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  13. petervisser
    Great job on your project Keith. They look fantastic together. Peter
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  19. petervisser
    Hi Harvey. I just ran across your excellent build log of the Gjoa. Thought you might be interested in the actual village where Roald spent some time in Canada's Arctic. I was last there in 2003 aboard the Canadian icebreaker, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and went ashore with my watch partner Ed. We had a wonderful time walking the tundra and exploring the derelict boats nearby the village. Here's some pic's of what it's like in the high Arctic.
  20. petervisser
    That is really coming along Julian. Really nice colouring on the stern. What paint did you use on the ornamentation? I could use that on one of my later builds. Cheers, Peter
  21. petervisser
    Wow, good to see that you are still working on your Cutty Sark. She is looking very familiar to me and we are both at the same stage roughly speaking. I was struck by how much chain is used in the rigging but it sure adds some lovely detail to the masts and yards. You have done amazing work with all the fittings you have manufactured. All the best on the last leg of your project! Peter
  22. petervisser
    The all natural wood finish looks amazing on the hull and decks. A very clean build harlequin. Well done! Peter
  23. petervisser
    The Spencer Gaff is something that caught my attention late in the masting and rigging of the model. It is refernced in Longridge's "The Cutty Sark" so I have included it on my model. Campbell's plans also show it but without any associated rigging. Therefore it is now installed on my model with the vangs and chain sling, but without the lift. I had to re-rig the spanker gaff once the spencer gaff was installed as the former did not have the correct angle to the mast. The spanker gaff has a more accute angle. Here is a photo of the result.
  24. petervisser
    Hi Serpe. I recently posted this on my build log of the Cutty Sark and later saw your question regarding ratline templates. So I thought you might be interested in another method of tying these lines to your shrouds. Ratlines are pretty straightforward but I decided to make a post on a nifty way to get the spacing uniform. I cut a small piece of toothpaste box packaging to the correct width, folded it in half and then clipped it to the outermost shrouds that take the ratlines. The tiny clothespins were purchased at Michaels, a craft store chain. With the "jig" in place, the ratlines are added to the shrouds at the top edge of the paper. I'm not sure if this has been tried before, so apologies to the originator. Once the ratlines have been added to the lower mast shrouds, the sheets, tacks and clew lines will be added to the courses on all three masts. Here is a picture of the "ratline tool" (patent pending) in place along with a pic of the tools in use for this rivetting aspect of model ship building. The foam panel behind the shrouds isn't necessary and is there simply to make the ratlines show up better in the photo. All the best with you model!
  25. petervisser
    Yet another suggestion to add to your library is "Seamanship in the Age of Sail" by John Harland and illustrated by Mark Myers. Not only devoted to masts, rigging and sails but also shiphandling and a host of other topics. This book has hundreds of beautifully rendered drawings and lovely artwork. A masterpiece of a book! Cheers, Peter
  26. petervisser
    Twenty one ratlines later and this is the result. I'm a bit rusty at tying these but the process will become faster and more uniform with practice. I use bee's wax and a little dulcotte laquer to finish the ratlines which also keeps the knots knotted. Only 17 sets to go!
  27. petervisser
    All the best with your project. Feel free to ask any question you have and I will try to answer them. Cheers, Peter
  28. petervisser
    Another book you may consider is "The Riggers Apprentice" by Brion Toss. I see it's on Abe Books for less than $20 US. Lots of really good information, great for beginners and wonderfully illustrated. It's gold! Peter
  29. petervisser
    It's ratline time! Since last posting, the sheets and clewlines have been rigged for all three masts from the topsails up. These lines have been belayed to the main pin racks behind the shrouds which will have these pesky little lines attached. I wanted as much access as possible to ensure there would be fewer obstacles in tying off the sheets and clew lines. Ratlines are pretty straightforward but I decided to make a post on a nifty way to get the spacing uniform. I cut a small piece of toothpaste box packaging to the correct width, folded it in half and then clipped it to the outermost shrouds the take the ratlines. The tiny clothespins were purchased at Michaels, a craft store chain. With the "jig" in place, the ratlines are added to the shrouds at the top edge of the paper. I'm not sure if this has been tried before, so apologies to the originator. Once the ratlines have been added to the lower mast shrouds, the sheets, tacks and clew lines will be added to the courses on all three masts. Here is a picture of the "ratline tool" (patent pending) in place along with a pic of the tools in use for this rivetting aspect of model ship building.😉
  30. petervisser
    I’m with the previous posters and think your model is outstanding. Beautiful work and she’s already stunning. Look forward to more of your work. Peter
  31. petervisser
    Welcome to the site Doug. That is a neat and tidy Bluenose you have on the go. All the more so as the workspace on a live aboard is probably a bit less than vast. I’m in Victoria so that makes us neighbours I guess. All the best finishing your model and good luck with your next project. Peter
  32. petervisser
    Just stumbled onto your build log of the NL. It is quite extensive with a lot of detailed info. I have this kit in the wings and you have got me inspired to build this model sooner than later. Mine is a newer version with laser cut parts which will make it so much easier. I have however built some of Billing’s earlier offerings and so I’m aware of the challenges you have faced. But your Norske Love is shaping up really well. All the best going forward and I’ll follow along. Cheers, Peter

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