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« Reply #125 on: March 16, 2022, 04:50:36 am »
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« Reply #127 on: March 20, 2022, 07:20:49 pm »
Stern rails are in.  Dennis
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« Reply #129 on: March 20, 2022, 07:37:53 pm »
Very nice work. It's a shame about the real ship, they made a terrible mess of displaying it following renovation after the fire.

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« Reply #130 on: March 20, 2022, 08:36:39 pm »
Hi Colon,  That is the first negative comment I have seen about the restoration.  I view the museum pictures on-line if I have a specific question and have found that some details have changed.  I am using Campbells plans as my go-to for some kind of accuracy and it does appear that the kit manufacturer has done the same.  I know that the Cutty Sark has changed over the years with different owners.  I am attempting to show her as she might have been shortly after her launch.  I would love to visit the museum someday, but that is highly unlikely.  Cheers,  Dennis
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« Reply #131 on: March 20, 2022, 09:45:40 pm »
Hi dlancast,

There has been some controversy abuot the restoration.

A link here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19598868

Prior to the fire the ship was exhibited in dry dock at Greenwich in a way that you could appreciate her externally from ground level and admire her appearance. I visited her many times. This is no longe possible as she has been raised up so the view has been completely spoiled. Many people think this was a big mistake - including me!

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« Reply #132 on: March 22, 2022, 12:12:03 am »
Boarding ladder is installed.  I made a hinge so that I can place it in storage position or down.  I think I like it in the down position myself..
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« Reply #136 on: March 23, 2022, 04:09:11 am »
Navigation lights are installed.  Installed the figurehead.  Casting is not the best in my opinion, but at this scale will suffice.  I need to find some horse hair to place in "Nannie's" left hand.  Next is ships boats.  Dennis
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« Reply #138 on: March 23, 2022, 08:43:42 am »
With regards to the horse hair, have a look for some Sisal as used by plumbers.


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« Reply #139 on: March 23, 2022, 04:23:58 pm »
Tks Fred, I know about sissel.... tks.   hahah... oh, I do know Morse code... at least I used to back in my Navy days.  O0  dit-dah-dit
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« Reply #140 on: March 24, 2022, 04:34:56 am »
Mounted the navigation lights and the figurehead at last.  Also rigged the ships boat davits.  Will start planking the ships boats tomorrow.  Cheers!  Dennis
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« Reply #141 on: March 24, 2022, 04:35:56 am »
oops, sri, I already did that.
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« Reply #142 on: March 24, 2022, 05:38:48 am »
Dennis....

I understand the actual self adhesive copper tiles & plate/strips actual copper thickness is best measurable in uM [microns], however not sure if it is finished with an external Polyurathane or similar surface?

If not, I would expect just the oxygen from the atmosphere would commence oxidation/tarnish ??    :o


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« Reply #143 on: March 24, 2022, 12:24:54 pm »
Quote from: derekwarner on March 24, 2022, 05:38:48 am
Dennis....

I understand the actual self adhesive copper tiles & plate/strips actual copper thickness is best measurable in uM [microns], however not sure if it is finished with an external Polyurathane or similar surface?

If not, I would expect just the oxygen from the atmosphere would commence oxidation/tarnish ??    :o


Derek
This would make it more realistic, copper plates used for hull sheathing were never brightly polished but would have a natural tarnished surface. Since they would have been produced in batches at the copper foundries they would vary in colour so the hull would be a patchwork of different shades. The only time they would have a bright copper surface is after a voyage where the action of waves and the water flowing over the surface would wear off the tarnish, still not a polished surface though. Once sitting in harbour the plates would quickly retarnish, when you look at todays preserved ships in dock the visible plating is normally green through corrosion.
The photos show the Cutty Sark's bow in2002 and HMS Gannet at Chatham Historic Dockyard.
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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #144 on: March 24, 2022, 04:32:37 pm »
Tks for the inputs and stunning pictures of the Sark's hull.  I have typically left my copper hulls to naturally tarnish over time and after years, they turn just like a copper penny... a dirty brown.  Uric acid works well for giving that green patina.  This time I went ahead and painted on varnish for the first time to see what it would do.  I prefer the shinny look in contrast and know its not realistic.  cheers!  Dennis
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« Reply #145 on: March 25, 2022, 12:01:17 pm »
I mentioned this earlier. Video came up this morning


https://www.facebook.com/groups/111556020262/permalink/10166048515440263/


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« Reply #146 on: March 27, 2022, 08:55:01 pm »
STBD Lifeboat finished and installed.  Using a pot-metal plug, I covered 90% with wood, planked the hull, added seats, gunnels, safety ropes and latches and chocks.  Very time consuming, have three more to do, including the capts.  gig and a launch.  Lots of detail, which is good for me.  Dennis
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