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  1. BANYAN
    Great to hear all is good and see you posting again Michael; I have been missing the Cutter updates. However, life decides our priorities so will wait patiently. cheers Pat
  2. BANYAN
    That's a lot of detail in a very small space Glen. It's inspiring watching you sort through all of the sequencing issues to get it right. cheers Pat
  3. BANYAN
    Hi Roger. I have some broaches (not just triangular as some have five sides) but they are all tapered. Does your set have a constant size so that they can also act a reamers to achieve a very accurate size? cheers Pat
  4. BANYAN
    Hi John, sorry had missed this log. Looks like an interesting project on a model of a very interesting vessel. Good luck with it, will enjoy watching your progress. cheers Pat
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    Congratulations again Rob, your excellent model is a very realistic representation of Mackay's majestic vessel. The level of detail make it difficult to discern between the real and the model sometimes. cheers Pat
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    So fighting fire with fire so to speak Glen? Let's hope it never gets to that point. cheers Pat
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    Thanks @wefalck, @Glen McGuire and @Jim Lad, appreciate the feed back. Eberhard, I did have the same idea but using the actual mast. That is pin and glue the cheeks in place first, but with the very small items I was concerned about keeping the tops of the trestletrees parallel and exactly aligned. This jig at least keeps one of these variables (spacing) under control, and with a bit of care should be able to control the parallel aspect. The central spacer is exactly the width of the masthead BUT, there is a tiny bit of 'slop' in the hound/cheek slots, so I may have to seriously reconsider your idea. Glen one of the three key 'bodging' tools - duct tape, 16 gauge fencing wire and a big hammer. I may have to resort to duct tape if all else fails - then again I could get those pesky penguins to hold it in place if Keith will spare a couple - yeah I know 🤐 John, if I hadn't already made the masts that could have been an serious option to consider; thanks for the idea. cheers Pat
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    A little more to report. I have been experimenting to determine the best jig to solder these tiny pieces together. The following show a very rough version of what I think I will try. The principle seems OK but the jig needs a little 'finagling' and then to be remade in a denser wood before I dare attempt any soldering. The brass PE parts have had holes drilled to accept the through mast bolts, but as is obvious, they need a lot more clean-up yet I am open to ideas to modify this jig before committing so please have at it. The general idea is create 2 slots held in place at the width of the masthead flats. The rim, which has yet to have the fore part of the rim soldered to it (see much earlier posts on this) then sits on top of them, and, after centering it, will somehow be held in place so that it does not move - I am still trying to sort that bit. The final shot shows how it will be held in my soldering station when I get around to soldering. Then I have to think about how to put on the crosstrees with the iron rod (brass) stays pre-attached to the cross trees and the futtock band... but, that is a problem for 'future Pat' as the saying goes. cheers Pat
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    A well dressed (painted) crew you have there Eberhard. You must still have very steady hands to achieve this level (quality) of work. cheers Pat
  10. BANYAN
    Keith would probably suggest a Penguin sitting on the lip of the funnel steaming its 'hot dog' in the waste steam cheers pat
  11. BANYAN
    She's coming on splendidly Ian, looking great! Some very neat lashing there, bodes well for your rigging to which I am ;looking forward to seeing. cheers Pat
  12. BANYAN
    Hi Glen, great progress and a joy to follow along mate. If not too late, what you describe as a 'spine' to the rear of the smoke stack (funnel) is actually a separate pipe with a slightly flared top which was a steam release pipe associated with the safety valve on the boilers. See attached. At your scale though this would be difficult to create (although some brass wire/rod may do the job), and as I said earlier, maybe a little late to change even if you wanted to. cheers Pat
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    Hi Rob, are you hinting this is your last model? cheers Pat
  14. BANYAN
    Thanks for the feedback Glen. I find the way you sort out these 'puzzles' is of great interest to me (being a non-SIB builder). Have fun reading the book, looks interesting. cheers Pat
  15. BANYAN
    Those images prove the high degree of your excellent research and skills Rob. Hard to tell/find any differences. cheers Pat
  16. BANYAN
    Stunning progress Glen, she is looking great. Hopefully you will be able to maneuver the assembly into position without much of a problem. I am assuming the fore-funnel will not be placed until then? Cheers Pat
  17. BANYAN
    Congratulations on a very well presented model Vlad; a great achievement. Thanks for the shots @ClipperFan I particularly like the B+W ones. cheers Pat
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    My thoughts and wishes are with you on your new journey Keith. I hope you find something that suits all of your needs (both Maggie and yours). I too dread the day I have to start thinking of this eventuality. regards Pat
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    Thanks Druxey, me too. Appreciate the thoughts. cheers Pat
  20. BANYAN
    Thanks for looking Rob and Druxey, and again Keith and Eberhard. Always value the comments and advice from you guys. Thanks for asking Rob. I am still suffering the 'old fella' shakes (which are slowly getting worse) but the doc is trying me out with different 'beta blockers' which give temporary respite allowing me some time at the bench. Apart from that, I cannot complain about life. Grandkids are keeping me busy and active. Eberhard, I would have to agree re the single roller except where a true flat in the y plane was not necessary, but that would be a rare thing I would say. Keith, don't we all I think I also need the additional bracing of a good 'girdle' Not sure about that 'relief' though cheers Pat
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    Chuck, I cannot recall where I read this, but during my research I came across a comment that some vessels used internal piping as long as there was gravity to assist drainage. Other ships used a vertical drop to where the pipe exited but only protruded a few inches and then had a canvas (or rubber in later ships) hose fitted, but this seems a very weak connection to me. It would not have taken much of a seaway to break it off; perhaps the flexible pipe was only while in port? If I can find the reference again I will pass it on. cheers Pat
  22. BANYAN
    Hi, if furling your sails this would typically indicate a ship in harbour rather than at sea (unless only some sails were furled and others set - in use). As such your proposed arrangement would be very unusual I think, well for square sails at least. Normally, in harbour, the square sail yards were shown in their lowered position and arranged horizontally athwartship. cheers Pat
  23. BANYAN
    Jeez that looks good Keith, and so perfectly symmetrical! Enjoying following along. cheers Pat
  24. BANYAN
    Thanks, John, Eberhard, Steven, Glen and Keith (A and B). Appreciate the generous feedback guys. I'll continue on with these as I contemplate the jig for putting the tops together. I need to make the futtock/truss band and futtock rods before that though. The rods will help support the crosstrees which are only 1mm wide and about 0.2mm thick - the slightest knock (or heavy breath) will bend them so will need the support of the rods immediately after the top is fitted. WRT the crosstrees, the real deal had roller fairleads in them but that is impossible at this scale, so I am simply going to drill a hole and bend the upper ends of the futtocks rods to fit them, then solder in p[lace. This at least will give some added strength to them while I am rigging the upper masts. cheers Pat
  25. BANYAN
    I am sure you can pull that idea off Keith. I think there are some very small camera fittings that are 3D printed. If I come across them again I'll get back to you (only if they are period correct). cheers Pat

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