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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    First two sets of backstays are in on the foremast.
  2. GrandpaPhil
    Also remember, if the hull is okay, masting and rigging aren’t bad to replace. It’s time consuming, but isn’t everything with this hobby? If you decide to restore the model, be patient, take your time and enjoy the process. Use it as a learning tool.
  3. GrandpaPhil
    I agree, the real question is how badly you want to restore it. I’d start by pulling off the broken parts and doing a good solid damage assessment on what your base looks like. Then I would assemble my materials and plans to begin replacing the damaged parts.
  4. GrandpaPhil
    All shrouds, along with the ratlines, and forestays are complete. Time to make some backstays.
  5. GrandpaPhil
    Your rigging will come out well. I’ve seen the rest of your work. You’ll do just fine.
  6. GrandpaPhil
    Here’s the starboard top shrouds:
  7. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much!
  8. GrandpaPhil
    I got more done last night. I made 6 more deadeyes with 4 failures while trying to make the 6th one, lol. I removed a stay and rerouted it and added another that I had missed. I also added the fore top shrouds and left it with the ratlines half done down the starboard side. Quick note and lesson learned, I need to reinforce the mast tops better next time to prevent deflection under the stress of rigging.
  9. GrandpaPhil
    Awesome! Thank you!
  10. GrandpaPhil
    Are rigging, and belaying, plans for the same type of vessel relatively interchangeable between ships of similar size, class and time period, in the Royal Navy?
  11. GrandpaPhil
    Sheer poles are in place. Upper Main Shrouds are installed. Time to make the Top Shrouds and Top Gallant Shrouds on the Foremast.
  12. GrandpaPhil
    Lower ratlines are in. Time to make the sheer poles and the upper shrouds/ratlines
  13. GrandpaPhil
    I finally had time to work on the model today. I’m about 75% complete with the main mast ratlines. I’ll post pictures once they’re done.
  14. GrandpaPhil
    Awesome!
  15. GrandpaPhil
    Nicely done! Congratulations!
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Looking good!
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Bummer on the tire! Nice work on the model!
  18. GrandpaPhil
    From looking at the part list on Model Expo’s website, I’d say it comes out of 1/16” stock.
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Main lower shrouds are in place. I’ll start on the ratlines next time. Then I’ll install the upper shrouds. The fore top mast shrouds also get ratlines. After that comes all of the backstays.
  20. GrandpaPhil
    Lol, yep!
  21. GrandpaPhil
    Port side foremast ratlines are on:
  22. GrandpaPhil
    The lower foremast ratlines on the starboard side are on. I know that people usually hate ratlines. It’s always just been part of the process for me. I just sit down and tie them on. I use Elmer’s glue to secure the knots. The hardest part of the rigging, for me, is making all of the deadeyes on the shrouds and backstays line up right. If you look at my first ship models, the Sultana and a Mamoli Endeavour, my deadeyes are all over the place. I’ve finally been getting the spacing issues figured out. I am using a piece of steel wire to set the distance between the deadeyes.
  23. GrandpaPhil
    First set of shrouds in and first set of ratlines started.
  24. GrandpaPhil
    Installing shrouds. I’m using the wire method to space out my deadeyes.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you! I make time at least one day per weekend (more if we have nothing else going on) to spend a significant amount of time on the model. I’m looking forward to seeing progress on your Bluenose. It’s coming along nicely.

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