Jerry
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Hello Glenn.. Charlene hasn't picked a model yet. As she explained to me, her spring break isn't over until Monday. I'll believe it when i see it. My eye trouble goes a lot further than magnification vision. I don't wear glasses as I don't need them since I had cataract surgery. However, I have other problems because of glaucoma. in fact, i'm almost blind in my left eye. I will be seeing a new specialist Monday to see if whatever vision I have left can be saved by special surgery. I don't believe the model building is harmful. Have a great night..Best to you, Jerry
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Hello Everyone.. The ratline process continues at a very slow pace in order to ensure that the lines are knotted (clovehitches) properly and that the spacing is uniform. I expect this procedure to take several days as the spacing of the shrouds at the top is very small and therefore more difficult to tie proper clove hitches. To date I have completed the ratlines for the three port side lower masts and have decided to take a break in order to bring my eyes back into focus. Some pictures follow: Best, Jerry
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Nice to see a little bit of the Pegasus going again. It looks like it's quite different in construction than Victory. At least you won't be bored. I'm hanging in doing nothing but ratlines for a few days. Best, Jerry
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Hello Glenn. Everythng looks nice and bright. I like this side of the room. The gunport lids are uniformily lined up well so now the brassy cannons need to be darkened. You are really making nice progress. Best, Jerry
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Goodnight, Glenn...Good job; really looking good. Jerry
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Hello J. Good to hear from you and thanks for your good words. I don't plan to change the color of the ratlines. I know that Popeye is concerned about drilling the lion's heads and I don't blame him. Truthfully, I'm concerned also. I remember you said that you drilled them off the ship but I thought I'd try it differently. I probably made a mistake and may have to remove them and drill them on the bench. I do have a very high variable speed drill but it may be difficult to get a starting point because of the polished surface and convex shape. I'll try but like i said, we'll see. Thanks for your comments; I sincerely appreciate them. GO RANGERS.... Jerry
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Thanks again, Popeye...I know trying to drill the lion heads will be trouble but I will give it a try. If I have a problem I'll drill a hole next to each one instead. The rat lines are very tedious. Especially as you get to the top and of course the futtock shrouds. The spacing is very tight and tying clove hitches becomes very difficult but so far, so good. Here are some more pics. Best, Jerry
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Hello Everyone.. While I'm at it, I might as well post a few more pictures which will bring me up to date. Nothing fancy, just the routine rigging and beginning the rat lines. Best, Jerry
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Hello Popeye. Always good to hear from you. I am not planning to rig sails on this model. With respect to the Lions' heads I did not drill them when off the shiop. I know that they need to be drilled but I felt it would be easier (if that's possible) to drill them when mounted . I have a high speed wireless drill which I hope will work when the time comes. I felt it would be best to have them held in place then to try and drill a hole while being held in a vise or similar product. I can just see them flying all over my room when I try and drill them. Time will tell. Hope you are having a good day. Best, Jerry
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Hello Glenn. LOL...I'm laughing because I believe both David and I will blow off one of our Victory's channels if we ever fired the cannons. I gave strict orders to Admiral Nelson to retire the cannon that's aimed at the channel. You may have to do the same thing. In any event, nice work today; you're really getting there. Best, Jerry
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Hello, Happy to see the progress, David. Your idea of illumination intrigues me as that is something I always wanted to do. I gave a lot of thought to doing Victory with some lighting but I chickened out. Looing forward to what comes next. Best, Jerry
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Hello Glenn.. I agree with David and I think you will agree too....The rigging is the most exciting phase of the build. For one thing it makes your model REALLY begin to look like an historical vessel, it means you get the results of stringing lanyards to put proper tension on your masts, and it certainly means you're getting closer to the end of a hard worked adventure. I'm sure there are many addiotional reasons... Thanks for your compliment; I'm sure you know I appreciate it.. Have a very good night, Jerry
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Good evening everyone... Today was more work on the stays. There are a total of 11 stays on this model and 9 are now in place. The next work shift in the drydock will hopefully complete the stays and thus the standing rigging. Here are a few more pictures of what took place today.
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Hello Glenn. I was just about to leave when I saw your post. Go, and have fun. You must be lucky to win two tickets to your favorite team's game. Pegasus can wait. Enjoy the weekend, Jerry
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Hello David.. Thanj you for the nice things you said about my build. I noticed that you've mentioined a couple of times that you are kit bashing. What problems have you run into? I'm sincerely interested if there's a problem with the manufacturer or what? You usually are flying high at this stage of the build. Let me hear from you. Best, Jerry
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Hi Lawrence.. Many thanks for coming by and for your compliment. I am having lots of fun but now things may change a little. The admiral started her spring break today and she intends to pick the model she wants to build starting this summer. Oh Joy! Best, Jerry
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Hello Glenn. The rigging adds so much to the look. And frankly, it's the phase I really enjoy. I won't go as far as to say I like the rigging best because there are other challanges that are also enjoyable. Believe it or not, I very much enjoy planking the hull. Maybe I'm crazy, but it's true. So I have about 5 more stays to finish and then the running rigging begins. I have the yards all finished so they're ready to go too. I plan to pin the yards to the mast to support the authentic attachmenet, the slings, etc. I don't have any parral beaads or I would probably go that route on the main yard. So we'll see how it goes in a couple of days or so. Have a great weekend. Best, Jerry
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Good afternoon evryone... Today i began shipping the stays. I believe there are 11 of them but I'm too lazy to go back and count them again. I did make some progress in spite of the use of mini rings on some of the blocks. At this point the dry dock has managed to complete 6 stays and looks forward to the last 5. Here are some pictures..I sincerely hope they are better than a thousand words.
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Hello Popeye.. You are absolutely corect. Believe me, whether I was building the Victory or now the Half Moon, I have made it a point to be careful so as not to change the angles on any of the masts when doing the shrouds and stays. It's much easier to change the rake on the half Moon's masts because of their small size in comparison to the Victory's large diameter masts. I am well into the stay construction and appreciate your well received warning. I am really enjoying this build. Best, Jerry
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Hello Dimitris. Good to see your visit. I appreciate your comments and the photos will keep coming as long as the telephone stays well. LOL. Have a great evening. Jerry
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My pleasure, Glenn...and many thanks for your kind words.. Best, Jerry
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Hello Glenn. Very nice looking job. The method you used looks to have worked very well. You are doing a teriffic job on this Victory and I don't ever want you to stand it next to mine. OKAY? Best, Jerry
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Hello Everyone.. Well, I'm happy to say that I was able to complete the upper shrouds using the flimsy "staple" tool I made. The trick was to find some firm wire with a diameter small enough to fit in the hole of the 3.5mm deadeye. All in all it went well so I'm ready to move on with the rest of the standing rigging. The stays seem to be the items to do next. Here are some pics of today's completed work. Best to all, Jerry
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Good morning, Popeye... As I mentioned, the lower shrouds are finished. I made a very simple, one very thin wire jig, with which I'll try and string the upper shrouds. Upon further examination, the deadeyes are actually 3.5mm. Have a great day. Jerry
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