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  1. Rustyj
    I've started working on the five stays. The all of the stays have a mouse on them. I've seen others make the mouse from a dowel which I copied. I drilled a hole down the center just slightly larger than the line, sanded them to shape, cut them off and painted them. I then served the lines below where the mouse will be. I then made the eye seizing it and sliding the mouse into place. Here you see the fore preventor stay and mouse in place. Here are the fore and main preventor stays and the mizzen stay. Next I'll add the main and fore stays and then three sets of crowsfeet!
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    Hi Bob. I'm sorry to hear that you're having a tough time with your health. Once you start getting healthier and more parts arrive, I'm sure your enthusiasm will return!
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    Thanks Glenn. Yes, I've been looking at that and making a mouse for the stays. I found this for the crows feet.
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    The portside ratlines have all been tied and went much quicker than the starboard ones! Before I hang the yards I'll be working on all of the various stays and the crows feet. Having never done "crows feet" on to a stay should be a fun learning experience.
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    Hi Glenn, B.E. and the other Glenn . I agree, it just takes me getting to it and staying focused. Hmmm wait a minute that's me about most things!
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    I've just completed the lower and upper ratlines on the starboard side. They aren't the best but I'm happy with them. Jim H. said that ratlines are therapeutic. By the time I finish tying all the knots for the port side I may need therapy!
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    I second that. Well worth the time spent!
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    Hi Chuck, I've had the pleasure of see your Winnie in person and your design and workmanship is simply stunning. Ok just for grins and giggles I requisitioned (stole) the Admirals kitchen food scale and weighed my Winnie. She currently tips the scales at 5lbs 8ozs. (2.5kg). Might have to put her on a diet.
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    Hi B.E. I just got caught up with your wonderful work on the Sphinx. It was such a pleasure!
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    Well, it's been almost two months I've been moving slow and unsteady. It's always tougher to get modeling time in the warmer weather but I'm not going to complain. It goes away too fast as it is. I served the upper shrouds and added them. A couple of miscues and a shroud or two were replaced but finally they are done. Next, I'll be doing the ratlines. Hopefully it will go smoother and a little bit quicker.
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    Beautiful work Mike!
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    Nice work and I'm off to get some magnetic strip too!
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    Excellent work Reg.
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    Thanks for the kind words, Dave, GrandpaPhil and Mark and also the likes. Very much appreciated!
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    I agree with both statements. Your patience and perseverance is making for a wonderful model.
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    Thank you very much Joe and Glenn.
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    Hi Ryland. Thank you for the shout out. There were so many wonderful models there and it is very humbling to receive that honor. As always, it's a pleasure to see you and everyone else in person as opposed to zoom visits. I'm already looking forward to next year!
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    I agree that is some fine planking. Well done Glenn!
  19. Rustyj
    Ahh the Scottish Maid was my second model and I still use that plastic box too! Excellent start on the rigging. I hope to learn a lot following along!
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    All I can saw is wow to both of you as I sit here very envious!
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    They look amazing, like one solid piece. If you hadn't said they were layered I would have never known.
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    Thank you Derek. Rigging is not my strong suit but the plans are very good so I'm optimistic. Also thanks for all the likes.
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    The stove and everything else is looking really great.
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    Hi Glenn, you're progressing nicely, and everything is looking great!
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    Well it's been quite a while since I've been working on the Duchess. I spent the last several months working on the Winnie and now I've taken a break from her and want to get some more of the rigging done on the DOK. I have finished the lower shrouds, the futtock staves, catharpins and futtock strops. Also the four bowsprit stays have been added. Next I'll start on the upper shrouds and then ratlines! Fun Fun Fun

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