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  1. BANYAN
    Rob, she's looking great. Your GotS could easily pass scrutiny as a movie model from some of those views. cheers Pat
  2. BANYAN
    Sorry to hijack Rob. Clipperfan, thanks again for those enhanced photos; they were clear enough that I think I can postulate that in this era, stayplates (as Campbell calls them) or padeyes (as Underhill calls them) were the common means of securing the stays at deck level. cheers Pat
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    Haven't heard that term in a while; a dib of that and dab of that (if it doesn't move, paint it) - or their other name (well used by stokers in the RAN at least) as 'mullets' - sorry to highjack cheers Pat
  4. BANYAN
    I was wondering where/what you would look to next Dave. Great choice, this should make into a lovely model. It seems you have quite a bit of info to get a good level of detail. cheers Pat
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    Nice work on the masts and yards Rob, hopefully no tangles/knots in the many tail ends cheers Pat
  6. BANYAN
    You keep amazing us with your craftsmanship Bitao; just wen you think this can't get better you provide items like this. cheers Pat
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    Thanks Clipper, I think we have reached the level of resolution possible / captured by the camera. Much appreciated. I think there is enough there to allow me to make a fair assumption. Vlad, take care mate, hope all heals quickly - indeed you need those fingers. cheers Pat
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    That looks like quite the challenge Eberhard; good luck. Possibly not feasible at your scale, but I tired a similar approach at 1:72 in which I had the bulkheads laser cur for me designed with a breakaway outline. That is, the full bulkhead was used as the plug by which to plank, then the inner portion of the bulkhead could be broken away leaving a remnant that became the frame at that station. BTW love the lines shown in the boat plan you posted - very sleek. cheers Pat
  9. BANYAN
    John, I think Brian offers a good solution. All the skylights in my Victoria (1855) had ventilation of some sort incorporated - so this makes sense. cheers Pat
  10. BANYAN
    Verrrrry nice Glen; what a wonderful way to present your miniature. I have very much enjoyed the ride. cheers Pat
  11. BANYAN
    Stunning work Keith; such lovely detail. cheers Pat
  12. BANYAN
    Nice editing and clear-up of that photo Clipperfan; shows some of the rigging details very nicely, especially the bowsprit. I am particularly interested in the forestay set-up to the bow knighthead. Can you zoom in to get a closer look? I have tried with you middle pic but that starts to lose resolution at the zoom level I need. The tackle suggests it is either being set-up/tensioned or it was used like that at this stage of her career? Thanks Pat
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    Spectacular - I need say no more I think Rob. cheers Pat
  14. BANYAN
    More candy for the eyes; a delight to view your updates Brian. cheers Pat
  15. BANYAN
    That must be so frustrating for you Glen; but, I am sure you will figure it out. cheers Pat
  16. BANYAN
    Keith, ever so sorry to hear of this sad news; my thoughts are with you and other members of your family. When the time, and your thoughts, are right, perhaps you may complete the model as a lasting tribute or memorial to him. My regards and condolences mate, Pat
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    Love that sail Steven; looks great. cheers Pat
  18. BANYAN
    I'll jump on this bandwagon also. I have had most of Jim's tools for many, many years. Over that time the tools have been reliable, accurate and safe to use. The few issues I have had were quickly sorted and parts sent when necessary, much appreciated noting I live on the other side of the world cheers, and many thanks Jim and Donna Pat
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    Great job Steven, the rigging is coming on very nicely. cheers Pat
  20. BANYAN
    Boy, you're not sitting around on this - progress is impressive Rob. cheers Pat
  21. BANYAN
    Thanks for sharing; what a fantastic opportunity that was; especially collecting a few small artefacts. let's hope they find the funds to better preserve the vessel; if all these small bits keep falling off who knows what will be left in the longer term? cheers Pat
  22. BANYAN
    Hi Clipper, not out of left field at all. I have purchased and consulting Andrew Bowcock's excelnt "CSS Alabama - Anatomy of a Confederate Raider" which, along with some other related material, has been the source of some very useful information. There are also some useful 'Official' ship's documents for contemporary vessels of a similar design in the NMM which have proven useful. My problem is that analysing all this by myself has proven very time consuming and slowed down the build considerably. The main reason/cause of the slow down being that I jumped ahead with the 'armament' only to find the initial research (sweep/race patterns) proved wrong and trying to fix them would ruin the model (deck). So lesson learned - thoroughly research and validate before building cheers, and thanks for your interest. Pat
  23. BANYAN
    Hi Greg, nice work, your Sydney looks great. If I may be permitted one suggestion: the Mk92 dome appears too shiny compared to the weather hull? (May be a trick of the photography though?). cheers Pat
  24. BANYAN
    Very nice work Raz, I especially like the turned fittings. I don't comment much but look in often to follow your progress. The model is looking great with all this new detail. cheers Pat
  25. BANYAN
    Rob, some of those shots really show the very fine job you are doing with this model, very nice work indeed. I also very much enjoy reading the background discussion all of you are having in resolving the best possible outcome for her true lines and equipment placement. I just wish I had someone else with similar deep knowledge of the Victoria to bounce my ideas off cheers Pat

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