Topic: Cutty Sark (Read 50863 times)

dlancast · « **Reply #375 on:** December 31, 2022, 10:08:10 pm »

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dlancast · « **Reply #376 on:** December 31, 2022, 10:09:12 pm »

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dlancast · « **Reply #377 on:** January 05, 2023, 11:29:39 pm »

Mizzen Lower Topsail buntlines going in. Yard is finished. Dennis

dlancast · « **Reply #378 on:** January 08, 2023, 10:35:05 pm »

Lower mizzen topsail complete and installed. On to the mizzen upper topsail yard. Dennis

dlancast · « **Reply #379 on:** January 08, 2023, 10:35:55 pm »

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dlancast · « **Reply #380 on:** January 08, 2023, 10:36:45 pm »

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JerryTodd · « **Reply #381 on:** January 15, 2023, 08:10:13 am »

Don't usually see a sail mounted on the cross-jack - is that something the kit calls for?

JimG · « **Reply #382 on:** January 15, 2023, 12:43:38 pm »

It does seem unlikely to be fitted with the wind from astern as on the model. Normally left off as it would blank the airflow to the main course and reduce the driving power. The yard is more to spread the foot of the topsail.
Jim

dlancast · « **Reply #383 on:** January 15, 2023, 08:51:06 pm »

Sail mounted per Campbells plans. Dennis

JerryTodd · « **Reply #384 on:** January 15, 2023, 11:39:34 pm »

I've seen pics of at least 6 other Cutty Sark models since I inquired about the "mizzen course" and all of them had one, either furled or set.
I guess clippers were always in a big hurry and set everything everywhere they could.

dlancast · « **Reply #385 on:** January 15, 2023, 11:50:44 pm »

I agree Jerry. I'm no expert on sailing a square rigged ship, but have done a ton of reading and generally, the clipper skippers piled on the sail for max speed. It has caused me to wonder if one sail would block the wind of another, but perhaps its in the furling shape and angle that is the secret in getting the max drive out of the square sails. I do have sailing experience, having owned three cruising sailboats, all marconi rigged. Square sails are a science all to their own and obviously worked. One can't ignore the beauty of a clipper ship.

JimG · « **Reply #386 on:** January 16, 2023, 12:22:09 pm »

Have done a quick check through some of the reference books I have and found that the Mizzen Course was generally set when the wind was on the beam or at an angle to the bow. When the wind was from the stern the course would have been furled to allow the main course to draw fully. This is from contemporary photos or artworks that were published in the books. Scale plans will generally show the full set of sails but are no indication of which were actually set, this depended on the position of the wind and it's strength. While Clipper ship captains would cram on as much sail as they could even they had to allow for conditions. It's a pity modellers tend not to show them under storm canvas and rough seas.
Jim

dlancast · « **Reply #387 on:** January 16, 2023, 06:27:12 pm »

Well, I can assure you, I'm not going rip out hours of tedious work to reflect a particular sea condition. I have tried to compromise by partially furling my sails, more for visibility than anything else. It really is in the eye of the builder. Dennis

rnli12 · « **Reply #388 on:** January 16, 2023, 06:59:54 pm »

Stunning model, well done

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #389 on:** January 16, 2023, 07:16:28 pm »

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Well, I can assure you, I'm not going rip out hours of tedious work to reflect a particular sea condition. I have tried to compromise by partially furling my sails, more for visibility than anything else. It really is in the eye of the builder. Dennis

Yes, it's your model, depict it the way you want to.

Colin

Mark T · « **Reply #390 on:** January 16, 2023, 07:48:26 pm »

Fantastic work Dennis - you can almost feel the power in those sails

JayDee · « **Reply #391 on:** January 16, 2023, 08:39:00 pm »

A wonderful Model !!!!!!!!!

dlancast · « **Reply #392 on:** January 29, 2023, 06:55:46 pm »

To all those that have been following the building of the Cutty Sark: It is with great sadness that I let you know that Dennis Lancaster passed away 1/23/23. One of the joys of his life was sharing his model making with all of you from around the world. He was unable to complete the model to his liking but it is 99% complete. I have not been able to go through the things on his workbench as yet - I just want to leave everything as is for the moment and visualize him still sitting here doing the most beautiful work. His love of modelling stretches back a ways but I believe his love of ship modeling started in the bedroom of our little apartment 42 years ago. He was "blown away" by other's work pictured on this forum and often said "man so and so does such beautiful work!" I hope that you will remember him as a humble and gentle soul for he truly was. Thank you for encouraging him through the years not only with this build but with many others such as his aircraft carrier and battleship collections.

Sincerely,
Bonnie Lancaster

Capt Podge · « **Reply #393 on:** January 29, 2023, 07:16:13 pm »

Deeply, deeply sorry to learn of the passing of our modelling friend Dennis.
He has been an inspiration to many of us on here.

Heart felt and sincere condolences to you and your family.

Aye,
Ray.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #394 on:** January 29, 2023, 07:45:40 pm »

So dreadfully sorry to hear of your loss Bonnie. Like so many members I admired Dennis' superlative workmanship and followed his builds. He was an amazing modeller and we all enjoyed his posts so much. This has come as a great shock to all of us on the Forum. Dennis will be remembered as a fine modeller and someone who loved to share his work with us. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Colin

Baldrick · « **Reply #395 on:** January 29, 2023, 10:50:06 pm »

Can I add my condolences . I am an admirer of Dennis's workmanship and his gentle approach shone through in his posts . we will miss him .

derekwarner · « **Reply #396 on:** January 30, 2023, 02:45:28 am »

Bonnie....

I stand behind all of the comments from our Members...........many years ago, I spoke off line with Dennis, of his Naval service, finally on a US Aircraft Carrier

Model Boat Mayhem has lost, a truly talented model builder & I say friend to many

regards
Derek

rnli12 · « **Reply #397 on:** January 30, 2023, 05:30:47 am »

I am deeply sadened by the loss of Dennis, I remember when he joined the forum.
A sad loss to the Forum with his skill and detail, my condolences to all the family.
Rich

tonyH · « **Reply #398 on:** January 30, 2023, 10:52:02 am »

I can't do better than add "Amen" to all that's been said. Farewell to a real gentleman!
Tony

Footski · « **Reply #399 on:** January 30, 2023, 11:37:09 am »

Firstly I am so sorry for the loss to his loving family. To us on the forum, this has come as a shock. We will in our own ways miss him for the magnificent model builder that he was. RIP Dennis.

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