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    Thanks..Kees. for your fine comments. I want the Yellow metal/muntz to look used and weathered..like the rest of the ship...so it must take on a metallic/brownish tinge...as it would appear after seeing salt water. Kinda like this older image of Cutty Sarks muntz metal plates. But not quite as deteriorated. Rob
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    Patrick...the strangest thing is the illusion that is created from the sheer of the curve of the hull and the elevated chamfer of the deck. The Great Republic had a spar deck..so seeing the chamfered deck at the height of the bulwarks is a bit distracting if you aren't aware that it is suppose to be that way. Typically the main deck is recessed within the bulwarks and all one sees is the edge of the monkey rail. Again..thanks for the fine comments...and thanks everyone for all the likes. Rob
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    Finished up the port side...the deadeyes are not painted at this time..that will happen after the lanyards are seized for the shrouds.
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    Sweet! Looks like the real mcKoy.... Rob
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    Fantastic work Ed...most enjoyable
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    I hope to finish the port side chainplates today and begin on the rudder after work. Once the exterior details are finished I'm not sure if I will mount the anchor gear or begin laying the rail stanchons...(there will be a million). Rob
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    Well finished the port side and I finished the fore mast on the starboard.
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    Using the drill press I drilled out the small holes to mount the deadeyes to the chainplates. I'll mount them hopefully tomorrow. Rob
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    Thanks a lot Patrick. Well, I'm far from being a stickler for perfection. Compared to some on these pages.....I think I'm a so so builder.....still, I pride myself in my ingenuity and thinking outside of the box. I made the chainplates and their cleats from a single piece of soft metal wire..by flattening the end, and grinding them even(somewhat). To simulate the rivets I used a small drop of crown and bridge wax(A hard wax). Painted, I think it is very convincing. A purist would have me thrown out of the club for not staying the course..by not using actual pins. I've done it this way for nearly 30 years and have not experienced any issues. Drilling out the deadeyes for mounting will be the next job. Rob
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    I was able to finish up the port side of chainplates this weekend. Now I have to afix the deadeyes. Rob
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    A bit more refining of the chainplates...I'll fix a cap/facing plate later.
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    I need 94 of these chain plates..but I made around 100...just in case. I'll add bolts to the chain plate straps as well..before I glue them in place and attach the dead eyes. Rob
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    These chainplates are simply resting in their slots...I will fine tune them and make them as even as possible. Rob
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    Worked for about an hour today..laying out the chainplates and aligning them......
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    Fantastic jig.....Jeff...I love it. First I want to say I am very sorry about the in-laws. I too have had to go through heart wrenching issues with both of my in-laws..who have since passed. I'm very impressed with the aids you built for your assistance with such small scales. Every ounce of ingenuity helps. You have exceeded in this way. Rob
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    Yes..Jay. My method, IMV.. resembles tired sails...and not just tired sails, but sails that have seen lots of salt air and water. Canvas will wrinkle after it has been stretched and wetted then dried in an un-flat manner. If you look closely at the image I posted...the sails are very wrinkly. If the sails are to be entrapping wind..then they stretch again. However, at rest and or in a furled or partly furled manner they aught to look the part. As far as the sail rigging is concerned..you are correct..this image is a good reference for the modeler. Someone should model their sails in like fashion...very realistic setting. Rob
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    I built 2 models..a full hull and a half model. From what I understand they are housed in the museums model gallery. I have not seam them since I built them over 10 years ago. I was contacted by the curator and commissioned to build them. Rob
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    Oh..Harvey..one last thing..did you see my post of the Puffin..the steam launch there at the wooden boat museum on Lake Union? Rob
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    Harvey...I appreciate the side notes and subjects...they are all related in my view. Give me a ring some day and I'll show up where you have your sloop and lend a hand.....I'm a bit of handy wood worker of sorts. I have several Gibb's books...I'll check out that one on HPB. Thanks. Rob
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    Subs, subs, subs.....I work at the yard in Bremerton Bill...and yes...Puget Sound is beautiful.....lots of mountains and water....and ships. Love the fresh salt air....and nautical is everywhere. Plus my favorite clipper of all time's remains are here (which I have excavated and collected samples of). What a place. I couldn't live in a place that makes me any happier. Rob(Check out my Glory of the Seas log)
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    OH My Goodness Harvey..is that your boat? Or one over at the wooden boats museum on Lake Union? I've owned several boats, but no wooden ones....Love, love..them. Rob
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    Yes..his paintings go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. this replica was a very impressive one. This artists hand was very steady...his ship is accurate and of very fine detail. Plus his perspective was well executed. Dawson is amazing for sure. Rob
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    What a blessing that would be...... How many folks are there actually? Rob
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    Thanks Jeff...first: the painting is a replica of a Montague Dawson...*Coming Home*. I picked it up in San Diego about 35 years ago. I have that booklet...I wish the photos had come out in its reproduction though. You'll enjoy the written detail...it is chocked full of dimensional details. My *DEN* is my perfect hideaway......a relaxing place to read and enjoy a fire with hot tea......mmmmm I'm glad I will be of help in your new build........The Great Republic is a masterful vessel. Rob
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    Thanks Patrick....the family calls my (CAVE) the *Eye Spy Room*. it's so full of nautical stuff..your eye can look for hours and you still miss some details. Harpoon on one wall, oars and port holes on others. I made the pinrail and 2 wood belaying pins to belay my coils of rope and net...among the wheel and lights. And what nautical study would be complete if not for having a black forest KooKoo clock....I personally picked out from the black forest. The authentic leather clad telescope hung beneath the mantle and the authentic East India Company black powder pistol (Circa 1830's) I'm blessed.

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