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David and Adam ---- you guys are too nice. But now you're stuck.......since this is my first full rigging job, now you BOTH must do better on yours. It shouldn't be hard . -
A cloud of sawdust has been reported over Schiedam. Good work
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Yeah, yeah....ratlines. Always a pleasure But forget those. What I'm seeing is some truly excellent work on what are probably running backstays? Damned, you're good!
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Agreed, that's a major decision. Undoing all that work would certainly thwart many. But you have the right attitude.....this project is for learning and yet you want something to show for it.....to look back on later and say 'I'm a lot better now'. You'll discover just how satisfying that is as you're completing your 5th build.
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Very nice all around! You can never have enough rigging line
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Excellent planking and treenails. Well done
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First rate job on that light housing.
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Now we're talkin', Popeye!
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I'll only agree on the workbench part
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Great Scott....... everyone is running around! Safe journey my friend.
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Perhaps 'tenacious' would be a better middle name ????
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Aye Kevin. But 'tis a great looking rear!
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OK, here we go. I'll be patient!
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Nice work on the whole gang (of pumps). You must be expecting to ship a lot of water Looking forward to the capstan Mark. Best wishes to you and the wife.....hope her recovery is continuing.
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You're off to a good start John. Keep the photos coming. Enjoy the remainder of the Holiday weekend.
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Thanks Sherry and Rusty ! Frank ---- OH NO.........don't do that. It makes the 'compromises' look worse!!!! Hope you're feeling better.
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Thanks to everyone for looking in and for the great shot in the arm. This forum is just the greatest place for instruction and encouragement.......because of the people on it. Still a long way to go...and a lot more things to work around. But somewhere along the line the time and effort to show progress has been replaced by the satisfaction of getting it (almost) right. Be back once we get more yards aloft.
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Hello Thomas and welcome aboard. You're off to a fine start on your HMS Victory cross section and I wish you all the best with her. I build the same kit back in '88 and still have her proudly displayed. Took me some 25 years to get back to shipbuilding so lets hope you don't wait quite so long to jump into your next model!
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With Frank getting back on his feet and Sjors turning his attention to the Spanish fleet, I thought it would be a good time for a small update with some long promised photos. The main and fore lower yards have been completed with the exception of the braces and sheets as I would surely entangle myself if those were in place. The spaghetti all over the deck are those ropes ready to be deployed later. The main and fore topsail yards have been pinned in place and are ready to be rigged. We'll set the rigging spiders loose after celebrating the Memorial Day holiday here in the US. I gotta tell ya that this rigging is a slow process but I haven't had so much fun since........planking......or was it coppering?
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Sounds like you are......multidextrous!!!!!! Well, I don't care if you rig with your feet ------ looks darned good from here. Real good.
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You've picked a great color there. And I like the waterways Good work!
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It's ok to get away for a spell Sjors. Things will look different when you get back to her. Enjoy working on the SI for a bit.
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Popeye brings up a good point. Are you left handed, Andy? As far as flat spins are concerned, do the following: 1) Neutralize all control surfaces 2) Apply rudder in direction opposite the spin 3) Put head between knees 4) Kiss butt goodbye.
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