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Another update from my shipyard. Word has it that some early construction is being started on the hawse timbers and a horizontal piece that will help support those timbers from underneath. The yard crew is also hoping to potentially start making the deck soon. The Mamoli plans I am using have one major error as you will see in my enclosed pictures. Mamoli shows the Yacht Mary having a typical bulb round English bow, which is not historically accurate. The books about the Utrecht (Available on Seawatchbooks.com) show and tell how the Dutch Statenjachts at the time had a more square bow, similar to that of the American Whaling fleets. Once under the horizontal timbers, the bow timbers would be angled in at forty-five degree segments. The Dutch book 17 de eeuws Statenjacht will show the same information.
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It took a bit longer to finish than desired, but I finally have the second frame now in place in the stern. I am going to need to fill in some spaces around the deadwood, thankfully I have a lot of that saved up. Enjoy the pic. Brian
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The shipyard got some new tools to work with and play with. A few pieces and extra attachments are wanted, but should make for some interesting new experiences.
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She will be a fun challenge, sir. I can't wait to see that one start. I will gladly be watching
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LOL, that is funny! Thanks for the comment. Your skills are amazing and I still plan to challenge you a little in the near future with another build. Denver is beautiful, and way more affordable place to live with better job opportunities than San Diego where I come from. PS - I have a friend who is from Austrillia
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Hello friends. I haven't forgotten about this blog or given up on the Yacht Mary. Just over two months ago I moved to Denver but have been doing bits and pieces for this model. Have a series of rib sections to cut out and building more. I will be posting pictures soon.
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Your tree boat is really coming along, and the fleet is looking great, Dennis! She is looking semi ghostly to me now with the paint job. New name idea for her: Phantom Trees Keep up your skilled building, sir
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May I suggest the names Reel Firs or Reel Nobles for your tree boat? Keep up your great building, Dennis!
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What about doing a superstructure similar to the big trawler model you are currently building? That would look good on this ship as well in my opinion. Brian
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Very nice work, Patrick! She is looking more awesome each time. Totally dig that master suite. Comfy big bed and that cool tiny TV. Keep up the great work in the boatyard.
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I like how you made the staircase myself. May have to try your technique on my models. Keep up the great work, Dennis!
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She is looking more and more like the real yacht. Great job, Patrick! Admirable work and detailing.
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I am curious to know how different a Pinnace is from the Long Boat? The two look extremely alike without a trained eye.
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Looking great there, Captain Patrick! Your ship is looking splendid and very accurate. Many of the large motoryachts (many boats over 90 feet in length, for sure anything over 110 feet long) would have a special area for an engineer to monitor and operate the machinery, as well as do the necessary maintenance as you have prepared for. The boatyard is humming along very nicely, she will be sailing in no time.
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Found this build very late, but very impressive work. Your ship has clean lines, I personally admire ketches a lot. Should add this model to my future build list. Keep up the great construction.
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Your yacht is getting more and more realistic and pretty. Looks great, wish was able to go on the real boat.
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No, not the Yacht Mary. The boat I was suggested to wait on was the stretched Grand Banks idea I was mentioning on the last page. I have definitely learned a lot about model ship building and know plenty more to learn.
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Actually some time ago I started it, but was told to put on hold for a while because of lack of experience as that had been my first real try at a scale wooden model that was not a solid hull. My idea is based off of the Grand Banks 49 Classic, then doubled her size. Would be in 1:48 scale, so would be large enough to see a lot of details inside. This is a plan completely from scratch that I drew up myself. Yes, I guess you can say I feeling bold and frisky
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You're welcome, Patrick. I would suggest personally having a clear Polystyrene under each deck to hold it up completely level, and have pillars of some kind supporting the section furthest out from the hull. I am actually considering doing something similar to what you are planning to do for this model for a future project of mine, but mine would be a much larger scale and plan to not have any of the decking in place on this model but would have the planked superstructure and hull to see how she would look like, but allow for interior looks as well. Keep up your great work, you are doing a splendid job sir.
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I like a lot what you are doing on this model and her superb looks so far. As for being able to show off the interiors, I would suggest something like a lot of tackle boxes do. That being, the layers slide back so that each barely overlays the one beneath so that one can see all the little compartments inside.
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I am ready to go on a ride in her already. Looks great, Patrick! I love the 3D perspective pics you took of your model.
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So last night I glued one of the forward frames, and am hoping to get to glue on another frame to the stern. Royal Yacht Mary is starting to slowly come together. Will be posting more pictures soon. Brian
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Hello Laurence, and welcome to my blog. Thank you for the kind words and the cool picture. I am using the Mamoli plans as I am sure you have seen in my posted pics and notes, but their plans have several major errors, which is one reason I am building mine from scratch. Good luck to you on your build and I will have to make a visit to your boat yard to see your progress. Brian
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Looks good, Bob! Glad to see the ship yard keeping busy. Miss you and keep up the great building Brian
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Progress from the ol' boatyard. The first of the hull frames is officially in place. Today glued in the deadwood and first of the stern templates. The boat builders are reported to have celebrated with a little white wine, despite how late the yacht is in building progress. But we will keep a secret about this from His Majesty the king for now. Inserts wicked grin of delight. Peace out! Brian
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