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François de Saint Nazaire

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  1. Hi Josh, I remembered that the last planking (fore part) was difficult with always "clinker effect" Do you soaked the planking ? I used also a electric plank bending (from AMATI). it is magic Before to start the second planking I suggest to fit the keel. Very nice stealer !
  2. I blackened the chain but it possible to buy black one. It is what I did for the command of the steering
  3. hi Josh one link but not sure that's from Endurance. To be check https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220932207752025&set=p.10220932207752025&type=3
  4. Hi for the propeller ( I bought a brass one with 2 blades from Raboesch) ; type A diameter 30 mm M4 left (code 145-02). Just for information. FJZ
  5. Hi, At this stage it could be good to fit the garboard Plank but it is up to you. Your log is very clear. For the stern the ply former have the advantage to give the good geometry (volume). Have a nice day
  6. Hi, First planking completed. 2 stealers at the stern, rabbet for the stem. 1 filler block for the stern and of course hull plank tapering. a good training before the second planking. Next step the Wale !
  7. Hi, The planking of the deck is vey nice and realistic, Bravo ! you really improve the model
  8. Brian, The quality of the model you are building is inversely proportional to the time, patience, modeling skills you put in to it. You're not slow ! It is a real pleasure to follow you log. I have a long way before to attempt your result.
  9. Bonjour, The Granado is my second wooden ship build these year. This follows the ship Endurance which you can follow the link to in the MSW gallery. Before to start I learned many things with the forum. Thank You Timmo, Joe, Kevin, Brian, Vane... I was a little bit disappointed when I opened the box because 3 sheets missing. Thanks to Glenn (Cornwall) the problem was rapidly solve. Like everybody the fitted of the gunport pattern is not easy. At the end Ithe gunport cutouts of each pattern (port and starboard) were not fully aligned (1-2mm) !
  10. Hello Joe, I will start in few days the Granado. You log is very interesting. I have one question. what the size of the rabbet 1x1mm or 2x2mm. Have you done the rabbet in the false keel or in the main keel ? is possible to have a detail of the rabbet that you have done Thank you François
  11. Hello Brian, what material is the mortar made of ? plastic or brass. Thank for your log really appreciated François
  12. for the ratlines I used brass wire (diameter 0,5mm) after blackening Have a nice day
  13. Bonjour, That's all folks. Thank you for you following. All pictures available in the Gallery. A bientôt François
  14. Bonjour, Almost finish after the liferafts... I change the flag ( blue instead of white) I add navigation lights
  15. Bonjour, On the topmast Furled sails (Premium cotton sail fabric - Ecru 75g/m2) fore topmastl with furler + spanner Finished shrouds, beginning of ratlines (0,5mm brass wire with chemical blacking) Beginning of the stays (anchoring on front deck and not on bowsprit) Installation of the lift backstays to start
  16. Hello, For the chainplate do you use brown thread or metal profil ? Thank you
  17. Keith, Brass block is more realistic and may it is possible to get at the good scale.(https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/CAP-Rigging-Blocks.html). You will need also chain in black For your information, just before the endurance came in the weddell sea the steering gear was visible ( not protected). See picture.
  18. Thank you but I think that the drum is too big and I used rigging blocks (wood) from the box also too big. Brass pulley is a better choice but at the end the cost increase ! Have a nice day
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