Trussben
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A Few Updates, First as you can see the mast was constructed and the Iron work made as per the instructions, blocks added and then it was stepped a tiny amount aft, about 5 degrees, I prefer the look. Then the main boom was made and a tiny piece of wire was used as the hook on the end to go into mast reciever, I then rigged it up and installed it, with the block on the horse which shall go under my rudder as per Chucks original design. Then the Gaff Boom was made and rigged, I left the parrells brass instead of painting them as I wanted the contrast and them to be noticeable. Started making the chainplates/deadeyes and here you can see the starboard side have been added. I really must start thinking how I am going to mount her, pedastals or cradle. ben
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Take a bow there sir!
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Sjors and Andy. ROFLMAO. Luv u guys. Ben
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Impressive work there, I shall pop in and watch with interest. Ben
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Don't believe it Bob, trying to rig something this small is causing me issues at the moment, using optivisor constantly!
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Very glad you are going to go again, we shall all be here waiting when your ready. Ben
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Correct Augie - many an eagle eye on MSW to keep us honest, I remember a member spotting a 1mm difference in my stern ports on the Confed, I didn't even see it until I measured it!! Ben
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HMS Euryalus by egen -
Trussben replied to egen's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Looks mighty fine to me Egan, great detailing. Ben -
Very nice build there Ryland, I never saw this in MSW 1.0, glad I have now, keep it coming. Ben
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Excellent start on the next phase of the rigging Augie. Andy - I can see what your talking about, LMAO, had to do a double take before I saw it. Bandits at 3 O clock low squadron leader. Ben
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Dont go anywhere near the " Fair a Frame " from Model Shipways - totally useless, Ive seen most people who did buy it just use it as a keel clamper for which a piece of scap wood works just as well. ben
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Lol - dont you mean " You Know Who "?
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Beautiful metal work, If you can share more info on that torch arrangement it would be great, never seen a setup like that before. ben
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Nice work on the coppering there Mark - there are a few ways to clean it up but Acetone has worked for me before just fine. Are you going to leave it bright or try and accelerate the patina? I remember a post by Chuck where he used some Sun Tan lotion of all things to darken up the brass faster. ben
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Very Nice finish you got on that mahogany. This is a new one on me, I dont think this has been built by anybody else here on MSW - at least I havent noticed it anyway - I shall pop in and watch your progress now and then. ben
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safe travels buddy - I may actually be able to do an update before you get back. ben
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Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
Trussben replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice Catch and fix on a misaligned frame, Keep checking the plans is becoming one of my Mantra's!! ben -
Fantastic as always Paul - love the steering box controls! ben
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True Andy!
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Yep - looking good, I also use titebond glue, the fumes from CA really affect me! Ben
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Wow remco, just awesome! Ben
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Whoa! Sorry buddy - I didn't want to send you down the rabbit hole, I'm sure whatever you decide will be superb. Please leave a lil of your pension for food and beer, Jeff at hobbymill will survive!!! Ben
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Hi, Id have to agree with Russ, the plans could be distorted - is there a scale bar on the plans that you can check with a ruler to see if thats where is issue is? The Rattlesnake I believe is one of MS older designs compared to the current Syren/Confederacy kits which have superb plans and instructions so it could indeed be an issue with the scale plans, I would not worry about it and build with what you have unless you see more problems. ben
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Yeh, I've almost finished mine now, just on the rigging now, damn tiny blocks!! But most of my building time ( not much at moment ) is spent in the Confederacy with occasional jumps back to the Longboat. Ben
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