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  1. donrobinson
    hey EJ that's pretty cool, looks like it is pretty big
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    You make it all look so easy Bob
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    Thanks Bob and Ian. Bob:Man I hear you on that one Ian: I will try that next time, worth a try. Thanks The wrinkles were driving me crazy, so I undid the sheet lines allowing me to hold the sail, then I painted the sail with water then using my portable ironing board( !/2" x 4" x 8" piece of basswood wrapped in dish cloth) I carefully ironed again avoiding the seams. Looks much better now. I have lived my whole life hardly ever ironing clothes and I'll wear clothes that have sat in the dryer for a week and don't worry about it. Now here I am spending an hour of my life on the edge of going for a drink and ironing a sail. What is it about this hobby? Anyway here are some new pictures:
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    Thanks Popeye, I ironed them 3 or 4 times and still couldn't get the wrinkles out. I used that hemming tape to do the hems so I was unable to use steam in the iron, I'm thinking that might be a problem too. It does look much worse in the pictures. I like your idea with the sails and will have to try that, that is if I ever do sails again.
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    Good Morning all, well it's back to work Tuesday(in the shipyard that is!) and I have some progress to show. First of all a big Thanks for all the likes and comments. I've been busy with sails lately and the incredible amount of work they take, that's my excuse for such a small update!! Here I am making a zip seizing to be used for the corner re-reinforcements of the sprit sail. I used .75 mm rope wrapped around a #52 (approx 1 mm) drill bit then coated with diluted Weldbond glue. Once dry I used a razor blade to cut one segment off at a time then installed in the sail. Here is the finished sail, wires were installed into the two outside edges to help aid in shaping later on A close up showing the corner reinforcement, a detail that won't be noticed but something I wanted to try. The outside diameter of the ring is approximately 3 mm. The traveller, hooks were hand made and the ends have since been painted Here is how she looks, it does not look this wrinkled in real life. I will say, though, never ever ever wash and dry sails it does not end up well!! I have started the other two sails, just need to attach the spars to them and they should be ready to install. You all have a Good Day
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    Good to have you back Robin
  7. donrobinson
    She is coming along fine Mike, all looks good. If you need a push consider my foot very close to your butt right about now. Final contact will happen very soon if you keep talking like that. Get to Work!!
  8. donrobinson
    Beautiful build, congratulations
  9. donrobinson
    Congratulations
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    Looks good Mike, even if you decide to omit the sail related lines there will still be lots to look at and she'll be a fine looking ship. Recently B.E. showed a picture of his Victory, I can't remember where, and all he had was just the lower masts and the the related standing rigging looked real good. A little late for for you now but might be something for in the future.
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    I'm loving it Nils, beautiful work
  12. donrobinson
    Congratulations you will enjoy using it. The book is actually real good and very informative, well worth buying.
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    Hello Robert, Thanks for stopping in. I just noticed your comment so I apologise for not replying sooner. Welcome to MSW, you will be thrilled with this forum it is full of friendly and knowledgeable people who are willing to share their tips and tricks. Having heard you mention the Stefano, do you have the kit? It is a great kit and will make into a beautiful model. I have been a little slow on her but I promise I'll get working on her soon. You may have just given me enough of a "kick in the butt" to get back at it.
  14. donrobinson
    That looks cool, you should give it a try
  15. donrobinson
    This is good news, Take Care
  16. donrobinson
    I've had my book ordered since last year when I first heard of it. Looking forward to seeing it in my hands
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    Nice work Bob, the quarter badges and stern look real fine together
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    Soldering is probably the best, but if you are using wire that is painted I use a small dab of medium ca
  19. donrobinson
    Clever idea, should look cool when done
  20. donrobinson
    You are doing a fine fine job Michael, the end is so near!
  21. donrobinson
    Looks good Derek, and don't forget even the experts have "reworks". I have lots ( I'm no expert), my problem is it takes so many before I actually learn from them .
  22. donrobinson
    You have definitely caught my eye on this one, I'll be watching for more. Sorry no lucky lotto number
  23. donrobinson
    Beautiful build, congratulations
  24. donrobinson
    Hi Michael, Thanks for looking in and for the gracious compliment
  25. donrobinson
    She looks great Elijah, very nice work

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