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    Finally had a chance to do some searching tonight. While I have not been able to trace the primary source, Goodwin provides a set of tables which give length, thickness, and number of bolts for various rates. He also offers a variety of types of supports as well as noting that the distribution of the shrouds was primarily a factor of avoiding gun ports.
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    Coming along very nicely, Jerry. I believe that your assumption on the cleats is accurate - most of the lines would affix at some angle so this would align the cleat with the intended line. I have seen the same on several tall ship plans.
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    Looks like a great start! Did you find the laser level helped with the alignment? Have been toying with the idea on my builds as well.
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    Very nice detail work, Grant. Hope your paint re-do came out well!
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    Coming along very nicely - the treenailing looks good!
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    Beautiful work, Sjors! She is coming along very well. :dancetl6:
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    Off to a good start, Eddie! Looking forward to following the build. Since Sjors hasn't offered, I'll supply a popcorn machine for the masses.
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    Just remember to bring those with you, Sjors. I'll even provide you with the upgraded hammock - it includes a hammock-side cold beverage dispenser (hope you like Sam Adams!!!)
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    The hull planking and treenails look fantastic!
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    Beautiful work, Mario! The planking came out very well, and the finish really "pops"!
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    Sam - I am not sure if there was a specific formula used to determine the number of shrouds or whether it was based on common practice. A good place to do some digging would be Steel's 1794 The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship. The table below (from page 102 of the book) shows the number of shrouds for the foremast on a ship of 24 guns as 7 pairs. Now, for comparison, a 16 gun ship had 6 pairs as you can see in the table below from page 122 I will try and do some digging in Lees and some of the primary documents and see if there is any formula provided. Also note that this relates to a specific timeframe (published in 1794, so common practice from about 1750 - publication) and nation (Great Britain). Other times and nations may have had different practices they used. http://www.hnsa.org/doc/steel/
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    Far be it for me to fall off this wagon - Best Wishes for a Fantastic Birthday, my friend!!!!!
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    Excellent job on this, Sjors! I'll gladly put in a good word to keep you off the street for results like this!!!
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    Coming along nicely, Mobbsie! Sjors will be happy to see pictures :D
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    Cool- shame it got BRACed! The admiral is a native, and I lived there (Bangor area) for about 15 years until we left in '98 for a job. It's taken us 15 years to get home - the advantage of working from a home office!
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    Sounds like a great vacation for you - enjoy! 32 days from now we hit the road for the new start in Maine. One frame to mount on the ECB then pack the shipyard for a month or so. Going to have to model build vicariously until we get settled!
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    Everything I've seen indicated painted on.
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    Sweet!
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    Looking very nice, Shaun.
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    Fantastic work!
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    Looks good so far - mini-you looks ready to go to work! I think the joints you asked about are called scarphs.
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    Hope your birthday is a great one, Rob!
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    Best wishes on yiur birthday, Jason!
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    I hope your birthday was pleasant - sorry I missed the party! I have been following your progress and am totally in awe at your skill. This is truly a work of art and I thank you for sharing it with us! You, madam, are amazing!
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    Coming along nicely, John!

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