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druxey got a reaction from thibaultron in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Increase the gaff angle? Slack off the vangs a little before adjusting the peak halliard. The overall 'look' of the model is nice, even if the sails aren't quite the way you'd like them to be.
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druxey got a reaction from Nirvana in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
A little bird tells me that there will be a book out later this year on all the Stuart Royal yachts, from Mary onward!
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druxey reacted to Scott Crouse in Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack by Scott Crouse - Model Shipways - 1:24
Its been a while since my last update but the class teacher has been spending a lot of time on the sails. We put a bolt rope around the sails and have added the tails. Mast is in place, stained some of the wood and stand is in place. Fingers crossed the rigging goes well this weekend and we can start the finishing touches.
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druxey reacted to catopower in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Thank you Druxey and Baker for the sentiments on Ken. I've been recently realizing that his loss may also have a profound impact on the activity of the South Bay Model Shipwrights club, of which Ken was Vice President for as long as I can remember. He also wrote up the club newsletter, The Foghorn, and now I find I have nobody in the club that I can really discuss ship model industry news, and historical aspects of ship modeling with.
Anyway, thanks too to you both and Gregory for your comments on this model. Sails are going on now. I've pulled the gaff off the model to add the mainsail. It's back on now, and I'm adjusting and belaying lines.
Not LOVING the sails, but they're okay. Looking at this pic, I think the jib halliard is too thick. Not sure why. It's not difficult to replace that line.
Don't know that I like the set of the mainsail either, but there are a lot of lines affecting the angle of the gaff. I want a slightly steeper angle on the gaff and haven't quite figured out what lines are keeping me from getting it. Might be the throat halliard...
Anyway, it'll probably all be fine by the time I'm done. Should be another week. I did a lot of work on it yesterday. Taking the day off from it today and will try to make a big push on Monday.
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druxey reacted to ChrisLBren in La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
I struggled with this assembly - 6 attempts later here are the results. I can finally move forward !
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druxey reacted to CRI-CRI in Le Fleuron 1729 by CRI-CRI - scale 1/72 - French warship from Delacroix monograph
Today's work, waiting for delivery of my order for1 x 4 mm planking rods about 2nd battery of 18-pounders :
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druxey got a reaction from J11 in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
That is rapid progress!
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druxey got a reaction from thibaultron in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Bonnets were used instead of reef points, Claire. Neat work on those sails.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend Ken.
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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
I try to section off the model into small *projects*...to make it progress faster(in my mind).
Preplanning pays of in great dividends. Once I know where I'm going and what is next.....I plan for it, and then execute it. Still have to add the venting between the stanchions. But moving along to the starboard side.
Thanks for checking in and for the fine comments.
Rob
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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
I added the straight copper vent pipes between the stanchions.
Rob
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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
I've been reviewing the Staffordshire, and her forecastle is exactly how we envisioned for Staghound. With the patent Windless on the deck below the topgallant forecastle deck forward.
With double companionways (left, right) leading down. Short of the minimal tonnage differences between Staghound, Flying Cloud and Staffordshire...I'd say McKay was simply replicating the good functionality of the design.
Again, thanks for your continued support and evaluations.
Rob
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druxey reacted to Kevin Kenny in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Chris that’s just a template. That’s not the finished piece. I haven’t started working on that as yet
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druxey reacted to ccoyle in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
These are the gaps I was referring to:
In the book you can see that there are no gaps:
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druxey reacted to Kevin Kenny in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
This is a copy from the book so it is correct.
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druxey reacted to Kevin Kenny in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Getting to the completion of the forecastle
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druxey got a reaction from Ilhan Gokcay in Loreley 1884 by Ilhan Gokcay - 1/75 - Scale Steam Yacht
Not only great craftsmanship, but also great drafting, Ilhan!
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druxey got a reaction from Paul Le Wol in Loreley 1884 by Ilhan Gokcay - 1/75 - Scale Steam Yacht
Not only great craftsmanship, but also great drafting, Ilhan!
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druxey reacted to Ilhan Gokcay in Loreley 1884 by Ilhan Gokcay - 1/75 - Scale Steam Yacht
Skylight and companion at the back. Again acrylic, pear and brass.
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druxey reacted to Ilhan Gokcay in Loreley 1884 by Ilhan Gokcay - 1/75 - Scale Steam Yacht
The last cabins.
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druxey reacted to Baker in Carrack by Alvb - scale 1:250 - CARD - after Pieter Bruegel's "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus"
Great little scuppers 😉.
And barrels for desalting meat or fish.
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druxey reacted to Alvb in Carrack by Alvb - scale 1:250 - CARD - after Pieter Bruegel's "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus"
The chainwales:
No details are discernible in the Brueghel painting. Chainwales aren't even visible for the fore-shrouds.
My interpretation:
The main shrouds are attached to chainwales, while the fore-shrouds simply have their wales reinforced at the lower edges of the forecastle. Its bent side makes wide chainwales unnecessary. The shrouds still run freely from the side.
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druxey got a reaction from catopower in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Bonnets were used instead of reef points, Claire. Neat work on those sails.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend Ken.
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druxey reacted to whitesoup12 in Norwegian Sailing Pram by whitesoup12 - Model Shipways - 1:12
More progress! Added the floorboard cleats, mast step, rudder gudgeon pad, rowlock pads, and rub rails. So far everything is still looking good, aside from the chain plate slots I put in the wrong place. Lesson learned, always make sure you're using the imperial side of the ruler when measuring in inches. The metric side will not work! lol But a little glue in the holes fixed it right up and shouldn't be noticeable after painting. Also, I know the cleats alongside the dagger board case are a little short, but it's because I thought I only had one 3/16" X 1/8" wood strip. After discovering there was more than one, I considered redoing it, but then decided it would probably be fine.
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druxey reacted to whitesoup12 in Norwegian Sailing Pram by whitesoup12 - Model Shipways - 1:12
Made some more progress. Got the inwales, bow and stern quarter knees, frames, and thwart frames in and the bow and stern transoms sanded down to their profile. I did notice when sanding down the transoms that seemingly small imperfections and misalignments started to become not so seemingly small 😆. Some things might not be perfectly even, but I feel like it's still going well overall. As much as I strive for perfection, I just have to remind myself it's all about having fun and learning how to be a better builder!
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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
Adding the stanchions.
Rob
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