Innisfree
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Mike, I think what Mike Y was saying is that your work is so clean, so neat, and so precise, that your work appears almost computer generated. The coloration of your construction approaches near computer-perfect tones. I believe Mike Y is *jokingly* wondering if you might be trying to pass off computer-generated work as the real thing. 😁 All joking aside, your joinery and precision are a master class on the subject. Well done, sir. Jack
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Richard, Google RC relay. Apparently purpose-built modules are available for around USD $25 on Amazon. Sounds like exactly what you are after. Jack
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I'm sorry. Unsolicited commentary is, apparently, one of my character flaws. I see you are headed for great things with this build and I continue to watch and learn right alongside you.
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I completely understand and intended no criticism. I was just being a smart alec. You must work with the resources available. Looking into my crystal ball, I see lots of sanding and perhaps some body filler in your future. 😉
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Well, there's that. Quite curious how this will turn out.
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Titebond III is outdoor rated and waterproof although the label recommends against prolonged submersion. As I am certain that your completed work will be finished with something (polyurethane, varnish, epoxy, etc.), that recommendation should not be an issue. Nice start to the framing! Will there be more intermediate frames? They would be useful to more accurately define the hull lines, provide contact area for hull planking, and improve overall rigidity.
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That saw looks like it was made before I was. What a beauty! Looking forward to watching this take shape. Jack
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I believe the white rectangles you are seeing, druxey, are actually brass bands around the circular ends of the axels.
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Toni- First: fantastic work! Second: while no expert on the subject, it seems to me that some sort of temporary block and tackle would have been rigged through the cathead to support the "forward" end of the anchor while a lashing was made to the timber head to support the "aft" end (as you mentioned). Sometime after launch, during fitting out, the permanent tackle for the cathead would replace the temporary one. This is all conjecture, though, in light of the high probability that the anchors would not have been shipped at all until final fitting out and the installation of the hawsers. Jack
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October Sky (1999) Universal Pictures Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal Chris Cooper Laura Dern Outstanding movie. True story of Homer Hickam.
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La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Innisfree replied to Tobias's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Highly impressive framing work and a lovely Rhodesian puppy! 🙂 -
Also seems to make sense in that one could stand on the steps without being within the swing of the outboard doors?
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First let me say the your craftsmanship and attention to detail set a standard to which we may all aspire. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. At the risk of speaking out of turn, it would seem that the dome-like structure is an X-band weather radar. As for the other two antennas, one is certain to be a surface radar (main mast). The fore mast platform...beats me.
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Due all respect to your stunning metal work, the photo in post 1005 would seem to indicate that the padeye (if I have the terminology correct) is more vertical aft and slopes at the forward facing edge. An image search seems to show this is a towing padeye. I have been lurking and following this build from your first post. Your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze.
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Another opinion, again for what it's worth: ratlines were high-wear items of rigging requiring repair and replacement frequently. Expending the additional effort to tar these lines may have seemed a extravagance and not worth the effort. Additionally the more supple nature of un-tarred line may have provided a somewhat better purchase for what were often bare feet. Either way, I am sure the matter comes down to aesthetics on the part of the builder.
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