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  1. rwiederrich
    I wanted to add this new image to give some balance to the entire rig of the ship. Rob
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    Oh, she is looking magnificent. wonderful work on the boom and gaffs. Will she be getting sails.....? Rob
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    Thanks for the visits and likes. Rob
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    Funny..as I survey the situation....it appears all that is needed is the stays and the shrouds/ratlines...not to mention lots of final finishing details and some running rigging for the gaff and boom. I'm shocked I'm gonna be finished with this model in a month or so(assuming a lot). I'll have to take some good photos of it, outside the model shop, that is. Happy new year everyone. Rob
  5. rwiederrich
    Thanks Pat...and happy new year to you as well.
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    Placed the spanker in the hull for some balance and measurements. Making sure everything is correct before I finalize the stepping and glue the mast in place. Rob
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    Here are some images of todays work. I set the topsail and am finishing up its rigging with sheets and downhauls. Pretty close to stepping the mast in the hull. Enjoy.
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    Thanks so very much.....I'm working the best I can..... I'm afraid the next year will find me completing the Great Republic...sooner than I had imagined. Rob
  9. rwiederrich
    Riiiiight….I used spit to get the job done. Like threading a needle. Rob
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    Did a bit more on the spanker.
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    Doing a little off ship work on the spanker mast.
  12. rwiederrich
    Thanks Michael...I appreciate that. However, your models are a bit larger in scale so your detail (IMV) is more exacting. Again...thanks for the fine comments. Rob
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    Fantastic work.....oh so clean. I'm working on the same thing on the GR. Magin....that! Your moving along nicely. It will be a beautiful model. Rob
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    Finally I gave the boom and gaff a wash of tongue oil to even up its color and to preserve it. Rigging the sails will be done off the model as is my habit. A bit more details to finish up before then. Thanks for all the likes and views. Rob
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    Here are some general views of the gaff being added as well..along with its lift/blocks.
  16. rwiederrich
    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.
  17. rwiederrich
    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
  19. rwiederrich
    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
  21. rwiederrich
    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
  23. rwiederrich
    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
  25. rwiederrich
    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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