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  1. 72Nova
    About 90% of the fore mast tops are complete with some detail sanding still left to do along with dead eyes, eye bolts and painting. On top of all this I still need to fabricate the trestle tree and flagpole, considering the scale I'm working at I think they look pretty good. Michael D.
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    Happy New Year to you too Frank, it does feel good. Have you started another project after your Vasa? All the likes are much appreciated. Michael D.
  3. 72Nova
    I've completed the fabrication of the topgallant and royal masts along with the associated top bases, these measurements are taken out of John McKay's book, this is all still in a very rough in stage at this point, fabricating the rest of the topgallant top will be especially challenging as the base only measures out to 8mm in dia = to approx. 4-1/2 ft at scale. Michael D.
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    Hi all, after a short break I'm back on my S.O.S. In the last couple of days, I have completed the remaining port Fore lower dead eyes and chains, most of open gun port lids where the lower shrouds would hinder their installation afterwards, forecastle cannons in various stages with 2 of them completed, fabricated the 4 knightheads along the bulwarks and currently working the fore top and topmast with the goal of setting the fore mast assembly into the deck permanently real soon. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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    Looks every bit as convincing as if it were made of wood, well done!!. Michael D.
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    The starboard channels and lower dead eyes are completed along with the port Mizen chains and few cannon port lid ropes. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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    With other projects under way, time has been limited on S.O.S but I was able to finish the main starboard channel, chains and dead eyes. Currently working the Mizen chains, I used a combination of flattened 24g copper and 28g copper to fabricate the chain, the dead eye measures out to 1.72mm, since there are no channels getting it so the shrouds clear the railing was a little tricky but I was able to make it work. Michael D.
  8. 72Nova
    The runner is hooked to an eye bolt and you are correct regarding the tackle. Michael D.
  9. 72Nova
    Looking good, post #127 in my build log shows the runners. Michael D
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    Merci Beaucoup for the compliments Ian and Marc. Michael D.
  11. 72Nova
    The installation process for the tackle chain plates are different, I gave an explanation earlier but here's a visual to go along with it, the chain plate is led through a slot in the channel from above and the bolt fed through the hole and glued, then feed the bolt into the hull, as with the other chain plates I find no need to glue into the hull as the hole is drilled in a upward angle, the bolt is usually 1/4" to 3/8", snip off the extra with a cuticle cutter and touch up. Michael D. '
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    Moving along quickly, maybe too quick Michael, with your skill set improving I'd like to see you spend a few extra minutes detailing each part, like scraping away the casting ridges, filling sink holes and finishing up with a light pass of some fine sandpaper, you'd be surprised the difference it makes! Shes looking great so far👍 Michael D.
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    Slow going on the fore channel but happy with the results thus far. After the wire is flattened and the bolt glued on and trimmed, I set it in the hull and bend it up against the channel then mark the cut line with black paint, cut and test fit, then paint and install. Thanks for your continued observation and likes. I had mentioned in the last post the size of the dead eyes which equates to 13" in dimeter at scale. Michael D.
  14. 72Nova
    You're welcome, I had the same issue, I rolled up couple of micro fiber towels to lean the hull up against, this actually gave me a better working angle. Michael D.
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    Michael, Your skill set is vastly improving with each build👍 The challenge with this build is staying the course, there's just so much to do on each phase i.e.: painting, the numerous seats, supports for the outer decks, oars and their detailing etc, it gets monotonous at times like constantly tying ratlines. Michael D.
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    Hi Ferrus, My railings looked much like yours and I used them, setting the posts is obviously the most crucial phase, just spend some time making sure they're plumb while,(most importantly) checking the line of sight along the edge to make sure they line up straight, then your railings will straighten out as you glue them to the posts, I glued a few at a time while working my way from one end to the other. Looking forward to seeing her take shape. Michael D.
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    I haven't had much time for my S.O.S lately with home renovations going on but figured I'd post a small update, the catheads are finally completed and currently working on the starboard fore channels, the deadeyes measure out to just under 2mm and are stropped with thread, the chain plates are flattened 28g copper wire, the assembly process as follows, with the channels off the ship I'll glue the deadeyes into the notch and fold a short pigtail of the strop underneath and glue, next secure the channels to the hull and feed the chainplates for the tackles thru the channel from the top and secure with a length of copper wire to simulate the bolt/spike then cut somewhat flush with a cuticle cutter and lastly the deadeye chainplates with the bolt already attached will be fitted into the hull and the upper part will be glued into the remaining notch covering the deadeye strop. Thanks for your continued likes. Michael D.
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    Firdajan I just marvel at your work and the fact Its a card model is simply astonishing, just beautiful!! Michael D.
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    Thank you for the kind comment Jan, I follow your work and I'm equally in awe as well👍 Michael D.
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    The bulkhead is nearing completion with the catheads, gilding touch ups and some minor details, I'll focus on the channels next along with the fore topmast. Michael D.
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    Very sharp looking model👍 Michael D.
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    Hi Ian, I'm humbled by your compliments. I used ropes of scale polyester line for the gammoning and spritsail shrouds, and I use Syren line as well. You are correct about the tacks, I still need to add the fairleads under the trailboard. That photo is someone else's work/wood shop unfortunately. Most of my tools are at another location due to space. Michael D.
  23. 72Nova
    Hi Kirill, Here's a few, one can almost consider them bobstays, but they are different. The last major piece has finally been glued in, that being the beakhead bulkhead, at the moment I'm fine tuning the fitment of the catheads and small modifications to the canon/gun ports to compensate for the added thickness of the deck. I will use some artistic license to clean up the corners where they meet up with the bulwarks, then a myriad of paint and gilding touch ups. Thanks for following along. Michael D.
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    Thank you, Marc, I've seen them rigged with lanyards on both sides but to me doesn't really make sense since they're not attached to the bowsprit itself. Michael D.
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    In my limited research I haven't seen any rigged this particular way, Lee's does not make reference to them nor does Anderson, Don Dressel mentions they didn't appear until after 1700 and that maybe true but the painting by Payne which I believe is around 1657 and way too early, clearly shows them. I did find a build of the Le Rochefort 1787 that has them but rigged entirely different, looks like they start from the tip of the bowsprit with a lanyard and run almost Parrell being made fast by the cathead, perhaps this is what Mr. Dressel meant? Don did not rig them on his SoS. Thank you for the compliment, Kirill. Cheers! Michael D

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