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That can be very helpful for beginners like me. The nautical vernacular is, at times, like a foreign language. -
A true "conflict of interests" there, John. Let's hope they are able to sort it out while you and your good lady are away taking a break. The ship looks beautiful, truly. That is not a very nautical description, I admit, but that is what came to mind when I looked at her.
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I love this, Steve. Great mantra for this blog
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By the way, this post is priceless. I did come across it when I first joined here but had no idea at that time that I would eb planning to build a schooner. I shall bookmark it and use it for sure. Phil, you are truly the master of research sir
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Thank you, Phil. I feel that this tome, along with Chapelle's book should set me up well regarding information on specs for the schooners. I shall approach the CEO and see what she thinks
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@Dr PR, You wrote: But for all Baltimore Clipper and topsail schooner fans, I should advise getting Chapelle's The Baltimore Clipper. It may well be the definitive book on the subject. I have that book and have been able to locate his plans for the Lynx. While researching this next build, I got deeply interested in the history of these clippers and went ahead and ordered those three books I showed you earlier on in Steve's Blog. I find having some more knowledge about the boat you are building can never hurt and it puts one in a different mindset for the build and personalizes the whole thing a little more, at least in my humble opinion. @Coyote_6, I have started amassing a small nautical library already. The majority of the books, at the moment at least, are related to the clipper/schooners because of my upcoming build. Other books that I have include: The Arts of the Sailor (Knotting, Splicing and Ropework) by Hervey Smith Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastini (This book was a freebie with the Endeavour kit) Rigging Period Ship Models by Petersson (Shoud I ever to such a ship but the info is great) As I said earlier, I like to dive into the history of any mode I am going to build. I did it with the Endeavour and I will continue to do so.
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Gentlemen, I have started a thread here about the books we have been discussing and my answers to your most recent posts. That way, Steve can get back to his blog
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I have started this thread because I got off on a tangent with two fine gentlemen regarding the Baltimore Clippers. I wish to carry on our discussion about relevant books about these fine vessels in this thread and if anyone else has any input at all, you are obviously more than welcome to join in. The more the merrier!
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And I say once again, dry fitting can prevent so much added frustration and headache further down the line. Thumbs up from me, Glenn.
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As others have mentioned for themselves numerous times, this is why I LOVE this forum!!
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Once again, I appreciate your help Phil. I have a few books on the 1812 era vessels that should be arriving today (see image below). The one you mention above is not among them, I will have to go and look for that one. I know for sure that the Lynx will not be my last Baltimore Clipper/Schooner build. I love these boats! @coyote_6, Sorry we are taking up your blog with this discussion sir
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I have the running rigging as good as done now. Here are a few random shots. Now its onto the sail rigging!
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Thank you, Phil, Barring any other source of contradicting information, I will be adopting these measurements for my Lynx build. I truly appreciate your input, sir.
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Phil, I am guessing these rake measurements are for the Prince? They don't apply to other 1812 built schooners, do they?
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Very nice! I agree, the comparison between this model and the wooden one will be interesting. I have the OcCre kit under my shipyard table too.
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Excellent!!
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This is excellent information, thank you so very much for clarifying that point, Phil. You are a wealth of knowledge, sir, and your input and experience are truly appreciated. Now I can ensure that the rake on the Lynx masts is correct!
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Oh I will be doing one sir
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This is a beautiful build. I am getting close to finishing my current build and will be doing the 1812 Lynx Baltimore Clipper next. Although they are not too much alike, I will follow along here just for inspiration sir. I don't know if I missed it reading through your blog, but it appears in your first image of post #138 that the masts have different rake angles? Now I am a newbie and don't want to start nit-picking but from all the images I have seen of these schooners the rake was the same for both masts (I am referring to the images in Chapelle's book). Please feel free to grill me if I am wrong here, I deserve it if I am
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As you should be, Glenn. It looks very neat and tidy sir.
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Well, the real world caught up with me again. I heard that my 3D printer is delayed with no actual delivery date (as of this morning). I decided to not have the Endeavour sitting on my table waiting for cleats and moved forward with the rigging using the existing cleats. If one does pop off again, I will drill it and add the rod then and there to secure it. So far they have all behaved as they should The shroud ropes were fitted first: Next up, as recommended in the plans, I fixed all the front stays for the mast to stabilize it before fitting the boom: The boom was then mounted: At the moment I am running the rigging ropes that tie off to the cleats. The stropped blocks look a bit messy in my opinion, I will be tidying the unions between ropes and blocks up on this rigging today: The loose ropes hanging over the sides here will be coiled up on deck once I am done. Onwards!
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You are a champion, sir. What a wonderful thing to do for that family. Like you said in your first posts here, the model does look to be in good shape overall. I too look forward to following this build, she is a beautiful vessel. I like your "do no harm" approach very much!
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No matter how many times I look at images like these, it never fails to amaze me just how much rigging there is on vessels like this. Honestly, I have no idea how you all keep track of it all. Chris, this looks amazing and you are doing a fine job sir.
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