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  1. BANYAN
    Agree with Michael, this will be an interesting subject and build. Very fortunate you were able to get a thoroughly researched set of plans and info. cheers Pat
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    She is looking the part of that 'luxury' yacht now Patrick. Nice details. cheers Pat
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    Another example of your fine craftsmanship Ed. cheers Pat
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    Nice work OC; you are making some very good progress with this very nice model cheers Pat
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    Thanks for the head's up Steven. I can't say it is readily available these days but I have a little bit tucked away. look forward to seeing the restoration of your Royal Harry. cheers Pat
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    Great to see you back at it Mark. You seem to have that 'death star' sorted now, that sheet looks very nicely cut. cheers Pat
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    Hi Tim, nice job on the build. Look forward to seeing it and yourself at the SMSV meeting. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for looking in Denis; slow progress at the moment while I concentrate on further research and get the 3D printed parts underway. cheers Pat
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    An hour or two per day has served you well Ed (no pun intended); the rigging looks great cheers Pat
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    Nice work Jason; a real production line you have going there. Those canon ook great! cheers Pat
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    Glad you enjoyed your trip Rod; and thanks for posting pics. Mate your call on the masting and rigging - whatever 'floats your boat' so to speak. The main thing is do you like it displayed like that - if yes then go for it. it certainly is a different adaption of the 'stub mast' display. cheers Pat
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    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
  22. BANYAN
    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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