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  1. Rustyj
    Thanks a lot Ben, much appreciated. Also thanks all for the likes! Ok I've make about ten stanchions to get four I liked. I took square stock and chucked it in the lathe. I turned it to the desired dimension added a couple of forms and then fine tuned it with files and sandpaper while spinning. Nothing to fancy but I'm satisfied. Well shes just about done. Just a few touch ups and I'll call her finished.
  2. Rustyj
    Thanks Pat. Cheerful is a great ship and a pleasure to build.
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    Great to see you off and running. I too like s slower speed. As said blade, speed, wood type all influence the cut. As you go you'll you'll find your sweet spot and what works best for you.
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    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
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    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!
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    Very nice Mike. For me you are well past the most difficult part. Looking forward to seeing more!
  7. Rustyj
    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.
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    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!
  9. Rustyj
    Looking really good Bob. Great craftsmanship.
  10. Rustyj
    Thanks Eric. Yes you should get back to her! You've done all the hard work now the fun begins.
  11. Rustyj
    Thank you Bob and Brian. Brian I highly recommend getting back to it. She's a great model to build.
  12. Rustyj
    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.
  13. Rustyj
    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!
  14. Rustyj
    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.
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    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.
  16. Rustyj
    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.
  17. Rustyj
    Great work on the pumps and the rest of the deck pieces.
  18. Rustyj
    Thanks Pat. Just following Chucks teachings!
  19. Rustyj
    Ah thanks Bob. That makes me feel much better! Thanks for all the likes too!
  20. Rustyj
    Everything is so sharp and neat. You really have a talent for POF. Well done!
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    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.
  22. Rustyj
    Thanks Pat, The crew has a bit of a taste for Irish Whiskey right now but will definitely appreciate the extra ration.
  23. Rustyj
    Thank you for the kind words Al and Joe. Also thanks for the likes.
  24. Rustyj
    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!
  25. Rustyj
    LOL no one is happier than me Bob! Your job isn't over until i finish though.

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