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Am loving this build J, I feel there will be an Emma in my future! wonderful lines on this boat, same can be said for virtually all 'period' American sailing vessels, dare I say it 'Mouth Watering Lines' (there I said it ) Incidentally I find my self oddly drawn to the 2nd photo down in the above sequence.... the one with the intriguing Jameson Bottle in the background. Quick question though, how strong are the frames? as they are virtually unsupported and are in effect cantilevers, yet they obviously stand up to being pinned and planked! Keep up the great work. Eamonn -
Well done Menno.. Galway Hooker is right, though for pleasing 'lines' I personally prefer the Kinsale Hooker, a little less 'sturdy' looking! Emmmmm.. does anybody know what Mark is on about a few posts up? (I think he must be answering the previous question, cos I don't think you could confuse a Galway Hooker with a Frigate. maybe if you really squint up your eyes :) ) Over to you Menno.. Eamonn Sorry Mark, was just kiddin, hope you didn't mind. EDIT.. Jan, the Bristol Channel Cutter are beautiful boats but a fair bit larger I think.
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Hi folks, BTW I did find an 'Arklow Whaling' vessel (of sorts), 2 in fact.. they were both regular cargo schooners which were used in the Moby Dick film from the '50's, but I thought they would be way toooo nasty/obscure/difficult to post as questions, and I'd run the risk of being hated on MSW So I decided to play nice.. These images are all examples of the same TYPE of boat, your mission this time is to simply name what that TYPE actually is! (They actually have a specific name! and sorry but 'Gaff Cutter' is not the answer I'm chasing, you'll have to work a little bit harder than that ) Eamonn I think there is enough information there to be getting on with..
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Thanks Jason.. though I kinda feel Jan had her but didn't say so.. if you follow me, especially when he said 'Royal Charles' was partially correct at the last one..! it was that that made me think of the Morgan Will post another photo shortly.. tis tea time over here (and it will take some time to find an Arklow Whaler !!! ) Eamonn
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Hi Bug, I've just read this build through (just when I thought you couldn't improve on the fantastic work done on the Swift, well you proved me wrong!!) I love it, especially the aged look. Bye for now Eamonn
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Charles W Morgan perchance? just a guess based on a little more research those 'topped' yards look familiar! Eamonn Also the 'Charles' came from Jan's post above, which made me think, though I suspect he may actually have it, if Charles W is correct
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Have just looked closer.. is she a whaler? Hmmmmm Eamonn I know you may not answer, as I could be a clue too many
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Hi again Jason, Hmmm not the Arklow 'Something' then eh? damn I'm out of ideas so.... Not by any chance 'Old Ironsides' ? just a shot in the dark.. based on absolutely no research at all... Eamonn
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Moonbug, I've gone through your build log with a stupid grin on my face which only got bigger as I went along, I actually Wow'd out loud when I got to your Hammock photo.. Beauty is in the detail and this Swift is class!! BTW love your little 'cargo' additions, they really make things pop ! Thanks for sharing mate. Eamonn
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Mike, I too love what you have done with your furled sails (impressed enough to want to give it a go myself!) just be careful comparing modern sail material on tall ships (Dacron etc) with the proper 'canvas' in the time of Badger, there would be a world of difference in thickness and flexibility. Loving this build BTW ! Eamonn
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As I mentioned Glyn, ye could be in for a laugh or two Eamonn
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Hi Glyn, Yup, am strongly thinking about it.. same manufacturer, same scale, same small vessels and you don't have to relearn skills from one to the next (what works for one will no doubt work on the others, instead of waiting maybe a year between them when you forget the 'knack' of doing something, planking for example ) lets see if I am still so optimistic in a few months when I've aged about 20 years and am curled up in the corner of my build room sobbing to myself about rabbets and fake splices Eamonn Ye all might be in for a laugh if nothing else .....
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Thanks for that Glyn, I have a Convulsion, Sherbourne and hopefully soon a Ballahoo waiting in the wings (will begin logs for all 3 shortly, as soon as Ballahoo is paid for and arrives, next few weeks with luck! ) You may be sorry you offered assistance.. :) All The Best Eamonn
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Hi Glyn, Have only just spotted your build and am looking forward to 'Following' it as I too have a Convulsion (still in the box though, but soon to be unleashed ) Have you any 'do's or don'ts' for when I eventually kick in? (or are the Plans/Instructions perfectly adequate) Keep up the great work Eamonn
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Nice delicate work there Shawn ! Eamonn Happy New Year BTW
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Looking great Jim.. I have some more questions (hope you don't mind) 1. I see paint pots in the build box, aside from the guns, what parts are to be painted? (she looks 'natural' if you follow) 2. Do the instructions call for the Rabbet/Bearding lines cut, or are you doing it yourself to make things easier later? BTW reason for all the questions is that you've convinced me to pick up this nice wee kit (will probably do a simultaneous build with Ballier, Sherbourne & Convulsion, as they are similar sizes and build structures) Thanks for all the help Eamonn
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Hi again Jim.. Quick question, what type of Base Board is that? (need to get myself one) Eamonn Keep an eye out for 'Cat'astrophes !
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Thanks for the 'link' Jim, am looking forward to this !! In fact I may even pick one up in the January sales at Cornwall Model B's ! (that is if there is such a thing as Jan Sales ) Build on my friend Eamonn PS don't store the Bowling balls or the Anvil over the Ballier Well we have Connies & Aggies so why not Balliers.. ?
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Take Care Shawn and have a great Holidays, see you in the New Year. Eamonn
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Coming together nicely now Mick. It is a pleasure to follow along. Have a great Christmas to you and your family, and an even better New Year! Eamonn
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Looking Good Jim.. Eamonn
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Have a Great Christmas Jim, and I look forward to seeing your repairs to that fine build, and a Ballahoo in the New Year.. Eamonn
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Hi Jan, I've been to The Netherlands myself on numerous occasions including Rotterdam, as part of my first career. In fact I joined my first ship in Vlissingen (Flushing) as a young Deck Cadet, arrived off the airplane in Amsterdam and excitedly went to the train station to get a ticket to 'Flushing', man behind the counter smiled and said 'Vlissingen', I said 'No.. Flushing'.. he replied 'Yes. Vlissingen' (this went on for a short time until he told me that Flushing was Vlissingen) we both ended up laughing :) Bye for Now, Eamonn
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Cool little sail boat Jan. Wish you the best with your Sherbourne build. Eamonn ps the New Year will see me with a Sherbourne Build Log too (was waiting for a missing piece to arrive, it did so last week! just a short wait for the slightly warmer weather now as my 'Ship Yard' is way too cold) Have a great Christmas & New Year
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Emmm.. What's a 'Ballast Port' Augie? Let me guess, a hole in the side that allows for the stowage of ballast :) Eamonn
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