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  1. Things I learnt on the foremast. When trimming the mast for the Cheeks to fit make sure you trim for them in line with the 8mm square above vertically. I will try pin striping tape for the bands after the styrene kept breaking. Add blocks to the Platform after painting black. I did'nt so got some black paint on the blocks so had to paint the blocks black. For the mast top cut a small v under it to allow for thread to fit between that and Top Gallant mast. Fit the boarding pikes last, easy to damage. I used styrene for the battens instead of trying to cut 0.5 x 3mm walnut into 0.5 x 1.5mm. Hope that makes some sense.

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  2. Thanks Chris, I'm onto the masts now after a break. I finally know what I'm supposed to do now studying your photo's over and over for the masts. Between fids, sheaves and bolsters I did'nt have a clue what most were. In the second photo I think I was supposed to take off the small end piece. This now matches the cheeks length on the plan sheet. Mock up of Bowsprit and lower foremast. 

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  3. Thanks Mike,  the layout is an old photo, it's been sealed and painted for a while now. Plaster work next then more paint for tarseal areas then brown paint wash on the hill cutting areas before the grass etc. Graham sounds good, great to share the hobby with a grandson, I loved my dad's trains and his Stephensons Rocket seeing our family were born in Liverpool, England. 

  4. Thanks a lot Graham, try both methods for the nets, you can cut it off and re do if not happy. Yes more netting on the bow later on also two lots on the masts. This layout is n gauge, I've got an Ho basic one as a test track as well. Under the bridges is for a river. Nice loco, my tracks are dc but I'll probably add DCC to the Ho layout at some stage, not cheap. The main trouble with my local train shop they are now only 5 minutes from home, very dangerous. You could always put a temporary track on the dinner table while the Admiral goes out. Looking forward to seeing your next Victory stage. It will be amazing as usual. 

  5. Hammock nets finally done. Two ways to do it would be Robert 29'S idea glue top of diamond shape, let dry completely, then fit. Later I just fitted the net glued in place then trimmed the top. Mine is o.k from a distance but it was pretty difficult for me. The thread will catch on everything possible when tying. Fit the waist stanchions and waist hammock crane rail supports also outer poop deck hand rail after the nets. Good luck. Small addition to the anchor chain, eyelets fitted. Onto the anchors now, hopefully easier than the nets.

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