Knocklouder
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Most of the rope coils have been installed. I have 11 coils to make ,10 for the Bowlines and one for the flag. Looks like I might have past inspection. Captain Marvin says it'll do. But he was quick to point out I was missing 3 coils on the starboard side. Lol 😆. Captain Marvin also says that the corners of the sails needs to be sized with black rope they look to shabby. He being picky because he got his two week notice, he is being transferred. After all we been through, your replacing ME with Pilgrams !!!!! . Also today I made my frist Bowline , one down 9 to go. First I made up the double blocks, then attaching them to the ship I made a Bowline Looks not to bad. I can't get an opinion about it from Captain Marvin lol he's such a moddy little fellow. 😂 The rock is in site , really lol. I made this for the display case, I will see if I keep it, I like it, the first Mate says find a nicer rock. Beauty is in the Eye of the beholder. I think it fits the ship . So 9 Bowlines 2 flags to go. Oh yes and 11 coils lol. Thank you very much everyone 😊 😀. Bob M.
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Oh wow does that look intimidating 😳. Fantastic job Bug, Bob M.
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Thanks @Bryan Woods, I owe it all to MSW/ NRG for all the info on how to build ships. But thanks. Today I have to thank @Isaiah for his tip on how to make rope coils. I took them same dowel, cleaned it up, notch the top with a dremal. Soon I was turning out coils like crazy. I soon had enough for the Mayflower. Today the coils will be in place, then the 8 Bowlines and 5 double blocks, they have to be added. Started scratching the rock , I want to use on the display case. Not sure where that will fit in but will figure it out. I went outside today at the bottom of the stairs I found my Plymouth Rock. Picked it up and ran back to the shipyard to work on it. Lol. All that fresh air for the minute I was out side gave me so many idea lol had to get working on them lol. Thanks so much for all who liked it, it just the most fun you can have lol. I took the Mayflower upstairs to peek. lol Going to have move the Sea of Galilee Boat but that's OK. I wanted to leave it here with the angel but the First Mate says NOT 😢 So it got to go in the case . I may have to sand a little off the top it looks close lol. And just look at the dust on the top of the case. A great example of the need to protect your ships. Onward to the rock . Bob M.
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Hello from Cleveland (or thereabouts)
Knocklouder replied to EGL's topic in New member Introductions
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Awesome work, another keeper. Bob M.
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CHOCO TACO, how did she get the job, oh I smell nepotism lol. Was it my drinking ? 😆 . Leave the lid off she need a buddy lol. It's Long cold nights ahead, trapped in a bottle with ghosts Your going to be in a magazine again lol Fantastic , what a awesome build. Leave the Penguins lol. PS . Penguins mate for life, if there is one there's two LOL. PSS Much like Rats.
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Wow, very impressive. I am going to start making rope coils like yours very nice. Congratulations on some very nice work. Bob M.
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I was the lucky guy who attained these books . Thanks so much. I inherited 3 other books . Now there should be no reason not to rig my next ship correctly lol. I would say get as many books as you can . Some have great pictures of what we need . Bob M.
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It's unbelievable the amount of help and info there is here. Looks like your well on your way to a fine ship. Nice work. I'll look forward too seeing it finished. Good luck on your journey. Bob M.
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@Glen McGuire Glen buddy relax, the girls are back and have been in contact with some leagl people but they have exhaled and said they just glad to get a few souvenirs form the trip. They said to thank @Keith Black and yourself for the memories, So rope coil assembly is in high gear. I am getting pretty excited about finishing the Mayflower, some coils on the bow , and I have to add Four more form the Bowlines. The anchors look pretty good, but you can tell it's ,plastic. . I made these a year and a half ago. Was happy with the way it looks though. What is it about this hobby, that we can't wait to see it in the case, and start the next journey. This has been a great voyage for me. Many mistakes, memories, friends, and so great full for All who helped. The list is long, my modeling is so much fun to do. I have enjoyed this trip. Back to The coils. LOL For ever great full for all that I was shown here on MSW/NRG. A wonderful place to be. Bob M.
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Your to kind Keith, thank you. I really learned quite a bit on this one. One mistake is on the shrouds. They didn't go as planed, but for the next ship I think I know what to do now. It's all a learning curve lol. But I am still Grinning on this one. She turn out wonderful, in IMHO LOL. Thanks @Keith Black for all your encouragement, as well as everyone else. Back to the coils of life lol. Bob M.
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Nice work my friend, looks great. Bob M.
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All the sails are set. This is the way the sails will look. They are all tied off and secure. I just have to make all the rope coils,easy work. Then just the Bowlines and flag. other than the Bowlines I think the rigging is done Just got a lot of rope coils to do lol. The Rock is in site 😎. Bob M.. This will be the display side when it go's under the case. This will be the last ship I can put in the case. No more room lol. I bought this case when I finished the Santa Maria. And said I going to fill this up one day lol. That day is almost here lol. Most likely will move The Sea of Galilee Boat to behind certain below , will put a plex glass front on it . It should hold SOG and a King of the Mississippi as well. We will see. I know the Pegasus will be in its own case , right by my big chair in the living room. I still have no idea where too put the two Bluenoses and the Astrolabe. But that's a long way off. See you at the finish line, lol Bob M.
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Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Knocklouder replied to Doug from Kiowa's topic in New member Introductions
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Like @HardeeHarHar other members come to mind @mrcc the 400 looks good on my sails, I like them. Today I have to thank @David Lester for his tip on rigging bitts. Frist I pin a headless nail in the bitt. Then rigginged it off ship. Then I just glued it in place, let it dry really well, then snuged up the line ready for a coil. Thanks Dave I am sure I would have struggled with the way I was going to do them. This made them fun thanks . So many to thank. Rigging and more rigging, notts to tie , more lines to run. And two flags lol. Most fun ever,
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That is awesome work .
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Thanks so much @HardeeHarHar Brian, it's been a fantastic voyage, as we go along , we remember things that happened along the way. Ever time I look at the flower on the sten, I think of you and your help to make it look at least presentable. And since it will be displayed with the stern showing I will think of you often lol. Thanks Brian. Ship mates forever.
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Rigging is coming along nicely I have the formast and the main mast tied up , I have to make some rope coils but will do them all later. I still have to rig the bowsprit sail and the Mizzen sail but it is all coming together, at least I know where all the lines go. Should be rapping it up soon. But I have learnt no to speculate on the amount of time it actually takes lol. What a tangled web I got going here lol, it all tried up nicely thought. 0Captain Marvin says he is most impressed. He is a bit sad I told him he was being replaced by a bunch of Pilgrims. Lol to make him happy, I told him he could take the wrapper of our next build . He was not impressed 😕 lol. The ship is looking good at least for me, this is so much fun. Can you belive rigging is fun ha ha ha I lost it lol. But yes having the time of my life. Thanks NRG/MSW. So this is how she shapping up tonight. I have to repair the outrigger that I broke off , then finish the Mizzen rigging and move on to the Bowsprit sail. Soon it will be just rope coils and flags . This has been a fun adventure, I learnt lots, but still need to learn lots more, so looks like I'll have to renew my membership again 😀 😊 😉. Talk soon because I sailing to the finish line. Lol Bob M.
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Good luck on your journey!! Bob M.
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It's the most fun you'll ever have. You'll see you will be buy all kinds of things soon lol. Go slow buy good tools . Good luck on your journey. Bob M.
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Coming along nicely, there is a lot of details on this ship. I made a metal ship from metal tec. It was the the same ship but nothing like this it looks awesome. Bob M.
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Awesome work my friend , it looks so nice.
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