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Really, apart from those Buttersworth paintings, all we have to go on is what was typical of clippers of the time. McLean clearly describes her deck features in general, but the finer details are left up to the modelers creativity. And, as you put it, up to their, *powers of observation*. Knowing, from the gate,.......that McKay was given the most extreme levity of design and fashion. We can conclude the most discrete furnishings were employed. I still have to determine, where the iron (vented) bitts are to be placed. 2 On the forecastle and 2 aft on the poop deck? Rob
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Worked on the anchor for the cathead. I decided against the wood stock, based upon Buttersworth’s painting, plus the fact McKay had an open checkbook to buy the best and most up to date hardware for Staghound. Rob
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I agree…… great job Johnny. Rob
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Everything is just stunning...absolutely stunning.... I just might consider taking up another hobby.......... Rob (Maybe whale or bird watching)
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Hey Rick. Just wondering.....what is your process for making Gin and Sheet blocks? I have not seen it. Rob
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Thanks Rich. Yes it's true.....most onlookers are truly unaware of the actual functionality of many aspects and components of a large sea going clipper ship. Or how many builders of these wonderful ships, actually are interested, or have the desire to fully compliment their models with accurate and complete components? EDT comes to mind, of one who is an extreme accuracy modeler. But he also built his model in a scale able to accommodate such precise detailing. Us modelers down here in the smaller scales, have to modify, simulate or just completely illuminate some details....because the fabrication to do so...is just too microscopic for even the most discriminating critic. If a magnifying glass is required to properly inspect your models details.....then, you've become a magician. Rob (Just doing the best that I can)
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Thanks Pat. I really wanted them to be fully functionally correct. Each aspect of the model is a small project in of itself. Rob
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Thank Rick. It needed to look warn as naturally expected. Rob
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Footropes, Flemish Horses and Stirrups
rwiederrich replied to hof00's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I’ve always reminded builders to keep their stirrups/foot ropes very short. I made sure they were on my Glory of the Seas. The men working the sails are able to do so. Rob
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Good move. Looks convincing. Fine work in such a small scale. Rob
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Spent some time finishing up the starboard cathead and splash rail. Rob
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Bill, I watched both videos. It was truly amazing what these men accomplished, with what they had. ...... Freezing rain, dangerous pitching heights, cruel *Bully boys*, scurvy, sleep depravation, and the cruel list goes on. All we can do now, is, enjoy a romanticized version....of *Wooden ships and Iron men*. Rob
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THAT book is surely in MY collection. Rob
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I appreciate your support and fine compliments. I hope you stick with me till the end...it'll been a hoot. I'll talk to Mike and see what he wants to do.... It might be possible I can arrange for him to sign a copy for you...possibly in exchange. Rob
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Rick, I wondered how you did your release. I went back and forth....from the latch, like device on the Flying fish to EDT's Young America twist release. I went with the latter. It had to drill an exact hole through the Rail, aligning exactly with the release bar. It was a booger to install and then paint. Rob
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Remember..that cathead is no longer then 9/16" and the release mechanism is very tiny. I will finish off the gilded cat face on the end next. I won't be adding the anchors until I have finished installing the splash rail Rob
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First coat of paint. I’ll add the painted cat facings a bit later. Rob
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Worked on the anchor release mechanisms Rob
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Get em Rob
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I hope to see them soon if possible. Rob
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Photo stacking is just like the process used when stacking Astro images of galaxies and nebulae. Hundreds if not thousands of of images stacked, along with blacks and opaques to render the complete image. Cool. Never imagined you could do that with models correcting for depth of field. Rob
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Worked a bit on the cat head structures. Haven’t decided what release mechanism I want to use. Here, I’m working out the twist and release design. I haven’t added the release pin yet……just the long bar with the cupped head that holds the release pin and retaining chain. The other design uses a rope and release clip that holds the release pin from falling away releasing the retaining chain. Rob
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Where to begin Rick.... You've done a magnificent job on her initial rigging of her lower shrouds. As usual, your work is impeccable , clean and crisp. You have been busy. you've not accomplished all this in a short time....you've been up to stuff. Quietly working away...and then...BAMN! You weren't slowing down (as we had imagined)...you were secretly accumulating your results....so you could shock the daylights out of us and thus initiate hyperventilation. I have no way of catching up(If that was ever a thing). I'm surely impressed. Flying Fish is looking beautiful. Rob
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Great job S.H. Johnny. That hull looks smooth and well contoured. Where have you been hiding this? It's fantastic! Rob
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