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  1. BANYAN
    You have to be happy with that result Danny; great work and a very polished high quality job. cheers Pat
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    Great progress Steven, a learning experience in many senses of the word. cheers Pat
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    Nice work Eberhard; I know how difficult (for me at least ) turning acrylic can be - turned up very cleanly. cheers Pat
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    Your rope walk makes up some nice rope UV and those tops will look great when complete. cheers Pat
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    Now that's a 'don't argue'! Nice work Steven cheers Pat
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    Nice work OC; the mast turned out well. cheers Pat
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    Those ladders (actually, they are called 'accommodation ladders' in modern parlance) are not so permanent In newer ships (this century or so) they are designed to be raised and then the outer side tilted up to sit flush with the rails; or in even newer ships to be recessed into specially designed housings. Prior to that, and I am talking even up to the 1990s, the ladders were made in parts (upper and lower platforms, ladder steps, and rails and support arm with tackle and topping lift) would be dismantled and stowed away in dedicated brackets (usually fitted close to or on the superstructure screens) as close to their place of use as possible. In these ships there was usually only the one accommodation ladder and it was rigged as needed on the side required. This type of ladder was usually part of a suite of ladders that included the Jacob's ladder (rope/wire with wood rungs) used for very temporary jobs, what was called a 'mediterranean ladder' which was a vertical ladder usually made from aluminum (metal at least), and the accommodation ladder. Hope this helps clarify? cheers Pat
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    Thanks for this informative discussion on a subject with which I am currently experimenting with also Cristi; will follow with great interest. How are the grandkids mate? cheers Pat
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    Great progress Steven, you must be happy that you have resolved most of the 'issues' now? cheers Pat
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    Maria looks a handy little craft Michael. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for the likes and comments guys. Thanks Michael, still debating with myself on how best to create and fit a canvas backing to the handrails. My current thoughts are leading me towards using 'washed' linen drafting paper but I am also intending to use that to make the canvas rolls (rolled hammocks) so there would be little contract. That said the two cloths (in real life) were probably similar. cheers Pat
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    Thanks Ed, I look forward to Vol III - actually I can't wait) no pressure Appreciate all the sharing of information here. cheers Pat
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    Thanks Druxey; appreciate the feedback. I think I will have to live the three (and a half) wraps now as i have permanently fitted the platform but I have noted that in my drawings and research notes. It was a great loss losing John, I have a couple of his books and find them very useful. I found his work on 'trick stopper' anchor release mechanisms in his ‘The Transition from Hemp to Chain Cable Innovations and Innovators’ especially useful. I think I will have another trawl of the net to see if I can find some additional works by him relating to steering arrangements. cheers Pat
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    Hi Ed, many thanks for your encouragement and comments. Druxey; appreciate your earlier comment/question which made me go back and double check my work. These sort of question is much valued to ensure accuracy of the detail. The following is from the description provided by Rapson when he applied for his Patent. "... c,c is the tiller-rope or chain, which is affixed to the sliding frame and socket, d,d passes over the guide pulleys, f, f and is affixed to, or takes three or four turns around, the barrel carried by the axis of the steering wheel. ..." From this I have assumed three or four complete turns but I am not sure this means three full turns plus the entry/departure wraps or includes them? I am still to estable whether a rope or chain tiller rope would have been more likely in Victoria. Noting she is only a 'sloop' despite being termed a Gun Despatch Vessel, I am also 'currently' assuming that rope was adequate due to her size - but that is a BIG assumption - the relatively short iron tiller may have needed greater force and thereby a stronger 'rope' Any further guidance or suggestions would be most appreciated. The eagle eyed will also notice that I have slightly offset the bolts used for the various components of the wheel platform assembly - this was based on the principle of avoiding drilling anything in straight lines (per beam) to minimise any weakness in the timbers. I hope this is a correct assumption on my part? cheers Pat
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    Stunning detail on the rigging Ed; I have to keep reminding myself this is 1:72. cheers Pat
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    An extra rum issue for the dockyard lads Dave; the rigging looks great - very nice job. cheers Pat
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    Looks great Steven, all starting to come together for you now. cheers Pat
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    Nice work Greg; this build is particularly well detailed and weathered - love the realistic look of the ventilation intake stacks etc. A very nice addition to your miniature fleet (I know, still a bit to be done) cheers Pat
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    Slow but high quality progress Ed; I very much enjoy seeing your masterful work - it continues to keep me enthused with my build (which at the moment is more like a chore than fun but i will work through it :)) cheers Pat
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    Nice to see an update John, but not to hear of the health news. Best wishes for a full recovery and speedy return to the slipway. cheers Pat
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    Very nice job on those davits Dan, they look terrific. cheers Pat
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    Looks good UV; both the model and the workshop. Must be good to finally be able to work with everything 'to hand' again? cheers Pat
  23. BANYAN
    Nice work mate - I hope you get over the infection soon. I had been wondering why we had not seen an update for a while. cheers Pat
  24. BANYAN
    Very nice work Greg; super detailing! cheers Pat
  25. BANYAN
    Thanks Dave; slowly but surely I am being a little distracted making toys for my granddaughter at the moment which has slowed progress . cheers Pat

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