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  1. Tony Hunt
    A lubber? Good day to you, sir.
  2. Tony Hunt
    Happy New Year Grant. I've long admired Underhill's plans for the Harriet McGregor, so it's great to see a model of her being built. Particularly as it is such a lovely piece of craftsmanship, too! By the way, the book about the Harriet that was briefly referred to is available on-line thanks to the Sate Library of Victoria - see http://digital.slv.vic.gov.au/view/action/singleViewer.do?dvs=1609571372804~241&locale=en_US&metadata_object_ratio=10&show_metadata=true&VIEWER_URL=/view/action/singleViewer.do?&preferred_usage_type=VIEW_MAIN&DELIVERY_RULE_ID=10&frameId=1&usePid1=true&usePid2=true Cheers Tony
  3. Tony Hunt
    I follow Harold Underhill's guidance when it comes to naming rigs. I therefore agree with Mark P, I don't think #2 is a brigantine either. More like a topsail ketch, a rare rig but certainly one that existed, although it is strange that it has staysails between the masts rather than a gaff foresail on the foremast. To be a brigantine it needs to have a fully square-rigged foremast, which typically includes having a fairly short fore (lower) mast. The mast on #2 is more like the foremast of a topsail schooner (except that as the mainmast is shorter than the foremast it can't be a schooner). It's an unusual rig, for sure. A bit of a dog's breakfast! Thanasis, nice work on identifying #3. The sketches from the ANZAC soldier nail it, don't they? I assume this rig must have had a local name, but I'm no expert on naming conventions for Mediterranean rigs so I'll abstain on that one. I agree that #1 and #4 are fore and aft staysail schooners.
  4. Tony Hunt
    Apologies! http://www.veniceboats.com/it-pubblicazioni-catalogo-libri.htm
  5. Tony Hunt
    Only 32 Euro from the author' website - a bargain!
  6. Tony Hunt
    It sounds like it might be a business opportunity! ☺️
  7. Tony Hunt
    It's looking great Ilhan. This is going to be a very beautiful model when it's finished.
  8. Tony Hunt
    I'm glad to hear you're already in touch with Nick B, he's a great guy and a goldmine of scholarly knowledge about early ships. He's also a builder of extraordinarily good ship models.
  9. Tony Hunt
    That's a very charming model. Are you restoring it? Like Louie, Junks aren't aren't something I know much about, but I'll be fascinated to see what answers come back.
  10. Tony Hunt
    Great to see you back Hyw.
  11. Tony Hunt
    Yes, please keep posting, I'm can't wait to see how this model looks when it's finished.
  12. Tony Hunt
    Looking good. It's a very handsome ship, should make a great looking model. I'm looking forward to seeing it progress!
  13. Tony Hunt
    Awesome! Nick Burningham is a friend of mine, if you have any questions about the Nautical Archaeology article you've referenced I'm happy to pass them on to him.
  14. Tony Hunt
    I agree with LdeF. This is an exercise in practical archaeology, and it is not only fascinating but has real academic value. In my opinion, anyway! Keep up the good work, I love it.
  15. Tony Hunt
    Such an interesting project. A real voyage of discovery! I'm looking forward to see where it ends and what new territory will be discovered.
  16. Tony Hunt
    A great build of a fascinating model. I've loved all the interesting research, the build challenges and their clever solutions, the artistry, the whole thing. It's been treat and frankly I'm a bit sorry to see it end!
  17. Tony Hunt
    Unbelievably beautiful model. Just incredible.
  18. Tony Hunt
    Just found this thread and love it. I hadn't come across Pocher kits before - they are extraordinary! I owned a couple of 105 series Alfas back in my youth, wonderful (if occasionally temperamental 🙂) cars so I have an extra reason to love this build.
  19. Tony Hunt
    Wow. Did you print the hull and deck yourself? They look really good.
  20. Tony Hunt
    Thanks for sharing Bruce, it looks like a fascinating read.
  21. Tony Hunt
    Strange, I've always associated that quarter-round poop with iron ships. Are you sure it's the same YOUNG AMERICA?
  22. Tony Hunt
    Another possibility is to try using epoxy sealer (you can buy it at chandlers, in Australia they have brands like Everdure and Norseal). Downside, the solvents in it are fairly nasty.
  23. Tony Hunt
    Not my plans, they're done by the thread originator, iMustBeCrazy. I agree they're fantastic, I wish I had those skills!
  24. Tony Hunt
    Hi Gaz Can I suggest you take a look at the thread by iMustBeCrazy about the (slightly later) RN cutter Lapwing of 1816. One of LAPWING's sisters, BRAMBLE, became a survey ship in the South Pacific, and the thread has several paintings of her in that role. It looks like BRAMBLE doesn't carry guns, although she still has the gunports. They pictures might provide some inspiration? The story is halfway to the one you propose (which I really like, btw, shades of Bill Tilman explorations sailing Bristol Channel pilot cutters, many years later).
  25. Tony Hunt
    Lovely model GB. I'm sure Javier will be proud of you!

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