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Sovereign of the Seas rig is extremely close to that of Glory....Cept for the addition of the spreaders...which Glory had originally.
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Bruma...your yards look amazing. You and I follow quite similar techniques. I use chalks for my *dry brushing*. The trick is highlighting and adding weathering. Great job. Rob
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I would surely like to now where these model makers get their data from to make such decisions? What body of photographs or first hand accounts do they draw from? As far as I know...I and my *team* have put in several years of precise research, thanks in great part to Michael Mjelde's own life time work. The reason I ask...is so many kit drawings depict structures that do not follow the historical pattern of the Builder. Trade marks shall we say. Rob
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I recall that as well. It appears that the only history, folks of today want to preserve, is that known as *Re-written* history. They tare down historical monuments...neglect our maritime history in lieu of a hateful agenda. And to let you know,...that Montaque Dawson painting is one of my favorites as well. And he is one of my favorite nautical artists to boot. I'm doing my own small part in preserving a significant historical element....be it in model form. I'm still wondering if any of the Seattle/Tacoma nautical museums would be interested in Glory when she is complete....since she lived her last decade running the West coast trades and frequented Seattle/Tacoma to Alaska ports? I'll need to do more research into that question. I wonder if Mike knows folks who may have that answer.... his own exhaustive photographic catalogue coupled with my model....would make a great exhibit in of itself....in a museum setting. Rob
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Those poor misguided workers just ripped through her forward chainplate , channel and gunwale to remove equipment from her decks. Poor old girl. Thanks Rich and thanks Mike. Rob
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Thanks Rich. To be honest, I am quite hard on myself……because as much as I do my research, I am not as apt or diligent to accurately translate that research into reality. In short, there is so much detail, I actually overlook some in my haste to reach completion . Some model shipwrights exclude certain details to reduce the clutter, or omit entire systems to make their construction easier, (cuz it can get so busy down there), it becomes impossible to even complete the work cleanly and accurately. Rob
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No Problem Pat. However in Glory’s case, Several pics show her with double fore stays and others with a single. She had her masts replaced several times and probably had her stays up or down graded. Her 1877 image I’m replicating, she had a single fore stay, probably seized double that split at the Pad eyes on deck. Probably because she had a composite fore mast. Not sure. The main mast stay was a double seized and then split at the foremast fife bit. Rob
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Information update: I’ve concluded that there is far too much jury rigging going on that many of these items cannot be accurately identified. Because what is known as common practice cannot be disregarded in lieu of some unknown speculation. In my research it has been made evidently clear that even during her useful life span she sported many rigging configurations. Possibly due to her captains preferences and or downgrades. Since I’ve begun my rigging I’ve already noticed errors I have made. Errors that cannot be corrected. Nothing significant but errors depicting different time frames of her life. I know them, but I will not reveal them, because doing so changes nothing about her true dimensions, nor the true complexity of her rigging. It just means I need to be more diligent. One item that is depicted differently in many sources, including Mike’s original drawings is the true placement of the main and topsail braces and of their “sister blocks”. Glory had no open deck winches other then the main winch in her main deck house……. So blocks did all the work. Pouring over image after image, I’ve recreated the brace configuration I’m going to use…….irregardless of what might have been depicted in as many paintings and even by Mike’s own hand. I’m going to use Mike’s wonderful drawings coupled with other sources. Glory in her long useful life, sported many rig designs, so to pick the most logical at the time I’m modeling her is what I will try to attempt. What can anyone expect. Rob
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Well….. let’s put a hold on the “flippin”. I decided to run all the bunt lines through their respective fare leads. That took some time. I’ve opted to do as much on each side before flippin. It’s so much easier that way. Rob
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Starboard ratlines finished. Time to flip the boat. Rob
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Prior to the ratlines…..I figured I had better add the Jacob’s ladders for both the mizzenmast and main mast. Before it gets too crazy. Rob
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I came across this painting by marine artist Carl G Evers. It depicts Glory of the Seas pretty much as I am building her. At around 1877ish. He passed away over 20 years ago , but I have her nearly spot on to his painting. Canny that we both came to the same conclusions concerning her lower mast colors, not to mention so many other aspects. Im looking at trying to purchase this original work. Rob
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No matter what adhesive I use, I always cover it up with a little flat black paint. Paint covers a multitude of sin and even a mild glue sheen can be distracting. Personally I use CA on all my lines and then black paint. I use shellac type adhesives or clear/mat drying wood adhesives for my rope coils and the like. I may not do things the preferred way, but I always do them my way. A benefit of going round the sun 60 times ....... Rob
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Eye bolts ready for the fore stays. I’ll get there some day. Rob
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Main mast shrouds are finished. I’ll clean things up and prep for adding the rat lines. Probably start them tomorrow. Rob
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Along the edges of each house….where the walls meet. I’m still trying to figure out the structure. Anyway….here are some updates. I’m adding the shrouds and belaying some of those lines. Rob
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Welcome aboard Rob. May you find hours of pleasurable reading and comradery. Rob
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I try to leave nothing undone. but things do happen... I would like you to research the corner venting system for Glory's houses. It is true she had louvered venting(black corners) on each of her buildings....main cabin, boys cabin, carriage house. I'm going to add them(Super detailing).....but a bit more research would be nice. I know how in-depth your searching can be and it will contribute to your drawings...if you have not already done so. Thanks man..... Rob
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Rob...she is looking beautiful...just beautiful. You have really proceeded nicely...clean , precise and mastered skillfully. Rob
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Indeed it looks daunting....and it will take time, but I have properly located the lifts in their own fairleads at the head of the top....and they will belay to their appropriate pin on the forward fife rail. The bunt lines are further aft in the lubbers hole and will find their place down along the shrouds and through their particular fairlead and then to the main rail along the gunwale. The returning yard tack lines from the mizzen will find their appropriate blocks on the mainmast and then down to their belay pins on the aft of the fife rail(these lines have yet to be installed). I installed all the control tack line blocks for the mizzen on the main mast...when I installed the spencer gaff and its gear. I needed to install all this inner gear prior to installing the stays for the mizzen. You kinda have to work through the install process and make sure you install details in their order...or you will find yourself having to work in tight quarters and you can possibly break stuff. (One...I can't see it and I can't reach it...so I break stuff) Working inward to out...after the stays are installed....THEN...I will be able to add the back stays. Currently.....I finished with the most inner subjects/details....now the main mizzen stay.....and then the main shrouds/ratlines. Everything in its order. Couple this process with time.....and there you have it. Rob
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I’ll leave the chicken house off while I belay lines to the main fife rail. Just easier that way. Rob
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Keeping lines untangle is at a premium. I worked on the main mast gaff and iron mast bar for bending its sail. Rob
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It is the only image that shows the large cut-out made to access her deck easily. A real violation of her integrity. Even, the only other image of her port side, of her on the beach at Endolyne doesn't show this breach. I can't wait. Rob
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