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rwiederrich
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Finished vents. Looks like it’s time for copper. Rob
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Finished the starboard pin rail and stanchions….. now onto the vent pipes. Rob
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Began adding the starboard waterways. Rob
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Rich……..you already have my permission….to do what you think. Rob
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The Waterways were flooded with copious amounts of water...and the vents had to be protected. The flanges must have taken extreme thought to prevent water passage beyond the brass/copper pipes. Thanks for the kudos Rick. I'm always trying to use stuff or reinvent stuff for my own purposes. Note the flange on these goose necked vents. Kinda like the ones used on Flying fish models. Rob
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Thanks....I'm always thinking outside of the box. I knew I needed something that replicated a *flanged* pipe. Not just a wire poking through the strake. There had to be some sort of gasketed flange protecting the sleave around the pipe, so water would not pour or drip past the pipe to areas far below...thus wetting the interior of the ship. It is said the vent system was of a most scientific and engineered application. And Staghound was acclaimed to be a very *dry* ship. It's what I came up with....in 1/96 scale.🎼 Rob
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Thanks Pat. Working on the starboard side next couple days ……….Then coppering Rob
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Imagine that….., I pondered the fabrication of these copper vent pipes for some time. Staghound utilized straight pipe vents instead of the typical round trap type depicted on the Flying Fish. So it dawned on me to use oxidized copper pins with the tips cut off and the heads ground flat…….to represent the strake seal flange of the vent pipes. They are good representations ……….I think. Rob
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I added the straight copper vent pipes between the stanchions. Rob
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Rick. Scaling can be tough sometimes, but I set them at 18” scale measurement. Rob
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Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate your comments concerning Staghound. I'm scaled out a bit smaller than you, and your detail work is far superior. Again...Thanks. Rob
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I've been reviewing the Staffordshire, and her forecastle is exactly how we envisioned for Staghound. With the patent Windless on the deck below the topgallant forecastle deck forward. With double companionways (left, right) leading down. Short of the minimal tonnage differences between Staghound, Flying Cloud and Staffordshire...I'd say McKay was simply replicating the good functionality of the design. Again, thanks for your continued support and evaluations. Rob
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Beautiful workmanship. I guess you're building her after she was owned by the Portuguese....cuz they added that aft companionway to the main cabin. That aint original. Love the clean work. Rob
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Riiiight. Rob
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I have yet to add the splash rail to the forecastle. I want to protect that area while I upright the hull to lay the copper plates. Less uneven surfaces to break off while upside down makes me feel more comfortable. Rob
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I try to section off the model into small *projects*...to make it progress faster(in my mind). Preplanning pays of in great dividends. Once I know where I'm going and what is next.....I plan for it, and then execute it. Still have to add the venting between the stanchions. But moving along to the starboard side. Thanks for checking in and for the fine comments. Rob
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Finished up the port pin rail and pins. Now it’s time to tackle the starboard side. Rob
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Adding the stanchions. Rob
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Began the waterway and stanchions on port side. Adding support. Rob
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I'm not knew to building specialty models.....but I have to say you've picked a wonderful subject and have done a great job on LULA Keith. Very interesting under modeled subject. Quite refreshing. Well executed. Rob
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Finished adding the stained decks. Rob
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I thank everyone for the sympathies and well wishes. It has been the worst pain I have ever endured, and I have had broken bones. Now just a bit sore in recovery. I hope to be in full swing on Staghound....as I slide back into it. Rob
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I always new I might be a little treacherous...when it comes to my depictions....but traitorous?🤣 Thanks Rick. Still need to cut the poop decking. In my mind it will all go together quite quickly, once I get the decks installed. Been a bit sidetracked with pain lately.... Rob
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Thanks Rich. I've been out of commission for a couple of days due to kidney stones. I think(Pray), I'm all over it now...still a bit tender. I work fast, but, not as clean as I used to. I cut the main waterways for each side and will install them after the deck is placed. I want to sand and add another coat of white paint before....so when the stanchions go in on top of the painted waterway, it will be clean. The decking, must be stained and glued down first. I intend to finish the bulwarks and decking...before I flip her over and begin the coppering. First things first. Rob
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First coat of primer white. Before I install the stanchions. Rob
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