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    This is really looking good! Very inspiring!
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    Log entry 29 The cutter is now completed and installed on the deck. I am really happy with the decision to add this, and to me it was definitely worth the time and effort. As you see, Cochrane has also gotten some colours. I am severely out of practice when it comes to miniature painting at this scale. Faces and eyes are never easy at this scale, but I used to be able to do better! 10 years ago... Anyways, he is just there for scale, so this will have to do. Now I can continue with the bowsprit boom and rigging. BR TJM
  23. TJM
    Now that changes the looks! Really nice! 👍
  24. TJM
    Log entry 28 the cutter is close to completion. I am missing the top bulwark (if that is the correct term....), painting and attaching the rudder and the oars. Cochrane paid a visit to inspect the progress (though he is still in a... pale state himself!). It is not perfect and the macro shots are harsh on it! From a reasonable viewing distance, I think it looks ok. It will make for a great upgrade to the deck of Flirt, for sure! BR TJM
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    Log entry 27 Just a small update on the cutter. The outside has been sanded an the temporary bulkheads removed without issues, much to my relief! Now to decide how much cleaning on the inside to do. It is very difficult to sand properly and the material is very thin already... TJM
  26. TJM
    For what it is worth, I think it looks great! 👍
  27. TJM
    Log entry 26 I have continued to work on the 18 foot cutter. Bending an fitting the tiny planks proved to be easier than I expected! Here are some pictures of the finished hull before sanding: I am quite happy with how it looks so far and with a little more taper of the first 3-4 planks it would have been possible to avoid using stealers altogether. I managed with just two. The plan is to paint the hull below the waterline as per the instructions, so it matters little anyway. This is a really nice little mini project within the bigger build! BR TJM
  28. TJM
    Those were hard to do for sure!
  29. TJM
    Well done! You are overtaking me now 😅! I think your ratlines look fine, btw. BR TJM
  30. TJM
    Log entry 25 All the ratlines are now done! Progress has been slow, as I have not had many sessions in the workshop lately - I was away during Easter. I am a bit relieved that this part of the build is done. On one hand, I find that I don't mind doing the ratlines while I do them, but it does take a very long time and it feels like not much overall progress i made while working on them I had thought to continue with the yards, but as you may have spotted, I have ordered and received the 18 foot cutter from Vanguard Models. So now I will take a quick detour with that for a while! The first few planks are on already. BR TJM
  31. TJM
    Absolutely fantastic! Your work is a huge inspiration! TJM
  32. TJM
    Log entry 24 All of the lower ratlines have been completed! Not much else to say - on with the top ones! BR TJM
  33. TJM
    Great, thanks! Both to @allanyed and @Thukydides!
  34. TJM
    Hi Allan, Thank you for your comment! Do I understand correctly that the one hole in the blocks should be closest to where the block is attached? So that when the line runs down, it would appear to go over the (imaginary) sheave inside the block?
  35. TJM
    Log entry 23 I have now completed all the mast shrouds - milestone reached! I estimate that I need another 4-5 evening sessions to do the remaining ratlines. But after that I get to continue with the yards! The topgallant shrouds visually adds some much needed bulk to the top of the model, so I was very pleased with the improved look after yesterdays work! BR TJM

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