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  15. ECK
    I like the rigging process which, once the shrouds are done, does not take a lot of time but some patience fiddling the lines onto the belaying pins in the cramped spaces
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  22. ECK
    Well, finally finished today. Catheaded the anchors, added a few things here and there. A most enjoyable build. And for my next project, another lovely Vanguard offering I hope next year's Vanguard new offerings will have something sizable, like a 2 or 3 decker
  23. ECK
    Nice work. I do not plan to install the bulwark ladders until the end as there is a cleat that will be hard to reach right underneath during rigging. Also careful with those pump handles. They are in the way for some off the rigging and I have broken the starboard one twice now.
  24. ECK
    Took a break for a few days to see a couple of great operas at the Met. Today completed stays. Next will be the lifts, clews, tacks, sheets, braces and bow lines
  25. ECK
    Finished all the fore stays and previously the back stays. Next will be completing the remaining yard tyes and spanker.
  26. ECK
    Backstays and bowsprit now in place
  27. ECK
    All the shrouds and ratlines done. Next step are the back stays.
  28. ECK
    Futtock shrouds and upper shrouds done. Also placed 3mm block in upper shrouds
  29. ECK
    Looks really good and agree the batten will add the perfect last touch to it.
  30. ECK
    A few days of rhythmic knotting and the lower ratlines are done.
  31. ECK
    I found better 2 mm single and double 2 sheeve block online. They fit better and use 1 mm thread Found them at https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php , https://drydockmodelsandparts.com/collections/pearwood-blocks and https://www.agesofsail.com/
  32. ECK
    Lower shrouds now done Next are the catharpins Next few days will be spent doing ratlines
  33. ECK
    I prefer to attach the yards to the masts first as there is more room to maneuver. Next job will be the shrouds
  34. ECK
    You can also paint the below the waterline white as many of the other Vanguard models, pre-copper so to speak.
  35. ECK
    I painted the hull copper before plating. The plates stuck pretty well with the cyano after.

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