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  1. glbarlow
    The many “expert commentators” here are a bit hilarious, it tries to detract from the completely amazing quality and beauty of the actual model. Fortunately it doesn’t succeed, the model stands out as to what a gifted expert can accomplish that the rest of us can only dream about.
  2. glbarlow
    Interesting approach to the rabbit. I hope it works out for you.
  3. glbarlow
    Nice work. The bowlines are worth the challenge of doing them, they look good. I broke the main sheet yesterday, it was a lot easier the first time around, the Quad Hands rose to the challenge.
  4. glbarlow
    I applaud the effort, glad I could be of some persuasion, you certainly have been for me on more than one occasion.
  5. glbarlow
    Are you beveling the top edge of the planks and using plank bending methods for a tight fit? Shouldn’t need anything from Inside and while WOP is of great benefit, it’s no substitute for a well fitted plank.
  6. glbarlow
    I did some research, don’t recall the sources at the moment, and rigged every line the actual ship would have, well beyond what was on the plans. I don’t know that I’d try that again on a model but its cool to have it on at least one.
  7. glbarlow
    That’s a lot of reeving and sheaving. It’s really looking complex and complete with so many lines run. I look at my Pegasus now and have no idea how I ran all those lines, I’m sure you’ll feel the same when your Speedy is complete. Well done as always.
  8. glbarlow
    That’s not what does😂🤣
  9. glbarlow
    This is no small update, congratulations!! The modeling world got a big positive step forward today. Glad your wife is doing better as well. Now I know my Sphinx will be packed well for shipment to my door!
  10. glbarlow
    Excellent work, very impressive!
  11. glbarlow
    Looking forward to giving your rope a try
  12. glbarlow
    The best saw blades for the Byrnes saw are the ones he sells. He no longer offers Thurston blades. I have his new ones, they cut great.
  13. glbarlow
    There is nothing the Byrnes saw cannot do, and do better. If you want to keep two saws the reason shouldn’t be because some other saw can do it. (Short of a full size table saw I suppose) The addition of the Byrnes cross cut table accessory opens even more possibilities. I easily cut lap joint hatches for Cheerful using it.
  14. glbarlow
    I tried some Crafty Sailor rope, it is terrible. The .018 size was way to small, .012 at best. When I cut it, the first three or more inches sprang unraveled like a broken clock spring. I emailed Crusty Sailor, who does have great to scale wood belaying pins, the answer was “that’s the way it came from the manufacturer.” I would not recommend this rope, not at all good quality.
  15. glbarlow
    I could buy every tool you own and come no where close to the caliber of work you do. The latest example being your blocks, they are amazing. The stove is incredible, as are details like the charcoal stove. I hope this model ultimately will reside in a museum, a place that it can receive the admiration it deserves and viewed in person by many. Well done.
  16. glbarlow
    It’s always darkest before dawn:
  17. glbarlow
    Look into a Quad Hands, available on Amazon. It makes all rigging work easier. They allowed me to seize my served shrouds on the model. My experience is the seizing can be move a little it’s kept loose, but not a lot.
  18. glbarlow
    It would be interesting for all of us Cheerful builders to see some photos of yours. I think there is a forum post for works in progress you might consider. It’s a great and fun build for sure.
  19. glbarlow
    I’ll look forward to seeing your line launched. I’ll give some a try.
  20. glbarlow
    It gives the masts and yards a nice matte finish and more of a real world look I think. I use Dull Black, which is oddly named as it’s the opposite of dull, on other places but more and more I like the Ironworks.
  21. glbarlow
    Well said Derek and Chris. It’s impossible to consider and identify every possible problem and answer. No one is wrong, it’s just a problem to solve. I think we’re all kinda in it to solve problems and build stuff.
  22. glbarlow
    Thanks Derek, I did give leaving them natural a passing thought, but the black does look good. I use Admiralty Paints Ironwork Black, I get it from Cornwall Boats on your side of the pond. It gives a really nice finish.
  23. glbarlow
    I’ve used both, I’d say it’s more than Syren being the Rolls Royce, there is a big difference in quality. Enough that I consider it a big step down to fall back on Amati stuff. To me it’s more Amati being the KIA of rope. There doesn’t seem to be many options in between. I don’t want to make my own but I may have to learn how.
  24. glbarlow
    Thank you. I enjoyed making them.
  25. glbarlow
    Not as long as you don’t over-tighten the chuck

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