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John Ruy

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  1. John Ruy
    I like it too. Well done 👍
  2. John Ruy
    Hi Bob, Looks great… You have done that kit justice. Nice 👍 FYI… I’m building one of these kits for a friend who bought it 50 years ago for her father’s birthday. He never started it before he passed and she kept in the attic untouched until now. No pressure LOL 😆 I used Model Expo Hull Red… It’s a lot darker.
  3. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… Mizzen Lower Shrouds Starboard completed w/ratlines. Cheers 🍻
  4. John Ruy
    Ian, just some vintage black thread from an old kit. (Sewing thread) Use single half hitch knots only and ‘fray check” to keep it from bing fuzzy. https://www.michaels.com/product/dritz-fray-check-liquid-seam-sealant-10112538 Cheers 🍻
  5. John Ruy
    Dare I say it, “Ratlines”… …and so it begins. Cheers 🍻
  6. John Ruy
    Looking Great Jon, I like leaving brass belaying pins brass, too. Helps highlight the details. Like rope coils. 😎 John
  7. John Ruy
    Great job Bob! Another great build under your belt. It’s been a pleasure watching you improve and mastering your ship building skills. Carry on , Sir. 🍻
  8. John Ruy
    Steady Bob, you know you get a bit ahead of yourself sometimes. LOL 😆 Take your time, looking really good. 👍 John
  9. John Ruy
    I have had those too. Pulled a bit too hard on the lanyard, tightening things up. John
  10. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… Did you ever blow out a deadeye? Mizzen Mast Lower, Upper and top shrouds completed ✔️ Cheers 🍻
  11. John Ruy
    Nice work on the Bulwarks. I like your method of aligning the scuppers. Better than drilling them out, after planking is completed. 👍
  12. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… …and then there were two of eight completed. Onwards 🍻
  13. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds… First 3/32”deadeye laced… Cheers🍻
  14. John Ruy
    May feel frustrating now, but that’s where the experience comes from. You’re doing a really great job on the rigging, Bob. I would say the best I’ve seen yet. 👍
  15. John Ruy
    Sold on eBay…
  16. John Ruy
    Nice work on the planking, Terry. I’m going to pull up chair and follow along. John
  17. John Ruy
    I remember you saying at the meeting, that you hoped Jim’s model would help yours improve. I have to say your model is looking pretty good, to me. Glad I found your build log, I am going to pull up a chair and have look see as you finish this next creation of yours. Should be fun to watch. John
  18. John Ruy
    Ratline Heaven? Is that where all good rats go when they leave the sinking ship? LOL 😂 John
  19. John Ruy
    Lower Shrouds on the Mizzen Mast… … and so it begins… Cheers 🍻
  20. John Ruy
    Spanker rigging completed… Time to start the lower shrouds on the Mizzen Mast. Cheers 🍻
  21. John Ruy
    Thanks Ian for your comment. At 1/192 it’s right in there with N Scale Railroading. It’s a challenge, for sure.
  22. John Ruy
    Decided to mount the Mizzen Mast before hanging the upper yard arms. Spanker Boom Topping Lifts… Spanker Sheets… Cheers 🍻
  23. John Ruy
    A great source for quality wood strips is. Northeastern Scale Lumber. https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com
  24. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Mast Foot Rope… Mizzen Lower Mast finished. Time to rig the Spanker Boom and Gaff… Cheers 🍻
  25. John Ruy
    Ian, I used a piece of tissue (Kleenex) thin white glue and wood stain. After it dries well I will touch it up with some light brown paint. John

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