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Build log part 56 have been busy doing the lower shrouds for mizzen and main, as well as their stays. The ratlines will be done later on. In order to get the right Tension to the shrouds is was unfortunately not possible to Keep the shroud deadeyes 100 % in horizontal line. But I`m very happy that the alignment angles of shrouds and chainplates correspond very well to the measures I had taken with help of a dummy mast and and a string, like shown earier in this log (Kester would say "a sigh of relief" was brought out) The Standing rigging so far is quite tight and the masts are in alignment. Shall move on to the foremast next. I fitted some wedge protectors to the bow rail contact area of the main stay. The wooden "mouses" for the stay slings are made from bamboo rod
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Hi Popeye, I see thats the beginning of the popeye bluewater fishing and trawling Company. Nice idea and probably your going to do the kays the sheds, the net- and box Storages, lobster baskets, etc and all what it takes to resemble a little fisher cove, but what an ambitious project BTW for what model are those masts in the Background ? Nils
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Looks very good Peter, I may look up your rigging pics for cross reference now and then Nils
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Hi Peter, have not heard of you quite some time, nice that you dropped in... yes, those two lower Yards will have slings as well as two jeers blocks. Asume that once hoisted into Position These two Yards remain rigged at that Elevation, so the sling just secures for the worst case. I thought that rigging the shrouds would be quite a bit easier, but there is such a lot to be watched out for, like masts alignment, mizzen is 3° oblique Position, deadeyes must be in horizontal row, etc..., and seizings required everywhere, I must say hat off to those who managed to get this rigged up in the propper way. Of course you are right, ist going to take some months to get through I suppose... Nils
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Wonderful ! Nils
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John, the hull Looks great so far, the "Puritan" sure has very nice lines I like Nils
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Very nice build Dave, The anchoring Slots for the channels (through the second planking) will give good secure and strong hold to the hull Nils
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Wonderful built model Danny, I admire this build from beginning on, it is giving so much Inspiration and samples of most skilled handcraft work, especialy knowing what all is behind in the interior of the hull with its decks. Thanks so much for sharing this very extensive and well organized log. I like very much that you did not use paint on the ship, the composition of Wood tones speaks for ist own... Nils
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Hi David, your work is looking fine, hope to see more soon. I think working with Card is more difficult than with Wood, I never did it myself to date, but I read a tutorial about it. Nils
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Mirabell61 replied to MT Hopper's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Will, you may want to have a look at Google search for : "grossmodell Gowerian" it brings you to the site of www.schiffsmodell.net The Gowerian is a nice British coaster, shown here in scale 1:50 which Comes very near to your 1:48. The model builder created very nice typical steam driven scratch made cargo winches of the required period Nils -
Lovely nice and clean rigging Mobbsie, a delight to see Nils
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Deadeye tackle on the mizzenmast shrouds its the first time I`m making use of deadeyes instead of turnbuckle shroud spanners. Having to look for the right thread diam. in relation to the deadeye sheaveholes, so the rearside counterknot at the beginning does not rush through the the predrilled hole when tightening the tackle. The deadeye spacing distance is made repeatable by using spacer two easy removeable clamps after the zeising is put on the upper deadeye shroud cords Nils
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Hello Sjors, that coppering of your Agamemnon Looks beautiful, very nicely done... Nils
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Mobbsie, thanks for sharing what a wonderful rigging in masts and Yards, I`m going to look at These pics of yours more Close, ist just at the right time... Nils
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jdbradford, Thanks for sharing that Information, will have to Keep that one in mind... Nils
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Hi grsjax, I remember and registrated with interest that fellow member Dan Vadas once mentioned that the detergent Isopropyl Alkohol would help work for removing wooden CA glued parts, in the Joint, so why not remove those nasty already cured CA flakes from the fingertips, but I did not try it out yet. What I find is more serious is how to explain to your wife how you managed to get some CA Drops onto your second best trousers. Can These ever be removed ?, I do`nt think so. rubbing on the Cloth only gives a spot lighter shade of blue on the jeans Nils
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Greg, thank you for dropping in to the Steamship log I`m glad you liked it, (was my first completed build log to MSW) Nils
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many thanks Omega, very kind, nice and appreciative and encouraging words of yours.... I also hope and wish it may be treasured by my family followers, but I ca`nt take that for sure... Nils
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Hi Omega, if you leave the hull in White, I would recommend a nice nostagic brass Color for the dropkeel, or perhaps a dull brick-red, to give a certain, but not dominating, contrast to the White hull. The brass Color would go together very nicely in style with the mahagony deck Fitting out you have. I unfortunately do not know what the colors the actual ship was bearing, most of the photos of that period are in black/White. The "Signe" Looks a very fine eyecatching ship. The Picture from the aft wake Position Looks great I have built 2 tallships to date, the build logs with both extensive photo series that can be refered to per link in my signiture, or by viewing my appropriate Gallery postings- enjoy... I have no space in my home any more for additional tall ships, and the HMS Pegasus I do`nt even know in the Moment where she shall be set up, allthough I feel she deserves a Special place Cheers, Nils
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Wonderful work Omega, fully understand your own attitude and meaning to scale and challenge, and you`ve done it masterly. This schooner exhibited in a fine Display case will surely be a Little treasure in your home.... the White hull Color reminds me of a ivory carved or bone carved model, like some maritime Museums display Are you planing your next one ? Nils
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Thank you Michael, I trust the rigging, let alone the sail making, will take some weeks, but nevermind as Long as there is Progress even if in Little bits... Nils
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Hi Pete, Thanks for your appreciative words its running quite well in the Moment, and the rigging is very interesting to do. (learn by doing) Always have to think twice what line must be put on now and where will be less Access to the belaying Points, blocks, etc. later on. I`m intending to Show the sails in braced mode, so all the involved lines will Need to be lead accordingly. That will Show a cloud of sails from the leeward side, whilst a good Portion of the ships other Fitting out will be better visable from the windward side Nils
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Many thanks Martin, its still plenty of time, until I get to the front sails, ist only important to know this upfront, due to the number of sheaves up in the foremast. I asumed already that 4 frontsails would be too much for the 14 gun sloop, so the admiralty Budget saves the cost for the flying jib here. The main and the fore lower Yards are held up by jeers (next to the lifts). I`m wondering why there is additionaly the need for a sling at Yard Center to the lower mast top caps. This is shown in my book as well. Probably it is a safety device, should the jeers once fail... The mizzen has only the sling for horizontal Yard Elevation anyhow. I`ll be starting with the mizzen shrouds now... Nils
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