BANYAN
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Hi Ilhan, I have been absent from the forum while on extended holiday, so a little belated in passing my comments. That is some very neat and great looking rigging mate. I especialy like the the modified wooden peg clamps; must make a few for myself cheers Pat -
Some good progress there Capn. The capstan in particular came up well and has given me some ideas how to scratch my next one cheers Pat
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You're making great progress Augue and Syren is looking great; just like the lovely lay of the sea she would have been. cheers Pat
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She comig along very nicely Greg, not long now and she will be ready for display. cheers Pat
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Hi Bankie, Welcome to ever growing Endeavour Model Builders club Nice start you have made. There is some great advice buried away in some of the build logs and articles to be found on the site; any questions just yell mate - plenty of very helpful people abaord this fine lugger. cheers Pat
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Hi Danny, I have been absent for somer time on holiday and it has been a pleasure reading the updates to your impressive build. As others have said, those canon are the 'ants pants' and you have detailed them very nicely - great work. Does the manufacturer create these to a 'scale' (i.e. 1:48) or are they available in various sizes and you select that closest to scale? these are very nice castings and would love to get copies in 1:64 and/or 1:72 if he has them. cheers Pat
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Hi Mark, I have been absent from the forum for quite a while on holiday. I have just had the pleasure of reading your updates (and significant life events ); great progress at your usual high standards. cheers Pat
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Hi Gary, I am just returning from a longish holiday to find the impressive progress you have made. As many of our more distinguished commenters have stated; this is exemplary work mate and an absolytely delightful model. cheers Pat
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Hi Paul, I have been absent on holidays for some time, and have returned to see the marvellous progress you have made. You continue to impress with your amazing attention to detail and craftsmanship. A pleasure to read the updates. cheers Pat
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Hi Ed, thanks for the tip on the hatch framing; another day another thing learned This build log has been an absolute fountain of knowledge and tips/tricks for me - much appreciated. I am keen to get the next volume cheers Pat
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Hi Rowand, I haven't looked in for a bit but glad to have caught up; she is looking great. That will be a very nice model of her. cheers Pat
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Your Syren is coming along very nicely Augie; haven't looked in for a while but glad I revisited. I still haven't got past the completed skeleton (still nude and waiting to be dressed with planks ) cheers Pat
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John, that looks great - she is coming along very nicely - you will probably have her finished by the time I get back from my hols (go tomorrow for 4 weeks) - look forward to seeing her complete cheers Pat
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cable laid vs rope (left vs right twist)
BANYAN replied to davec's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Davec, I think you are on the right track. Druxey or another more knowledgable member may be able to provide more info. My understanding is that LH (Cable) was stronger and had less flexibility. As most standing rigging did not need much adjustment/working LH was perfect as it also lent strength to these important ropes. Where flexibility was needed, and to some degree less tensile strength, RH was the go. cheers Pat -
Great job Piet, that hull looks very good - I don't think you will need much bondo at all cheers Pat
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Hey well done Meredith; the first is always the hardest in anything new you try when attempting something out of your comfort zone (please, I mean this sincerely, I am in no way intending any condescending comment here) - You will be producing copious amounts of your own scratch made planks and ropes now; what's next - carving That's still one art/skill I haven't generated sufficient 'nerve' to attempt yet cheers Pat
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That is some very 'sweet' work Danny; they look great and even survive the 'close-up' inspection where the camera will portray every little blemish! cheers Pat
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Thanks for looking in Texxn; its been a bit of a slow build of late as I have been using my time planning/preparing a big holiday I am about to take, so no progress on her until a bit further on unfortiunately. I have been working on the spars in the background, and practicing making rope so I will be ready to go The workshop is safe thanlkfully (god willing); this is my revenge for/from my divorce (my mid-life toy so to speak) - took a while to save for it though! Great place to spend a bit of time with my boys (and the 'boys') to make a little sawdust and then have a coldie. Did you get a chance to see the Aussie V8s doing their thing over your way last weekend? cheers Pat
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What a fine lady of the sea you have nearly completed there Popeye; a very nice build. Those flemish coils came up OK mate; nothing that a bit of drying time on the glue won't fix . I tend to make them up the same way I did in real life; I start with the standing end and make large concentric loops onto a flat shiny/slippery surface, working inwards (as a spiral) until the end bit is in the centre. Then using my fingers to keep the whole lot flat I spin the coils CW/CCW (depending on the lay of the rope) and gradually tighten the coil - a very light coat of diluted PA and its done. Works for me, but may need a little practice. cheers Pat
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Very nice Ilhan, the flat/matte finish of the paintwork is very complimentry to the natural timer and really sets it off. cheers Pat
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Nice work Mark - you'll probably find the missing one just as you finish all four cheers Pat
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Nice work on that bulkhead Dan, the doors and screens look great! cheers Pat
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Thats a great job to date Toni, you should be very happy (and proud) of your efforts so far - only 22 months, that's supersonic speed compared to my efforts cheers Pat
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Mark, your 'selfless contribution' to the ship modelling cause is much appreciated - now back to a little more of that 'Irish Red' but only after you do your work The blanks have come up very nicely; I agree with the repeatability achievable with a mill - without one, there is no way I could do it without many errors (and much more wasteage) cheers Pat
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Hi Meridith, mine has rusted also. I now keep it relatively under control using Camelia oil (Japanese)
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