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  1.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by glbarlow - 1:48 scale
  2. glbarlow
    This started with you saying I was wrong, not sure this photo of a mizzen mast sheet is as definitive as the Peterson diagram specific to the main sheet on a cutter that I used as my reference. However, I’m sure there was more than one way to do things and I’d ask we just leave it at that. My log is about my build and not a debate on sailing practices. And no I have not read the debate on the longboat. I just enjoy building, I’m no expert nor care to be on sailing. I had to get a nautical dictionary just to interpret some build log posts. Back to building.
  3. glbarlow
    I don’t see any reference to the main sheet or cutters at all in my copy of Lee’s. Does he have more than the one book? What page did you find it on, I’d be interested to see?
  4.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Mast Bands
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  7. glbarlow
    I’ve been here since the 80’s. We’ll just have to disagree, I don’t want to hijack this thread to discuss Texas weather.
  8.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Mast Bands
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  10. glbarlow
    Thanks for the info BE! I’ll have to search some out.
  11. glbarlow
    Not true, most thunderstorms cause little to no damage. They don’t all include high winds or hail. Odd for you to feel the need to make such a statement on a friendly forum.
  12.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Mast Bands
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    Glad you realized that, you definitely can’t. First to clear the throat halyard, second because there will soon be a lot of rope passing around the mast below that anchor point. I made it fairly easily from a piece of flat brass. The hole needs to large enough to accommodate a hook and as long as shown on the plans. Your work from what I see is more than fine, you have every reason to share it. The thunderstorms missed where we are for the most part. As long as there is no damage and I’m at home, I kinda like rip roaring thunderstorm.
  15.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Mast Bands
  16. glbarlow
    As I stated in my post I followed the diagram in Petersson’s. It is as it’s shown there.
  17.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Duchess of Kingston 1778 Royal Yacht by Rustyj - Vanguard Models - 1:64
  18. glbarlow
    More great work BE. Could you provide the source for your micro chisels? They look like nice tools to have.
  19.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
  20.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
  21.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
  22. glbarlow
    Impressive carving. Definitely not something I have the patience for doing. Congratulations on finishing these!
  23.    Rustyj reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - 1:48
  24.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by glbarlow - 1:48 scale
  25.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by glbarlow - 1:48 scale
  26. glbarlow
    I may yet. I’d go for the Cherry version.
  27.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - 1:48
  28. glbarlow
    I get more and more tempted when I see yours and others on this beautiful but huge ship.
  29. glbarlow
    Well done! This is where I am at the moment, you’ve done a nice job getting the dead eyes in line. As you note, jigs are nice but equal tension is the challenge however and whatever we use. Don’t I know it. I’ll be glad to be past this step.
  30.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
  31. glbarlow
    Thank you BE, your comments are very much appreciated. As often as I’ve removed or replaced things I feel like I’ve built her twice and there are times, like now, when I’ve slowed to a crawl on progress. What speed I’ve gained comes in large part to having great logs like your Cheerful build as a ready reference and example.
  32. glbarlow
    Thank you for the comment, much appreciated.
  33.    glbarlow reacted to a post in a topic: Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
  34. glbarlow
    Sorry to hear Chris, sounds like a long recovery. Hope it all goes well from here.

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