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Keith Black

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    Keith Black's post in Length of boomkins on Pegasus? was marked as the answer   
    Though a specific length isn't given in the below links, historically the length was six to eight feet on ships of that time period. You should be able to get a pretty good guesstimate from the images. 
     
     Post #228. 
    https://lehmanshipyard.com/2022/04/12/boomkins/
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    Keith Black's post in Warped Dowel for Small Masts was marked as the answer   
    Allen, I doubt anything you try will make it worse. keep at it till it either straightens or you give up. Worse case scenario is you have to purchase another piece of dowel. 
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    Keith Black's post in Roger B Taney revenue cutter 1833 was marked as the answer   
    Martin, welcome to MSW. A ballpark guess would be 28 deadeyes and as many single blocks. Glad to have you aboard 
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    Keith Black's post in Suggestion needed: Propeller/Screw for 1/350 IJN Yamato was marked as the answer   
    Don't know if these would work?
     
    https://www.shapeways.com/product/GMT3CNTYV/1-350-hms-hood-brass-propellers-x2-port-star?optionId=65511850&li=marketplace
     
    https://spruebrothers.com/trp06601-1-350-trumpeter-hms-hood-upgrade-set-trp-kit/
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    Keith Black's post in Status? was marked as the answer   
    Peter, do you mean 'Viewing Topic: Status'? If so it's a good question, It's something I've simply ignored. 
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    Keith Black's post in Finding authentic rope looking line for New Bedford Whale boat. was marked as the answer   
    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. 
     
     
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    Keith Black's post in jack stay rat lines? was marked as the answer   
    Press forward with one eye closed and the other slightly squinted. Life's too short for extra work. 
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    Keith Black's post in lights on clipper ships? was marked as the answer   
    Funny you should ask, Paul.
     
     
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    Keith Black's post in Does anyone have a drawing of a Link Belt Chain for 1920 fishing schooner was marked as the answer   
    i think it looks pretty dang close. IMHO blackening the chain would make it appear smaller and fit in with the gears. 
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    Keith Black's post in Rigging Terminology and Purpose was marked as the answer   
    Maximum pull power downward from overhead is a man's body weight. Pulling a line through a block anchored at deck level is going to allow more pulling power because a man is pulling with his back and legs.  I've posted a photo of the Tennessee (some 70 yeas later than the Diana) mizzen showing blocks anchored around the mast. 
     

     
     
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    Keith Black's post in Grand Banks Dory Oar Specifications, 1851-1900 was marked as the answer   
    The oar looks great and if it looks a little dark it's due to weathering.  

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