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  1. WalrusGuy
    Guess I'll have the front row seat! Really interested to see how you tackle this. I also plan to build a fully scratch POF model some day, and a small cross-section would be a great start! I'll be learning a lot from your log. Good luck!!
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    Hi Peter, how goes the build? Hope all is well!
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    The longboat is perfect Thomas! So nice and crisp 😄
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    What I found that helps a bit is to drill two pilot holes partway (one from inside and one from outside), and trying to make them meet. Then the hole diameter can be increased. The two initial holes are very tricky though!
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    The splash guard has been installed, and also finished up the gammoning. For the gammoning, I first formed a false eye splice (using wood glue) Then threaded the rope through it And made 9 turns Then came the cross frapping turns (which I think I screwed up a bit..). It's not as neat as it's supposed to be, but I carried on anyways since I felt I'd mess it more if I redid it. I wasn't sure how to make the half hitches neatly as they all got scattered while tightening. Also was really tough to tighten in that crowded spot! I'd love to hear if you guys have any tips for next time! 😊 I also realized most of the rust effect on the iron bands vanished from all the handling. So for next time I'll be sure to apply the powder at the end prior to gluing.
  6. WalrusGuy
    Very nice! Is the hawse hole drilled all the way?
  7. WalrusGuy
    That's some awesome work! Are you following a book for the rigging or are the plans sufficient?
  8. WalrusGuy
    The bowsprit assembly is finished and glued permanently to the hull. Here are some pics: Next is the splash guard, then will commence on the rigging..
  9. WalrusGuy
    Thanks so much Justin! I'm having a lot of fun with this part of the build. My eyes are always drawn to the rigging of a model first before anything else, so I hope I can do some justice with this one. Also, this is my first time attempting a square rigger, so trying to not rush things too much and doing some research before each step. Thanks again for the great comment!!
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    I may have missed adding some info 😅 So first I squished the hoop, gluing where the rope contact's to form a doubles rope, keeping the splice (the section where the two ends meet) in the middle. After, to form the eyes in the two ends, I used a granny knot at the approximate location and served it. (also realized my typo, meant eyes not eyebolts in that comment 😄). Then I glued the rope onto the heart, and seized it on the heart's legs. I hope this explains the process better!
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    Thank you Tim! Got to warn you though, it's really time-consuming 😄 I hope to speed up a bit the more I get into the process..
  12. WalrusGuy
    It's really coming together! Looks great!! Very nice photographic skills too 🙂
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    I finished all the collars (for both the closed and open hearts). Here are a series of photos of the process: For the closed hearts: I first served 4.8 cm of rope Then the ends were cut at an angle with a sharp blade I then glued the ends to the rope to form an eye, which was then finished by serving with the excess string After they were lashed with the hearts on to get the right shape. For the open hearts: 9 cm of rope was served, then an angle was cut out with a sharp blade on either side, and glued to form a loop The joint was then served. It was hard to get a seemless joint, but I hope to better my skills as I make more of these. Next they were lashed on the ends to form the eyes, and glued to the open heart before lashing it on the slots
  14. WalrusGuy
    Thanks for the tip Eric!
  15. WalrusGuy
    Thanks Robin! I also took a photo with better lighting. I'll continue making the rest of the collars using the same technique, and will post a series of photos on how I do them.
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    You could also try scratch building the boat based on one of Master Korabel's kits to be of the right scale. Check out Gahm's Syren's log for this. I also followed suit (the process can also be found on my log) and it was a lot of fun to build.
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    I rarely comment on your log (mostly since I'm out of superlatives), but I always eagerly wait for your next post. This really is brilliant work. I went through most of your log today, and I kept finding myself picking up my jaw from the ground... Every single piece, down to the thimble, is perfect, and can be a model on its own. Really is inspiring work, one I wish to accomplish once in my lifetime. Thanks for posting, and looking forward to your next bit of marvel.
  18. WalrusGuy
    A bit of a small update. I learnt how to serve rope, and make a collar. Got to be honest, it's really fiddly and tricky work. My first attempt didn't go so well because of the wrong length, but the 2nd one went much better. I measured up 4.8 cm of served rope, then made the eyes, and then seized it with the heart in place. Also, this is my first time serving and trying to rig a ship properly (no shortcuts 😄), so please don't hesitate to point out any mistakes!
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    Can't believe I just found this log. Photos are very professional, and the work is very nice and crisp! I'll be following with great interest!!
  20. WalrusGuy
    Thank you Bradley! I had no idea how much different the ship looked with it on. Almost done with the bowsprit assembly. Lashed the single blocks onto the eyebolts with some 50wt dark brown thread. Then stuck the dolphin striker, jack staff, and the relevant staples. Another thing I never knew is how long it is comparing to the ship's length! I also checked whether the holes in the blocks, sheaves, and fairlead would accommodate the rope, and had to enlarge a bunch of them. The fairlead also needed much larger sized holes, and as a result, it cracked a bit, but did not disintegrate.. Next is to lash the jibboom to the bowsprit, then make the collars. I want to attempt to serve the collars following the guidelines from TFFM Vol 4. After these are done, the assembly will be glued in permanently.
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    Many thanks Patrick! I'm not sure on what tape it is.. There is no labelling or brand written anywhere. I just found it in the stationary cabinet 😄. If I did not have it I would have purchased some black masking tape from either Staples or Michaels. Another option I was also considering was using paper, as Robin did for his model. Also, the adhesive of the tape was very weak, so I had to put some wood glue and CA to secure it
  22. WalrusGuy
    The bowsprit assembly has been glued together. Here are the traveler rings, and the two iron bands connected: I used a wirey black thread for the intermediate piece of the traveller ring. And I finished making the dolphin striker and jack staff. Just need to paint them.. Next step is to attach the single blocks to the cap and end of the flying jibboom.
  23. WalrusGuy
    I should mention, replacing the joggled margin plank might be harder since you'll need to redo all the previous notches. So it's your call! From what I can tell, it'll turn out spectacular either way!!
  24. WalrusGuy
    Peter, if you have not glued the margin planks, I'd say you should try it out. From your build so far, you definitely have the skills. I was feeling iffy to attempt it on my model, and was glad I tried it out. It turned out ok, but was really fun to do it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, so it was both thrilling and satisfying. Kind of like watching a good thriller movie 😁 Only reason I say if it's not glued is cuz you can replace it with another if you make a mistake. I did not glue it on mine for this reason, up until all the locations were joggled Here is where I started the joggling:
  25. WalrusGuy
    The sheaves look real good! I plan on building the Confederacy in the near future, and your log will definitely come in handy. Can't wait to see what's next!!

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