Rustyj

As I said in the last post I'm almost done. The anchor and buoys have been

placed and the flag has been tied to the flag halliard. 

There are four entry way stanchions that need to be turned. Trying to make

them uniform should make for a few extra attempts! LOL

Thanks Joe,

Actually it seems that I'm moving in slow motion right now! Before I start anything

new, I'm sad to say, I've got some battle damage to fix on the Syren.

The move last year was not kind to her.

Thanks Mike, Just have to turn the entryway stanchions, do some touch ups and we're finished! 

Very nice Mike. For me you are well past the most difficult part.

Looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks Mike, My desk should be spotless cuz I have a real sick mind!

Thanks Ken, It took a couple of tries but I'm happy with it. Also thanks all for the likes.

Here are the completed anchors and anchor buoys.

They are another mini kit from Syren and were a dream to put together.

This is Chucks flag printed on packaging tissue paper. I has been sprayed with a clear fixative from krylon

and shaped to hang better. It's drying now and will be tied to the flag halliard .

Oh and you can see I didn't shove everything off my desk before taking the picture!

Looking really good Bob. Great craftsmanship. 

Thanks Eric. Yes you should get back to her! You've done all the hard work now the fun begins.

Thank you Bob and Brian.

Brian I highly recommend getting back to it. She's a great model to build.

Thanks Chuck. Yes almost there. Should have her done by Thanksgiving. I hope! 

As far as a clean bench goes you should see everything I pushed onto the floor so I could take the picture.

The topsail yard has been hung and all lines belayed.

I need to make several rope coils and check all lines to ensure

they are still snug then its on the the anchors!

Hi druxey. 

All I can say is the foot ropes match the plans.

Laying on the bench they don't hang as low as they are though. 

Thanks for checking. 

Thank you druxey! Much appreciated also thanks for the likes. 

Here's the topsail yard with the lifts, braces, clue line, sheets and sling attached.

I hope to place it later today.

The main yard has been placed and the braces and lifts attached and tightened. 

I'll add rope coils once I finish the top sail yard and make sure everything is snug.

Great work on the pumps and the rest of the deck pieces. 

Thanks Pat. Just following Chucks teachings! 

Ah thanks Bob. That makes me feel much better! Thanks for all the likes too!

Everything is so sharp and neat. You really have a talent for POF. Well done! 

I've completed the Foresail Halliard, Jib Halliard and the inhaul and outhaul.

Hard to see in these pics but they are there.

Sorry Bob but you're really gonna have to strain to proof these.

Here is the lower yard sling and the sling in place on the yard.

As I made both yards earlier I'm hoping to make a good deal of progress in the next couple of days.

Thanks Pat, 

The crew has a bit of a taste for Irish Whiskey right now but will definitely appreciate the extra ration.  

Thank you for the kind words Al and Joe. Also thanks for the likes. 

The topmast shrouds and the topmast stay have been added. All lines have

had their tension adjusted, tied off and the rats nest of excess line has been

removed. Rope coils have been added too. That completes the standing

rigging and we're heading towards the finish!

LOL no one is happier than me Bob! Your job isn't over until i finish though. 

Hi Mark. All the paints I used were Admiralty Paints.

Red Ochre, dull black and flat black were the colors. 

Thanks Rusty

Thanks Dirk and Chuck! Also all the "likes" too.

Well after the shroud debacle I'm back on track and all of the pesky ratlines have been added to the shrouds.

Also all the lines were re tightened prior to adding the ratlines. Now I have to remove the excess and add the rope coils.