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16 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

I remember reading that Staghound was  McKay’s only true “extreme “ clipper.   From her came fuller designs. 
 

Rob

Rob, I've read that same conclusion too. Meanwhile 1851 Flying Cloud McKay's second extreme California clipper twice set the record anchor to anchor from NY to San Francisco which was never surpassed by another three masted vessel. In 1859-60 the 1855 Mystic, CT built Belle Hoxie renamed Andrew Jackson beat her time NY to the Farallon Islands, entry point to the San Francisco Bay in 89 days, 4 hours. However, lack of an available pilot boat resulted in her anchor to anchor time being longer, resulting in 89 days, 20 hours. Since Flying Cloud twice set records anchor to anchor with her fastest complete passage being 89 days, 8 hours anchor to anchor, that standard applied to all other ships. Her record stood for 135 years until the yacht Thursday's Child finally beat her in 1989. And yet, some nautical scholars still insist that the only extreme clipper Donald McKay ever launched was Staghound.

 

 

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7 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob, I've read that same conclusion too. Meanwhile 1851 Flying Cloud McKay's second extreme California clipper twice set the record anchor to anchor from NY to San Francisco which was never surpassed by another three masted vessel. In 1859-60 the 1855 Mystic, CT built Belle Hoxie renamed Andrew Jackson beat her time NY to the Farallon Islands, entry point to the San Francisco Bay in 89 days, 4 hours. However, lack of an available pilot boat resulted in her anchor to anchor time being longer, resulting in 89 days, 20 hours. Since Flying Cloud twice set records anchor to anchor with her fastest complete passage being 89 days, 8 hours anchor to anchor, that standard applied to all other ships. Her record stood for 135 years until the yacht Thursday's Child finally beat her in 1989. And yet, some nautical scholars still insist that the only extreme clipper Donald McKay ever launched was Staghound.

 

 

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Worked on adding the monkey rail.   I’ll weather it after it fully dries.  The onto the decking and bulwarks 

 

Rob

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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."

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First coat of primer white.  Before I install the stanchions.  
 

Rob

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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."

Posted
4 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Worked on adding the monkey rail.   I’ll weather it after it fully dries.  The onto the decking and bulwarks 

 

Rob

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Rob,

It continually impresses me how rapidly you work. Staghound is shaping up to be one beautiful clipper.

Posted

Thanks Rich.  I've been out of commission for a couple of days due to kidney stones.  I think(Pray), I'm all over it now...still a bit tender.

 

I work fast, but, not as clean as I used to.  I cut the main waterways for each side and will install them after the deck is placed.  I want to sand and add another coat of white paint before....so when the stanchions go in on top of the painted waterway, it will be clean.   The decking, must be stained and glued down first.   I intend to finish the bulwarks and decking...before I flip her over and begin the coppering.

 

First things first.

 

Rob

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."

Posted
1 hour ago, Rick310 said:

Rob, that was supposed to be very nicely done! Love the trail boards! Just love AutoCorrect!

I always new I might be a little treacherous...when it comes to my depictions....but traitorous?🤣

 

Thanks Rick.  Still need to cut the poop decking.  In my mind it will all go together quite quickly, once I get the decks installed.

Been a bit sidetracked with pain lately....

 

Rob

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."

Posted

Sorry to hear of the kidney stones - been there and know how much they can knock you about.

 

Nice progress on the model.

 

Cheers

 

Pat

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Posted (edited)
On 6/2/2025 at 9:48 AM, rwiederrich said:

Thanks Rich.  I've been out of commission for a couple of days due to kidney stones.  I think(Pray), I'm all over it now...still a bit tender.

 

I work fast, but, not as clean as I used to.  I cut the main waterways for each side and will install them after the deck is placed.  I want to sand and add another coat of white paint before....so when the stanchions go in on top of the painted waterway, it will be clean.   The decking, must be stained and glued down first.   I intend to finish the bulwarks and decking...before I flip her over and begin the coppering.

 

First things first.

 

Rob

Rob, pain sucks and certainly makes the days longer. My sis-in-law says the agony of passing kidney stones is worse than childbirth. You have my sympathies and prayers for a speedy recovery.

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I thank everyone for the sympathies and well wishes.  It has been the worst pain I have ever endured, and I have had broken bones.  Now just a bit sore in recovery.

I hope to be in full swing on Staghound....as I slide back into it.

 

Rob

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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."

Posted

  Get well soon.  I've been there - done that 4 times in the past ... twice with laser lithotripsy in each ureter (catheter required for recovery), and twice with ultrasound in the kidneys (required slant inversion to pass all the 'gravel').  Since mine were calcium stones, a potassium citrate pill twice a day (to increase solubility of calcium oxalate) , plenty of hydration (to maintain diluted urine) and limiting foods containing significant oxalic acid has kept stone formation at bay for 7 years so far.  

Completed builds:  Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe

Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65

 

 

 

Posted
On 6/2/2025 at 10:12 AM, Rick310 said:

Rob, that was supposed to be very nicely done! Love the trail boards! Just love AutoCorrect!

@Rick310 not to be curmudgeonly but just to set the record straight for everybody Staghound had neither headboards nor trailboards. What your seeing are navel hoods. They're also different from naval hoods which apparently were intended to protect wooden hawse holes before the advent of wrought iron ones made them unnecessary. Navel hoods are actually an extension of the ship's hull while naval hoods do not. Earlier in this build there's a picture of the bow of clipper Seaman's Bride from below. You can clearly see how her headboards and trailboards leave a lot of open space while Donald McKay's design is solid.

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