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    Impressive......to say the least. Rob
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    Don't feel so bad about the frequency of log entries or time spent on the model......I work in stints.....times of rapid progress and times of inactivity. Currently I'm in the latter. Too much family things prevent model work. Love your build and look forward to further entries. Rob
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    Wonderful work...... My wife doesn't have the time to allow me the time to spend the time required to accomplish what you have done so skillfully. Amazing work indeed. Rob
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    I like the early years...you can forgo the radar and life raft casings...and stick with period life rings and boats. Love it. Rob
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    John....I agree with the direction you're taking.....when grappling with two paintings of the same vessel with dissimilar details...it helps when dates of pertinent events can help narrow down the direction and look you are wanting to go and are looking for. It has to be noted that vessels changed appearance when captained by different captains. His preferences and possibly damage corrections can alter a vessels appearance. One would hardly know that the Cutty Sark from her original appearance to that of when the Portuguese owned her and renamed her the Farriera and changed her rig due to an accident was the same ship. Follow your gut. Who's to argue. Good luck and following seas. Rob
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    How exciting. It is an excellent way to sharpen your scratch building skills and interpretive ability when modeling a ship after a painting. Probably the most exciting part is the historical implications of the vessel and personal family ties to it. I'll look forward to this log. Rob
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    Ed...as I've said it before...you are my example...and going before me...you lay down the standard and give the teachers example to follow. Rob
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    Where do I go to book passage on that magnificent vessel....? 2 enthusiastic thumbs way up! Rob
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    Stunning........ Rob
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    To bad that he rarely builds any more...he focuses on his writing now. Robert builds magnificent miniature diorama builds. I think I have one of his last copies of his book...signed by Him. Love your build. Rob
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    Fine job Jeff...have you ever checked out this site for miniature builds....great stuff...I have his video and book. Lots of miniature building techniques. http://miniatureships.blogspot.co.uk/ Rob
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    Why are your images coming up failed? I can't view them. Rob
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    Popeye...I love your HobbyLobby finds.... I get things for my builds there all the time...great material to modify for model building fer sure. Your build is looking very clean and spot on....coming to the end almost...... Rob
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    Just curious as to what shenanigans you employed to fabricate your external ladders for the funnels.........? I could probably guess how you made them...but full disclosure on your part would further solidify my impression of your fabricational skills. Rob
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    Upon further investigation It has become clear to me that you (Lashed) the futtock shrouds at the mast band. I assumed they were secured in similar fashion as to the top deadeye loop band. Apparently not. Thanks for the clarity. Rob
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    Yep...thank you...It wasn't clear initially, that you were going to use the top mast deadeye lanyards to actually tighten the futtock shrouds(As I would assume was accomplished in reality) Rob
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    I guess what I mean is you are dealing with 2 separate fixed fixtures...one at each end of the futtock shroud...so.. for you to attach it with any tension..you had to open and re-close a copper hook and then adjust its tension...otherwise you would be left with shrouds that barely allow connection and then they will slump because the hook tip is longer then the body of the hook. Do you understand what I mean? Your shrouds are tight...what did you do to tighten them? Rob(Thanks for all the other info...)
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    Absolutely amazing.....I struggle for words...... Rob
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    Several things Ed. First....Great job! Second, I gather the diameter of the shroud is the size you previously described in your discussion on the subject? aaaand the deadeyes are of the adjusted re-sizing? Thirdly, was it tedious using the iron ring hooks to adjust the tension on the futtock shrouds? Things must have been tight. Things are getting awesome and shipshape. Lastly, how will you pair the shrouds? 1&2, 3&4, 5&6....or.....1&6, 2&5, 3&4? Rob
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    Popeye...the sheet corner wrinkles are embossed into the paper sail..so they will not *undue*. At this scale I opted to eliminate the sewn edging leech ropes...this would be covered up by the leech and foot lining (bands) anyway. Clarity and undue clutter makes for a better displayed sail in this scale I think. Bunt and leach lines along with reef points will be ample rigging detail. Making the untold numbers of Hank loops for the jib sails in scale will be a real skill stretcher..... Currently, I'm still working on the top masts...been postponed due to several friends health issues that need tending to. Rob
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    Now that is attention to detail..... Will you be attending to this much detail on the 1/96 version? Rob
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    Wonderful job..for sure. Rob
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    Now I need to get started on the top masts.....My hope was to finish each mast independently now. Rob
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    Impressive Nils...most impressive. Love those funnels.....so *steampunk*...... Rob
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    Man....! Love it. Rob

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