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Okay!

      What did you use for glazing on the Skyport! That is awesome.

thanks TB , this is what I used , I suppose it's something like your future , doesn't give a brilliant shine , so I really use it as a sealer coat .

had a go at making a jib traveller .

and installed 

Amazing and quick work, less then 3 months in and you've already done more than I could in a year - and so much better too! Your knowledge is evident and your ability to recreate it in such detail impressive. Thanks for posting these incredible pictures of your work.

I agree Joe. This would take me 2 Years to Build. Fabulous Detail work Steve....Cheers Mark

surfsup

I agree Joe. This would take me 2 Years to Build. Fabulous Detail work Steve....Cheers Mark

 

Ditto. 

thankyou gentlemen .

sorry I haven't posted much lately , but life just got in the way of my modeling , I also had to wait for some 4mm deadeyes to come from england .

anway I'm back on it , here the top mast shrouds are started  , the burton pendants are on , now for the futtock shrouds ,

Great to see you back to the Desk Steve and moving forward. Lovely work as usual.....Cheers Mark

thanks mark .

the fore top mast shrouds , and futtock shrouds are on .

Oh Boy!

        Is there going to be any crew? With all you've done, that would be the crowning feat!

thanks TB , hopefully , yes I do intend to do some figures on her , I just hope my enthusiasm stays high . 

steve5

thanks TB , hopefully , yes I do intend to do some figures on her , I just hope my enthusiasm stays high . 

 

Don't worry Mate. We will keep it high for you as we are thoroughly enjoying the work you are doing.....Cheers mark

that's appreciated mark ,

well all the shrouds are done , the futtock shrouds , as well as the top mast burton pendants .

prepping the yards .

Hey!

 Glad to hear that, We'll all work to keep you high on this build. It's going so great how could we not?

Beautiful work, Steve. What a gorgeous build. 

thankyou gentlemen for the nice words .

got the crows feet done

WOW That is coming along perfectly. You are doing an amazing job. You are truly gifted at doing this.

thankyou lurch , that's nice of you to say so .

I finally got the fore main sail on , couldn't believe what I did . the top pic shows it well , on the yard to the right of centre are the 2 clue blocks , they are on the other side of the sail on the left , had to take the whole *&^&^ thing of and redo it . anyway the yard is on loosely , still tinkering with it .

Don't feel bad.  I did the same thing, but with individually tied robands. 

Next time, just redo the blocks, not the whole sail!

Bob

I did try that bob , but it just swung around too much , I forgot to mention that I also had the sail on back to front . 

finally got some more work done .

all the stays and preventer stays are on .

managed to get some more work done . the main fore sail , is in place , all associated lines are held down .

Well!

 I do have to say this. I believe Proffessor Tilley would be all over this in a Positive way. Yessir, I think he would be very impressed! Somehow I think some of him might've rubbed off on you! I think He is watchin ya!

thats incredibly nice of you TB , not that i'm in anyway in the great mans class , but he did teach me a lot .

"I believe Proffessor Tilley would be all over this in a Positive way."

Well said!

Hey!

      I Disagree! What you are doing has even left that Mouthy Son of mine speechless! My boy speechless, WOW!! You have certainly helped a lot of folks who wonder what is that supposed to look like.That's the first step in a Sailing Ship Model, Sails or no sails! 

     Proff. Tilley would offer soft criticism coupled with a complete explanation of what's going on here. Your photos are more than clear enough even for the most "Neo" of SailShip Neophytes out there.

     You have done it with pictures and words. Kudos to you!! And thanks for creating a moment of silence or two for me!

your making me blush TB , your words mean a lot to me mate . and I'm sure your son isn't that bad , but thank him also for the kudos .

this is where I really miss the prof. because I have added extra decks , I have had to move a lot of things around , he would have really helped me , where to belay things to .

the main sail is on , I haven't tied down the clue lines yet , as they would be in the way of the ratlines .