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BANYAN

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  1. An interesting and enjoyable build to follow Dan; you can be justifiably proud of your efforts - she looks great! cheers Pat
  2. If it helps there are a couple of Mermaid build logs that may assist directly, or the builder may be able to help. Examples: and cheers Pat
  3. Agree with Michael, this will be an interesting subject and build. Very fortunate you were able to get a thoroughly researched set of plans and info. cheers Pat
  4. She is looking the part of that 'luxury' yacht now Patrick. Nice details. cheers Pat
  5. Thanks for the head's up Steven. I can't say it is readily available these days but I have a little bit tucked away. look forward to seeing the restoration of your Royal Harry. cheers Pat
  6. Great to see you back at it Mark. You seem to have that 'death star' sorted now, that sheet looks very nicely cut. cheers Pat
  7. Thanks for looking in Denis; slow progress at the moment while I concentrate on further research and get the 3D printed parts underway. cheers Pat
  8. An hour or two per day has served you well Ed (no pun intended); the rigging looks great cheers Pat
  9. Glad you enjoyed your trip Rod; and thanks for posting pics. Mate your call on the masting and rigging - whatever 'floats your boat' so to speak. The main thing is do you like it displayed like that - if yes then go for it. it certainly is a different adaption of the 'stub mast' display. cheers Pat
  10. You have to be happy with that result Danny; great work and a very polished high quality job. cheers Pat
  11. Nice work Eberhard; I know how difficult (for me at least ) turning acrylic can be - turned up very cleanly. cheers Pat
  12. Those ladders (actually, they are called 'accommodation ladders' in modern parlance) are not so permanent In newer ships (this century or so) they are designed to be raised and then the outer side tilted up to sit flush with the rails; or in even newer ships to be recessed into specially designed housings. Prior to that, and I am talking even up to the 1990s, the ladders were made in parts (upper and lower platforms, ladder steps, and rails and support arm with tackle and topping lift) would be dismantled and stowed away in dedicated brackets (usually fitted close to or on the superstructure screens) as close to their place of use as possible. In these ships there was usually only the one accommodation ladder and it was rigged as needed on the side required. This type of ladder was usually part of a suite of ladders that included the Jacob's ladder (rope/wire with wood rungs) used for very temporary jobs, what was called a 'mediterranean ladder' which was a vertical ladder usually made from aluminum (metal at least), and the accommodation ladder. Hope this helps clarify? cheers Pat
  13. Thanks for this informative discussion on a subject with which I am currently experimenting with also Cristi; will follow with great interest. How are the grandkids mate? cheers Pat
  14. Great progress Steven, you must be happy that you have resolved most of the 'issues' now? cheers Pat
  15. Thanks for the likes and comments guys. Thanks Michael, still debating with myself on how best to create and fit a canvas backing to the handrails. My current thoughts are leading me towards using 'washed' linen drafting paper but I am also intending to use that to make the canvas rolls (rolled hammocks) so there would be little contract. That said the two cloths (in real life) were probably similar. cheers Pat
  16. Thanks Ed, I look forward to Vol III - actually I can't wait) no pressure Appreciate all the sharing of information here. cheers Pat
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