BANYAN
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Coming along very nicely Bob. WRT to the 'shaking' - welcome to my world You're doing a lot better than me. I have had to stop my modelling at the moment while I find a way (medical) to get some sort of control over the shaking - 'Old fella shakes' as my doc calls them. cheers Pat- 198 replies
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Hi all, I have heard of this practice before, but I am unable to recall where I have read it. It may have been in in a fictional novel, but I think that it was in a text/manual, so will take a look when next I get an opportunity. From what I recall, this was to provide a modicum of protection to the marksmen in the tops. cheers Pat
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I had lost track of this restoration also Keith. The use of paint thinner looks to have worked a treat. I can understand putting this on the back burner. Like you, my period of greatest interest has become the era of transition from sail to steam (essentially 1850-1900). cheers Pat
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Your smithing skills come to the fore again Keith. You must have the patience of a saint and the steady hands of a surgeon mate, as the cut scroll pieces look superb. cheers Pat
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Looks great Keith - I think this would take the gold medal at the local show - I am sure your granddaughters will enjoy playing with this. Have a great 2025. cheers Pat
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Congrats Glen, that is some accomplishment and it looks great! I think this is your best effort yet and that is something as your past few builds have been superb. The real challenge now is how to surpass this one (yeah, I know get back in my corner and shut up) A case of Bundy to you and your crew. cheers Pat
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Looks good Keith. cheers Pat
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Ha, Ha Glen - okay, I'll keep it down to a loud whisper or, perhaps talk in code? Looks like you are establishing a nice little herd there. cheers Pat
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Great work on the whirlpool and your miniatures Glen, they all look stunning. I take a day off an you jump[ so much further into your build - what do they feed those helper penguins of yours - STEAK? cheers Pat
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That's a very creditable effort on that little engine Keith; great work. cheers Pat
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Hi Bob, somehow I have missed your build - sorry for that. Nice build mate, she is looking great and I love the figures, they add a touch of life. cheers Pat
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A lot faster indeed and it looks great John. The spreaders have come up well. cheers Pat
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Great work Glen, especially those little cannon. She's coming along nicely. WRT to raising her masts.; is it possible to use a rod with a pulley in the end? Rig as usual and lead the hoisting cord/rope through the end (pully with enough length to go to the back off the bottle and back through the neck. Put her in the way you want her (reverse) with the rod, then push the rod towards the back of the bottle and use this as the fulcrum to pull up the masts? A dab of glue on a long skewer would allow you to secure it. The hard part would be cutting the excess hoisting line away from the bow. Hope this makes sense? Enjoying following along as usual with your logs - thanks. Cheers Pat
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That's a great sectional model Chuck. Love your work! cheers Pat
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Your efforts have turned out very well Glen. Once you add the streaks that will look very realistic. cheers Pat
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Ditto Keith. As much as I too would love to see the detail of the planking; it will all come down as to the level of detail accuracy you wish to portray. Your usual very high quality of furnishings and fittings will accurately show the vessel at a 'particular' time in history and for me the hull should mirror that - if painted at that time, go ahead and paint it. As the artist/artisan it is your final call though Keith. cheers Pat
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Looking good Keith. I am sure you will get to grips with this; you always do. cheers Pat
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Good to see you back mate. Look forward to seeing more of your fine work and tool discussions. cheers Pat
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Excellent modification and 'tool-ology' Eberhard. As usual, your workmanship is 'par excellance'. cheers Pat
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John, this may be very true for small boats such as hobby sailing boats. It may even have some effect on larger vessels - I simply have no experience in the subject matter. The following from a prominent naval architect writing in the mid-19th century may also be pertinent. "When a sharp bowed vessel or ship has her masts to rake, it frequently eases her pitching, but never adds to her sailing, the wind having less power on her sails. However, it is necessary that a ship’s main and mizzen masts should rake more than the fore mast as separating them in this way, the wind acts with more power on all the sails when close-hauled which otherwise would not be affected and be of little or no advantage." Hopefully, this adds some value to the discussion. chjeers Pat
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Love the acrylic base Greg, I will be very interested in following your efforts with this. cheers Pat
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Oh I know that feeling Keith - with three granddaughters I think we have watched the Frozen movies more than (lost count) together. At least I haven't been asked to make a castle We're up to the "Monster High" TV shows now - ugh! Sorry to hijack. cheers Pat
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Another masterpiece in the making Keith, remarkable work. She is looking an absolute treat for the eyes. cheers Pat
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