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Johann, your work sets a standard for us all to aspire to. Marvelous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Question: For the numerous spliced eyes like on the ends of the rat lines, are they actually spliced, or due to the small size, only simulated with the loop ends glued together and serving around the joined ends? -
Good perseverance. Once cleaned up I’m sure they will look much better and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you made them yourself.
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Nice job with the anchors Eamonn! You're whole build is beautifully executed.
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Nice Ron, glad it worked out..........I second the cocktail too 😀
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Thanks for the great information Chuck. My condolences too as you go through these tuff times. Question, what color numbers do you recommend / prefer for running and standing rigging?
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Huzzzzzzah!
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Ron, the suspending pattern method you would stand the anchor "on end". Instead of flat. Pour to fill up to the cone top then cut it open half way and retrieve the anchor. That might work better.
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Ron, I'd use a RTV and fill the box half full. The anchor should probably float in the mixture or use the vent wire to hold it. Let cure, use mold release if needed and pour the other half. I'd avoid the clay if possible. I've also seen them pour the box full, then suspend the part into the RTV held by the pouring spout cone of the part. When cured, they use a razor to cut into the RTV to get the part out, then push it back together to pour another part. A lot of guys use this technique in other hobby areas such as RC scale planes and trains.
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Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Wonderful job. It makes me want to finish my Sloop Union which has languished for a while. Well done, probably one of the best Virginia Sloops I've seen. 👍
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why not inquire with any museums to see if you could donate?
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Rob, I’m looking forward to further adventures on your GoS. Being a PNW guy, I really appreciate any of the areas sailing age historical builds. We really have a rich sailing history which is rarely investigated as you can see by my wish list of builds in my signature line. I’ll continue lurking ⚓️
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Beautifully built and displayed. Well done Rob! i look forward to your next build.
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Hows that for service!! Pre-waxed thread. 👍
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Chapman, There is a build thread of the Sirius from 1810 here on MSW. The builder “Paul” has connections or was part of the excavation and he has pictures of some of the artifacts of the ship in his build. Heres the link HMS SIRIUS - 1810
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Ron, nicely done. I like the curve of your final attempt. It's taking shape nicely.
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Ron, well done. I think you did an admirable job, considering the size of the work.
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Rob, it sounds like you embraced your inner Feng Shui. I'm sure you're room will thank you. Not to mention the room will function better. 😄
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Johann, Based on your research, I think you have found your answer. Plate 56 above and the pictures of the contemporary model seem to show it pretty clearly that the "lanyard" reeves or is threaded through like in your experiments and lashed onto itself like you did on your example to the left. You have both published evidence and contemporary model proof for your time period.
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Ron, beautiful Brig and workmanship. I’ll follow along if you don’t mind 😀
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Rob, just thinking out loud, but this exquisite model sitting in front of a window with all the UV light, will it damage it in the long term?
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Masterful work as always Johann. Perhaps this has been answered before but I can’t find it in the volumes of pages, but what do you use for glue and once finished with an area, what to you use to treat the wood for a final finish (Tung oil, polycrylic etc). Thanks
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Very interesting picture, especially how the deadeyes are turned in (secured). I’ve never seen that before.
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Well, I’m sure Jack’s will look better, however, considering the originals were carved by hand (not machine) 250 years ago with crude instruments.....I’m still very impressed. Very beautiful.
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Rob, you have to keep the home fires burning. Sounds like you are taking good care of here. We will be waiting patiently for your GR updates. Have a great Xmas recharge.
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