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« Reply #225 on: July 03, 2022, 11:15:09 pm »
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« Reply #226 on: July 30, 2022, 08:11:13 pm »
Dear Folks, it has been a while since my last post.  I have been diagnosed with blood cancer and have just started treatments, with a long stint in the hospital.  Just got home two days ago and finally feel strong enough to resume my model making, which is a blessing of its own as its keeps my mind off the trials ahead.  I hope to finish this project, but one never knows.   Ok, just installed what I call a "Fish Pennet".  The Cutty Sark had one and it was used to hoist the anchors to the deck, etc.  Working towards the bowsprit forestays next.  Dennis
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« Reply #230 on: July 30, 2022, 09:49:05 pm »
Wishing you the best and that the treatment is successful. Looking forward to seeing you complete the Cutty Sark and go on to build more in the future.
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« Reply #231 on: July 31, 2022, 02:00:01 pm »
Hi Dennis - good luck with your treatment mate.  Our mum is just finished her treatment for exactly the same thing.  Its gonna be tough but hang on in their as she's a lot better now  :-)
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« Reply #232 on: August 03, 2022, 06:23:40 pm »
Bowsprit forestays are in now.  Moving aft, to complete main and mizzen upper forestays with associated block and tackle.  Yet to start the immense backstay work.  Grateful that I can still do my model work.  Dennis
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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #236 on: August 04, 2022, 01:58:41 pm »

 Aye, aye! What's Popeye & Olive up to ??!


 Build looks good  :-))
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« Reply #237 on: August 04, 2022, 04:32:53 pm »
haha... tku sir.  I grew up with those two.  They always symbolized what true love was all about, in a good way.  Cheers! O0 Dennis
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« Reply #238 on: August 11, 2022, 10:46:08 pm »
Well, I discovered that before I can install all my backstays, I need to install some of the sails, mainly the Spanker, Staysails and Jibs while I still have room to work with my hands.  So, I have started with the Spanker at the Mizzen Mast.  Making the necessary booms.  The sails are pre-made (to a point)... not bad and close enough for what I want to do.  They are pre-sewn, but I have to install all reef points and lines, etc.  A bit of fiddling, but I think it will work fine.  The sail cloth appears to be what I call "balloon cloth", thin enough to be close to scale and not too bright white, so I won't have to tea stain them.  Oh, the fun begins.  I want to be creative and have some of the sails furled so as to not hide so much of the model detail.  Dennis
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Re: Cutty Sark
« Reply #239 on: August 12, 2022, 01:53:57 am »
Indeed is good to be able to make progress on a much enjoyed project.

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I want to be creative and have some of the sails furled so as to not hide so much of the model detail.
Yep. Viewers will appreciate that. Clippers under full sail are beautiful things but when looking at a model I also want to see and appreciate what all the modeler did in building the ship's structure.
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« Reply #240 on: August 12, 2022, 09:44:31 pm »
Dennis lovely job mate - sails - wow I actually think that they are harder to make look realistic than making the ship.  Furl then up mate and then everyone can see the beautiful job that you have done.  Even furled sails are hard to do which is why so many modellers just leave their ships bare and just show show the spars.  What ever you do will be great I'm sure  :-))
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« Reply #241 on: August 13, 2022, 12:20:58 am »
Sails on a model are a conundrum for sure.  An option for furled sails is to make the sail half the length in depth so that it is not as bulky when furled up or gathered.  I'll have to experiment.  Cheers, Dennis
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« Reply #242 on: August 14, 2022, 04:34:48 pm »
The Spanker sail has been mounted. Now working on running rigging for it.  I will be installing Bunt Lines used for furling the sail as well as some chain.  Dennis
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« Reply #243 on: August 18, 2022, 05:47:17 am »
The Spanker or "Driver" sail is installed now and completed as best as I can get it.  Its all there.  I'm trying to give my sails a loose "live" look to them, rather than flat.  I will attempt to furl some as I go along.  Its almost unbelievable the increase in rigging that is required for sails.  I love the challenge.  One day at a time.  Cheers all... :-))   Dennis
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« Reply #246 on: August 18, 2022, 07:41:05 am »
You really are getting the hang of this model building lark Dan…… :-)) :-)) :-))
A beautiful model has been created..
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« Reply #247 on: August 18, 2022, 01:17:24 pm »
Thankyou sir, it kinda gets under your skin.  I started building models when I was a kid, so many years ago and I'm still doing it.  Will probably be doing it when I take  my last breath.  Ahhhhh.. but what a way to go.  Which leads me to a question that I have been pondering. How many youngsters are building models these days.  I get the sense that too many are involved in electronic wizidery and don't have the time or desire to.  Are young people doing this now? {:-{  Dennis
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« Reply #248 on: August 19, 2022, 10:36:59 pm »
Main mast Trysail going in.  Similar rigging, but no lower boom (loose footed).  I have chosen to attach the clew to the Port rail, pulling the sail away from the mizzen forestay.  The STBD clew sheet line will run loose over the forestay and attach at he STBD pin rail.  Dennis
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« Reply #249 on: August 19, 2022, 10:41:03 pm »
Eventually a person starts wondering how many miles of rope and cable went in to one of these and other large sailing ships.
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