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Keith Black

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  1. Johann, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  2. When you have a question about your build, always check the other like build logs. That Syren rope he used looks spot on for size.
  3. That's unnecessary, use a needle threader. The below link is for the type I've had the most success with. https://www.amazon.com/Eketirry-threaders-Threader-Crafting-Knitting/dp/B094D8TG4S/ref=sr_1_18?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WmWq1dfkYPINCoqe51vXxcI77d9YnpUNxXvHU6Sw4M7xtDV_SNeFG11beW3fiDKYyLs5H6ZV7Z9N8jnhHCOqUKbSvPaKsxAkySsacbY8VEAKRBe-GyYso5OrsWJsLpUyyK-DKZzpYu0iJz3KnOzc2nmYT9dC0RpxCCRIbsCqsnLwwVaWnhkBWTf7QWPl670IfYyKlLxXdQQN1GSKs3ZIv1dGYbKghIKiyHmHArZQWYCvNnuT-rf9O2jLd209swRVHHWnplv2Hqx8UfOCSUsDkEUsPcX1xVGGzPGvTPDl_js.2xoQscZ0uS40L8bA_6NNR1tV8tPGXSRA_-5fJgouEOQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=657266239900&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1019476&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6013109834591860216&hvtargid=kwd-592617921812&hydadcr=12534_13529063&keywords=amazon%2Bneedle%2Bthreaders&qid=1710625129&sr=8-18&th=1
  4. I too was overwhelmed at the prospect of rigging for the first time. Since there were no other models of the Tennessee built or being built I poured over the build logs of ships most closely related. You on the other hand have several Lady Isabella builds that you can study and see how those builders accomplished the rigging. https://modelshipworld.com/search/?q=Lady Isabella&quick=1 I suggest doing as much mast work off model as possible, it'll save your back. You can add the tops, yards, upper shrouds, and most if not all the blocks all done off model. A Black and Decker Workmate bench vice is worth it's weight in gold when it comes to doing off model mast work. There is one currently on eBay at a great price, see the link below. https://www.ebay.com/itm/315222708181?itmmeta=01HS3SPVGJSYYFMJ9NA3Z7FYYW&hash=item4964bccfd5:g:nP8AAOSwl8pl8mhz
  5. Roger, because the burners could be removed from the lanterns a simple box with rope or leather handle could have been used to gather and transport the burners to a 'Lamp' room for filling and maintenance. The room may also have been used for storage of whale oil/kerosene as well as spare lanterns and tools. Removing just the burners would have prevented the need to take all the complete lanterns to the Lamp room. Of course if a lantern needed glass replaced or other repairs it would have been taken to the Lamp room for repair. I'm sure they carried spare lanterns, how many spare replacements they carried is an interesting thought to ponder.
  6. Press forward with one eye closed and the other slightly squinted. Life's too short for extra work.
  7. Mic, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  8. Paul, they absolutely had ratlines, that was the main way sailors reached the yards. I assume by ratlines you mean the horizontal rope lines tied to the shrouds. If not, please provide a picture or drawing of what you are questioning.
  9. Peter, there's dockside rake and under sail rake. Once underway I doubt (I could be very wrong as I've been know to be very wrong in the past) that the main and fore remained at 15 degrees rake as 15 degrees is pretty excessive, IMHO. https://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/what-mast-rake-is-all-about And from our own braintrust....
  10. The mizzen was traditionally set at about 10 to 15 degrees whereas the main and fore were set at 4 to 7 degrees. Mast rake was set at the Captains discretion for what he deemed to bring about the best handling characteristics depending on weather and sea conditions. Your mizzen's rake doesn't look excessive. You can check the angle of the rake with a builders square and protractor. It's one of those operations where three hands would be beneficial.
  11. Thank you for asking, Gary. She's slowly getting better. It's not fast and furious but at times she's walking about the house independent of her walker and she's gaining some mobility in her left hand. Her mouth on the left side is still not cooperating like it needs to and seems to be that which is lagging the furthest behind in improvement, this affects her eating and speaking. Whereas with myself, life is moving at a fast and furious pace. It's one thing or another from 8 AM till 9 PM everyday. I wish I was younger, I wish I was a better cook, I wish a lot of things but it is what it is and one gets through this one hour at a time, one day at a time. Thank you again, Gary and thank you to all of you for your continued prayers. The answer to prayer is the only reason we've made it this far! Keith
  12. Looseness isn't necessarily a bad thing as you can shim front to back and side to side to get the desired alignment and angle. And as far as shim material you can use almost anything thin that won't break in half. I like using card stock.
  13. Politicians and the oil companies will still be trying to make a buck using carbon based energy when we're farming the North Pole.
  14. One instance where one might want to seal an acrylic finish before applying the next wash is the case of being almost satisfied but thinking maybe 'I might be able to do better', might being the key word. I don't how many times I wished I had left well enough alone but if it's sealed, you can try to make it perfect with multiple attempts.
  15. Monique, welcome to MSW. Hoping your Dory build goes well. Glad to have you aboard.
  16. Keith, i'd love to go car shopping in the UK. Not sure I'd come home with a new one, would probably be much older than the 10 year old you're currently trying to replace. Something prewar, yeah, that's the ticket!
  17. Gaz, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  18. Eberhard, I can't wait to see this addition. I've toyed with the idea of crew in my 1:120 build and have been stumped by lack of off the shelf figures and my inability to make believable figures. But if there is anyone that can pull if off, it's you. Absolutely beautiful/impressive work thus far.
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