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Changed my Avatar for the day in love of my 13 year old with Autism.
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Anja - I thought about a simple "You are welcome", but that seemed so inadequate. While we have never met, you and Sjors are a source of humor, support and inspiration to my model building endeavors - it is an honor to refer to you as my friends. All of your friends, and there are many around the world, hold you in our thoughts and prayers - I know how challenging this time of change must be, and admire you for your upbeat attitude and outlook. Your kind words above have touched me deeply, and for that I thank you. With fondest wishes for your continued health, happiness and professional success - Wayne, Ro & the rest of the crew at the shipyard (Brett, Dakota, Tyler & Kimber send their good luck wishes as well!) -
Posting etiquette
trippwj replied to dvm27's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
For me, at least, if i have a challenge and someone can provide a photo to show me a possible solution, I'm all for it! When in doubt, post a quick question as your response - worst that can happen is the original poster will say no thanks! -
Happy Easter, Keith - hope you had a pleasant day! Not a great deal of building today. Needed to make some modifications to the shipyard to accommodate the build. First step was to empty the bookshelf next to the workbench and convert for tool storage. The ECB will now reside on top of the desk until other space clears out (that is, if I ever finish the Harriet Lane and Detector...) A different bookshelf emptied and relocated - nautical books now reshelved. I invested in a second set of plans - nearly ready now to glue the first keel pieces and get underway!
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Hey there, Frank! Thanks for stopping by! Almanza will be shifting over to this build when he gets done with the Harriet Lane, but me thinks the jr apprentice will have him wrapped around her finger in no time flat! This is the plank on frame from Model Shipways - looking forward to really getting rolling on this one!
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Where do flag halliards go? Deck or top?
trippwj replied to Modeler12's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
This 1817 drawing may provide some insight The following two paintings are reasonably contemporary (early 19th century) This last one is from a US Navy War of 1812 special web section. No info on artist or when painted.
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Looks like a nice model - will enjoy watching the build!
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Here is the excerpt from that book - hope it helps!
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Guy - Not a bad topic at all! there are a few of us here interested in these old sidewheelers - would be interested in working with you on this but not sure where to start research wise. I am really nowhere close to a good natucial research library!
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Commander Sjors, SIR! Admirable work on this fine vessel! She is a pretty thing to see, and what's that - did you bring her down to the kitchen????? Well done - a beauty to behold.
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That's a pretty looking boat - hope you don't mind if I follow along!
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Carl, Carl, Carl...would I do that to you fine folk here at MSW????? Progress is decidely slow right now, but there has been some. I have built the build board, recruited additional workers (courtesy of Maurys) and we are preparing to lay the keel this weekend. The PHTS crew preparing the building ways. Verifying the squareness and alignment Checking for the fit of the scarph. A bit of sanding to remove the char then, this weekend, the keel gets laid and start work on figuring out where that rascally rabbet goes!!!
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Excellent point, Pav! From wikipedia: The basic unit is the Russian cubit, called arshin, which has been in use since the 16th century. It was standardized by Peter the Great in the 18th century to measure exactly twenty-eight English inches (71.1 cm). Thus, 80 vershoks = 20 piads = 5 arshins = 140 English inches. A piad (пядь, “palm”, “five”) or chetvert (че́тверть, “quarter”) is a hand span, the distance between ends of the spread thumb and index finger.
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One would certainly hope that she was much broader below the waterline! That is one narrow deck!!!
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The other challenge for brailed sails would be some lines to brail them in to the mast. Based on the sail and rigging plan, there weren't any on this one. Also, the foot of the sail would need some way of moving along the gaff. Agree on the ratlines making things easier, though there are quite a few shown in Marquardt's The Global Schooner that have shrouds without ratlines. Also in Pilots, Vol 1 by Tom Cunliffe there are numerous drawings of New York pilot boats from the mid to late 19th century that do not have ratlines on the shrouds, most also having a loose-footed foresail. This one viewable (partially) at http://books.google.com/books?isbn=0937822698
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looking very good, Mobbsie! Still amazed at the size of that beastie! Enjoy the weather - I think we have your rain here today!
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Looking really good, Robbyn. For gluing in the gels, you may want to take a look at Popeye's build log for the Lobsie Twins - he lists something there that he uses that doesn't fog the insert. Have a great trip to Nebraska and try not to spoil the kids too much...
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Hmmm...Sjors building the largest decked sailing warship ever - Aggy as the base, then Le Mirage & the SI on top - not sure about the sailing stability, but would sure be interesting to see! Fly fishing from the Niagara sounds interesting as well - almost makes me want to learn fly fishing! Your Syren is looking awesome, Augie - enjoy the flights!
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Ship Modeler's Workbench
trippwj replied to CaptCraig's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Dr. Per - click on Use Full editor when you are typing a post and you get the add files option. Look forward to seeing the plan holder! -
Harvey - The green lines are the lifts for the fore course. The topsaill and top gallant yards also have fixed lifts and a halliard to raise/lower. See the two snippets from the isntruction manual below (very similar to what is shown in Underhill and Murphy & Jeffers). Keith - Thanks for stopping by! Has been a year (as of this past Sunday) since I bought the lady, but still having fun with it. Probably another month or two before I can say she is finished.
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Just a smidgen - a little bit of careful file work on the sides, ends and throat and they are scale at about 18" long. Figured that was probably close enough at this scale!!!
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Good evening (or insert appropriate time of day for your location). Finally, I have a small amount of progress I can show you. As I mentioned, I have been working on rigging the main mast. Lots of little pieces here. Start with 4 deadeyes for the topmast shrouds. Then, on the forward side of the top, need to have 2 blocks for the fore tops'l braces. On the aft side, 3 blocks for the gaff rigging. I still need to add one more block at the crosstree level for the gaff head. This view is rather close - as you can see, there is still some cleaning up to do on the pieces. Looks much better from 12 inches without the magnification. Also still working on the main boom. Need to add 2 more cleats. The jaw saddle is simply rigging thread wrapped around the mast then stiffened with CA. Parrell is thread with 1mm beads (smallest I could find). So, continuing to work on the gaff, getting ready to pre-mount the chains and deadeyes for the main mast then it will be time to step the main mast. Will not be mounting the gaff until after I step the mast. Many thanks - advice, suggestions or recommendations are always desired and graciously recieved!
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Red Right Returning, history question
trippwj replied to Modeler12's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Regrettably, there were far more instances of reprisals against the civilian population in many conflicts of the 16th through early 19th centuries. There are innumerable documented instances of requirements for tribute or allegiance at the risk of loosing all to bombardment or wanton destruction. That was the nature of warfare and, in some cases, governance in those days. Much more civilized now, however (tongue firmly in cheek, mind you). -
That would be correct based on information I have come across in a couple of books (I can try and find the references tonight if interested). Apparently they provided, while not having the same level of the ease as the ratlines, at least a method of getting aloft without the use of a bosuns seat.
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The foresail would be lowered to the deck level and furled there. The Main topmast staysail would be lowered to the foremast using the downhaul. Crew would use the mast rings to access the topmast. On the gaff topsail, a similar process - would be brought to the main mast using the downhaul, then lowered to the level of the cap. Access again via the mast rings.
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