rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2041 Posted October 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, these overall scenes are my favorites. You can really get a sense of how not one inch of space was wasted on these sailing merchant vessels. My guess is that a Chicken Coop would have been mounted on the forward hatch before the Foremast. This is just so exciting to see develop, it's like your creating a museum piece heirloom for the ages! I might even consider that. Donating her to a deserving honoring museum. Interesting notion. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 20, 2021 Share #2042 Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, rwiederrich said: I might even consider that. Donating her to a deserving honoring museum. Interesting notion. Rob Rob, mark my words. By the time you complete her lofty masts, powerful spars and intricate rigging like the 1877 scene of her at the San Francisco Wharf, she will indeed be a stunning Museum piece for the ages. Can't you just imagine her sitting serenely in front of the sole remaining "GLORY of the SEAS" nameboard? It could start a whole new generation rediscovering McKay's final magnificent Clipper! Edited October 20, 2021 by ClipperFan Grammar correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2043 Posted October 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, mark my words. By the time you complete her lofty masts, powerful spars and intricate rigging like the 1877 scene of her at the San Francisco Wharf, she will indeed be a stunning Museum piece for the ages. Can't you just imagine her sitting serenely in front of the sole remaining "GLORY of the SEAS" nameboard? It could start a whole new generation rediscovering McKay's final magnificent Clipper! If the Logistics could be worked out, I might consider such an adventure. Lots of logistics would need to be worked out for such an endeavor. It would be nice to have a small gallery of images and artifacts and her scale model. A wonderful thing to think about. Rob Elijah 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted October 20, 2021 Share #2044 Posted October 20, 2021 Great stuff Rob, and knowing yout mast and rigging treatment it will be all pleasure and praise to watch. as i know myself You will even hook me up to follow on mine . ClipperFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 20, 2021 Share #2045 Posted October 20, 2021 10 hours ago, rwiederrich said: If the Logistics could be worked out, I might consider such an adventure. Lots of logistics would need to be worked out for such an endeavor. It would be nice to have a small gallery of images and artifacts and her scale model. A wonderful thing to think about. Rob Rob, I hear you. You will have put an incredible amount of time and effort into your project by then. I don't even know if I would want to part with such a beautiful model by then. If you did though. I'm sure the logistics could be worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2046 Posted October 20, 2021 54 minutes ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, I hear you. You will have put an incredible amount of time and effort into your project by then. I don't even know if I would want to part with such a beautiful model by then. If you did though. I'm sure the logistics could be worked out. For me, it is not the time spent...I enjoy every minute making it and I did with all my other builds. It is, the significance of her reproduction, so history can at least have a model example of what she most likely appeared like. It would be for historical significance that I would donate her to a qualified deserving museum. Rob Elijah 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gak1965 Posted October 20, 2021 Share #2047 Posted October 20, 2021 23 hours ago, rwiederrich said: During her 1877 image she had all composite masts.....so composite it will be. Rob Looking forward to seeing your construction technique. Elijah 1 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2048 Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, gak1965 said: Looking forward to seeing your construction technique. It'll be fun...I have 2 approaches, so we'll see which one I go for. Still working out the processes for each to determine which will take up my time. Rob Edited October 20, 2021 by rwiederrich gak1965 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2049 Posted October 20, 2021 Worked on the main fife rail and pumps and flywheels. Rob Tony Hunt, Papa, Ian_Grant and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Grant Posted October 20, 2021 Share #2050 Posted October 20, 2021 Rob, did you make those pump crank wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #2051 Posted October 20, 2021 Tying down boats. Rob GrandpaPhil and dvm27 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share #2052 Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Ian_Grant said: Rob, did you make those pump crank wheels? I salvaged them from another parts kit. I fashioned the pumps and mechanical items. I try to use whatever and from wherever I can to achieve my goals. It's the end product that counts. I didn't make the boats(though I covered them), I didn't scribe the decking or house material, I didn't cast or solder the anchors. I believe everything and anything(Preferably if it is already engineered), can be repurposed and will be utilized....because when all is said and done, it is the end product...a fine scaled, detailed model that is the goal. How I got there, is not part of the judging criteria. Rob Edited October 21, 2021 by rwiederrich GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share #2053 Posted October 21, 2021 For the inquisitive. Here is a crude drawing of the technique I will employ in making my composite masts. I'll begin with square stock...prep the ends to be received by the lathe. Then run through the table saw to cut out the corners as indicated... Glue back into those cutouts the spacers for each band cut to scale width. Then placing the entire thing into the lathe and turning to scale diameter for the particular mast. Repeat for each mast. Once turned....I will paint the recesses white...