OT1138 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted August 24, 2020 Tons of progress! I'll post more photos at some point but here's where the build currently stands. Almost finished, but still have the top sail, anchors and loose ropes to clean up. Oh yes, a flag! I've managed to billow out the sails but they don't stick out convincingly so I'm considering mounting the boat in an epoxy "sea" at an angle, like some others have done. A 15 degree angle or so gives them a dramatic look. Gregory, SUBaron and ccoyle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT1138 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted August 24, 2020 And I'm missing some brass rings for the sails as well. The kit only came with 9 but I need at least twice that many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 24, 2020 Share #33 Posted August 24, 2020 9 hours ago, OT1138 said: The kit only came with 9 but I need at least twice that many. Necessity is the mother of acquired skills. Get some annealed wire of the correct diameter and some inexpensive round-nose pliers. You'll then have the makings of a lifetime supply of metal rings. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT1138 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted August 24, 2020 Good idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted August 26, 2020 Share #35 Posted August 26, 2020 Thanks so much for posting your pics, frustrations, and successes. I just started the 2011 issue of this model. Your cap rail looks so fantastic you have inspired me to follow your lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT1138 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted August 27, 2020 That's great to hear. That is one of my favorite parts of this model. Who knew such a little tiny detail was buried in the original AL instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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