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  1. BANYAN
    Some stunning detail there Greg; the rails look really good cheers Pat
  2. BANYAN
    Nice work Mark; sounds like you need a thicknesser cheers Pat
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    Thanks for the further comments Druxey and JB; much appreciated. At this point I think I will go with 2 x spare top masts (shaped but not drilled/mortised for sheaves) and a couple of spars (tapered). However, as she was deployed on a long, unsupported voyage i think I may add a couple of round (not shaped) poles also. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for the feedback Allan and Wayne, much appreciated. Your thoughts/comments align with my research to date; hence my thoughts that perhaps a more generic set of poles may have been carried that could be adapted to meet the need. Allan, I will take a look at that model and some other contemporary models held by the NMM to see if there is some consistency. I know a lot of the more modern (later built) models, and the AOTS etc show shaped spars and masts but is this interpretation or based on fact? cheers Pat
  5. BANYAN
    Thank's Duff, do you have a Reference or anything you can point me to? I have Marquardt (AOTS) but wonder what this is based on? What you say makes a lot of sense but I was wondering if for these longer the same practice was applicable? The shaped spares (which to carry) would have been set by the current 'establishment' and would have been determined from experience of ships over many years based on 'wear and tare', storm damage and battle damage etc. I am just exploring whether a slightly adapted allotment of spare spars may have been issued for these sorts of exploration expeditions? Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Pat
  6. BANYAN
    Hi all, Now that I am approaching the end of my Endeavour (circa 1770) build and adding some of the 'detail' I am questioning the shape and length of the spare spars that would have been carried. As these were spares for multiple tasks I think these may not have been shaped (tapered) but rather carried as rounded blanks? can anyone shed any light on this topic please? cheers Pat
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    Another congrats Druxey; I am sure it will sell well - I have earmarked as a Cristmas present cheers Pat
  8. BANYAN
    Looking good Mike, very neat rigging. cheers Pat
  9. BANYAN
    Well that the 'ants pants' mate; looks good - ...........and a bel;ated happy birthday. cheers Pat
  10. BANYAN
    Looks good and solid Denis, should work a treat. next time you have to do this try using an alligator clip between the previous (soldered) and new joint as a heat sink - it can be kept out of the way and should wick excess heat before it destroys the previous joint. may be worth a try at least cheers Pat
  11. BANYAN
    Great to see this little beauty back John. cheers Pat
  12. BANYAN
    Great result from your persistence and efforts Greg; the aerials look great (and those designers can stay in their special room ) What did you use to make the spreaders in the end? cheers Pat
  13. BANYAN
    Is this a model? Looks like the real thing - superb work Karl! cheers Pat
  14. BANYAN
    Slow and steady will get you there Sjors - just look at my 12 years+ for my Endeavour. Nice work BTW cheers Pat
  15. BANYAN
    Amen Gunther; so would I. That was some fine artisan examples of workmanship and skill. cheers Pat
  16. BANYAN
    Looking good Denis. Better not let the boss read this - you may go hungry for awihle cheers Pat
  17. BANYAN
    TLC = Tender Loving care :) cheers Pat
  18. BANYAN
    The detailing is looking superb Greg; a very fine addition to your miniature fleet. cheers Pat
  19. BANYAN
    Nice work and many thanks for passing on your experience Nils. This process will come in very handy for my next build. cheers Pat
  20. BANYAN
    The non-gilded looks great Chuck - your choice but I would be happy with the raw finish as it looks great against that red. This will be one sweet model boat! cheers Pat
  21. BANYAN
    Oh you have to love those moments Greg i don't know how often I have lost a small part only to find it a couple of days later exactly in the area I had searched and searched. It was a great trip and I enjoyed our catch-up. cheers Pat
  22. BANYAN
    Looking very good Ulisis, those metal castings have come up a treat and fit quite well after you applied some TLC. I hope all goes well with your sister; great to see family looking after each other. regards Pat
  23. BANYAN
    Hi Dave, I have been on a reasonably long road trip and return to find the great progress you have made - looking very good my friend! those masts have come up very nicely and I can see that your joinery and lathe work have improved significantly to be able to get these results. Glad to hear the 21st went well - as you say a happy Captain cheers Pat
  24. BANYAN
    Very nice Sjors; she is looking mighty fine cheers Pat
  25. BANYAN
    Hi Dashi, I am just back from a long road trip (holiday) and find some great detail added to your "Endeavour". You have done a very fine job with those channels which should allow you to properly set up your shrouds. One thing to try and 'future proof' for is the siting of some of the swivel guns in relation to the shrouds. I thought I had it right, and having set up the shrouds with the dead eyes as I had positioned the channels/deadeyes, meant that one or two of the swivel guns had a very narrow arc and sat a little too close to the shrouds (potential heat/fire issue as the barrels warmed). Have you checked the angles WRT the lay of the shroud and the tops of the swivel gun posts? Better to check this now as I left it too late She is looking very good. cheers Pat

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