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Hi Peter, welcome to the Cutty Club...I'm going to sit in and watch your build with interest. I'm in the first stages of my CS build a few planks at a time.
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Hello HOF and S. Coleman, Thanks for all the advice and the warning about that block. I'll mark it on the plans so not to forget. I have some small upgrades at hand for the CS, turned brass stanchions rather then the stamped brass ones supplied, etc. I'll be using the Campbell plans for reference as well as Longridge but aside from small upgrades I won't be bashing the kit any further. The fit of the bulkheads was pretty good some adjustment was needed but nothing out of the ordinary. About the vise, I have not seen any warping to date and don't expect to as I've used it on most of my builds without incident. I plank one strike at a time to each side and plank the deck. I do the deck planking sooner then the instruction say (after the second planking) to add strength to the kit overall. I will come back and finish the outer edges after the second planking which gives the bulwarks some added thickness and then remove the tops of the bulkheads. I will be removing the model from the vise to continue the planking. Thanks for sitting in and thanks for the good words. Mark
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Hi Clare, The Hacchoro, to my surprise, showed up early. Ordered on 12/11 was told that it may be mid-January delivery, it was delivered 12/26. It just sailed through customs. I've gone through the kit, very nice system of coordinating plans and parts, everything looks to be in fine order. Really nice to have this one on the shelf. Mark
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I've built several of Bluejackets models, very satisfied with the results, but they were solid hulls. I can not find any build logs for the Jefferson Davis which is plank on frame. Has anyone out there had experience with this kit? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Well I reverted to the old fashion method and pulled out a yardstick measured the cordage. Did some math 20ft=6 meters and the numbers came out reasonably close to what was supplied in the kit. So I guess "mt" means meters. Tom you are the winner. Thank you all.
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The dimensions refer to the length of the rigging rope that is supplied on each spool.
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Hi, The kit is Mantua/Sergal CS. The kit has metric measurements (not a problem) but for the length it reads like this 0.25 by "60mt". The only time I've seen "mt" used was for metric tons or MT. for mountain. Can anyone help me with this? I had trouble with math in school but that is a different topic. According to a number of resources CS would have flown a "Red Ensign" being a merchantman. The flag supplied is a Union Jack. Any leads for cloth printed small flags would be most welcome. Happy Thanksgiving to all...
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Simulated caulking
markjay replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I've seen a technique were a black thread, washed in diluted glue, was laid in after the the run of planking was complete (fore to aft). The the next line of planking was laid against the thread and so on. The ends of the planks were touched with black marker on one end only. Has anyone employed this technique? Seems that this would give a clean none smearing line. Mark -
Hi Lou, welcome the site. You say you are working on the Sergal/Mantua kit. I worked with Ages of Sail (who advertise on this site) to get some replacement and upgraded parts for my Cutty Sark. They were able to help me out and it was easy working with them. You might have to wait a bit if the parts are not available as Sergal is a smaller outfit hence a slower turn around. Welcome and good luck. Mark
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Give this a try. I was missing some parts and wanted to order others. They were quick to respond easy to deal with, after returning from vacation (the month of August). mantuamodel@libero.it
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I'm considering doing an admiralty model, I have no particular ship in mind at present. I've built the Lauck Street "Fair American" and enjoyed the experience. Just want to get feed back on some other kit makers and their kits. Thanks
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Too what degree are shrouds and stays served
markjay replied to markjay's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Hi folks, I'm thinking ahead to the rigging phase for the HMS Fly. I realize that serving protects rigging from rubbing. The question is, do I serve just at the upper part of the shrouds around the mast or all the way down to the deadeye. Same question for stays. Thanks in advance for any direction you give.
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Great start, best of luck with th build.
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Nenad, thanks for the input.
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Thanks for sitting in on the build...as I'm writing the temperature is 101degrees in my gararge (work area) and will be going up to 108 I'm told. Actually I do more reseach in the summer and build in the fall, winter, spring months so my log will be slow in coming. I will, as a next step, be adjusting the notches in the center keel for the masts to reflect their proper rake before I go to far with the hull structure. The rake is 86 degrees fore mast, 85 for the main and 84 for the mizzen. This should give the model a better line to my eye.
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Hope the memories are good ones... I'd appreciate the email contact please send it as a private email. Thanks Mark
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I'll be starting a log for this build. I'm finishing my current project but I've done a dry fit of center keel and bulkheads and this is as good a place ever to start. The kit is the newer version of the Cutty Sark and I have gone through the counting process. Some pieces and such were short on the count and Ages of Sail will be getting the materials to me (nice folks). I'm sure I'll be needing advice and guidence and any comments will be appreciated. For reference I will be using Longridge, Campbell and plans from the Maritime Museum. I intend to do some bashing but my goal is not to go overboard with details.
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Boyd, I wasn't clear. I should have said when you receive the plans that are in the kit (which come folded)... Mark
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Boyd, it looks like you covered all the bases. Longridge is a great reference, lots of little points that can enblish your build. You didn't mention Campbell's "China Tea Clippers" also a must read. Small point, the plans are on rather inexpensive paper. Take them to a graphic reproduction company that does architectural size reproduction and have the plans copied at 100%. Get them into a tube and use when the original start to come apart on the fold lines. Small expense I think it ran me under $15.00. Enjoy the voyage... Mark
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Hi Boyd, I've worked with Ages of Sail for both this kits and parts for others and have had no problems. Fast service if what you need is on the shelf. As for why I picked this version well I went through the same process as you are going through. Asked the same questions on this site and the Seral/Mantua version had the highest number of recommedations. I'm just staring to dry fit the bulkheads and it will be quite large on completion so make sure you have room for it. The instructions are written for folks who have built models before. There is alot of information on the CS out there and research is always worth the time and as well as being rewarding. I will be starting a log on the build in the future. If you haven't taken a look at some of the build logs and utube videos do so. Whatever your decision enjoy the build. Mark
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Hi Mark, I've done both and they are very different not only in construction but finished product. The choice of sails or no sails is always personal and totally up to you. The Atlantic when finished is much more delicate visually and in scale, so I decided to not add sails. The Bluenose has a different presence. The model is not as delicate and can handle the volume of sail cloth more easily. Again my choice was to omit the sails. I've lost my Bluenose pictures in a computer crash (no backup) and the model is out of my hands with my kids on the east coast. But I've attached some of the Atlantic. Enjoy the build whichever you pick. Mark
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