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    Degradation of the mechanic is a real problem. When I began my Glory of the Seas log nearly 4 years ago..I could see...didn't shake, and took infrequent head breaks. Now as time progresses and the build slows down the only thing not falling apart is the tweezers in my hand which used to be a skillfully used tool, but has become an unstable weapon. Take as many breaks as you need to keep from destroying more then you build. Rob
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    If I'm seeing things...please correct me...but those deck planks aren't tongue and groove are they....? Heehee. Magnificent...a paramount example of the art. Rob
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    I'm speechless.......gasping for words. Rob
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    Thanks Pat for the clarity. Recognizing now (Like a light bulb turning on), that sail control ropes where of a much smaller diameter...doubling or tripling them in groups on one belay pin was a common practice. Unfortunately My assumption from the image I provided was that additional lines had to be temporarily belayed (As in this case) on a suspected life line for a reason. And a breaching wave, in my view was not adequate reason to move belaying points. It's a ship at sea in regularly heavy seas(It was common to get wetted)....why not do the same for all belays if one was so fearfully inclined to do so for these particular lines? I see, also that further forward the same can be seen for the mainmast fairleads. From this, without actually knowing what was the mind set of the crew for doing so...I would have to also conclude that, for convenience sake alone, control lines were temporarily moved. As stated by others. Like yourself, I want to replicate actual sail control lines(Bunt, clew) running through their fairleads and down to their appropriate pins..this image provided a real world example of the practice....however, convoluted I may have represented it. Rob
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    As you pointed out, it is clear the lines are assigned fairleads..which would suggest they are also assigned permanent pins on the rail. I gathered the lines were not for stunsails.......as you did. I recall..you or someone mentioning they might have an issue with belaying all the lines coming down through the tops and those controlling the sails. Any way...I hope it ........I was going to say *helps*..but your mastery of the subject needs little help from me. Beautiful ship and progress. Rob
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    From what I gather if the pin rails were going to be inaccessible due to material or availability, a new rail was fashioned in the shrouds. This was very typical of wood haulers that loaded heavily on deck , obscuring the gunwale mounted pin rails. I was not aware a listing ships submerged rail could be the cause....I've never seen evidence of that before. In the image I posted it does appear a life line was utilized, though that is only speculation. My point was, that alternate belaying points were used, if not enough pins were available. Thanks for your input..it encourages discourse, and further investigation. Rob
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    The issue of inadequate available belaying pins for all the running lines for sail control is a real issue and I found evidence of how it might have been tackled in part. Brace lines were set up to belay the numerous clew and bunt lines required for sail control. Not sure if you stated that you will add sails or simply yards to your YA...but for informational purposes I wanted to pass this image along. Rob
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    Magnificent workmanship Wulf... stunning actually. I work in knotty maple for furniture...and I'm impressed. Your Lady Nelson is fantastic as well.... Rob
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    I think this is a sweet image. Rob
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    The sound was like a mill pond. Great day of ship fun. Rob
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    Thanks everyone..for the likes and fine comments. I've been away from the Glory for a bit..working on other projects..but I hope to return very soon and finish up the foremast backstays. I have nearly half of the yards rigging completed...so I hope to be jumping into that in the near future as well. For fathers day I enjoyed a great day at the Sailing days wooden boat gala in Tacoma. The Lady Washington was there, the brig they used in the Pirates of the Caribbean. Rob
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    Nils..perfect ! You've done so very well...the new boats are magnificent..and as usual, your technique was well executed. Looks like she is nearly finished..some flags...small details and BAMN! Let us see were she will be displayed..so we can marvel. This has been a very exciting log to follow. Where have you displayed your other fine models? Rob
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    Thanks Russ and everyone who posted likes. I'll snug up the fore stays and then begin the foremast backstays. This particular rigging process seams to take the longest. I always pair them up. If nobody noticed earlier..I also added several new boats on the fore poop deck and also added a boat skid brace. I was contemplating these additions for some time..since the Glory had experienced several additions and changes through her life..and some of them overlapped. so it was a matter of what changed needed to be made for the time period I was modeling her. Several years after the time frame I am representing, she had a small *Boys* house added between the aft hatch and the aft capstan..where the boats ended up...upright with canvas covers. Again..thanks. Rob
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    Spent an hour or so finishing up the main backstays. Rob
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    Worked a bit on the rigging tonight and I found another painting of the Glory......
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    Spent an hour or so working on the Glory's backstays. Rob
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    Ed..it will be nice to see you back in the shipyard. I want to share this painting by Carl G. Evers. It is of Glory of the Seas being gained upon by Young America. The full bodied Glory of the Seas being chased by the sleek extreme clipper Young America. Called *Conquerors of Cape Horn*.....it depicts nicely the two clippers we love...in a race in open water. What a thrill. See ya in the yard soon. Rob
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    It is all coming together so nicely Nils....Very impressive vessel. I'm just guessing but are those model train *N* scale people you are using? If so what a perfect match. You can buy those people prefinished in all manner of positions and you can fill the ship with action. Very impressive. Rob
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    Stunning work Dan. rob
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    You are doing a great job Popeye....very nice. My wife would never buy me a model...she is fully aware I may be disappointed...since I have built all the clippers that are available and she is also aware of my discerning eye...so it would be futile for her. I am pleased that she allows me my shops and model making room. And in that she doesn't interfere. It's not that I wouldn't be appreciative...she knows it's easiest to let me get what I want and need. Any new shots.. how's the rigging coming along? Rob
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    Nils..the outcome is amazing...very convincing and the boats match the overall look of the entire vessel...Great job! Rob
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    Nils...I found an image of a Cutty Sark I built many many years ago... I used tape for the covers. It's what I had. Rob
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    The term is probably American and it simply means to spoof up or make nice. Rob
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    Doll-em up Nils........Since you only will have a few. Rob
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    Sterling....I'm quite pleased you are a McKay fan....I too am obsessed with his clippers. After much struggle I had to build from Mjeld's plans myself. Both of his books are a wealth of building knowledge. you need both of his books to put the entire vessel into perspective. Plus Crothers's books help with some deck details. I'm building the Glory as she was originally built by McKay...not after her 1872 refit and modification. I tend to build my McKay clippers as he originally built them. I'm also working on the Great Republic and the Donald McKay. If you scroll through the logs you may find these build logs here....some images of the Donald McKay can be found in my Glory of the Seas build log. Good luck and post lots of images of your build it you can. Rob(Fellow McKay fan)

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