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About John Ruy

  • Birthday 03/11/1953

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    Biddeford, Maine
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    Became interested in tall ship modeling when we moved to Maine from California and visited the Maine Coast Line. Explored the wonderful Maritime Museums here in Maine with a great history of ship building. Love exploring all of the New England searching out wonderful local sites and history.

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  14. John Ruy
    Thanks for commenting Greg. I appreciate the recognition and encouragement. I don’t mind you asking questions here either, that’s how we get better at what we do. 🧐 As for rigging blocks I do it on and off ship, it really depends on the situation one finds themselves. I don’t think I find any method “easier”. LOL 😆 John
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  17. John Ruy
    Jib, Balloon Jib and Jumbo Jib… Balloon Jib Balloon Jib Sheet belayed through snatch block to pin #41 Starboard side. Balloon Jib Halyard belayed pin #14 starboard side. Balloon Jib Sheet belayed (slack) through snatch block to pin #41 port. Jumbo Jib Preparing Jumbo Jib Halyard Pendant Block. Jumbo Jib Halyard Tackle tied off to itself. Jumbo Jib Halyard Tackle installed starboard side. Jumbo Jib Halyard Blocks aloft… Jumbo Jib Halyard belayed to Pin #13 port. Jumbo Jib Sheet Tackle belayed to Pin #5 on the Fore Mast Pin Rail. Prepared Topping Lift Tackle for Jumbo Jib Boom. Topping Lift installed… Toping Lift belayed to pin #6 Fore Mast Pin Rail. With the exception of downhauls, The Jib Rigging is complete. Cheers 🍻
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    Great job, Bob! Congrats. 🍻
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  23. John Ruy
    Eric it just keeps getting better. 👍
  24. John Ruy
    Yes I am! But it’s the OCD that keeps me going. 😆😆😆
  25. John Ruy
    Your planking looks really good. 👍 John
  26. John Ruy
    Rigging the Jib… Jib Sheet belayed through fair lead to Pin #12 (starboard) Jib Sheet (port) belaying and fare lead located behind engine box. 🤨 Jib Sheet belayed to Pin #11 Port side. Jib Sheet (port) completed Jib Halyard Tackle tied off to itself. (port) Jib Halyard fair leads. Jib Halyard belayed to Pin #16 (starboard) Jib rigging completed, with exception of the down haul. Onwards 🍻
  27. John Ruy
    I have used their CNC Sails on my Revell USS Constitution. Great products. Their Rope is of Excellent Quality as well.
  28. John Ruy
    Great! Let me know if you find something smaller. I can always use smaller tools. 🧰
  29. John Ruy
    Tim, Thanks for your comment. I usually use split rings but found them to be too out of scale. Here is a comparison, split ring at the top.
  30. John Ruy
    Thanks Greg… The tips on the pliers actually measure 1.4 mm. Got them at Joann’s. https://www.joann.com/8in-round-3-in-1-nose-plier-by-hildie-jo/17167362.html
  31. John Ruy
    Gord, Glad your back on the Bluenose, it’s been my obsession for just over two years now. As for the gaps, you might try using carpenter’s glue in them and sanding over the hull prior to the glue setting. Planking is looking good 👍
  32. John Ruy
    Jib Sails… Sewing on the Bolt Rope… Attaching the Jib Tack… Halyard Jib Head… Sheet Lines Jib Clew… Hanks made from .5mm Copper… Blackened Copper Hanks… Jib and Balloon Jib mounted… Installing Hanks… Curling Jibs with Fabric Stiffener… Jumbo Jib with Bolt Rope… 50 more Hanks… Jumbo Jib Mounted and lashed to the Boom. Jumbo Jib Halyard… Jibs mounted, I will finish the jib running rigging before moving on to the Fore Sails. Cheers 🍻
  33. John Ruy
    WOW! Has it really been a year! I was wondering what happened. Glad you are back. The Planking looks like it’s off to a really good start. Cheers 🍻
  34. John Ruy
    Nice progress Bob! Steady as she goes. Cheers 🍻

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