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  1. augie
    Think harder
  2. augie
    Off to a fine start!
  3. augie
    Fabulous. I really like the look of it. One question. On the rudder. Was there any mention on the plans of beveling the leading edge of the rudder to allow for rudder throw?
  4. augie
    Thanks for the comments , David. Yes, one less mast certainly speeds the progress! I won't be so lucky next time around A combination of coastal and celestial navigation aids in getting through the thread. I'm used to it but others probably don't find it 'user friendly'. I recall in the old MSW, I followed Chuck's prototype build for Syren. It was 140 pages + with lots of side issues but much more 'focused' than what we have here. Still, it took time to follow. Be that as it may, I enjoy the banter on here ---- it's sort of an unlimited family and extends to other threads. Perhaps there should be a 'button' that, once a log is completed, the author can go back and delete everything but the build details and thereby archive a 99% 'technical' log.
  5. augie
    Thanks for the warning Kevin. Fortunately for myself, I got immunized some 10 years ago and the shots seem to have lasted.
  6. augie
    Ask away Ken. I'm no expert but there are plenty of talented folks on board here who are and they're always willing to help.
  7. augie
    I second that, Popeye. Looking down through the lubber hole in the mast top is like peering down an electrical conduit in the Empire State building. Gotta love it though
  8. augie
    I don't think it's a M/F thing at all. Who among us doesn't swoon over the sheer line of a classic vessel? Robbyn has simply underlined it for us!
  9. augie
    Can't offer any suggestions Floyd. Outside of just whistling through and stopping at the photos. I've posted over 130 build photos since I started this log back on MSW 1. Rigging updates are tough because there is really not that much to see until a new spar goes up (at least that I can photograph).
  10. augie
    I see your problem, my friend. I don't think you made a mistake ---- the stern piece just looks too small at the top. Is there anything on the plans to check the piece against? Perhaps it really is not the correct piece and they can help you. Otherwise it looks like you need to make a new piece as you really want to leave the windows and doors where they are. Wait and see if you get some other suggestions. This one is a bit baffling. I have seen one or two other cases on MSW where similar problems came up with pre-made transoms and I think I remember those folks making new pieces. At least you do not have a bunch of intricate carvings on that piece.
  11. augie
    Did someone forget to wake Sjors up from his nap? It must be Wednesday afternoon over there and still no resolution to the problem!!!!!!!
  12. augie
    Now we're talking. The sail area will be immense! Have a great Holiday John.
  13. augie
    Your rigging adventure will go just fine. Just have the run of every line firm in your mind before you break out the scissors! Take your time and enjoy it. At some point you'll step back, look at her and think "I really did that?"
  14. augie
    David- I'm at about the same point in my build. Your rigging looks magnificent. Good job!
  15. augie
    Good luck Hamilton. All I can do is watch
  16. augie
    still thinking I would have preferred it without the painted hull...... Hmmmmm.... I'm thinking...... maybe you're thinking too much ?? Looks good from here!
  17. augie
    Welcome aboard, Ken. Finally---- someone from my hometown! Fair American is a neat vessel and there are a few logs on MSW. I enjoyed following Rafine's log back on the old MSW and he recreated part of it here on the new site. Glad you started a build log for her. Best of luck on your voyage.
  18. augie
    Have a look at these 2 diagrams. Then superimpose, in your minds' eye, the fore-aft sail diagram on top of the square sail diagram. http://www.tallshipstales.de/sails.php
  19. augie
    As you know, the stays themselves hold up the masts. Somewhere along the line someone figured out that those stays could be used to support sails. Voila---- staysails. I'm thinking you just rigged all the staysail halliards. Those would be used to raise, trim and lower the staysails which, unlike the main square-rigged sails, could take better advantage of wind coming from the beam or forward. I realize that's a simplistic description but if you look at a log or portrait of a ship under full sail, it makes sense.
  20. augie
    Glad it was repairable. It gets tougher to stay clear as you progress. Don't ask how I know that
  21. augie
    Waiting patiently here................................... Our hero states that he has a problem ----- then promptly goes to sleep (leaving us to lose sleep pondering what HIS problem might be).
  22. augie
    Thanks for stopping by, Backstroke. Never underestimate what you can do --- until you give it a good try
  23. augie
    Is there another Spitfire on MSW????
  24. augie
    No kidding! I can just see her in the gallery!
  25. augie
    That one photo where you show the little one backlit let us see what you see. I'm sure we've all been there on these small ships' boats. But frankly, yours looks very tight. No question that paint, in the appropriate scheme, will make everything perfect. Your choice is really just for aesthetics. I wrestled with the decision myself and wound up painting the outer hull white, as indicated in my practicum. At first I didn't like it and kept thinking 'wow, that makes a good target'. But now that she's fitted out, I'm glad I did it. I can't recall how Victory was done up last time I was on board (1979). Just don't try to copper plate her as I'm still not certain on how to lay out a gore line

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