Jim Lad

Yes, sails furled, Michael - otherwise they'd hide too much of the detail.

John

You've done really well with your reconstituted log, Kats - almost caught up now!

John

Spar torpedo?  Ah, you mean the suicide spear! :mellow:  Whoever thought of that one out should have been made to make the first live attack with one - but you've made a great job of it, mate!

John

Lots of money!

John

Seriously though, I'm sure the RC buffs will be able to help out.

Good Lord ! She's going to carry as much sail as in the painting :)

Hmmm, how strange!

John

Well, I was at the museum yesterday and the Stag was sitting on the desk in front of me, but very little happened.

Firstly, there was a conference on in the next gallery and every time they had a break the delegates would come over for a chat to fill in time.

Secondly, I decided to do a bit of extra work on the sheet bitts as I wasn't really satisfied with them.  The first thing I did with them was to break one side off while trying to drill a hole for a dowell to make them stronger (looks like that dowell was needed).  Then I carefully placed the broken piece on the desk so it would be safe and it promptly disappeared - completey - without trace!  How that can happen on a clean and clutter free desk I don't know, but it did.

Next, I decided to try making a few blocks.  I only need one treble block for the Stag, so after completing it I carefully placed it on a piece of white paper on the cutting mat so it wouldn't get lost - and it too disappeared!!!!

At that stage I thought a cup of coffee was a good idea!

During the rest of the day I only managed to get a few blocks made, but at least I'm progressing.

John

The few blocks made during the day.

And a few photos showing the ridiculaous spread of the fore and aft spars.  Only the bowsprit is permanently fitted at the moment, but just placing the spars in their positions gives a good idea of the size of the rig.

At least we have a record of your lovely model!

John

Looks just like a bought one, Augie!  Nice save, mate!

John

Michael,

If you're getting reflections in a bare deck, then I'd say it was pretty smooth!

John

She's coming along well, Mario.  Resist any temptation to rush it and you'll be fine!

John

"I don't recall the proper name for this part."

Hmmmm.  How about 'main sheet horse', Popeye!

John

Except in the case of late19th/early 20th century full rigged ships, Druxey!

John

Have you thought of the 'Shalom' as a possible future project?

John

She's coming along nicely, Mario!

John

Håkan,

Sorry to hear that the dinghy project didn't work out, but you've learned a lot of valuable lessons from your efforts.  Next time you try this sort of thing you'll be able to do much better!

John

Now that's what I call a thin cut on a big saw!!

John

Sorry, but I think your only solution is to replace the shroud.

John

Bob,

For a launch like yours, an Admiralty pattern of about 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches length would probably be about right.

John

Nice to see your build log back up and running.

John

Nicely finished gun, Bob.  Can I ask the purpose of the metal plate with the hole in it at the after end of the mount?

As for the anchor, a small Admiralty pattern anchor with a folding stock could be tucked away in pretty much any spare corner - maybe against the side on one of the benches, or even on the bottom of the well.

John

Coming along nicely there, Tim!

John

Popeye,

You're doing a great job of getting all your build logs up and running again!

John

Thanks B.E.!

John

I agree.  A pleasure to read - and also a real pleasure to see your beautiful model!

John

She's looking truly delightful, Nico!

John