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  1. petervisser
    Truer words have not been said! Your ten points should be included in every model ship kit. Thanks for the insights Jared! Peter
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    Congratulations Jared on your fine model. A real accomplishment for sure! Time to splice that mainbrace! Cheers, Peter
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    An amazing piece of work Rick. A stunning model so far. And the pictures really show off your workmanship. Peter
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    Hi Rob. I find this scale manageable but 1:96 scale would be too challenging for me. I also have a frigate in 1:75 scale which I would love to display next to CS but I’m getting ALOT of pushback from a certain someone about the so called clutter of ship models around the house. Girls….😉
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    Hi Rob. It is the Billing 1:75 kit of a rather old vintage produced in the 70’s I’m guessing. The scale is hiding in the title of the log.😉 Thanks for looking in. Cheers, Peter
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    After tying about 900 clove hitches to complete the ratlines, the model is ready for the last phase of rigging. Phew! I can now begin rigging the braces at last. What with the hot weather here in Victoria, my workshop which is semi-sub ground level is one of the coolest rooms in the house. This has allowed me to work on the model, despite the sunny weather. Here's a photo showing the current status...
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    Like you I am starting to do minor repairs to my model as the project nears the end. What with the complexity and vastness of the rigging it is so easy to snag yards and rigging when concentrating on another aspect of the model. Nice save with your predicament! I am also nearing the stage of installing the braces to the yards and now that I have seen yours, I'm getting antsy to start mine! All the best with the finishing touches, she looks great! Peter
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    Wowser, that is a stunning wheel. An excellent addition to an excellent model. Way to go! Peter
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    Looking really good! I think the chain really adds some character to the rigging. Are you adding sails to your model? I'm guessing not, as the yards are attached to the masts already. All the best going forward. Peter
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    Hi HOF. Just saw your latest post and see that you're rigging anchors. You might want to take a look at Prince de Neufchatel by Coyote_6 – Constructo – 1/58 scale - American privateer. I ran across his build log and he has rigged his just recently. I will be following his procedure which appears to me as being the most accurate method. Cheers, Peter
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    Thanks Steve, for the mini tutorial on how to stow an anchor. I was pondering how I might mount the anchors on my own model, and presto, I ran across your build log. Cheers, Peter
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    Work continues albeit at a slower pace now that spring has arrived. Between the installation of the running rigging, I have added the running lights which the Cutty Sark would have shown in her early days. The kit did provide 2 lanterns and sidelight screens, but they were not of the correct scale. This became evident when dry fitted onto the shrouds. Thankfully, I had some brass lanterns which were scavenged at some point and they seemed to be the perfect size. The screens were therefore modified and reduced in size accordingly. The kit did not provide a sternlight which to me seems a major oversight. Here are some photos of the results.
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    That said, I'm not really prepared to purchase copies and mail them overseas as I am not sure how I would process payments. I am but a simple ship model builder...😉

    Peter

    1. ferretmary1

      ferretmary1

      Thanks, I wasn't looking for any myself - I was asking for information so people in Australia could get one.

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    Hi Mary. The bookstore where I purchased my copy doesn't normally mail books or magazines I believe. People normally visit the store to order and pick up their purchases. They had about a half dozen copies when I was in the store, so not a huge stock. I could ask them if they expect more if you like.

    Cheers,

    Peter

    1. ferretmary1

      ferretmary1

      No, that's OK.  I just thought that if they were selling them, I could refer people to them instead of ordering from us.  We still have bout 70 of them here.  I hate to see people paying up to $35 for shipping if they can get one locally.  What is the name of the store and where is it located?

       

      Mary

  15. petervisser
    I was surprised to find this publication in a local bookstore in Sidney, B.C. What a treat as I wasn't willing to pay the delivery cost. Needless to say it is now in my workshop where it will be put to good use. Thanks to all the contributors for this collection of "how-to's". Very much appreciated! Peter
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    A stunning piece of work Patrick. Well done! Peter
  17. petervisser
    So the rigging journey begins! It's been a treat to watch your model progress. I'm sure your masting and rigging will also be of a high standard. All the best going forward. Peter
  18. petervisser
    For a deep clean of your paint brushes, you might want to try TSP which you can purchase at Canadian Tire, seeing as you're in Canada. Give give the paint brushes a soak overnight using the recommendations on the container and rinse with water. I hope this is a help. Cheers, Peter
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    Great model so far HOF. As Ian mentioned in an earlier post, Underhill’s masting and rigging book may be a really good investment at this point in your project. I have been using it with my own model and it has really helped. I see it listed on Abe Books for less than $20US. With your model at the very early stages of rigging, it will make your life much easier and you can rig it with greater accuracy and confidence. All the best going forward! Peter
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    Hi Joe. I also have the Billing Norske Love which is in the wings waiting to be built myself. A fantastic model that should keep your dad out of trouble for quite some time. I have also built a number of Billing kits so I am familiar with their numbering of parts. "F" refers to a fitting. All the bits and pieces that are not wood parts. 164, is the fitting number and in this case refers to the gun carriages. The number "6" is meant to denote the colour the carriages are meant to be painted. In this case a dark red. I'm not sure where you see the "L" when you say it is on the board. "L" normally refers to the standing rigging or the rigging controlling the yards. I hope this is a help. Cheers, Peter
  21. petervisser
    Congratulations on your very fine model. A real achievment. Mr. Occre would be proud! Peter
  22. petervisser
    Great job on your project Keith. They look fantastic together. Peter
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    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.
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    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
  25. 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

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