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  1. The Lazy Saint
    Hi all, Early start and Port side done. Next task is tighten all the standing rigging keeping things as even as possible, then apply a tiny spot of CA on each knot and tie off. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks for the kind words Edward and for the tip Rick, appreciated as always. I do plan to tie it all down before moving on to the ratlines. Today l completed the rigging of the Starboard Deadeyes, tomorrow's task will be the Port side. Once l am happy with my efforts, for better or worse, l shall tie it all down. Then on to the ratlines. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Edward, I nearly missed this one, have you started the cross section yet. Best wishes as always. The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Mugje, Great progress, well done. I have been mystified with the Chainplates on my Ballahoo and Sherbourne, just couldn't work out how to fit them correctly. I ended up devising my own method. I have seen with interest the Chainplates you have with Pickle, they seem much better and l see you have fitted them well. Keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks Dirk, appreciated. I did say my next session would be tomorrow but l couldn't focus on anything else today, my mind kept going back to Blocks, Stays and Shrouds. So l went back to my Den to do just a little more. I hope l am not developing a problem here, ha ha. I have now completed the Backstays and the Forestay. Once again, l have not tied anything off yet, l will wait untill l have completed the whole standing rigging and once happy l will tie it all off together. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, A little more done again today. I am amazed at how absorbing this hobby is, l am so pleased l gave wooden model ships a go, l may never build in plastic again. Today l finished the Bowsprit Guys and Jib Halliard. I have not tied off any of my Standing rigging yet, l am waiting until it is all in place, then l will tighten all and tie off. The next stage was the fitting of the main Shrouds. It is getting very busy up there with all those Shrouds, l am trying to keep it as neat and tidy as possible. I still have the Forestay and Backstays to go. Here l have added the Forstay with its collar and mouse. l have half done the Backstays in that the main Shrouds are fitted and have their single blocks tied on. Tomorrow/next session, l will add the tensioning blocks and rope. It looks a proper medieval muddle at the moment with loose ends of string/ropes draped everywhere. Not to worry, l think l know which string/rope goes where. Tomorrow l will complete the Backstays and Forestay, attach the Deadeyes to the Shrouds and then rig them the the Deadeyes on the Hull, phew. I am not sure l will get that much done, but when l do get that far l will, at last, be able to fix the Chainplates into their correct angle. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thank you all very much for that really useful information, l am realizing how complex a subject rigging is. I do find it most absorbing and, l think, my favourite part of a ship build. I am using my book to help me make sense of the plans issued with the kit and have found it perfectly acceptable for that task so far. Thank you also for the encouraging words, appreciated, as always. Today l started on the rigging and, although spent quite some time in my Den, didn't progress as far as l expected. That of course is, l suppose, the nature of rigging ha ha. I did however manage to get the Mast and Spars prepared with their Blocks and Cleats plus some of the Standing Rigging on the Bowsprit. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi mugje, Very nicely done. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Mugje, Very good wood working, the windlass in particular looks fantastic. I am hoping to do Pickle next and your build is certainly going to be one l draw on for inspiration, well done. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thank you both for your kind words, they are great compliments coming from such good builders as yourselves. I spent quite some time in my Den Saturday pondering over the rigging plans for my Sherbourne, they are much more complicated than those of my Ballahoo, or seem to be at least. I ended the day non the wiser. Sunday l discovered the book, Rigging period Fore-and-Aft craft by Lennarth Patersson. I have read it and, using it in conjunction with my Sherbourne's plans, l now have a much better understanding and feel much more able to tackle the task ahead. I am just glad l found it before l made a complete hash of things. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Mugje, I am glad to see you are taking health and safety seriously, nothing worse than a lung full of sawdust. I can see why your woodworking skills are so good. I must get some tools and learn how to use them. Well done to you and keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
  12. The Lazy Saint
    Hi all, Thank you for your kind words Edward, appreciated as always. Thanks also for the likes given by others, again, appreciated. Today l fitted the Deadeyes and Chainplates. Once again l just could not fathom how to use the brackets supplied to attach the Deadeyes to the Chainplates, it's beyond me l am afraid, and, like last time, l devised my own method. I have not yet pinned the Chainplates into position on the main wale, l am waiting until l have fitted the main Shrouds. By doing so l will get them correctly aligned, unlike my Ballahoo. During my next session l shall attach the Blocks and Cleats required to start the rigging. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi mugje, Very nice, well done and, as l expected, great cannons. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Vane, Good job, she is coming along great. You are right about the gunports being so visible when the build is finished and it is no easy task to get them perfect either. Good luck. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, No cursing this time Edward ha ha, well not on the rudder at least. I still haven't started the Deadeye Strops yet, next session l hope. I only had a limited time this morning so just painted the masts. They are now ready for their Blocks and Cleats. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, During this session l added the eyelets, a simple job that l found enjoyable because of it's simplicity. No fretting about making errors (l hope) Tomorrow l will add Cleats and black paint. Then its back to fretting as l ponder the Channel's and Chainplates. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Well done Edward, a very good job, you really got going after your holiday l think. You must be very pleased indeed. I am looking forward to watching your next build, have you any idea yet as to which ship you will be building. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, I have managed to change the Anchor Cable. I hope now l am pulling and not pushing. Thanks for your help Rick. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Rick, Thanks very much for the pointer, l never even considered that, l just wrapped it around. Fortunately l haven't fitted it yet so on my next session l will put it on the correct way. Ha ha. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi Mugje, Well done, a great job there. It looks fantastic on your decking. I am looking forward to seeing them all lined up. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, I am very pleased that you enjoyed your family holiday Edward, seeing the Grandchildren having fun makes it for me and it sound like it's the same for you. They certainly keep you young. That is a great link Tony, thanks very much, l am sure it will help me no end, l might even be able to add to it, ha ha. Today l managed to get the following done: 1. Finished the anchors and placed them on the ship, but not yet permanently fitted. 2. Built the Pumps, painted and fitted. 3. Finished and fitted the Rudder and Tiller bar. 4. Built and fitted the swivel guns, l have applied the first coat and tomorrow l shall complete them with a second coat. All in all a good day. One observation l have made is that the cannons on this ship look tiny alongside the other deck fittings, they can't be the correct scale........ if they are, perhaps the other deck fittings are over large. Whatever the case if l were to build this model again l wouldn't add the cannons or cut the gunports.
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    Hi Edward, Another great session for you, well done. I also really enjoy this stage of the build, sometimes it is so fiddly it drives me to distraction, but it brings the ship to life. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi all, Thanks very much for the kind words of encouragement, very much appreciated and yes Eamonn you can see a rudder. I hope l don't get into such a pickle this time, ha ha. I concentrate on the anchors this afternoon, l am pleased with them so far, they just need the ring on the end and they will be finished. I also realised an error in my build planning, no matter how much l try to plan ahead there is always something l miss. I drilled 3 x holes in the bow post for rigging, they were slightly blocked with paint. Not a problem, they can easily be cleaned out, just prior to rigging. I fitted the Catheads and now find it is impossible to use a drill on the holes. I had to remove one of Catheads, fortunately there wasn't too much damage. Please be warned if you are reading this with a view to building. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
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    Hi mugje, Great looking carronades, l am looking forward to seeing them rigged and in place. I have enjoyed looking through your build log, l have to say, your wood working skills are very good indeed. Well done, keep up the great work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
  25. The Lazy Saint
    Hi Vane, Your Victory looks great, l am looking forward to seeing the rigging take shape. Ha ha, l know what you mean, l had a practice with CA, but only on the deck which is much less challenging. With practice we will get there. Sorry Vane l have no idea at all. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.

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