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    Wonderful work...…. Rob
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    Their problem was all they had was *some* Red oxide and *some* white Oxide primer and by mixing them they had enough to prime the sub)Pink)....planning to paint the entire Sea Tiger grey...but, the Japanese navy attacked them before they did paint over the pink. Rob
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    Systems work for me....techniques can be regulated and specialized for particulars. Once I develop a *system* I run with it...and up to this point I have had no major *redos*..cept the original stunsail booms...got an upgrade. I fell victim to my pain and had to shake myself clean of it and just redo it all...the right way..without pain being a contributor. And it paid off...so much nicer and accurate. I'm all good now...thanks for the fine comments and encouragement. Now I will add some stay sails..before I finish off the backstays. The mainsail will follow all this work. I'm sorry I'm not as descriptive of my labors as was EdT...I'll answer any questions though.... Rob
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    The build thus far is looking very nice Nic...clean and crisp painting..not to mention the fine rail work. Keep -er coming. Rob
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    Sweet work Nic...was hoping you'd post something......
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    I really didn't spend as much time as I would have liked, but I have to get ready for this weekend's big fence building party for some critters my daughter is wanting to house at my place. About 1/2 an acre of fences and gates and a custom chicken coop to boot. Here is an overall view of today's work. Slow going these days. Rob
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    Now I added the buntline blocks and some clew blocks and the blocks for the downhauls. Rob
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    Spent a bit of time working on the lower topsail of the mizzen. got the buntlines on and the sail mounted.
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    I noticed that the model of the Arizona doesn't have the addition of the armor belt as is seen on the Pennsylvania. I wonder if the modernization of these capital ships did not include this mod at that time and so therefor the model doesn't depict it? I have some amazing pics of the Arizona when she was being dismantled where she lay after the attack. Not sure if they will help. It is also amazing that the 12 14" guns in their triple turrets did not move independently of one another...all three guns moved as one unit. Great subject Dennis and you're doing a magnificent job....love the Arizona. I built her several times myself. Rob
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    Dennis I also found this closeup of her forward turrets...before modernization. My brother is sending me a photo of the Pennsylvania(sister to the Arizona) and inscribed on the back is information from a crew member who was on her during the attack on Dec 7th... Another of the Pennsylvania in color.
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    I have a bunch of images of the Arizona for you....if they can help. Some before her modernization and some just after. Rob
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    Looking great...... Love the Arizona. Rob
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    I am needing to begin the install of the next sail the lower topsail. I made it, but still need to add the buntlines. Here it is simply posing in place. Once mounted, I will then add the buntline blocks and the reef points. I wanted to begin adding the final sails of the mizzen before I finished up the backstays, because it is easier to grapple with these lines and the lifts and their purchased....before the last backstays are installed. It is a delicate juggle between one task and another. Always being mindful of systematic progress. I hate redos. Rob
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    Spent a little time this evening working on some mizzen backstays and the topgallant stay. About half done... Rob
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    Very clean work. I have a bunch of those metal stanchions with the end pins. I have never used them, but they do appear to be stable and quite uniform...I might give them a try on the McKay..when the time comes. Looks very good. Are those ventilator holes drilled along the house roof edge? Rob
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    Your mastery of construction is amazing and if any small detail has been overlooked I am not aware of it. Your attention to every detail escapes description. I am a fan. Rob
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    Spent some time working on the mizzen backstays and I finished up the port fairleads too. Rob
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    Thanks for the talk this morning Nic and I'm looking forward to the order....what a small world. Rob
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    Thanks NIc....looks like that's what I'm doing... Thanks for the info..and thanks for sharing your beautiful build. Rob
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    Swell...I looked on their site but did not find the item..... but I see it on the parts list for the kit. How do I order it... if it is not listed on the general fittings list? Thanks. Rob
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    Nice....very nice and in 1/96 I'd love to get some of the photo-etched windows and doors from the supplier. Can I order these parts and some other stuff from Bluejacket, I didn't see them on the fittings list? You're doing a great job! Rob
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    He is a composite....plastic and wood carved. Getting the stance right was the biggest challenge, with the sword in hand. Here is the actual figurehead I modeled. Rob
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    Thanks so very much Pat....I don't mean to sound self serving, but the majority of the fine detailed models presented these days are men of war...with all their armament details gloriously presented and all decked out in ornamental pageantry. A modelers delight....not to mention that of the viewer. EdT's exquisite example of construction elevated the interest of the commercial carrier. The clipper was the pinnacle of architectural design focusing on speed and robustness. Their rigging alone far surpassed what was commonly accepted...for part of that architectural design was in the harmony of her hull with the enormous amount of canvas that was being required to make the entire extreme concept a reality. Representatives such as Ed and myself(I can't speak for him, for clippers are all I build), have a great platform to exhibit the wonderfulness of clipper extremes. Rigging is probably the one best example most will defer to when describing the clipper, and EdT's example did not disappoint. So much so, that I myself am trying to depict such detail in my own example here with the Great Republic....which I feel is the most extreme example ever constructed. Well....I do hope to *stretch* out the last bit, by continually adding more detail as I focus on what is still required for completion. We still have a lot to do and when we finally round that corner and place her on her shelf....the boys and I will open up the saw pits, stoke the donkeys and turn our attention to the Glory of the Seas.....at least 2 more clippers will be finished here...Glory of the Seas and the Donald McKay. The way I see it, a clipper ship log will be here for some time to come. Rob
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    Yeah....I had to scratch build the *McKay clan Highlander* for my scratch clipper Donald McKay. It was less then 3/4" Fun stuff for sure
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    Mr Bluejacket......wonderful updates....I love the deck plan of the Red Jacket...with that massive aft cabin . You're doing a great job..she is looking so smart and clean. I love clippers, and yours is coming along so very nicely. Rob

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