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    Here are some general views of the gaff being added as well..along with its lift/blocks.
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    Worked a bit more, by finishing up the boom and adding the cleat to secure the topping lift and the blocks for the boom sheets. Also finished up the spider fife rail.
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    Good question...each yards requirements are different. I really don't know, actually. But, if each yard requires 8~10 per yard and plus purchases, lifts, braces, downhauls....probably around 300~350, thus.... far.
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    Still have loads to do on the boom and I still have to add the spider band and pins to the mast as well. Thanks for all the likes and comments. Rob
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    I them moved on to the spanker mast build..beginning with making the boom and gaff and the hoop rings. I made the lift truck for the purchase block and mounted it to the spanker.
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    Spent some more time on the GR...I started by finishing off the mizzen pennant and old glory. Rob
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    Thanks Bob. I feel the sails are the biggest contributor....to what makes a clipper so majestic. I hope to get some work done on the spanker mast today...Images will follow. Thanks everyone for your likes and fine comments. Rob
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    Pat..if feels so good to be back working on the GR
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    Well today I got to spend several hours in the shipyard..and I was able to finish up the main braces for all the yards. Still need to remove tape and add some rope coils..but I'm getting close to beginning the spanker mast instal........ Anjoy.... Rob
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    I too have been anxiously waiting to get a copy of volume II...and was greatly pleased to find a copy for sale on Ebay…….at a fantastic price! YIPPY! Now patiently waiting on a copy of volume III to find its way to me...…... Rob
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    The holidays have been keeping me busy with so many other things(wonder why?) My hope and plan is while I am off from work for the holidays, I plan on spending some good quality time working on the GR. I'll have several days to myself and to dedicate to the shipyard. One of my gifts to my sweetheart is remodeling her large laundry room...by adding in new built in cabinets and uppers...… Lots of painting and cabinet mods to do to customize the space for her particular use. See....she bakes cakes, and the tubs and plastic rollways just won't cut it any longer. I said ENOUGH! So that has been taking any time I ever have left. I did, however, recently add the leach lines and blocks for the jackstay yard, but failed to post images(what was I thinking?). I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and is ready for Christmas. Rob
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    Great job...…. Rob
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    Thanks Bruma. I wanted more then just the ordinary display...I wanted to tell a story...a story of an actual event in the life of the Cutty Sark. And no better, then the one of her losing her rudder while racing the Thermopylae. The scene imbeds the viewer not only in the model itself, but in real history and a true historical event. Though she lost that race..the fame she retained for her exploits and sheer will of character of her captain and crew to repair her in open ocean......tells a far greater tail then simply a static model of her ever could. Again, thanks for the fine comments and compliments. Rob
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    Fantastic job....I love rigging. Rob
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    Well you're welcome... not sure I helped you *sort it all out*. But glad I could give input. Here is what I did with the lifts...though not accurate. And some other images to show my efforts. Rob
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    Pat....any updates on the Victoria? Rob
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    Coming along very nicely.... Don't ya just love clippers...so sleek and majestic. Rob
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    Well executed Dan....I just love the fine detail and the line of demarcation between the war and commercial designations. Rob
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    I'm stunned and very saddened by Gerald's passing...he truly is an inspiration. *Techniques of Ship Modeling* is an amazing testament. I'll miss his conversations and encouragement. Rob
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    Bruma..it appears that the design was tight for the lifts, as the yard is swung for and aft. Here is an old image of the Ferreira (AKA Cutty Sark), after her conversion due to an accident...but, notice the lifts with chafing guards...probably leather or similar material. Indicative of a chafing issue. All I can suggest is, work with what you have. As I mentioned in a similar post to you....I just ran the lift between the first and second shrouds....knowing, this was a compromise I was willing to accept....also knowing this slight error would get deluded among the complexity of additional rigging. Rob
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    Well that isn't always true. Depends on your sail material and if your sails are to be furled or set billowed. I make my sails from common copier paper...and I add them to the yard after the yard is set to the mast...however..the mast is not stepped in the hull, so I can freely rotate the mast and rig the sail easily. It all depends on what condition you want your sails in. Furled are easier because most are reluctant to figure out a good way to naturally billow sails(It's hard, and there are many techniques). I use paper, becausae its familiar and very workable. Rob
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    Words can't describe....though we try. Rob
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    You're going to produce the Wyoming...…? Cool...In 1:96? Rob
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    You've got 5 months......hmmmm..I wonder. Oh..hey….where is she going to be displayed…...at home or at the shop? Rob
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    Indeed...these models represent the exaggerated color alterations that must have been present when exposed and unexposed plates were secured next to each other when coppering took place. At first it looks odd, but when you recollect that it represents actual representations...….it makes more sense. Rob

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