Keith Black
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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
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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. -
Press forward with one eye closed and the other slightly squinted. Life's too short for extra work.
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Mic, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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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.
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Stepping masts on Revell Cutty Sark 1:96
Keith Black replied to Lost and Confused's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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.... -
Stepping masts on Revell Cutty Sark 1:96
Keith Black replied to Lost and Confused's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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. -
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
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Stepping masts on Revell Cutty Sark 1:96
Keith Black replied to Lost and Confused's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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. -
Politicians and the oil companies will still be trying to make a buck using carbon based energy when we're farming the North Pole.
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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.
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Hello from British Columbia!
Keith Black replied to sixtythousandbees's topic in New member Introductions
Monique, welcome to MSW. Hoping your Dory build goes well. Glad to have you aboard. -
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!
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Hello everyone, a beginner dips his toe.
Keith Black replied to Gaz's topic in New member Introductions
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Very nice and very believable.
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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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Paul, if you go to post #848 in my build log you'll see a Tung Woo lantern I purchased and a breakdown of the lantern and burner.
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Chris, we can tell from your past work that you're more than capable to build Halinski kits with success. Keep plugging away, I'm sure you'll get there.
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Paul, the Starboard and Port lanterns were tied to the shrouds as Pat stated in his post. The Masthead lantern was hoisted into position forward of the Foremast on a four point contact. The Stern lantern could have been gimbaled or tied in a fixed position. Because of the way lantern burners were designed oil spillage was most unlikely and if it did it would have been contained inside the lantern body.
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Paul, not all ships that used steam were ornate. Navies of the world once committed to the use of steam didn't produce what I'd call 'ornate' ships. The work ethic and pride of one's work of that time period produced a vessel far more pleasing to the eye compared to todays ships, IMHO.
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If you don't mind me asking, what's going on with Bob?
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Hi from South Africa - novice alert!
Keith Black replied to Ingo's topic in New member Introductions
Louise, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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