BANYAN

A very different subject for your next effort Greg; did all that rust attract you      I have seen some info that suggested both guns may be removed to make-way for the installation of four 87-inch missile launcher modules, carrying up to 12 missiles.  Which version are you building?

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Some great research and discussion here - following with interest.  Thanks guys.

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Interesting videos and info; thanks Isaiah.

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It may be slow (but not as slow as my build  ) but it is worth waiting for Vlad.  Looks great!

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You have certainly mastered the art of planking Chuck; such clean, crisp joints and edges - a delight to see.

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Can't wait to see the planking going on this beauty; nice work Ian.

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You don't muck around once you commit do you Rob?  Nice clean removal.

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Hi Rick, I am sorry that I have not looked into your build before this - my loss as you are producing a very nice model.  I have had a quick look through but will go back and read-in more carefully.  Quite the task you have set yourself for a first model.  That said, you appear to be well and truly up to the challenge.

If you had not mentioned your issues with hull symmetry I would have never known, it looks fine in most photographs.  I too like your shackles, they are very effective especially at scale 1/96.  The deck furniture is coming along very well and looks great.   For someone who claims they are not very good at joinery, you seem to be doing a very creditable job of it.

You asked about sealing your deck?  Once I have completed my deck planking, I mask/tape off the known deck furniture areas (outer boundary to allow glue to take) and give it as coat of Testors 'Dull Cote' which is a flat/matt varnish.  I find this helps to protect the deck planking (especially as they are much lighter coloured planks), and should I accidently mark the planks doing other work, I can simply give it a light scrape to remove the marking and recoat the area.  I use small scrapers made from old scalpel or similar blades for this.  Being matt finish small touch-pups do not show.

I am very much looking forward to your further updates.

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That's a great outcome; and 'kudos' well deserved.

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This will be interesting; I will be interested to see how you go about this Rob.

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That great that Mike and his daughter were able to come and personally view your excellent work Rob; I'll bet they were as thrilled as you.

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Your rigging is looking really good Vlad; nice work.

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Thanks Steve, much appreciated.  

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A wonderfully turned-out sectional model Dave; congratulations on her completion - it looks great!

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14 hours ago, druxey said:

The two eyebolts may be for alternative positions to hook the outhaul tackle, depending on sea conditions and strength of charge. 

Potentially so Druxey, ....or, perhaps both this, or to hook on a tackle as a means to assist training the heavier guns?  Sorry, just playing the 'devil's advocate'.

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Looking forward to this Rob.

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Hi Allan, I cannot recall where I came across the attached - note, it is annotated on the side as being an extract from an 'Ordnance Manual' (possibly USN sourced?).  While the carriage furniture arrangement is different, the number and purpose of the bolts etc appears similar.  Note that item18, while in a different location is listed as an eye for the 'training tackle'.  A separate bolt (5) is placed forward of this atop the carriage bracket for the gun tackle, item 6 for the train tackle, and item 11 for the breech rope.  Not sure if this helps to resolve the issue but does harken back to my earlier thoughts of the second eye being for a training tackle?

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I'm late to the party yet again Keith, but this build is intriguing - I'll holler from the nose bleeds if I have any questions   Are you shooting for that 'Rolls Royce' type paint finish?  

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Party time indeed, and well deserved.  your persistence in overcoming the many issues that arose has really paid dividends - the model looks great!

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Should have read dowel Steven - sorry

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Looking forward to it Rob.  That base is looking good.

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Steven, in some circumstances (depending on through access), I have found that simply dampening the footropes then laying a long dowel (sufficient to go through to both sides) in the rope between the shrouds allows them to dry in a droop (catenary).

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[added dowel]

That will show-off the models very nicely Greg.

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These are some of the best ornamentation (gingerbread) I have seen - very nice Chuck.

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Hi Allan, an unlikely option, but possibly for a traverse tackle to help point the gun?  BUT the eyebolt/rings appear to be a little high for this?

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