rwiederrich
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Doing your proper research is important if not more so, if you want an accurate model. I have 12 years of personal research coupled with that of my cohorts and a lifetime dedicated by my friend Michael Mjelde....before I tackled fully scratch building my Glory of the Seas. I have been building clippers for over 50 years and the Revell CS 4 times.......and I had to begin at a steep curve, such as yourself. Study pays off and it will for you. Understanding the function of each line, brings greater accuracy to your build and greater confidence in your own skill, not to mention how a sailing ship as complex as a clipper functioned. Good luck. And enjoy and apply what you learn. Rb
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Great solution George. Once you realized there is no rotation issues...your options for construction just opened up. Super results. Rob
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No problem Rich. I fully appreciate your research. I read that myself and wondered about it. I chose not to paint them, based on, I could not find any corroborating evidence myself. Plus it was after the time period, I am building my Glory. So there is enough speculation and uncertainty, to disregard conclusively, that red was it’s color during my time period. Rob
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I think this is during the time she was brought back into service to serve as a troop transport. She surely is not as lofty as during the time period I’m modeling her. She’s riding high in the water too. Rob
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A new image from Mike. Looks like this was Taken after her mast reduction.
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You didn’t think such a thing……😏…You, of all of my critics, would have pointed out the error as soon as you identified it. An act you proudly Commit, as you relish in keeping with preserving her accuracy. Dolphin striker my………. You wouldn’t let me intentionally inaccurately misrepresent anything on Glory. 🧐. You’re my official “fact checker”…..my authenticator……….the, *oh you messed that thing up*, got my back kinda guy. Short of one or two things I’m just too selfishly bullheaded over, that we’ve already discussed…….you’re my, *keep your nose to the grindstone*, and *keep it right* advisor. I know you secretly knew the martingale was outa proportion. Why you didn’t pistol whip me earlier is a mystery. Must be that kind heart residing in your chest. 🥰 NOW…….I can get back to the rat lines. Rob
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I wrestled with the ‘that’l do’ monster……but I had to slay it. I feel so much better that I corrected the error. Two down. Rob
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Oh well…….I couldn’t wait…….so I had to fix the martingale. Here it is cut down two ft. and re rigged. Only took about an hour and a half. I feel better. Rob
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One NEW remodel update, I want to share. From almost the beginning of the install of the martingale....I've been disappointed with my results. Meaning: I made the martingale too long. This has bothered me, but I was too lazy to do anything about it...hoping I would get over it...or it would *blend* in. NO SUCH LUCK. After further remeasuring, I have determined that the martingale is nearly 2 scale ft. longer then its prototype. This is easily calculated by measuring the martingales length on any profile image of Glory, and then comparing that with any other known measurement. What I did was identify that the distance from the bottom of the bowsprit measuring down to the lower bobstay, is exactly the length of the martingale. When I tried to replicate this comparison method on my model, it was clearly obvious, that my martingale was too long. By...again...2 scale ft. NOT failing to mention that, it just *Looks* too long, when looking over the entire model. Soooooo. I will remove the chain stays from the martingale and where they attach to the jibboom.... Remove the martingale...cut it down to size, then reinstall the chain stays....making the appropriate adjustments to their lengths. This will be a relative simple modification, *And I know.......I hate re-doing stuff*, but in the end, it will be accurate.....and I won't hate myself for not making the correction when it was easiest to do so. Stay tuned for this fun and exciting redo. I'll finish the ratlines and fairleads on the shrouds first. Thanks for all those with discerning eyes, who noticed this and refrained from mentioning it to me.....so My wittle feewings wouldn't be hurt. I appreciate it. Rob
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Every image I can muster up and extrapolate clearly of McKay vessels...definitely show some kind of a *Naval Hood* supporting the stem and cutwater. I know this kind of information can and probably will, set the history books on end...not to mention the correction for the modeling industry. *If they want to be accurate*. Rob
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Finished up the bunt line belaying and moved to the starboard side. Rob
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Fantastic work Vlad. How exciting that you’re back at it and remodeling too boot. Wonderful. Rob
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Compare the average clipper cutwater and its planksheer termination.
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Spent a bit of time finishing up the port shrouds and their rat lines. Added the fair leads too. Now to run and belay some of the previously installed bunt lines. Rob
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Michael...your work is second to none....both in boat building and R/R rolling stock fabrication. I'm never left unimpressed. Glad to see you at it....and in great form....too. Rob
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Just wonderful work on her forecastle....wonderful. Have you decided on what you are going to do with the *Naval hoods*? Rob
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Actually, I keep her tucked away out of sight and from prying fingers. Many Grandkid's can reek havoc if not controlled. In this instance.....we gathered elsewhere. Yeah...once I get all the head gear rigged and the fore stays and the jib halliards installed...She will take on a much larger presence. I hope to finish off the port fore shrouds and get a good start if not finish the starboard shrouds today. One small task down...then I'll tackle the ratlines as another small task. One small task at a time and before you know it...she will be through. Rob
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I added these other shrouds before I left for the Fair today. More family time. Tomorrow is a new day. Rob
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We’ll….starting up again is going slowly. This weekend was full of “other” projects……..like cleaning out the garage and a big church picnic. I hope this next week will be more productive. Here are the beginnings of the fore shrouds. Rob
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I took this pic of a painting of Glory that Mike has hung in his living room, that I believe he is considering to put on the cover of his next book. I don’t recall the artist. The bottom image is from a different artist. Both from Mike. Wish I had a better image. Rob IMG_1130.MOV
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Good thing we are not in any kind of race. You’ll complete your Glory at the appropriate time. Schedule’s are different, so must be our efforts. Can’t wait for you to get back at it. Rob
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Good to have a model to work out issues and techniques on....Good job. I'm so sorry to hear about the Queen...I pray a smooth transition will occur and your heart will be comforted during this great loss. She was well liked...even over here(across the pond) in the states. Rob
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George, are they blocks for hauling the yards? Typically the sheave is imbedded within the mast itself.....but the haulyard for the main yard on my Great Republic was external and I used model railroad sheaved logging blocks for that application. some are metal and some are printed. They did need some slight modifications, but they worked for my needs. Show me a pic of what you are talking about and what/where the blocks are supposed to be located on the tree. I will then be able to tell you what I did and what you may possibly do. Rob
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