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  1. realworkingsailor
    As promised, I started work on the roller carriages on the boom. 20 have been cast so far (out of an estimated 50 needed), so not a bad start. I commenced in the middle of the boom as that is the deepest part of the truss, and by corrollary the hardest area to reach. I can also start work on the transverse and top bracing in that section as well. Finally an overview shot of some of the filling done. I've alread gone down the port side and sanded off the excess filler. More will have to be done after priming, as I'm sure more holes will appear at that point.... they always do. Andy
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    Thanks everyone. Just got back from the railway club with a couple of small parcels of boom roller castings. Maybe tomorrow I'll have a look at getting started on attaching them. I need a break from green filler dust Andy
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    Best of luck with take two! Hopefully everything goes better this time (it has to...right?) Andy
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    Thanks everyone, glad you managed to sort of the length thing I expect her to grow by only another couple of inches when I get around to adding the spear pole and flag staff. Robbyn, if is spend money on a new desk, I'll have less for tools, parts, and other kits Michael, she's not all styrene. The hull is made from polyurethane resin castings. It's going to take me a few more days of sanding and filling before I start adding more details, but soon enough I'll get there. Andy
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    Alright, photos as promised. The stern anchor pocket is little more than a light baffle on the model. Given the confines of the area, and the limits of actual visibility, not much more is needed. The pillar in the middle is to correct a downwards bow in the deck at that point, and will remain in place. As I said earlier, all the hull sections are now in place, as well as now the last remaining deck section. There is a considerable ammount of filling and sanding needed in order to clean everything up. Having the hull finished means I can also get to work installing some of the deck fittings, bollards and fairleads and the like. Since they will all start out being painted the same colour as the deck, I'm not worried about work arounds at this time. Anyway, one more overview shot, from the stern this time. Yes... she's big.... 4' 8" long... Andy
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    Well, I was out of town last week, so there was no progress in the yard to really report. Until this morning. The hull has now reached its full length, and the last remaining deck section has been dry fit. Currently both ends now overhang my desk.... Another day or so and it will be time to break out the green filler putty and go to town.... I'll have some photos at a later date, just thought I would give everyone a heads up Andy
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    Glad you kept her light underneath. The contrast does look nicer in my humble opinion. Andy
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    Very nice... Nothing like doing over a tedious job, but better to do it now.... Especially since the new ones look amazing. Andy
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    Looks like you've pretty well mastered rattling. Very well done. Andy
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    Very nice planking job! I'd be hesitant to want to cover that up entirely with paint. A light wash or stain would look excellent, if only to mute some of the colour variance of the planking. Andy
  11. realworkingsailor
    Hey Popeye, you're getting a bit hard to follow, and I've been a bit remiss in commenting on your progress on your various builds. Just to let you know, I am trying to follow as best I can, and you're doing a great job. Andy
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    Another trick you might want to try; after applying proper masking tape (like Tamyia) spray with a coat of Dullcote to seal the edges. This will help eleminate paint bleed. Also make sure that the masking tape is firmly stuck to the ship, run a rounded dowel, or the back of your fingernail along the tape edge to press the tape adhesive to the model. Andy
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    Uh oh... Looks like the man in the knitted woollen (at least thats what it looks like to me... if I'm wrong, perhaps he should ease up on the doughnuts), sweater is about to be put to work... Andy
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    Good night Irene! (Ok, sorry, just had to say it ) A very nice job, Peter, can't wait to see her masted, rigged and under sail. Andy
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    Very nice, Grant! I'm not sure, but can you start to see the finish line yet? You've got to be almost to the final turn by now.... Andy
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    Yessir! Have at it! Andy
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    Thanks Kevin!
  18. realworkingsailor
    Well, you do indeed have the correct location
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    Still working on hatches, and waiting for parts. Nothing really photogenic at the moment. Hopefully sometime over the next week something may show up..... Andy
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    Here we go, a scrap laker... (Just for Jan )
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    Yeah, ok... When the time comes, I'm stealing your method.... Looks really good Andy
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    I'm still looking for something... Hang in there Andy
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    HMS or HMCS Warrior Andy
  24. realworkingsailor
    It's the USS Freedom, on her delivery voyage. She did a tour of the great lakes. I took that photo as she overtook us in the St Lawrence River near Cap St Charles. She threw such a wake that we started rolling. Incidentally, I did encounter her earlier on Lake Erie and had her plotted on radar doing in excess of 40 knots.... Andy
  25. realworkingsailor
    Eventually, yes, but for now they can't be installed.......for their own protection. Andy

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