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aew   Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 3009 | Thanks Norman - but which model are you referring to?  | ||
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 Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | Hi Arthur, now I'm confused. What did I say? Norman | ||
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| aew Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 3009 | It's me that was confused, I read this post from Paddy as being signed "Norman" and a reply to my post!  As I surfed through your thread I was captured by your work and techniques. A real beauty she is Norman. I obviously invented a comma after 'she is' that wasn't there!  | ||
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| Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | I have been making good progress on the rigging, it doesn't photograph well so I have nothing to show you. I have rigged the booms on the main mast, tomorrow I will be rigging the fore mast booms. I also have my ships rat, he has been exploring today.  | ||
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| Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | I've run out of thread to complete the rigging so I thought I would get on with the sails whilst waiting for the postman. I have completed one sail (except for the reefing points) and am well on the way with the second, only a dozen or so to go!  A Question, how were sails attached to the yards? I have found plenty of info on sail making but it does not mention this. Thanks, Norman | ||
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 Registered Member #4083 Joined: Wed Nov 21 2012, 12:46amPosts: 121 | Hi Norman I just finished going through you entire build thread. I really like the fact that you have part of the original ship built into your model. I like the work on the rigging and overall the model look great. You mention in the beginning that you are going to sail the boat, for a video. Are you still planning on doing that. Did you take any pictures when you floated it to set the amount of ballast? Michael | ||
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| Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | I am still planning to sail it, but first want to try to find someone who is expert with a video camera. I didn't photograph it in the bath as it was too cramped. Ballast is a problem, if I install it in the hold with sufficient weight to float at a suitable level it might be too lively. So I plan to attach the ballast with an outside keel so that I can adjust the depth to achieve the stability that would give a good appearance without it heeling over so far that the hold floods! Watch this space! | ||
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| Registered Member #4083 Joined: Wed Nov 21 2012, 12:46amPosts: 121 | Norman I was wondering about that I was thinking that you would probably add an external keel/ballast. That way the model will not be heavy once you put it on display. michael | ||
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| Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | How are the sails attached to the yards? I have plenty of info on sail making but it does not mention how to attach them. Any help would be gratefully received. Norman | ||
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| Registered Member #1932 Joined: Fri Dec 02 2011, 10:02pmPosts: 170 | These days, with all the activity on this site, forum entries disappear off the page very quickly. I have asked this twice before but to no avail. Please can someone help me, how would the sails be attached to the booms on a ship in the 1850s? Thanks, Norman | ||
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