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BANYAN

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  1. Hi again folks, Well it's time to provide an update. These photos show progress as of today, and will remain in this state for 5 weeks while I am travelling. I have temporarily stored her on her display stand inside the display case to try and keep some dust off. I have now completed most of the yards but I need more line for the remaining running rigging (especially braces etc) which I will sort on my return. Starting to show her final configuration. The display stand has a copy of Cook's actual chart of the east coast of Australia which is mostly hidden unfortunately. The plan is to mount the name/build plates in a 30 degrees off vertical position with one plate showing either side using a block of the same wood from which the base is made. this will be positioned ahead of the ship on the centre line and i will put the two remaining boats, one under sail, and the other on the yardarm tackles (main and for) just to display them differently. I am going to use an idea that Druxey used for his hospital barge (I hope you don't mind Druxet?) and mount the boat under sail on tall thin acrylic posts so that her waterline aligns with the ship's water line. the starboard anchor will also be rigged as if just hoisted to the cathead. cheers Pat
  2. Great detailing Greg; especially the semaphores. that ruler in the last shot puts it all in perspective. cheers Pat
  3. Glad it's you and not me trying this at such a micro scale Piet. Did you try gluing up on wax (grease paper for cooking) as it won't stick to that I think. I do my gluing up on a glass plate, again for easy removal. cheers Pat
  4. Might have been a bit of a delay in updates Alex, but well worth the wait to see this excellent model again. Great work, clean, crisp joinery and workmanship. cheers Pat
  5. Great detail Greg. Boy are you moving along, I getting dizzy just following cheers Pat
  6. Thanks Chris, yep it is 61; interesting they also bring it down. Unfortunately for my rigging plan, I have been following the AOTS whom utilise these shroud cleats in a different sequence and it is already taken up. More to ponder. Appreciate your input, very useful. cheers Pat
  7. You like to set yourself a challenge don't you Piet? That base is looking great, pity about the glass though. cheers Pat
  8. This will be a spectacular ship model when completed Cristie; great work! cheers Pat
  9. The current netting looks great for scale Sjors, and Anja has done a great job fitting it. If the black does not work out, and you cannot live with the white, you could try to dye the white a darker colour (deep tan) in-situ with a paint brush loaded with the dye? Careful application should result in a neat finish and as the rails/stanchions are black you run minimal risk of discolouration of other parts. Just a thought. cheers Pat
  10. Another tantalising update Eberhardt - I have stocked up on the tissues so ready for the main installments That knurling tool does a great job. cheers Pat
  11. Thanks Mark and Frankie; much appreciate your responses. I have rechecked the AOTS (by Marquardt also) and again all that is said is "belays at Top" - so I think I will go with that - saves me a bit of rigging also . Frankie, that is a good solution; I will see if I can achieve that as it is a bit fiddle to reach in there but I should be able to do it. Many thanks again Pat
  12. Thanks Dave and Greg, I will need to order some of these. cheers Pat
  13. Thanks again to all the likes and comments; the encouragement sure helps with big decisions like this. Popeye, I won't tell anyone about the sheet lines if you don't . Thanks for the comment re the finish, but the photos hide some of it - they really do need a "cut and polish"; especially close to the iron work as evidenced in photo 4. cheers Pat
  14. Great job on the Catheads mate. Where did you get the crowns? I have not been able to find anything of the right scale size yet. cheers Pat
  15. I have fitted the reefing tackles to the foremast topsail yard, but am having difficulty determining how the running part (hauling part) of the tackle is belayed for HM Bark Endeavour as of 1768/1770. According to the AOTS, there is a simple statement (callout number with comment) that it is belayed at the associated Top. The running rigging belay plan does not show the belay point. Earlier diagrams for the Top indicate two eyebolts in the after part of the Top (located just aft of the lubbershole) on either side of the mast. However, from what I can determine these are for the Topgallant Tye tackle? Can anyone point me in the right direction please. Peterson is too early to use as a reference and I cannot find anything in Lees (yet). cheers Pat
  16. Bravo Gaetan; simply stunning work. cheers Pat
  17. Nice work Greg, all that detail will really enhance the build. cheers Pat
  18. Nice work on the roughtree rails Dashi; I wish I had researched them a bit more as I have a step rather than the straight run. cheers Pat
  19. Nice work Piet, a very clean cut indeed. ....and great to see you wearing the safety glove cheers Pat
  20. Great work as usual Glenn, I had to look closely at a couple of the photos as you could believe you were looking at the actual paddle-steamer. cheers Pat
  21. Great detail and excellent control of the scroll saw to achieve it Gaetan. cheers Pat
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