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Seems your Connie is inspiring me to start mine soon. Have taken the liberty of adding some of your pictures to my expanding library for reference later. I hope you don't mind. Nice Interior and lighting set up you have there. One question on the hull, is there much tightness when adding the two decks, 'ie', fit. Frank -
Thank you Lawrence. Well have done most of the work on the top sail yards, next its the T-gallants. Just some ropes to tie down. Frank.
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Nice work Bob. You seem to be cracking this part of the build matey. Frank
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Cheers Keith and Bob. Pictures of the build so far Its the Mizzen mast next. Me grey cells are working overtime on this one. Frank.
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Yes Daniel is shedding more light on this complex ship. I will how ever stick to the plans I have for the moment, it would still be possible to change the shape for the forecastle. Moved on to the top sails, first the main top sail. Added the parrel with a little glue to hold to yard/sail was in place. More ropes for tying on the sail later, just enuff to hold in position. At this stage I removed the tops Lantern incase of accidents, 'don't want the CM to have it'. With so many ropes and blocks on one sail when open makes it easier. Frank.
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Thanks Bob Well Hendly is so hard to stop, keen is'nt in it lol. Started on the top sails and started with main top. Some pictures soon, plus Dafi's etched parts for the Lanterns on the stern. Frank
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Well after a little break its back to Victory. Thanks Lawrence,M and OC. well was not happy at first with the parrels so tried out some brass one's. As it turned out mine were not to bad, so will be using both. Top one's are mine and bottom Caldercraft brass ribs and parrels. Then started once again on the leech and Bunting lines to there relevant belaying pins. Boson Hendly inspecting the work. Will shorten ropes later. Very fit is Boson Hendly, to the Fore top he goes. Frank.
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Sorry to hear on your Bounty accident Bob. But you seem to be happy again with this build. Taking a seat too Tea and heavy cake for me. Frank
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Me to Bob. 'Touch wood'. I have not had that trouble but these things happen. Hope your next project works out for you. What ever it is I will be taking a seat. Frank
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They would have to be out side the hammock netting to allow entry from the Quarter deck to the Poop. As for guns on this deck, with the slope, mast and other things it would be very difficult I should imagine to mount them. Interesting all the same. Frank
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Not in my book, that seems both feasible and practical . But am to far advanced to change this on my model. Like it all the same. Frank
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Cheers Bob and Mike. Yes its coming on great, but have had to put on hold for a couple of months, need the space to store things. Re arranging my work space and a new Kitchen takes up all available space right now. But to keep me grey cells ticking over I am taking a look at USS Connie with some small work here until I can get back to Victory. Will finish Victory first!!!!. Frank
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Well it all seem's feasible , but remember dropping anchor was done mostly if not always for bigger ships in port. So all hands to the ropes. Frank
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'Anchors away'. Nice work Daniel. Very nice picture story of hanging the anchor. Frank
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Cracking work Robert. Just made a trip down your build and see that bone has a great part to play on your ship. Fantastico ship mate is all I can say. Frank
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Just so. I would have liked to have been there Daniel, but for my two Daughters not able to make that week. Work comes first so they tell me!!!!. . Very nice pictures and no wonder the interest in your ship, small compared to some there but so much to see below decks. You must be very proud of your work, I know I would be in your shoes mate. Looked a great show. Frank.
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Lovely work KP mate. I am sure you will find a better stand. Frank/foxy
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How did you come by the Kevel's that adorn the bulkhead/Beakhead. Cannot find them on my reference's. But sure you have the answer . Frank.
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Nice bit of reconstruction Daniel. Will you ever get to the next deck I wonder. A life times work and well worth it in my view,' well done sir'. foxy
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Nice work Bob. Them rats look good enuff to eat lol. Coming along fine you are ship mate. Frank
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Cheers Daniel and Lawrence, much appreciated matey's Well have mounted both fore and main lower yards, then its the Mizzen lower. This will have no sails,(better visibility). Main yard. Over all picture of the progress. With the weather turning very cold and with two heaters, its been hard on me old bones. Very pleased with the progress so far. The next stage is the upper yards, these with full sail is the plan. Plus the top sails. foxy
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I did not know there was a scale deck version Evan. Can you give me pointers please(who to contact), doe's sound like a good idea for the decking. Following your build as ever. foxy
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Hi Taz. On the yards and upper masts I have learnt its best to use wood/brass rod. I have on my Victory(Heller 1/100) found it very ness to do this way. Looking at my Connie has also persuaded me to do the same with wood and brass for the most flimsy parts. With advice. that in a warm room yards become floppy. For decking I would suggest using maple wood planks,but painting may also be a good option. Sails is a tricky one, but with running rigging it will still look busy. Your choice shipmate. Foxy
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Cheers Bob. Greedy I be, have two heaters, tea making and all the music you can handle lol. Foxy
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