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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from robert952 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
I am looking forward to getting my hands on this kit after it gets released in several months, thanks for demonstrating this for all of us on here.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Archi in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Canute in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Thank you for this information, don't know how I missed that before. So then the royal mast, on a real ship, would be 2" approximately in diameter if same size rules apply??
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Canute in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Toni, I don't know if this kit will be including any of the deadeyes on the mast platforms (I've always only known them as crowsnests), but I've heard that the deadeyes get smaller in diameter as go higher up the mast. Was this typical practice as I don't know???
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from robert952 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Thank you for this information, don't know how I missed that before. So then the royal mast, on a real ship, would be 2" approximately in diameter if same size rules apply??
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from robert952 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Toni, I don't know if this kit will be including any of the deadeyes on the mast platforms (I've always only known them as crowsnests), but I've heard that the deadeyes get smaller in diameter as go higher up the mast. Was this typical practice as I don't know???
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Chuck in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
It was so great to see everyone at the New London show yesterday. There were some fantastic models on display. I hope everyone has a safe trip back to their workshops.
And talking about a safe journey back to the workshop. Many of you may recall that 4 and maybe even 5 years ago, Someone swiped my mini-me off the Winnie model under construction at the show.
I am happy to report that after several years as hostage…and with no ransom paid, someone anonymously released mini-me and placed him in the depths of the speedwell model at this years show. I was happy to find him below deck upon my return to the shop. No harm was apparent on “mini-me” and he is in good health. Thank you goes out to person for having a change of heart and I am sure that both of you will sleep a bit more soundly this evening!! Since I have lost 30 pounds this year so far...mini-me will now undertake the same dietary and exercise regime that I am now unfortunately tolerating.
You cant make this stuff up!!!
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bdgiantman2 reacted to tlevine in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Yes, the kit will have the lower topmast deadeyes. And yes, they are smaller. As I stated in my post above, "The diameter of the deadeye is 1.5 times the size of the shroud or stay it is attached to..." The topmast shrouds are 3.5", in contrast to the lower shrouds (5.5").
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from thibaultron in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
Toni, I don't know if this kit will be including any of the deadeyes on the mast platforms (I've always only known them as crowsnests), but I've heard that the deadeyes get smaller in diameter as go higher up the mast. Was this typical practice as I don't know???
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from thibaultron in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
I am looking forward to getting my hands on this kit after it gets released in several months, thanks for demonstrating this for all of us on here.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Canute in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
I am looking forward to getting my hands on this kit after it gets released in several months, thanks for demonstrating this for all of us on here.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 reacted to druxey in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
This is what you need (aft edge of post should be a blue line!):
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from jpalmer1970 in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by saying "a vessel way too sharp in form." Can you clarify please and thank you??
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I have yet to be able to find these Spillane drawings available in my research online. The only stuff I have found was a series of pictures of a higher quality model of Brig Pilgrim by William Hitchcock around 1965 (https://lannangallery.com/products/ship-model-of-brig-pilgrim-by-hitchcock). When I inquired about any plans form those folks they said they didn't have anything. Thank you for the replies.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to dvm27 in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The officer gets a spoon and cup (great details by the way) but no light in the filling room? I think OSHA would level a fine for that.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to bwross11 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
This is a seriously great idea! I'll have to start saving my pennies for when its available.
Bruce
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Windships in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Brigs and other merchant vessels built in the 1820’s were bluff-bowed as compared to later designs which were more toward what we see as clipper ships.
get a copy of Chapelle’s The History of American Sailing Ships (1935)
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I have yet to be able to find these Spillane drawings available in my research online. The only stuff I have found was a series of pictures of a higher quality model of Brig Pilgrim by William Hitchcock around 1965 (https://lannangallery.com/products/ship-model-of-brig-pilgrim-by-hitchcock). When I inquired about any plans form those folks they said they didn't have anything. Thank you for the replies.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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