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Mark T

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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #325 on: October 20, 2022, 04:03:49 pm »
Dennis I think that you are going to have to make a really nice display case to keep this beauty in  O0
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« Reply #326 on: October 20, 2022, 05:45:16 pm »
Thankyou Mark, in fact, I just picked up wood to begin building that case.  It will mostly be made from Sapele (a type of African Mahogany) and hopefully will do the model justice.  I found a set of instructions on www.modelshipcases.com that should produce a very nice wood case.  I'm planning on using plexiglass to save weight.  This thing will be huge.  Dennis
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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #327 on: October 21, 2022, 09:39:36 pm »
Foremast Topgallant braces going in on STBD side  Dennis
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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #328 on: October 21, 2022, 09:40:34 pm »
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« Reply #329 on: October 21, 2022, 09:49:35 pm »
OOOps..... upon looking at those pictures I suddenly realized that I made an error in rigging the brace running rigging.  The lines should have gone back to just under the mainmast crosstrees, then down to the main spider rail, instead of running it to the pin rail on the STBD bulwark..... yikes!  Now I have to rip it out and redo.  I'll post the correction later.  I thought I had it all thought out.  Chemo brain.  %%  Dennis
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« Reply #330 on: October 21, 2022, 10:36:11 pm »
There, that is better.  :-)  Dennis
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« Reply #331 on: October 21, 2022, 10:37:05 pm »
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« Reply #332 on: October 22, 2022, 07:12:56 am »
I am in awe of your work and knowledge Dennis. This is an oak and plexiglass case I had made for my Victory some years ago. Hope it helps.
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« Reply #333 on: October 22, 2022, 01:47:28 pm »
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« Reply #334 on: October 22, 2022, 01:59:45 pm »
Thankyou Jerry,  very nice model of the Victory.  Not an easy task to build.  Yes, I have purchased similar wood cases in the past.  But the costs have always been something I could handle.  Not true anymore.  I'm seeing prices  for the large size I'm looking at now, go from $600 US, to over $1,500 US.  I can build a case for under $100 US.  Its just a matter of feeling well enough to fire up my shop, I've got every wood tool under the sun, so might as well get crackin.  Oh the joy.  I've always been a firm believer that every fine ship model needs a case.
Cheers, Dennis
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« Reply #335 on: October 23, 2022, 08:16:46 am »
The picture is of my uncle aged 16 in 1954. He built the model (Santa Maria) in that bed. He had leukaemia and died shortly after completion.
I restored it for my Mother as it was in a sorry state.
I made the display case. Mother still alive at 93 but has dementia. It’s the only thing of her brother she has.


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« Reply #336 on: October 23, 2022, 08:21:40 am »
Correction, it’s “Golden Hind”.  Sorry, just got up.


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« Reply #337 on: October 23, 2022, 08:38:11 am »
Jerry, a lovely story to go with the model and a cracking case too.
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« Reply #338 on: October 23, 2022, 10:26:12 am »
He also built a half size replica of “Elizabeth Jonas” model in Science Museum London. Plans supplied by Curator who visited my uncle on completion and commended it as museum quality.
I’ve still got it in my garage but it is beyond my physical capabilities to restore.


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« Reply #339 on: October 23, 2022, 02:35:59 pm »
Jerry, a very touching story for me.  As I too have Leukemia and am praying that I can finish this model before I pass or the good Lord  heals me. Your uncle had wonderful skills and it is comforting to know that this hobby brought some joy for him during a difficult time.  I know that my wife will keep all my models, except this one has been donated already.  the cycle of life.  I have no regrets and I have my Faith.  Dennis
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« Reply #340 on: October 23, 2022, 06:57:31 pm »
His leukaemia (Hotchkins Disease)killed him and my first baby brother. My mother spent many hours by his bed side. The radiation from the Radium needles in his body damaged his developing foetus beyond survival. Mum didn’t know she was pregnant. He also pioneered chemo. They used Phosgene then. Mum went on to have triplets all healthy. I seem to have inherited a lot from Roy. I can do anything I set my mind to do. It’s called Asperger’s. In my mind, a gift.
I wish you everything you wish for yourself. Be strong.


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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #341 on: October 24, 2022, 09:00:21 pm »
Fore Royal Sail is mounted to its yard and buntlines installed.  Next is to rig its halyard and mount to foremast.  Dennis
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« Reply #342 on: October 27, 2022, 05:21:51 am »
Fore top royal sail installed, just need to rig the braces and she is done.  Dennis
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« Reply #343 on: October 27, 2022, 05:22:34 am »
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« Reply #344 on: October 27, 2022, 05:23:24 am »
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« Reply #345 on: October 30, 2022, 10:38:36 pm »
Lower main yard coming together.  Dennis
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« Reply #346 on: October 30, 2022, 10:39:39 pm »
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« Reply #347 on: November 10, 2022, 09:51:33 pm »
Main yard completed.  Reef lines going in on Lower Main Sail.  Dennis
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« Reply #348 on: November 10, 2022, 09:52:18 pm »
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« Reply #349 on: November 12, 2022, 11:08:12 pm »
Lower main sail and yard going in.  Dennis
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