Keith Black
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134391155611?hash=item1f4a564b9b:g:2f8AAOSw-DRjd9vo compass and lamp combined
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David, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Brian, I didn't know you were having bicep tendon issues. Sorry to hear about this but glad you're on the mend after surgery. The contraption looks like you've been borged.
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I'm glad I wasn't sipping my coffee when I read this or else I would have had to clean my computer screen and keyboard. Too funny.
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Johann, I believe it to be a lamp.
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Iron Mast Cap Orientations in Steam/Sailing Ships
Keith Black replied to BANYAN's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Pat, every mast component image I've seen shows the caps 90 degrees to the mast and that's the way I made mine. I can't point you to anything definitive, sorry. Hoping you find the answer you need. -
Gary, love the bricked up window. Great detail even if it wasn't part of the initial plan.
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Welcome back to MSW. Glad to have you back aboard.
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Bob's your uncle, Simon.
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Howard, we don't who the makers were. As I said earlier, there were many of these models made except for the one you have.and there are fewer of them. There are major differences in quality and building techniques between one model and the next. This leads me to believe there were several people making these. We scoured the internet trying to find any information about who was involved in making these models but alas, no joy. If you and your wife decide you want to restore the model I'll take you through it step by step. I know how the yards, mast, and cannons are attached and what you have to do to remove them. It'll be a lot of work (some of it messy, dirty, and smelly) and you'll have to educate yourself about ships and basic ship modeling, mainly rigging but you can do it if you're committed to the project and are determined to see it through. And it won't happen overnight, it may take years depending how much time you're willing to spend on it. I've been working off and on the one below for a couple of years now. I'm at the point where I need to source rigging line to proceed.
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Howard, is there a tag on the keel on the port side (left side) at the back near the rudder that reads "Germany" as in the photo below?
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The three capstans under the boom don't look like they're positioned correctly?
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A snake turned into axe right there on your workbench.
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There are many German models from this time period of the Santa Maria and another undetermined English carrack but very few Great Harry models. It's well worth restoring for the novelty of it if nothing else. Howard, if you decide you don't want to restore it and want to sell it please PM me.
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Howard, welcome to MSW. It's a decorative model from Germany made in the late 20's early 30's. made to represent the Great Harry, see the below.
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Tom, it looks like the aft hatch cover might be missing? Hatch is not missing. Thank you, Gregory.
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DJ, welcome to MSW. I like your dad's model. You've undertaken a noble cause, if I can assist in anyway please ask. Glad to have you aboard.
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POB = plank on bulkhead, POF = plank on frame, BB = battleship, YTB = tugboat, YMS = minesweeper, and DE = destroyer.
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Alan, do the plans show the supporting columns and their location? That was another of Mark's questions.
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Mark, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. The Elephant had a beam of 46 feet nine, the HMS Vanguard was also a 74 gun third rate ship had a beam of 46 feet ten. You could check out HMS Vanguard kits and her plans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Elephant_(1786) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Vanguard_(1787)
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Looking for correctly scaled lines and rope
Keith Black replied to Michael Smith's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I'm using Guterrmann Sew All polyester thread on my 1:120 project and it's a tad small. It may or may not work for you but one spool is cheap. https://www.joann.com/gutermann-sew-all-polyester-thread-110-yards-greens/2276160.html -
Gary , you made my day! I so enjoy watching your creations come together, it sounds like you're going for the "saying more by saying less" concept. I know it'll be exceptional, can't wait for you to get started. Happy New Year!
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Jerzy, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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