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  1. BANYAN
    Excellent work Danny, a very nicely crafted lantern. I will be sure to tuck this technique away. cheers Pat
  2. BANYAN
    Thanks for the feedback and the photos guys - but I am afraid the issue remains unresolved It is the TOPGALLANT leading shrouds that I am interested in - The lower leading shrouds were definitely served all the way down for the lower masts and this would suggest, that for the same reason (preventing sail chafe) that these also would have been but I have yet to find definitive support/evidence of this. The fact the shrouds are so high up makes photography difficult and having perused Lees, Steel and the AOTS noting is clearly stated. Stil to be checked is Marquardt - 18th Century Rigs and Rigging and Ray Parkin's drawings of the Endeavour. cheers Pat
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    Is that a model or the real thing? It is very realistic and very well executed craftsmanship Alex. cheers Pat
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    That looks really great Mike - well done mate. cheers Pat
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    Hi Steve and Mike - I have been asking the same question elsewhere WRT the leading topgallant stay and agree it was probably served for the reasoning described by Steve earlier. I have checked Steel, Lees and the AOTS with no joy so far as to a clear statement/description - I will check Parkin's drawings today. cheers Pat
  6. BANYAN
    Hi Geoff, sorry to hijack your thread - I hope it is OK as it is related and may be of use to you also. I will move the question to a new topic if you wish. Good luck with your rigging - please be careful when rigging around the spars etc (as testament from my experience - see my log ) I am trying to establish whether the leading pair of topgallant shrouds were served along their full length similar to the lower shrouds? Any advice most appreciated. cheers Pat
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    Hi Steve, in this instance I think the AOTS may be correct (WRT topgallant shrouds). According to Lees (page 61 under the topic of Topgallant and Royal masts - Shrouds) the practice of leading the tail end of the shroud down to the top to be secured to the eye or an eyebolt did not come into vouge until the early 19th century. I am still trying to determine how the Main stay was secured - collar around the bowsprit or eyebolt. I have experimented with both and have temporarily used an eyebolt but in a slightly different position. I am leaning towards the collar also but intend to do a search of the NMM models contemporary to that era and see what is done. Get back to you when I have completed that. I am currently trying to determine whether the leading topgallant mast shroud leg was served similar to lower mast shrouds - any ideas? cheers Pat
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    Coming along very nicely indeed Mark - she looks good with her skirts being added Laser cutter? Now that is getting radical cheers Pat
  9. BANYAN
    That's a very good idea mate - thanks for passing on this effective method from Greg. cheers Pat
  10. BANYAN
    John, she is building into a very well executed and great looking model. I love the privet for the decks as they have that worn/used look! cheers Pat
  11. BANYAN
    Very nice model Greg, she has turned out a treat. A great testament to your persistence and skills. cheers Pat
  12. BANYAN
    I feel for you mate; I know that feeling cheers Pat
  13. BANYAN
    That looks really good Mike! Hopefully, I will be able to get back to my build soon (recuperating post-surgery on my neck at the moment). cheers Pat
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    Nice to see it back on the building board again Wayne cheers Pat
  15. BANYAN
    You're making good progress Steve; looks good. I can't wait to get back to mine after this op. cheers Pat
  16. BANYAN
    That's a good recovery job Danny - Pud must have a short life expectancy as that a few lives expended on this build alone (kidding of course - I hope you have many happy years with Pud and the Vulture!) cheers Pat
  17. BANYAN
    Coming along really nicely John. Can't wait to get back to mine t now the op is over - have to wait a few more weeks cheers Pat
  18. BANYAN
    The planking is coming really nicely Mark. cheers Pat
  19. BANYAN
    You have such a terrible lifestyle mate; you should be back here on the east coast shivering with the rest of us jealous beggers That is certainly a beautiful part of the world. cheers Pat
  20. BANYAN
    Mate you need to take the 'kitty litter' ballast out to stop those cats being attracted to your build Good luck with the repairs. Pat
  21. BANYAN
    Some very impressive rigging there Danny - a pleasure to view. Hopefully one day I might get back up to the Port Mac show and catch sight of this beauty in all its glory. cheers Pat
  22. BANYAN
    No problems Boyd, that is what this site is all about - I have learned so much from others on this forum including Chuck, Russ, Danny, Jim Lad, Druxey and man others. Without this site I think the modelling world would be all the poorer. cheers Pat
  23. BANYAN
    Thanks for providing this info Tony (and the NMM for allowing it) - some very useful info to be gleaned from these old models. cheers Pat
  24. BANYAN
    Mark - I may have to retire. The quality of this rebuild is excellent (is this a reflection of the additional time you have to put into it? ) cheers Pat
  25. BANYAN
    Thanks for that feedback Steve; it confirmed the thoughts I had on it also. Now that I have repaired my foremast, I will also get a chance to add this detail - a very timey 'light bulb' moment by you many thanks again Pat

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