trippwj
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Thanks, Augie, J. and Keith. Almost into the home stretch now! I opted to go with the white - let me know how you think it looks (I borrowed that super-sized penny from Sarah for the pictures)! Overall view - main mast is just loose fit for now. Once i get the larboard chainplates installed will finally get it stepped and then add the stays and shrouds. Main stays are just loosely to the eyebolts for the time being. Also finally got the rudder installed and wheelhouse mounted at the stern. Next step is larboard (port) chainplates, then install the main mast, gaff, and associated standing rigging. Still a bunch of little bits to finish (some cleats, the boats, the binnacle and bell) but starting to sense the end coming near.
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Fantastic job, Jim. Congratulations on getting her done! The pool looks very tempting...hope you aren't planning on a seaworthiness test.... Enjoy the wagon - they look like fun kits as well!
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Looking very nice, Jared. Very nice indeed!
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Thank you, Sarah. As you may remember, i was not totally thrilled with the way the chainplates looked on the the foremast. I tried several times to come up with a solution but couldn't get any of my attempts at silver soldering to turn out clean enough. I opted to try something different on the main mast. I am using heavy line with a liberal application of CA to simulate the chainplates. Instead of nailing them to the hull, I am using sime wooden battens (think rubbing strakes) to help hold them down. I got the starboard side installed, just need to paint the strakes. Thoughts? Chainplates on the Foremast Chainplates on the main mast So - do I paint the wood white or black? I am leaning toward black to help hide the inconsistencies. Until next time -
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That is one beautiful looking ship, Sjors. Very nice!
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Looks good - very generous of you to provide the passengers with such luxury!
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But will she fit on the shelf next to the paddlewheel mortar carrying behemoth or Sjors' quadrupel decker 174 gun floating fortress?
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Looking really good there, Sjors. Onto the larboard (port) side next!
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Congratulations, Barnacle Bill - that is, indeed, the "real" vessel in the picture. That was quick! Your Turn!!!
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oops...wrong one! My wife sent me that one to practice my rigging on...she thought it would be easier since there are no shrouds... Try this one out!
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Thanks - try this one out.
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USS Amphitrite (BM-2)?
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Love the originals - and it certainly makes things more challenging which, I guess, could be considered "Fun" Sure do need to dig a lot deeper! Who would have ever thunk there were that many red freighters on the St. Lawrence and Great lakes?????
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Well, it is an Andy original photo, probably a laker...
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Looking sharp, Popeye! The eyebolts work well there - nice recovery!
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The mast looks good - now where is that box hiding....
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Off to a good start on the deadeyes, Sjors - very nice! And pictures, too! What a treat to wake up to this morning! Thank you - have a great day!
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Hmmm...methinks thou art mildly excited by the delivery, perchance? How long before that temptation to "just peak" becomes overwhelming, then progresses to "I'll just do an inventory", which inevitably is followed by "Maybe I will do some test fitting while I wait for glue to dry"....... It is inescapable...the smell of new wood, a new set of plans, that girl on Christmas morning reaction. Yep, you are done for!!!!
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I agree with Mark - y'all need to build this yawl! The Admiral has spoken, you have a very good correlation in that set of plans - have a blast! If this turns out at all as great as the Spray it will be worth watching from here in the cheap seats!
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Looking very good, Dave - this is a nice looking vessel!
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Coming along very nicely, Jared! Thanks for posting these!
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Looking very good so far, David. beware the bear, though...rumor has it that Mike Row (of Dirty Jobs fame) is currently holding an eBay auction for, of all things, polar bear poo....
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That was a tough one to ferret out - well done, Jan!!!
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I have been away for a while and just got the chance to go through this log again - all I can say is "Wow"! VERY nice work, and it is so nice of you to let Sjors use the kitchen!
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