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Knocklouder

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    Well very slow process, I have all the yardarms done and put away. Been having a hard time deciding how I wanted the ship to look. I decided to leave the plates brass because of the dark stain of the wood. Plus trying to make a plan for rigging. So between the plan and my Neanderthal writing this is what I came up with. Started the deadeyes, first of 20 on this side done . I used a line to install the plates, messered and lined it up,drill little pilot holes for the nails. Hope they line up lol. So I will be working on shrouds for awhile ,but I have the ratlines to look forward to can't wait lol 99 ratlines on the wall Sea you
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    Looks really good, I too hope you don't chuck it. It will grow on you, I did one for my niece . many mistakes and a few broken pieces, but when she seen it she loved it. And I was sorry to see it go. Would I do another one NO. lol But you did a great job. Was fun to follow along , Nicely Done,
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    It looks like your off to a great start. It will be nice to see the lights on. As for the sails you will be making your own I am sure, lots of good info on that here. And their is some really great logs for this ship here. I am not good with computers or spelling , but will follow along till I see the light .Lol. Bob M.
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    Hey buddy, you were one of the first who help me open my can of worm's here on MSW and have always been impressed by your work today is no exception. All I can say when your done build a bigger one I know lol Something Four feet long maybe, lol. really Impressive
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    The only way to stop him is to have a Penguin carcase hanging from the Kraken mouth, with a spear that some Viking poke in him. Hope this help lol
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    Yes Gabe definitely look at @Katsumoto log it's fantastic. I only found his log when I was almost finished my Santa Maria. His work and how he explains it was really helpful. He really made me up my game on knot tying. It shows on my Pinta. It's way better but I still got lots to learn. He is a master that's for sure. And he might be able to help you Pick up the pace lol Give'er
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    I read on Chucks's page on his Servo machine some recommended sizes for serving .different sizes different weight that sort of thing. Might be what your lookin for.
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    wow Keith I really like how you do things, and have dropped by from time to time and have tried to copied lots from your log thanks for your time and pictures. I am just starting to rig my Mayflower and these pictures will help lots thanks
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    Great to have you aboard!!!
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    Right on Dave, looking good.
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    Hope your thumb is OK, the ship is looking great.
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    Really amazing work, from the moment I saw this log I have been amazed by it. Thanks for the time you took to share with us. Indy, your way to busy lol. But this is a very nice model you have done. Amazing
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    Good luck on journey
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    The baby is coming, LOL. You must have an update, the snow melting lol.
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    Well just a little up date. This is so much fun, having the time of my life these days. Starting to understand my computer better, now just got to learn how to spell and read more carefully. This is all the instructions for the shrouds, ratlines and plates for the deadeyes , Fig 70. I could have used a little more guidance here but have learned how to read Amati instructions so should be a walk in the park . Lol after that step it's the sails.lol. I think this will take me awhile. But I am up for the shrouds and rat lines. I have seen shrouds and ratlines done several different ways. I have my own method, I make the shrouds first then tie them on. After they are in its the ratlines. Best installed when singing the tune 99 ratlines on the wall, 99 ratlines lol. I took a few pictures of were the ship stands now. I kept breaking the bowsprit mast off Three times finally I said what are you trying to tell me here. After studying the plan I discovered it was in the wrong place. I had it resting on the bow when in fact it is supposed to be one inch up from the bow. Glued it in the right spot retried the Bowsprit gammoning, and have not knocked it off since. Like I said starting the rigging and seizing, ratlines. Then I have two Bitts to put on lol. Thanks for all the looks and likes. everyone
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    Nicely done,
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    Looking good, those slips really add realism to the t e n t a c l e s . Like I said this will be epic!!
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    Ahoy, you will find a lot of help here at MSW . Good luck, looks like a beautiful ship, hope it works out for you..
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    Video 16
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    Hello, I use a drop of super glue, wrap it around and another drop , then tuck in the ends careful to much stains the rope. Then 50-50 mix of white glue and water . It's not the right way but it works for me. You could look on utube for Paul Lester Mayflower build he shows how to tie off the bindings. hope it helps
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    Good luck on your journey, Kevin.
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