(replace in lathe to sand and clean up), varnish(tung oil) the rest and apply the bands, which will be painted red. I think this will produce convincing lower masts GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share #2054 Posted October 21, 2021 Worked on finishing up the boat tie downs and adding the 3 boat skids on the long cabin. Had to cut out the spacing for the edging to make it like the prototype. Rob GrandpaPhil and BANYAN 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Hunt Posted October 21, 2021 Share #2055 Posted October 21, 2021 It's looking really good Rob. Very shippy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share #2056 Posted October 21, 2021 Now onto the forward hatchway and adding more detail to the forecastle, namely the iron rail. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share #2057 Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, Tony Hunt said: It's looking really good Rob. Very shippy! Remembering my first build of her as she was originally built causes me to marvel at how busy her decks have become since she became experienced and a full fledged working cargo carrier. Thanks for the fine comment. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 22, 2021 Share #2058 Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, rwiederrich said: For the inquisitive. Here is a crude drawing of the technique I will employ in making my composite masts. I'll begin with square stock...prep the ends to be received by the lathe. Then run through the table saw to cut out the corners as indicated... Glue back into those cutouts the spacers for each band cut to scale width. Then placing the entire thing into the lathe and turning to scale diameter for the particular mast. Repeat for each mast. Once turned....I will paint the recesses white...(replace in lathe to sand and clean up), varnish(tung oil) the rest and apply the bands, which will be painted red. I think this will produce convincing lower masts Rob, thanks for sharing your creative process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 22, 2021 Share #2059 Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Remembering my first build of her as she was originally built causes me to marvel at how busy her decks have become since she became experienced and a full fledged working cargo carrier. Thanks for the fine comment. Rob Rob, this is really demonstrating how every spare inch of space was utilized on sailing Merchant vessels. Again, I believe this is shaping up to being your best most intricate modeling effort yet. This is getting more and more exciting daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share #2060 Posted October 22, 2021 Finished up more details, like adding the steam donkey stack and the heating pot chimney. Plus I added the bits for the howser mooring holes. Rob Jorge Diaz O and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share #2061 Posted October 22, 2021 Making the foremast fife rail. Rob BANYAN, Jorge Diaz O and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 23, 2021 Share #2062 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Rob, being on the East Coast, it seems damn near impossible but some day, when she's fully rigged, I would love to see your Museum piece in person. I am sure she will be quite imposing. Edited October 23, 2021 by ClipperFan Grammar correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #2063 Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) Forward/forecastle rail. Rob Edited October 23, 2021 by rwiederrich Tony Hunt, Roger Pellett, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #2064 Posted October 23, 2021 A few more pics with more added details. Rob Tony Hunt, GrandpaPhil, Ian_Grant and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #2065 Posted October 23, 2021 A few more details and the forward hatchway. Rob GrandpaPhil and Tony Hunt 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted October 23, 2021 Share #2066 Posted October 23, 2021 Beautiful hatch Rob. amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #2067 Posted October 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Beautiful hatch Rob. amazing. Thank Vlad. Just a few more details to add, like the long house boat straps, the bell, the addition of the third small green dingy on the boys house. Then I’ll focus on the lower masts. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 23, 2021 Share #2068 Posted October 23, 2021 Rob, the forecastle rail is a nice touch. One I've never seen before on a McKay Clipper but which makes total sense from a safety factor. It looks like it's a wooden cross bar attached to iron stanchions. By the way, do you think maybe the center of this rail might be where the ship's bell might have been located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #2069 Posted October 23, 2021 6 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, the forecastle rail is a nice touch. One I've never seen before on a McKay Clipper but which makes total sense from a safety factor. It looks like it's a wooden cross bar attached to iron stanchions. By the way, do you think maybe the center of this rail might be where the ship's bell might have been located? If you look closely, you can see a metal stanchioned rail on the forecastle in the boy image. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipperFan Posted October 23, 2021 Share #2070 Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, rwiederrich said: If you look closely, you can see a metal stanchioned rail on the forecastle in the boy image. Rob Rob, very perceptive of you to find those. When I enlarged that image, I also saw the distinct shape of a ship's bell apparently mounted to the rear of the Foremast just above the long House behind it. To me, that's sort of an awkward position for one but it sure looks like a bell to me. I can see the metal stanchions you refer to, but it looks like two sets of wires rigged across them. One runs across the top and another runs just slightly above midway. More confusing still, is that the wires appear to run completely across the forecastle rear with no break for ladders. Speaking of which, I see lower Bulwarks on the Port side, with three equal sets of long rectangular moldings and a bearded sailor crouching down just to the right of them but no visible ladders. Do you think it's possible the crew might have moved them to work on the deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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