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  1. gjdale
    Very nicely done Andy.
  2. gjdale
    That's a great looking sheave block Bug!
  3. gjdale
    Mine is probably not the best example to use for a reference Sean - you really don't want to look too closely at some aspects of it! I think if I were in your position now, I probably would put in the bearding line/rabbet - I suspect it will make the hull planking easier/better. With all the advice and support from the knowledgeable folks here, you can't really go wrong. But then again, you're the Captain, so it's your choice ultimately.
  4. gjdale
    Looks like a really nice build. Think I'll pull up a chair too - did anyone bring the popcorn?
  5. gjdale
    Fantastic Danny. Not only your usual excellent workmanship, but also your customary speed - what else should we expect. Someone is going to be a very happy camper when you finish this.
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    Hi Sean, No, I didn't do a beading/rabbet line - mainly because way back then I didn't even know what one was!!! Your solution to windows sounds similar to mine - I found a product sold by Micromark that paints on like diluted white PVA and dries to a clear solid finish, with that antique glass look. You should be very happy with the results you get from that approach.
  7. gjdale
    Another nice touch with the details John. Very impressive build.
  8. gjdale
    Thanks Colin, I like that approach too. Need to see if I've got some stock of the right size to try that. Definitely worth a go.
  9. gjdale
    Now THAT is an impressive piece of scratch building ingenuity Remco. But then again, no one here ever doubted that you would come up something brilliant!
  10. gjdale
    Nice idea for the curtains Sean. What did the kit provide for window glazing? Is it still that awful blue celluloid that originally came with my kit, or have they replaced it with something better these days? Or are you going to do your own thing with this?
  11. gjdale
    I'll look forward to seeing your launch evolve Mike. Scratch building these little guys at 1:90 scale is lots of fun!
  12. gjdale
    Hi Lawrence, Thanks for your kind comments. Sjors was referring to "another" 10 years from now. This build has now been underway for coming up 18 years (on and off), so yes, I'm keen to get finished and start something fresh. But there is no point in rushing - it will be finished when it's finished to my satisfaction. Only problem is, the longer I hang around MSW, the higher the standard for satisfaction becomes!!! In the meantime, I've found that Cornwall Model Boats, in the UK, stock some Amati 5mm Anvil Cleats (in metal) that look like they will do the job nicely if I can't manage to make something sufficiently usable from timber. So we have a back-up plan!
  13. gjdale
    Wow Ed! That's a REALLY brave way to tackle that job! I'm impressed!!!
  14. gjdale
    Nice to see you back Rob. Hope you manage to find a little more time for modelling soon. The ship is looking great.
  15. gjdale
    Rigging is looking very nice Wayne. Have to agree with you on Chuck's rigging thread - it's a real treat to work with.
  16. gjdale
    I hope not Sjors!!! I would like to be completely finished by Easter this year. That will depend on how crazy work gets in the next few months, and how many other little "surprises" I find as I complete the rigging.
  17. gjdale
    Hi Mike, Looks like B.E. has answered your query on flag arrangements. Re the gun port lids, I added eye bolts to both inner and outer faces of the lid (in addition to the kit supplied hinges). I then used Gil Middleton's splice technique to add the lanyards. These lanyards were fitted in situ on the ship. I did not add the "squiggles" - mine will remain sans squiggles
  18. gjdale
    Thanks very much for posting those Shroud Cleat photos Gil - they certainly help me to nut this out in terms of dimensions and ratios. So far all the evidence seems to support my hypothesis on dimensions/ratios. I'll have another crack at making some timber ones over the next week or so (back to work tomorrow ) If I have no joy with that, I've noted a couple of manufacturers online offering 5mm cleats - but that will be a last resort! Thanks again for all your time and trouble to help out a fellow modeller - the very essence of MSW!
  19. gjdale
    Thanks Bug - no need to rush! You're doing a fantastic job on your Santa Maria - just enjoy that for now. The 18th Century vessels will still be waiting for you when you're ready. Mark - I did consider that, and even tested a couple, but wasn't satisfied with result. I'll have another crack in a couple of days. Seconded to domestic duties today and back to work tomorrow
  20. gjdale
    Hi John, I'd agree with the others re blackening brass in situ. Apart from pre-cleaning/degreasing, you will also need to be able to thoroughly rinse the parts afterwards to halt the chemical process. If you were to use copper wire instead, you could blacken in place using Liver of Sulfur, which is much easier to clean up afterwards and won't affect any surrounding wood. Not sure if copper wire would be strong enough for your purpose though. Paint might be your best option here.
  21. gjdale
    Sounds like this really was a blessing in disguise Robert! That beautiful piece of a Cherry was "meant to be" for this project - you just needed to do some practice before cutting into the really good stuff.
  22. gjdale
    Thanks for the pictures of the cleats Mobbsie - looks like those measurements also support my hypothesis. Thanks John for your observation too.
  23. gjdale
    Nicely done Sjors.
  24. gjdale
    Thanks Lawrence - most kind of you to say so. Thanks B.E. for the extra photos. As far as I can tell they would seem to support my hypothesis on size and ratios.
  25. gjdale
    Thanks Mobbsie - that's great. Sounds like Jotika/Caldercraft have used the same approach for Aggy as for their Victory. The pictures are a big help in terms of placement. Did they provide you with Shroud Cleats for Aggy?

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