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I've decided to proceed as I did with Glory....and do the decking and bulwarks first...before going on with the coppering. More to follow. Rob
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I thought that through, thoroughly before I added the scrolling. However, I did not want Staghound to be a *repeat* of Glory of the Seas. It is true, we do not know what her embellishments were fully, and as with the Great Admiral....I wanted a bit of difference on her stem. I know the true structure of the McKay *hood* has been concluded to be the structure that would find no alterations from clipper model to clipper model, in the McKay line-up. With that being said , I'm going to keep the scrolling as is, for the time being. IMHV, it actually individualizes, the detailing of her stem/cutwater. I have both models to make comparisons to, and it is enough of a difference to make her distinction all the more profound. We'll see what she looks like after the gilding of her scroll work is complete and the staghound is installed. Rob(I hope you understand my point)
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I will add the channels later, once the mast rake is established. Weathering will take place as well. Rob
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Finished the planksheer molding and put down a coat of black paint. Lots of sanding between coats. Gotta finish off with a dull coat. Rob
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Here is what it looks like between the hood and hull/cutwater. Rob
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One thing I'm finding out is these early McKay clippers were quite small compared to the later ones that were over 2000 tons and more. Even though Staghound was the largest commercial vessel of her type during her launching...she and her sisters were very narrow in breath. Staghound was only an amazing 24.5ft across just forward of her binnacle. Note this Butterworth painting of a clipper (probably FC) and the scale of men to the ship....not to mention the deck furniture and houses. Everything seams large on deck. Butterworth was known for his scale proportions being correct. So it all seems quite small on deck.
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It's funny Rich. I feel like I'm building another Glory, in a way. However, I know enough to add some slight alterations to make her *unique*...since little is known about her particular ornamentation and trim work. Artistic license is one of my favorite certifications.... Rob
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I'm glad you were able to learn something from all the input (That's what it's all about) 🤩. Especially the *hood* discussions. Rich and I, along with decades of research from our friend author and historian Mike Mjelde...we have concluded the validity of said McKay *Hood*. I'm not prone to use a lot of acid etched scrolling....but in this case, since no real concrete evidence exists about what type/kind/detailing scroll work was on Staghound other than McLean's *thin* descriptions such as, "carved work, devices, and Neatly executed ornamentation", I chose to use scrolling provided by Bluejacket...for their clipper, Redjacket. I had to heavily modify, cut, bend, reform, their wares, for my purposes. I'm not afraid to use, rework, or modify someone else's engineered material for my clippers. I prefer to scratch build myself. But I am lazy too. Rob
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Unlike an externally suspended Headboard...the McKay *Hood* is part of the hull and cutwater. In essence strongly joining the two. I'll take a picture of the fillet, I had to fashion between. It simply fills the space and is bolted firmly, making it all one piece. I already painted them with the hoods,,..but you can see how it fills against the two structures. Thanks for noticing. Rob
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Thanks Pat. Still got minor planksheer moldings left to do and half round molding under the main rail. I corrected the stem, adjusted the hoods, and will be painting the hull black soon. Rob
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Did some work today. Adding the planksheer. Masked off the black hull. Rob
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I cut it back and blended it into the cutwater.
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I'm thinking of cutting in the angle a bit more. Cutting into the darker wood...to slightly harmonize the vertical and the curved. I think I might have added a bit to much to the curve...filling it out a bit too much. No problem. I'll add that to the several adjustments I need to make before moving on to finishing up the planksheer molding. Rob
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Problem is...the outer stem from the foot of the stem...is more vertical from McKay's half model, then these drawings depict. I went with McKay's half model profile. Double check for yourself. so are you saying your own drawing is incorrect? Rob
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Rich. I see what you are saying....however, after great reflection and profiling from every painting we have of her....it appears to me that the correction I performed makes her stem more of the upward angle also described by McLean, "The cutwater is tapered to an angle". Are you suggesting I cut it back to my original curve? Back to the original stem line, I had originally cut...without the addition? I supose I could cut the stem back half way...to mimic more like Glory. Rob
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A little scroll work. Rob
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Both sides are done. Now to finish the plank sheet molding.
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Fabed the port hood. Rob
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Comparing the stem of my Staghound to a painting of her....You can see the extent of the prow exerting itself forward of the knightshead. The *navel* hood and the figurehead are projecting far forward. I think I'm in the ballpark. Rob
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Today's projected work schedule will include addition of the McKay *Hoods*....port and starboard. Once they are fabricated and installed, the addition of the leading planksheer moldings will be installed atop the leading edge of the *hood*. All the external moldings have to be installed prior to painting. Since the scroll work is unspecified, I can assume artistic license, in this matter. I prefer to get the external paint out of the way, prior to deck installation. Just makes keeping things over spray clean. Rob
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Removed the weights and now I have one tiny sliver left on the poop deck. Got Bible study tonight so won’t be doing much more today. Have a great evening. Rob
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Thanks a lot Grandpa.... I have been building them for over 50 years. Not perfect....but I do, the best I can. I guess, I've learned to know where to *cheat*. An still manage to pull it off. Rob
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I'll just make sure the masts are pinned after they are turned. The pin will slip into the prepared hole in the deck. The bottom of the mast will be cut to the appropriate rake angle. That same angle will be drilled into the deck. When the boot is in place...you will never know. Rob
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The forecastle and poop decks are level with the main rail...once I add the scribed decking. I will then add the 18" monkey rail with its cap. I think when all is dry within...I will begin shaping and carving the molding on the rail cap. It has a kind of carved out center....creating two lobes similar to the planksheer molding (currently where the line is drawn). This same trim look will be carved on the monkey rail cap as well. (The stern rail around the stern stanchions will also be carved) (at a later date). It's these little details that set the build apart. I need to address these issues before I paint the hull black. As I look at it now....there are so many small details that need to occur at the same time...or there abouts.
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I’m drilling small wood pin holes in the deck and framing bulkheads to secure the masts to. They will work out nicely. Good advice. Being Sunday, I only spent time finish laying the sub flooring planks. They are 3/32” thick , Good and sturdy.
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