rwiederrich
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Mike went on further to say, "Did you know that he published his last two books on freighting ships and spars when he was over 100 years of age? I believe that he passed away about ten years ago at the age of almost 103." Either Crothers knew and just didn't think it reliable.....or, as you put it...wasn't aware of it. Rob
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Vlad, I talked to Mike this week and he asked, "Did Vlad ever get to drawing a lines plan for Glory based on his research?" His address is: mjmjelde38@cs.com If you want to reply Rob
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I talked to Mike the other day and he said, "Bill Crothers' work is probably the most complete study we have of Staghound." We didn't discuss his errors. He is, however interested in our progress. Rob
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I recalculated my stanchion dimensions for the outer rail...and I think I need to get more drastic. From what you are reminding me....I need those stanchions to be 10". That is under an 1/8" of an inch. That is going to be itty bitty....I mean REAL itty bitty. I might be forced to change the design a bit to permit them to have some strength. I'll experiment tonight and when I come up with something....I'll then remake all 50 stanchions...to the new minimalistic dimensions. Oh boy Rob
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No...I got it. I drew the main rail and monkey rail onto your new drawing and then added the new stern rail up to your forward poop rail. Rob
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Riiiight. Thanks bro. Rob
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Your drawing is lovely…….but I think something is wrong. Isn’t the height of the poop deck, the height of the main rail?????? About 5 ft and then the monkey rail (an additional 18”) which the exterior stanchions rest upon. This would mean your rail should be 18” above where you have it. Making the rail NOT flush with the portico rail. Am I missing something? Rob
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I just opted to keep the same design, but make them longer. Im finishing up 11. Rob
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Correct. I’m wondering if I should use the same design or go with something different? Like on Glory? Rob
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I hope everyone doesn’t think I am a miracle worker. I started those stanchions before I posted the first post. I just finished them, then posted again. 😅
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There……all done. I’ll probably make a dozen more for safekeeping…….just in case. Rob
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Started to make stanchions today. They are a lot smaller then your average stanchions. A lot narrower too. I’m gonna make 50. Rob
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I had already planned on using 3 steps for that ladder myself. Good works. Rob
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You’re awesome Vlad. Can’t wait. I know the whole debacle of the Vietnam war sucked. I hope you enjoy some needed mental rest. Rob
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Yep. Tried that. No means to change it from there.
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Still…..does anyone know how to put this log in the right time frame? I’ve tried myself but no luck. Admin help would be nice……..unless it doesn’t matter to anyone. Rob
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That will materialize soon enough. Rob
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I probably would have used Champelle’s lines…….but too many smart people are reconciling all the drawings…..an I want to get this right ……so I’m hanging till Vlad , Luis and Rich all concur. So , now I’m gonna make dozens of railing stanchions. Rob
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Clipperfan pushed me over the wall. Vlad wanted to tackle another American clipper, so we settled on McKay’s first. Many talented folks are helping from the back room. Glad you’re aboard. It’s gonna be fun. Rob
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Indeed you are correct. The head needs to be slightly elevated to accommodate the curve of the hood. I finished guilding the Staghound. what ya think?
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Thanks. I’m going to work on the jaw, ears and make some corrections next. once done I will guild or paint her and leaver her on her mounting. I’ll remove her just before adding her to the cut water. When I get there. Like I did with Glory of the Seas, I’ll begin making the railing stanchions now too. I like to get as much detail work out of the way while I wait for hull conclusions. Rob
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Good work everyone. We’ll I began making chips,…….we’ll small chips. I carved the Staghound figurehead. Here are some pics
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Oh no, not the railing itself...but the mizzen fife rail or pin rail. Did you draw a forward image with the fife pin rail in place showing where it inserts into the portico front...and possibly where you might include those pillars? Rob
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Your drawing did not include the fife rail from the front....and its insertion into the portico. I was wondering if that would interfere with the pillars? Rob
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Rich..it was I who noticed these on Chapelle's drawing. Unlike British clippers that had large deck winches before the fore and main masts...American clippers tended to use other means to lift heavy items. I'm gathering that these drawings of Champelle are something similar to the image I presented. Makes sense. Rob
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