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rwiederrich
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After the keel I worked more on sanding and finalizing the stem and cutwater. Rob
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beginning to add the keel.
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Thanks for all the input Rich...and from everyone else who has contributed to the lively exchange as of late. I'll spend some time today finalizing the shape of the bow and stern...probably more filling and sanding. I'll, then primer the hull to expose further inconsistencies, that will most likely require filling and sanding. Once all that is done, and I'm satisfied......I'll affix the stem/cutwater and keel to include the stern post. I move fast...but not too fast. I want this as correct as I can manage. Monkey rail will come after I lay the sub floors for the decking. Rob
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Don’t let the discolored wood trip you up. It looks weird, but the hull is getting smoother by the day. Worked on the stern reduction and the stem/cutwater. She still needs her monkey rail,(later). I still have to reduce the prow by 1/2”…….cutting it in so it buts smoothly against the bowsprit. Still oodles to do, but getting there. A bit more filling and sanding……then the addition of the stern post, keel and stem/cutwater.
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Thanks gents. Did a bit of work today. Here are some updates.
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Maybe you ought to just draw it out for me Rich. I'm not seeing what you are describing. Just a side not: I will be cutting back the stern a good amount....making it more elliptical. Rob
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So..is the stern post measured with an external or internal rake? And if so, is the fantail measurement of 7ft, measured from the internal or external rake of the stem. Forgive my crude drawing...but as you can see....the post is identified as vertical or with an internal and external rake. The red lines represent the internal limits the fantail is measured from. Rob
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Being considered, by some, McKay's only true *Extreme* design. Staghound, was indeed a sleek model. Compared to the more robust design of his last clipper....Glory of the Seas. During this finalizing time of her hull creation....I'm relying heavily upon the images of her Cornelius half model...to bring her into compliance, as best as I can. Noting one slight issue I have found...between the McLean description and the Cornelius half model. It is the 7ft overhang of her aft poop. The model depicts this measurement slightly longer than the description.....requiring some creative decision making. She was 5ft taller forward then aft, as well...so this needs to accounted for in the sheer of her rail. Currently, I am cutting in her stem and cutwater....this can be tricky. Following the Cornelius model as best I can and still incorporating the McKay *hood*. Rob
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8ft forward her fantail , she was only 24.5 ft wide.
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She’s a narrow thing. Rob
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Lots more sanding and filling. Rob
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Did some sanding today. Rob
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It was typical to make the 1/4” to 1ft half model , then loft from it the scale frames. The designer designed the model…. Then made the full scale frames on the lofting floor. Rob
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I’ve installed the base for the stern. Lots of carving and woodwork due here. I also dry fit the forward keel to get some measurements. Rob
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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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