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  1. ringbolt2013
    Ollie.. you are doing a splendid job on this build! Your work is spot on! I enjoy watching how you make things work out! If you look at it in the modern way it would make a marvelous yacht!!!!! Tom
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    I love rigging it really separates the men from the boys. It shows the effort one wants to put into the ship. I've seen "outstanding" and some "not even a good try" rigging, I especially like the "I really tried" type the best! And believe me it shows! So I am expecting to see some good things from you!! GOOD LUCK!! Tom
  3. ringbolt2013
    SWEEEEET!! Tom
  4. ringbolt2013
    FYI If you go for the davits don't forget to lash that baby down!! Hanging from the blocks alone is a no no! Usually crossed ropes w/wolding to protect the boat from movement and chaffeing.....check it out in practical seamanship books! Deck would be the same Tom
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    Yup EVERYTHING was tied down!! After the storm you should understand why!! HE, HE! Tom
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    Since It will not let me add, I must post again 6 oars would be better.. the aft oarlocks are probably not used too much. Nice oars by the way!! Tom
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    Just gotta love those primary sources! They answer a lot of questions but they leave out so much "common Knowledge" of the times. Makes for serious research!! Don't you agree?? The boat is a real work of art Ollie, Nicely done!!! Tom
  8. ringbolt2013
    Holy Crap..... that fast!!!!!!!!!!!!And SOOO good too! Ollie ...you got the nack! This era either had a rail around the gunwales with a gap for the oars to use or a kind of triangle with a half moon cut at the back to take the oar's lever action with the pull Kind of pointy end pointing towards the bow that size boat would take 2 per side remember "officers in the stern" Hope that's a help. Tom
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    Absolutely amazing Ollie...Truly Outstanding! Leaves me speechless! You do this Sooooo well! Tom
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    Ollie Guns the mounting there of Smaller guns 12 lb or below had 5 ringbolts w/iron rings attached 2 on either side 1 directly above the other the lower one took the preventer or recoil rope the upper took the run-up tackle The last was above the port in the middle to which the mouth of the gun was tied when not in use to prevent movement at sea. there is also one more affixed to the deck directly behind the gun for the practice firing usually far enough to bring the gun to full inboard recoil..... l learned that aboard the Connie. Hope it helps! Tom Wow that tree was good sized!! Hope you are OK.
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    Whole hearted agreement about cannons and storm !! Tom
  12. ringbolt2013
    YUP guns are superb just KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!!! Stay SAFE11
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    Yes after the softener I hang lines w/ a fishing weight straightens them out nicely I de fur them over an alcohol lamp real quick hee hee Tom
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    No doubt they do look good Ollie! And I think that wire might be my next shot but I would try to stay more authentic with the wrap around.
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    Ollie.....what are you using for your stirrups for your footropes?? They are usually made up of rope wrapped twice around the spar and hanging off the after side of the spar..........how are you attaching them?? Yom
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    Yeah you don't have to do a full suit to make it look good.......main and jib would look cool!
  17. ringbolt2013
    I must agree with dgbot, research is mandatory if you want to rig sails. There is so much more to know about, fittings to understand, seams to get correct not to mention boltropes, doublings and a slew of other things. You would have a whole new model to understand.....it would add at least as many hours to your work as you have in now! I think the scale would be OK as you must look at the thickness of material so the falls are OK. Lots of work!! Not saying don't but want to warn you about a deep envolvement you might not be aware of. Hoping to be of assistance as always. Tom
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    Nice blocks!! Are you doing your own rings????? they look GOOD I usually cheated with chain links! Tom
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    Some very nice work there Ollie! The bands do seem a bit wide but not bad, not bad at all!! I'll be waiting to see more!! Tom
  20. ringbolt2013
    Yes the paper idea is best and iron was used in the rigging as it is stronger than brass and more stable in the salt invironment as it would only rust in so far and then the rust would stop or slow down greatly and keep its strength. The iron on the Star of India hull is original and over 100 years old only lost I/4 inch off of 1 1/2 inch thick plate! Tough stuff!! Not steel. I've only used copper on Large scale. You are doing very well you think first!!!! Watch out though the Fore Stay goes OVER the first band and can bend it! Tom
  21. ringbolt2013
    Hope I gave you a few options anyway!
  22. ringbolt2013
    Sorry guys but have you ever tried to pull from underneath anything???? That rope should be coming off the top not going back thru to come up from below. You will find it looks much better and the lead is correct! After all you would be pulling from on deck! The tie off should be on the back of the cat head..........possibly an iron bar thru it and not a cleat. The Knight heads look OK too! Another possibility is a Kevel on the ribs??
  23. ringbolt2013
    The main mast at the doubling would be round during this time surprised me, but I trust my source. There should be a notch to accept the spreader just in front of the topmast on the lower mast cap. You are going to need eyebolts mounted on the deck to accept halliards and toping lifts, 5 around the mast and 1 on both sides of the forward quarter of the main hatch. I hope that helps some! Tom
  24. ringbolt2013
    I can help with the masting and rigging too .......Just give me a build date and I'm good to go! Sticking up pointy things are my cup of coffee or is that tea???
  25. ringbolt2013
    Much better than the Kit Ollie!!!

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