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rwiederrich
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The bow will be cut back slightly. I over extended it to assure the proper insertion of the stem and cut water. Rob
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I began the second round of compound application. Rob
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When is it not? 👍😎. Rob
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A little bit of sanding. More filling and contouring. Rob
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Both sides are puttied up and waiting to dry so I can sand like a madman. Once all the initial sanding and contouring is done. I’ll prep for the next coat. Once this is all done , I’ll cut in the stem and cut water. Rob
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Throwing down some putty. Rob
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Slowly laying the planking……still. This is the port side. Rob
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Slowly laying the planking. Rob
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Or something there abouts... The ole Earl Schibe's moto. As modelers we rarely use the actual material used on the prototype...were plastics, paper, brass can do the job nicely. Rob
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Right...much easier working away from your work, then past your work...where bumps can happen. I go so far as to add all the backstays and the booms as well. Rig that mizzen out....then move forward...and so on.... Rob
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Rick, You're very welcome. After 50 years of building clippers....I figured it out.😁 Your model is looking just wonderful...well done. Yes...another thing I learned, is to preplan and execute a lot of things far before you actually have to rig or do them. Fully *blocking* your yards and masts is a must. Nothing worse, then having to try to put a block or eyebolt in a tight spot. So much pre-thought is required. It's like playing chess...you have to think 4~5 moves ahead.....or more. You're doing fine work. Rob
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Thanks Rick. I'm not so much about the process...but about the final look and finish. Paint covers a multitude of sin. It doesn't matter what the woodwork looks like...so long as the finish is smooth, contouring and replicates the true hull form. Once I get the wood laid....I'll begin to form with wood Bondo....then I will begin to refer to the images Rich provided of the McKay half hull model....and finalize her shape. Rob
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Well getting back on track. I began the planking on the Staghound. Before anyone starts to freak out…… remember, I’m a hack model builder. I rarely do thing the typical way. As is my habit…..with Great Republic, Glory of the Seas, I use thin milled planks. Similar to veneer. I lay them along the contour, when all is dry, I sand, fill and paint. Many sessions of filler will be employed I think. Since some discrepancies are in the bulkheads. First session. Rob
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Thanks Trevor...you've been most engaging. Rob
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True..the main course is more difficult. Since the clews are not hard pressed to a yard...they tend to fold inward as the sail is filled and the main tack retract back and in. Ummmm...This image and your red lined don't seam to apply? Rob
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Yep...I'm fully aware of these drawings. I don't agree. I see, you too disagree with them. You didn't model the skylights on the main cabin, as he depicts. See, this is the entire point Rich and I are so adamant about the Staghound and FC forecastle and stem/hood issues. Our conclusions are in opposition to what is commonly (as you put it), accepted. Rob
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This I understand, that is why I included it in my post. I wasn't questioning the storage. I understand the use of the capstan...but I mentioned the use of the *double* action type that is used in conjunction with the windless. That kind was used on both the Staghound and FC. You didn't address that issue. I'm impressed you scratch built the model . Did you ever finish it with masts/yards/rigging? Rob
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I tried to attain that with my Great Republic.
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Some things to question. First: you have built a very beautiful model here Scott. Is she scratch or from a kit? I see you have the patent ventilator and the straight pipe ventilator within the stanchions and planksheer. What I do question is, why on earth would the chain be ladled across the open deck, to be a tripping hazard, and destructive to the deck? From what I gathered, and which makes greater sense, is to run the chain straight down from the patented windless (as outlined elsewhere), and guide the chain in a chain trough (as would be expected in the forecastle)...down to the chain hold? It is said, no scientific application was speared, and the utmost attention was paid to her construction. I see you have added the double action patented capstan....but what function does it perform if not coupled to the patented windless below? Rob
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The patent double action capstan on the forecastle deck has a purpose....it was used to operate the windless below....which was also reversible. One tumbler on the capstan operated one side of the windless below and the other the other side. Gearing allowed for turning clockwise to operate the starboard anchor , and counterclockwise on the other tumbler (On the capstan) to operate the port anchor. When McKay built Staghound he had an open checkbook...and he spared no expense...it was clear she had a patent windless similar to the ones I have posted earlier...UNDER her *Upper* topgallant deck, in a weather free enclosed forecastle. It is said FC was built in like manner. Rob
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I hope you see what I am getting at Scott. It is clear the topgallant forecastles of Staghound and FC were most likely recessed, to provide the room for the patent windless, that was driven by the double action capstan on her upper deck. Creating a *spacious*, *airy*, well ventilated and Illuminated space for a full watch of crew to live and work. With this in mind...the howes hole structures are needing relocation, lower in the hull....thus making it cleared and with ample room, to apply the *navel hood* as I've suggested. One correction leads to another, which leads to another. Rob
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Interesting. Not one image I provided of clippers bows have these *external* wooden hoods. They do, however all have cast iron howes holes that would in tent do the same thing. Rob
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Did you notice the poor placement of the howes hole on the MFA model? It is far too high...when incorporated with the internal structures of the forecastle floor. On tis model, the planksheer is just above the Howes hole. Not functional. Rob
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I just pointed that error out to Scott, concerning the model he posted an image of. Rob
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Wonder why the modeler omitted the wings? That howes hole is just under the planksheer. Too high for the entry point of the chain, if the topgallant forecastle was recessed 3ft. If the Howes hole were placed lower, harmonizing with the interior structures..there is ample room for a *Hood* as we've suggested. Rob
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