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Thanks Chuck!.. I think Building the cookstove was the most fun part of the build so far.

Just started rigging this evening.. That is... uhhh... relaxing?

Thanks guys.. And thank you Kurt! I received rigging rope, 5mm hooks and the block kit from Syren today. Kurt, you were not kidding about how outstanding the rope is. It is superb! and it is easier for me to work with. The blocks and hooks look great too! And the customer service at Syren is the best! I even started some rigging tonite. Anyway thanks for all your help!

So I decided to make real bricks as in Kurts article. It was actually fun to do. I removed the wooden bricks and used it as the mold. I even sprayed with cooking spray after testing one with and without. The spray works great. I used ca glue to assemble the cookstove. There were enough bumps etc to elevate the bricks for the morter. I used Sculpey terracotta clay for the bricks. For the morter Liquidtex modeling paste. I added a drop of walnut stain to the Liquidtex and was happy with the color. I simply "caulked" the bricks. I wll add the burnt wood etc.  

Good time on that project!

Great Chuck! Thanks. The build is now 1 year! Can you believe it?

So the ladder rungs are not included in the kit. Should I drill holes in them to feed the rope through?

Here are a few pics.. my humble offering! Been so busy with our new album..(I am a jazz drummer). Say Chuck, we are getting a lot of air play on KSDS 88.3 in San Diego. We are working to get down there soon for a gig!

Anyway, working on the rope coils, getting set to get some rigging started.

Finally the rigging begins. Will post pics this weekend!

All the discussion is helping me so much. Thanks to you all! I am really having fun building this and learning a lot!

Lol no kiddin!

Thanks Sam! Plexi?

Question.. What are the dimensions of the display case?

Thanks

It looks great Sam! Awesome!

Thanks Chuck!

Thanks Kurt. 

Thanks Dave! Should I heat it red hot?

Great Pics and article Kurt!

So I am ready to fit the mast ring. Can anyone advise me on the proper way to anneal it? Never done that!

Thanks !

Nice! Great Stuff!

Kurt, is that a scratch or kit build? It really is outstanding!

Both look great! Thanks for posting those Kurt!

Thanks Chuck!

I have another question! Give the ball to Marshawn?  Just kidding, I'm over that loss.. Anyway, the rudder. In Ships n Scale Kurt used reinforcing boards on the rudder. Should this be done on both sides? Thanks in advanced!!

Yeah I know.. I am working on the cleats.. trying to figure how to affix them solid. They are sure small. Drilling holes? tough I think.

Lol. I caught the boat and basically I grabbed the catheads. I received the replacements today. I will prep them but not install the yet.. I tried to blacken the cleats, but apparently wrong metal to do that. In Kurt's last installment, he airbrushed them. Chuck. will I ever finish this thing? (kidding. Having loads of fun)!!!

Of course the 2 cat heads you see are broken. I dropped the boat and snap! C-ya! Anyway, Model Expo is sending replacements. 

Here are some recent photos of Philly. Chuck, I used Kurt's idea for the dead eye knots. I simply made the knots and glued them on. Just an illusion! Lol..