Ferrus Manus
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Also, Bill, I can see an error you've committed, that needs to be fixed before the rigging begins. Or, rather, it's the lack of an error that i'm concerned with. Take a look at the forecastle of the ship. The fore knighthead, that block with sheaves directly behind the mainmast, is centered right behind it. Now, no one would ever be expected to know this, and you were just following the directions. However, when it comes time for the rigging, the fore course halyard will foul against the mainstay. The knighthead needs to be moved slightly off-center to avoid this. If i were you, i would do this now instead of later. I will reiterate, your SR is incredible. I just want to save you some major grief in the future. -
I think they look fine as they are. Amazing job on the transom, i can't wait to see it painted!
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Thank you for the kind words. These and others mean a lot to me and motivate me to continually improve my work.
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@Bill97 I think you should give a follow! you certainly will be entertained, and i could certainly use the company. I am waiting for Kirill to get back from his fishing trip. By clicking "follow" at the top of the page, you will get MSW notifications when anything happens on this build log, so you don't have to rely on a 68-year-old memory.
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Of course! Same page, kits from 1500 to 1750.
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Professional amateur, here. When i eventually get the confidence to do a SR, i'd be happy to come within a few light years of yours.
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It isn't shaped like that. Check the blue, white, or gold sprue trees. It looks like that, but the parts fold up into that shape. The newer instructions omit that step, however the part looks sort of like a blooming flower.
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I would play it safe, Bill. The doors look great, and they could serve a practical purpose as an obstacle for any potential enemy boarding parties on the balconies.
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There ya go!!
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https://images.app.goo.gl/tq3C38V2YJbebYbi7
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Yes. Tie them, as well as some oars, onto the boats. Tie them to the seats, running lengthwise along the boat's hull.
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I'd certainly like to see the finished paint jobs on the boats. If you want, you can lash a mast/spar/rigging down onto the boats, as they would've had them, especially the larger ones.
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i think the acronym is "STFU", but i'm glad no one feels the need to say it here.
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@Knocklouder, that boat of yours sure is something. I might have to try that kit. I'm currently reading the Book of Acts, and i think you should attempt the grain ship that the book describes (which i actually designed a LEGO model of) You would have to do it from scratch, but i think it would turn out great. I find sail-driven vessels from that time very interesting.
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Of course you could! any skill simply needs patience, persistence, and practice. You can do absolutely anything you set your mind to, including painting tiny lamps on model ships.
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nice job, Isaiah!
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Ya know those videos where people fix stuff with putty and ramen? Just build up some putty in the chipped area, then sand and scrape it into shape. Might take a few attempts.
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There ya go!! The word "yet" makes all the difference in the world, doesn't it? and now you do have the skill. If i were you, i'd feel pretty darn good about myself right now.
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Last night, i did the stern lantern. Yes, i believe this is my best one yet. I seem to get better at them with every one i do. It's a good painting exercise. Yes, i am aware that Kirill's lamps are objectively better. I could have done this from scratch if i wanted to. However, i am a massive sucker for the warm golds and color variation, as well as the painted light coming from the glass.
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I can tell from the picture that that's likely the ship's launch, with a pinnace on top.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship's_boat On the different types of ship's boats.
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By the way, i did the research, and we have no idea whether the term "cathead" came after the cat's head carving tradition, or if the carvings were in response to the term. However, the first known use of the word was in a 1623 dictionary published in England.
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Oh, so you finished the ship? Why don't you post the images!
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