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Here are some images of Sir Lancelot. A lithograph and her hull drawings. Rob
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Just for those that want a comparison. Here are two models in 1/96. Cutty Sark and Glory of the seas. Both built in 1869……..but just look at the size difference between the tiny 900 ton Cutty and the 2100 ton Glory. They are both sitting at waterline height. Amazing…….just amazing. American built clippers were huge.
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One particular point one must always consider……is…properly replicating her during the time period you are attempting to attain. Like any vessel, she had “periods”, and to double up on details that did not exist at the same time period can result in inaccurate depictions. If you are a purist that is. Rob
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*I just Like the look*, is a powerful phrase. A personal one too. Your interpretation is very pleasing, magnified by your skill. I've enjoyed every stage of her construction. Rob
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Super work Rob....she is looking so good. I'm not so sure I would have used white line for the ratlines...myself...but to every builder, his own desire. She's just wonderful. Rob
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
rwiederrich replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Pat...I continually think of you and your progress on Victoria.....and to mimic others, it seams like a life time since you shared an update. No matter though, it is a marathon not a sprint....and we have no real time frames to follow do we.....? Summer activates have nearly closed my shipyard down for 2 weeks thus far.....for myself. But it is always a joy to see you post on Victoria. Rob- 1,006 replies
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I'm not quite sure...I think it is in the UK. My files don't contain the models location..... Sorry. Rob
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You're doing a great job fer sure. Here is an antique model of Thermopylae. The Sir Lancelot is similar. Beutiful vessels.
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These techniques are good for copper plated hulls....but Muntz covered hulls oxidized very differently and actually tuned a metallic brown. No green patina. Note this on Cutty Sark.
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You're doing a fantastic job. It takes time to learn the names of all the *thingy's* Rob
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Kevin...those are bitts. Rob
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Sorry, there has been little activity in the shipyard as of late...but as summer comes in full strength.....summer projects and holidays are numerous. My study and research continues through....so hang in there. I'm working out the method I will use for the iron stanchion/railings. The easiest and fastes method will, of course, win out.....but, it still takes careful thought. Rob
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Nope. Next to the Lightning, the Donald McKay had a very unique deck layout. Kinda a hybrid...between the full open weather deck of the Great Republic and an exposed lower mid deck of Lightning with a single catwalk for crew access to the Poop deck. Donald McKay was always looking for ways to improve his clippers...not only in their hull designs, but in their overall functionality. He was the first to employ the new Forbes double topsail design on the Great Republic...the first to employ flush deck plate glass skylights, and the first to install a 5 HP steam donkey engine to assist in heavy lifting on a clipper. There is truly very little on the Donald McKay...no photographs and just a few paintings that show very little of her deck furniture and fittings This means, apart from Duncan Mclean's, write up of her....and Crothers general deck layout....I have my artistic license. Which under the current circumstances, means I am free from the burdensome scrutiny of the discerning eye. As is my habit, I wanted to build a unique McKay clipper...unlike Lightning, which has been reproduced many times and even on these pages. To my knowledge(I could be wrong), there are not many models of the clipper Donald McKay....and in her open ocean setting...she will be a delightful addition to my collection. Rob
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Finishing the day by retro fitting(heavily modifying), the fife rail and making the cat heads. Good evening. Rob
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Still working out the mast boot and putting together the fore fife rail. In this session I also reconfigured and mounted the McKay clan figurehead. It’s about 6/8” long. Rob
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Worked bit today. I installed the ventilation hoods for the cabins and a view sky lights. I also added the forecastle access ladders. Rob
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Oh, absolutely. Eyebolts for braces...eyebolts for downhauls...eyebolts for jackstays...eyebolts for blocks....pad rollers(eyebolts) for sheet chains. It goes on...an....on.....an......on......an....... I didn't mention the foot ropes , stirrups or possibly flemishhorses..because they generally tie off on the jackstay. I was just focused on the hardware. Go get-em. Rob
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Great update George. There is so much to a yard....and you still haven't added any blocks yet....swooooh. You're doing a magnificent job. Rob
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Mike...it is so nice to have you back on these pages...and as usual, your work is impeccable, and without question, as accurate as can be achievable. Watchin with enthusiasm. Rob
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Now begins the addition of forecastle deck furniture and fore house roof details. I think I’ll work on my forward details before I finish the aft poop deck and it’s rail. It breaks up the Monotony. As if there were any. Rob
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Welcome. Glad to see another clipper build of “Another” clipper typically not doing the rounds. I build American clippers……namely those of Donald McKay. I’ll be following along. Rob
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Begun to add the fancy rail cap to the forecastle and bulwarks. Rob
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Didn’t work on her today………but, tomorrow I hope to get more done. Thanks for the comment. Rob
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