, That's very nice work!! Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    Hi All, Still working to complete my unfinished project. So, the 2nd layer of Planking is reasonably complete, just a fine sand and Sanding Sealer. (There are a couple of very tiny bits that have experienced the dreaded "Cut-Through" but I don't believe they will be noticeable after finishing the Hull. (Plan "B" is to paint the Hull if I am unhappy with it.))) Anchor Winch, Bitts, Bollards), installed and have also been mucking around getting the Bulwark Rails finished. I have also started the Lifeboats. These are "Muntz," (White), metal but I think they'll be o.k. once they have had a bit of love. 🙂 No need to detail the interiors as they have a material cover installed. (I have decided Green covers and purchased some material today. Things to work on in the next few days/weeks: Complete and finish Hull Touch up paint (Ongoing) Lifeboats Davits Anchor Chain and Anchors Mast LED Lighting Funnel fittings Plinth for the Model (I don't like the MDF A/L offering) Cheers....HOF. Photos:

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