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Hi, I do what EdT and many other modellers do for rigging - do NOT cut off the tail ends of any lines until ALL rigging is complete. For example when tensioning the stays via the deadeye lanyards. I do not type off the lanyard tails in their final seizings; rather, I tie a few hitches around the shroud with the tail. and bundle/coil the rest and tape it out of the ay. that way I can retension everything as I go or as required. T When everything is done, I do a final tension of all lines - preferably in a neutral or 'median' humidity, do the final seizing or belaying, add the rope coils etc. Have a look at EdT's last build (Young America) and you will see what I mean. The rigging can get 'messy/busy' but it is worth it. The reason I aim at amdian humidity (mid spring / autumn if I can) is that (for natural fibre cordage) there should be sufficient elasticity to allow for shrink/expansion during drier or more humid conditions - but over a longer time some further adjustment may be required (as already pointed out - me - I just live with the sag in more humid weather. Cheers Pat
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Very nice progress Rob and you seem to have mastered the 'system ' as you call it. Unless you're not telling us of some redos? Like you I prefer to avoid them but sometimes .... 🙄 Cheers Pat
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
BW I am sure you could create these and bsides I am very envious of your quality finishes. Thanks for your kind words- 993 replies
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That deck looks very plausible Greg, no need to disguise anything there. Really looks good 👌👍👍
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Welcome back to the fray Mike. Now that you have started it will be all the easier to keep going (says I having put off some tasks for too long ) That hull looks very good. cheers Pat
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Nice work Greg. Are you going to distress the deck and add tyre marks at the landing area etc? cheers Pat
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More nice work Keith, makes my day seeing these updates - but I don't think the 'laptop' has made yours cheers Pat
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She's looking very fine indeed Steven; the overall shot really shows how much effort and detail you have put into the build. cheers Pat
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Nice job Tim, glad you are happy with the results - she looks great. cheers Pat
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Another consideration for naval vessels would have been 'visibility' - from a purely tactical point of view why colour sails so that you are more easily spotted against the horizon? At least flax sails tended to be of less contrast against clouds etc. cheers Pat
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Ahh, you'll just have to stretch out that last 10% then Rob - can't have a sudden loss of visibility to these fine ships can we (sincerely). cheers Pat
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A lot of detail under the deck (for the catapult) mate; how much will be visible? Good lock with laying the deck in sections; hope all goes without drama. cheers Pat
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Carl, At times it felt like that cheers Pat- 993 replies
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In the photos at least it is impossible to see the difference in the line colour (or size) Rob; nice job! Making some great progress, you cannot be too far off finishing her now? cheers Pat
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What is the purpose of these holes in this block?
BANYAN replied to Louie da fly's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Thanks Steven, I am with Mark based on the initial feedback, possibly something to do with working or recovering the anchor? (or possibly he ram?) When I get a chance I will look back through some of my early stuff and see if I uncover anything. cheers Pat -
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Hi Carl, If I get the chance to go back I will certainly allow a couple of days to catch upu with a few MSW members The last trip was just too hectic with a lot compressed into a very short time.. John, there is also the Titanic experience in Belfast (I think). cheers Pat- 993 replies
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What is the purpose of these holes in this block?
BANYAN replied to Louie da fly's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi Steven, Lehmann has raised some interesting points worth some further investigation. My 'tuppence' worth - I would really like to know the purpose or position of the block. Was it part of a tackle, fixed to the hull/deck or a running block. This would help to determine the block's shape and construction as some of the features have been lost to 'rot' - how much we do not know I assume. Fore example, if the block was used as part of a tackle, it also may only have needed one or two holes. But if fixed to the hull or deck, the holes may only have been needed for securing other ropes as well? Do you have some information, even a hint, as to what it was used for? cheers Pat -
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Hi John, Would have loved to do more but the only ship 'up north' (by UK standards - as all are up north from Melbourne) was the Britannia (thanks Keith). I think I may have had my leave cancelled if I had sounded out the Admiral to do more As it was she was having 'kittens' by my wanting to climb the rigging on the SS Great Britain. There was a chance to do it (for a fee) but unfortunately the activity had closed by the time the tour had finished I did have Chatham on my list but time ran out unfortunately. I was told it is undergoing a major refurbishment and that it will be a much better visit in the future - so there's my excuse to go back cheers Pat- 993 replies
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I am sure at your build scale most observers would have difficulty noticing the size difference Rob, and besides, if the Spanker mast is a little smaller, the rigging would have been correspondingly smaller anyway. he colour match is the more important thing here, as even a tine difference would be noticeable to some. cheers Pat
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BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Keith - HMS Warrior by a long shot There was a very informative guide on Warrior who gave us a lot of his time discussing the armament and other fittings. We (4 of us) also had unfettered access, with another guide taking us into areas normally not open - which was great Also, I must confess as she is contemporary to Victoria (as was SS Great Britain) this sways me a little. That is not to say I did not enjoy the other, it is just that the Warrior visit was less 'tourist' oriented. cheers Pat- 993 replies
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Awesome! They look so alike you would think they were CNC'd - great control. cheers Pat
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If we did not know better Chuck you would think that is a 3D generated model - you are a master of your craft Sir! cheers Pat
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Mark, the Germans were actually working on (possibly using by the end of the war) remote guided bombs also Just mentioning Greg, I have now had a chance to better look at your log and must say that is some pretty impressive PE. This will be a very detailed ship model when complete. Imagination can take you anywhere with her final look noting she was never fully completed so I look forward to your interpretation. cheers Pat
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