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Kevin, it is actually easier without the upper masts on. I can seize an eye into the upper ends of the shrouds and then slip it over the mast head, rather than havin to feed everything around and try to seize in place. Grant... Yes my workspace looks like the victim of some tornadic experience.... But everything is within arm's reach Andy -
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realworkingsailor replied to von stetina's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Bruce, just a thought for you to mull over, but I'm having some success using acrylic matte medium on my rigging lines. It can be easily brushed on, soaks right in and doesn't cause the line to become slack, or brittle. I don't have to worry if some drips on the model... A quick wipe and what's left just blends in when dry. A 500 mL bottle from Scenic Express will run you only about $6.00 or so... Andy -
I think that may be a bit more correct. I'm no expert, but on the odd wooden gaff that I have seen IRL, that was how it was done. Andy
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That's ok... I'll have a few more before this is over....
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Ah! Ferit, just missed you... The figurehead is made of urethane resin... I've worked a lot with this material for my other hobby (model railroading). It is quite stable and holds excellent detail. All the fancy work on the headrails etc., is photo etched brass supplied with the kit. Andy
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Thanks everyone! Adam, I'll admit, I was almost blubbering like you when I was getting into the planning stages of all this rigging. But with some good reference books, it can be done. Just be prepared to spend A LOT of time planning your approach to every line. Getting a good understanding of its purpose and fabrication helps. Sjors.... You're not telling me you're going to use my log as a rigging referrence are you? Larry, you won't believe how much help I've gleaned from TFFM IV.... It's a wonderful rigging teutorial, I would not have got this far without it. Although its specific to Swann Class ships or other sixth rates of that period, the ideas and concepts carry through to larger and later vessels. Augie, I figured Pegasus should be white... I went with my own pseudo-neo-classical vision of the mythical flying horse..... I did highlight the muzzle, eyes and hooves with a dry brush hint of black....Although flash photography kind of washes everything out... Andy
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Another thought, you can get aftermarket pieces from Amati... they don't have the mystery (possibly PITA) gap... and should work with the rest of the kit chainplates. Andy
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Ok.. for Mr Super-Impatient-Sjors (and all the rest of you kind folks) some photos... Been working away at the main shrouds, one more pair to go on each side. Edging my way slowly towards a bout of rattling... I figure when I get the lower standing rigging done, I'll have a shot at getting the lower shrouds taken care of. Also made a brief stop over under the bowsprit. got the inner bobstay collar done to my liking. Made an attempt at the inner bobstay. It is supposed to be doubled and served all over, but I had issues getting a stong enough splice... I may yet revisit that bit again before this is over.... Andy
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Hmm..... seems kinda lame..... :mellow: Must lose something in translation.......
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Just to keep the trend going.... This should push to 95... maybe...
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Yeah.... I predict a pending rigging-thread mummification in Schiedam...
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Thank you, Adam, for supplying "the alternative" ....
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I thought he ate only "Pedigree"..... Either way, he's only getting the dry stuff.... There's no way I'm shovelling that rancid canned crap.....
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Yeah... That's more the UK term (so I've been told)..... I'll stick with calling them flip-flops.... A confused Dutchman is much easier to deal with than the alternative.. Andy
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I'm putting Sjors on notice...... Another run down to the city for the usual reasons (laundry...errands etc), so a little build time gets snuck in. Hence the following advisory: There will be photos forthcoming in the near future, like tomorrow, EDT, at some point.... Andy
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There ought to be a law against posting such tasty, delicious.....mouth watering..........yummy looking..........<<drool>> Ahem Sorry.... What was I saying?
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Ahhh.. A few options to choose from....
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Sjors, These things:
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<<Andy looks down and wonders how the he** someone managed to tie his flip-flops together>>
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Beautiful job on your cutter. Glad you decided to show her off again. That clinker planking looks amazing, more so since not many people attempt it. Andy
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Looks great, Kevin! Good luck on the other side... I hope your wabbits where not too alarmed at the picture of "Fluffy" Andy
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Nice job on the fittings. I agree with you, redoing them out of solid wood was the way to go. As you inch your way nearer to completing the hull, any ideas what you will do when you eventually finish her? (I have to ask ) Andy
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She's coming along quite well, Sjors. I've been quietly watching for a few weeks, not saying anything..... Mostly because by the time I got here, everyone else had said everything.... Andy
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Very nicely done, and well spoken Confederacy ? If I'm reading that right, you are one cagey so-and-so... Cool! Andy
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