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Hoping you won't make a mistake....but those strakes at the stern go all the way back to the edge of the stern post...they do not curve as you have them against the last bulkhead. they should go straight back to the stern post. Rob
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By the way Rich......what's up with that extended fantail railing on the Buttersworth painting? It extends all the way to the main channels. Now who is fudging the facts.....Buttersworth, or every other known drawing and painting of Staghound....? If there is a railing there...then that must mean, there is also decking there...if that is so....then somebody is in serious error, and her deck plan is not as we suspect. Duncan McLean's description and Cheppelle's drawings are in conflict with Buttersworth. Also note the impractical location of the midship mooring fairlead opening. It is right under the railing. If the fairlead is just at deck level...where the planksheer is...and the bulwark is roughly 6ft....why an additional 18" railing? And how is the fairlead even accessible if there is a deck over it? To many booboo's. Just sayin.... Rob
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Thanks Rich. Moving slowly along the hull...adding details, I just decided it was next. Working from inside the hull I will drill the holes for the mooring fairleads...locating them, then finish up from the outside adding their sleaves. I then can place the cavils and bitts. Things have been a bit slow. I'm prepping to remove the veranda off of our front porch, because it leaks. That will be an all day, Saturday job. Repairing and reroofing the front porch, and rerailing the French doors. Our master bedroom has large French doors that go out onto the veranda. I have also been helping my wife remodel the bedroom...prior to this. Rob
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Thanks Rick. Those steps are tiny little things. Rob
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I did just a little today thus far. Added the port access way and steps. Not all of McKay ‘s ships had these access ways. Rob
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Truly am sorry to hear about your wife and your vision issue. I thought kidney stones where trouble. I too have recently developed a floater in my left eye....causing some visual impairment...but not loss of vision. Age is having its way..I supose. The Admiralty model will be fun...no rigging to stress over and lots of detail remaining in the hull and armament to boot. Still waiting to see your model cased and mounted. It's been fun...and for you...quite some time too. I generally take 2~3 years to complete a scratch built model. Good luck with your next shipyard adventure. Rob
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Well....there you go. A very fine model...well executed and clean. You've done a great job Jared. Congrats. How long has it been? Anything new on your horizon? Rob
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Not quite sure Rich. Well everyone, I’ll be out of town till Monday. So no updates. Rob
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That's sweet. My case for my Great Republic was made with maple and glass....and as you pointed out...weighs a ton. My Glory of the Seas case is only 3 sided plexi. Way easier and lighter. I'd like to find a place close by me who can make a large 5 sided acrylic case for my Staghound. Good idea......I'll look around. Can't wait to see your model mounted and displayed. Rob
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Jared....she looks wonderful. Adding those belayed/coiled ropes will add conversational detail as well. I was thinking about an acrylic case for Staghound. Are you having that made locally, or sending out for one? Is it affordable? Rob
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Good job Jared. I'm surprised there are no pennants for the topsail to main course yards........? It's getting pretty hectic now....isn't it? Imagine if you added 3~4 bunt lines with their blocks to each yard as well..... At this point, I'm sure you are beginning to think about a case and home for her. Rob
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Thanks guys.... I can regain my focus and clarity. Last couple of days I've been distracted by home repairs. My sweetheart wants to redesign the master bedroom in the French country style. Good thing I know where to keep my focus. I'll be getting back to Staghound soon. Sneaking in a little work hear and there...... Rob
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It is indeed. Going on my 3rd day pain free.....It's a new beginning. Rob
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I'm all over that Rich...Those mooring howes, I mentioned......several of them are opposite the cavil's fairleads. I have all four located and they will all be addressed in my *from stem to stern* approach. Just inboard of them will be the double wooden bits. I will not be addressing the forecastle any time soon.....that will get its own attention, all by itself, .....at a later appointment. Thanks for keeping me honest......and reminding me of past wrestle-ings. Staghound was McKay's first clipper.....so I am sure she had plenty of robust wooden mooring fixtures. Rob
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Thanks everyone for the fine well wishes and encouragement. Pain free for over two days....I feel ready to get back into the shipyard. Onto the fore fife rail. Once done with all the fife rails....I will go back to the stern and begin adding another layer of details, moving forward. This way I can keep track of the individual details without having to go back and add them later when it is less advantageous. Namely; bumpkins, cleats, bits, mooring howes, hand rails, and a myriad of eyebolts and their purchase blocks. ( Boom braces, foot of masts and such). So much to plan for and pre-think out. Rob
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I’ve been generally pain free for over 24 hours…..thus far. Praise the Lord! Rob
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Thanks Rich. I’ve been prescribed a liquid stone resolver called “StoneCrusher”. It’s supposed to aid in dissolving the terrorists. We’ll see how that works. Im happy how Staghound is coming along. I’ll make the fore fife rail ……. Then head back aft to work on finishing up the poop deck details. Rob
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Finished rail and now I’m working on the pump. Rob
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Another. Rob
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Began the main fife rail. With turned stanchions. Ron
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Finished it up. Rob
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Worked on the mizzen fife rail. Rob
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Tied the boats down for a heavy sea. Rob
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I did Rich. Mostly preventative. I need these terrorists out now. Thanks Rob
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Finished the trim on the aft companionway. Rob
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