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    A bit more work done on the Mizzen.
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    Jumping back to the diagonal iron strapping...In my George Campbell book, *China Tea Clippers*..He diagrams well the use of diagonal iron straps in Clipper ships made after 1851. This is the only good image I could find...but I might have another in some other books I have. He says the straps were let into the face of the frame...suggesting metal strapping was done on the outside of frames not the inside. Just some thoughts to ponder. Rob
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    To keep up with the build..I thought I'd show you what the composite masts look like on these American made clippers. Here is a simple drawing of how they were put together. I built these masts for my version of Glory of the Seas.
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    The pigment is added to the glue to accentuate the seam lines to demonstrate the construction?
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    I love the history lesson that accompanies your build Ed. I've decided to finish my Ferreira build..before I finish the Glory of the Seas......but I will still begin the hull mods and sea build for the Donald McKay. Lots to do and see. Rob
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    Bruce...when do you plan on beginning the McKay? I too am planning her build. And yes..the Webb/McKay challenge would have been something to see for sure. Rob
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    OH..and I love the guns by the door.....My kinda modeler. Trains, ships and guns........sweet. Rob
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    More work
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    I'm impressed.... and finally we have several clippers being represented here on these build logs...to date: The Young America.. The Ariel..My Glory of the Seas and....the masterfully built Lightning. And not to forget..the several logs of the Cutty Sark. I think this is the most clippers represented in quite a while......and it also appears that 2 *Donald McKay's* will be entered the Frey in the future as well. What fun to see such a diverse collection of clippers.....wooden merchant ships of this period where built for a specific reason...*Speed*. a short but mighty career. Great forum. Rob
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    Frank...if Bruce doesn't mind..here is a link to some of his building of the Lightning. http://www.vonstetinaartworks.com/id26.html Rob
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    Bruce...FANTASTIC! When I first saw images of your Lightning on your web page I was blown away at your attention to detail...now....I'm breathless. Fantastic job. Makes my work look like I just toss the parts and some glue into a box and shake and what comes out is it...... Rob
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    Fantastic work Ed.
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    One of my life long goals is too go to the Glory of the Seas Salvage site and dig up and remove one of her remaining frame bolts.
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    Fantastic..How did you come about that relic...Michael..the Lightning was scuttled at her anchorage after catching fire.
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    Bruce..I originally found your web page and marveled at the detail you kindly and skillfully retained in this fine example of a masterfully build ship. Like yourself...clippers have had a great pull on me as well........since I was 12. I'm looking forward to your completion of the Lightning. Rob
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    Great news Ed....thanks. Bruce..I too am building the Donald McKay for a large open ocean diorama......I'm, currently building the Glory of the Seas..both for similar reasons as what you described...but namely because Glory was McKay's last Clipper and she died here in Seattle and the McKay was one of 4 passenger builds for James Baines Black ball line...which, like the Lighting had unique open air gangways for crew access. I would be most interested in your build of the Mckay. I have followed your Lightning build and enjoy your web page on the subject...great work and attention to detail. Rob
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    One thing is for sure...it took a great quantity of treenails, and copper/iron bolts to fasten a large wooden framed ship together. My specific point was addressing the frame and keel fastening..not the inner or outer planking fastening(which I believe were more treenail then iron or copper bolts. Pictoral evidence of ample iron/copper pins securing framing/knees/overheads leads me to believe this. Since actual documented evidence is slim to nil, (concerning clipper construction).....the modeler has great license...and latitude..knowing his choice is within reasonable factual reality. My 2 cents. With that blather said......I commend you on this fantastic build. Rob
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    Good diagrams..for sure..but from what I understand Webb and McKay build with iron/copper bolts flattened on the ends. From what I understand. Rob
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    I'll size the main mast shrouds to their deadeyes tomorrow and hopefully have them all mounted..
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    Finished up the formast and wooden ratlines. Ferreira had wood step ratlines.
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    My wife who makes cakes says...(always) presentation is everything. I agree...thanks so much for your fine comments. My new build(Donald McKay) clipper will be set in a high sea and lots of water breaking over the rail.....and short sails set. Rob
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    Fantastic work.....and fine attention to detail...just kinda sad it will all be lost when you deck her..cept for guns amidships that can be viewed from above. Rob
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    I didn't use exothermic epoxy..I used an epoxy that creates little heat.....and ample release or stress release areas were created between the hull and plexy and outer framing of the water and the plexy...these areas were then filled with polysulfide to act like shock absorbers. It was finished over 6 months ago and no cracks or separation has occurred. Thanks for noticing... Rob
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    Indeed...I recall seeing an image of the remains of the Glory of the Seas in Micheal Mjelde's book of the same name....where Guy and Hugh McKay (son and grandson) are standing on her remains and the hull and framing(Inner/outer) bolts are quite visible...and there are so many it doesn't look possible. I see now, why the scrapper wanted to burn her for the steel(and other metals) in her hull. I only assume the YA was build in like manner.
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    Awesome work.....ribs are flying in place now.....

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