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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. ECK
    Finished all the fore stays and previously the back stays. Next will be completing the remaining yard tyes and spanker.
  6. ECK
    Backstays and bowsprit now in place
  7. ECK
    All the shrouds and ratlines done. Next step are the back stays.
  8. ECK
    Futtock shrouds and upper shrouds done. Also placed 3mm block in upper shrouds
  9. ECK
    Looks really good and agree the batten will add the perfect last touch to it.
  10. ECK
    A few days of rhythmic knotting and the lower ratlines are done.
  11. 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/
  12. ECK
    Lower shrouds now done Next are the catharpins Next few days will be spent doing ratlines
  13. ECK
    I prefer to attach the yards to the masts first as there is more room to maneuver. Next job will be the shrouds
  14. ECK
    You can also paint the below the waterline white as many of the other Vanguard models, pre-copper so to speak.
  15. ECK
    I painted the hull copper before plating. The plates stuck pretty well with the cyano after.
  16. ECK
    Finished attaching the various blocks to the yards. Here they re temporarily pinnegn to the masts. Next is rigging the spritsail then i will mount the yards to the masts properly before starting on the shrouds.
  17. ECK
    After painting, next putting all on the blocks
  18. ECK
    Finished main yards and bowsprit Now all ready for the paintshop
  19. ECK
    Pent my time today making the t'gallant and topmast yards. I prefer using tape over the cardboard as all will be painted black and stick together better. Also added pin to help attaching later to the mast.
  20. ECK
    Well done ! It is a good way to clear the mind
  21. ECK
    Finished putting all the blocks on the masts. Next will be making all the yards and bowsprit.
  22. ECK
    Spent the week making the masts. Almost done Now masking to airbrush the tops
  23. ECK
    Very nice. Only issue is given the wood nature of the pintles. I banged it and broke the rudder off resulting in my gluing the rudder back on and taping it until the end to prevent another bump and brake
  24. ECK
    Also wishing her a speedy recovery ECK
  25. ECK
    I replied to Blue Ensign about the issue. I sanded back the edge of the roof and lowered the angle a bit of bulwark a bit as the davits take up the whole width of the capping rail.

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