Nirvana
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Getting there, Now it's time to get the bowsprit installed and doing the final part of rigging. Some paint touch up and then give it to my Admiral. It was her birthday last Friday. Couple of days late, but still.
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Bug, I think Augie is smiling now and am very greatful letting you do the final job. My hat off to both of you.
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Aah, a friendly face has appeared on MSW after some absence. Welcome back Floyd.
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At one time sailing my T37 I lost rudder control, it was hard to her back just using the sails but I was able to do it. You were lucky!
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In order to get the shrouds equally I used the deadeye claw while tying the opposite side. Think it worked out fairly nice. I am intending to work the shroud tying just like when doing tighten up nuts/bolts on the wheels of the car, crosswise. This way they will be equally taught.
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I am so glad having Lennart Petersson's book regarding rigging. I needed details of connecting the deadeyes. Perfect illustrated on page 2.
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Bug, That is a very nice setup you have for photo sessions. Good use of a table tennis unit. Back in Sweden in my early days I had a Stiga too. Useful for many things.
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Oh, I really like the possibility of uploading many pictures at one and the same time.
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Well, I am into rigging and things are coming together. This is a lot of fun. I am enjoying it tremendously! Here are a few pictures I took with my phone. Not the best but showing what is going on.
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Similar tape can be bought from car paint shops. They have a very nice flexible blue tape that does the trick. I don't know about the price difference, but would guess the tape from a car paint shop should be slightly cheaper. But when it comes to the pinnace I am surprised of the difficulties involved. I would have guessed the pinnace would have been little easier than the longboat. This due to it's size. But Mike, you have done a fantastic job and recovery of her.
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Oh, and as for the divider, make sure the needles are replaceable. Now back to the build of the Gunboat - Mike take over.
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Mark, It's worth to spend some extra money for a good quality. Don't settle for a divider under 60 dollars! I did and sent it back. Second one is made in England and I spend 90 dollars instead. Nice quality and nice protective box too.
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Nirvana replied to Worldway's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
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Chuck, How will the casting hold up once cured? How hard are they, because I wonder if this could be a substitute for Brittania metal that are provided in kits depending where the part is going? I am curious, as I like to try this out some day, when economy allows.
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Mike, Thank you for that tutorial, you broke down the whole part perfectly to a basic. I have no questions at all and you were lucky with the numbers! This planking is going to go fast for you.
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Nirvana replied to Worldway's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
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Nirvana replied to captainbob's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
There are several Swedes on this site, and I know if you have any question we are than happy to help out. I certainly looking forward to this project of yours. -
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Roger, I am sorry if I mislead you but I was referring to the link about M/S Juno. Back to you CapnBob, sorry for the side step. -
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Nirvana replied to Worldway's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
As Mark mentioned, did you read the article about materials and tools? I also posted that article for you to read in Chuck's planking questions. I would sincerely recommend to read through many of the help and hint articles posted. Most of the questions will be answered there. -
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Nirvana replied to Worldway's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Amazon has the paint too. I like Vallejo's paint. -
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Here is the official link to SS Mariefred -
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I lived in Sweden and was part of the Steam Boat Heritage Society for a long time before moving to the USA. SS Mariedfred's hull is made of steel, a major part of her superstructure as well. This is boat I worked on during the summer of 1983. She was also a steam boat but later converted to diesel. -
Steve, At JoAnns I had a great service experience with one of the ladies working there. I told her what I was up to, and showed a picture. That really made my day as she called on co-worker around her. Suddenly I had three ladies explaining differences and quality of threads. They all agreed that a combination called poly/cotton would be the best for me. Pure cotton is breaks easily under tension and has "hair", while the poly/cotton doesn't. Looking forward to see your rigging.
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