Staghound...Extreme clipper 1850 by rwiederrich 1/96

[Peter Gutterman]

Looking good, Rob!

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Rob,

very nice realization of the roofs for the companionways. Looks even livelier this way. The work on the forecastle is excellent.
Question; Are those your self-made nails? They look fantastic. Why are they black?

Best regards
Günther

 

[rwiederrich]

Looking good, Rob!

Thanks Peter...

Rob

Hey Rob,

very nice realization of the roofs for the companionways. Looks even livelier this way. The work on the forecastle is excellent.
Question; Are those your self-made nails? They look fantastic. Why are they black?

Best regards
Günther

It has taken lots of research to conclude that she had 2 companionways on her forecastle....leading down 3ft to her decks below, where her patent capstan driven windless was stored. Among the , "Lofty, airy, well lit" topgallant forecastle crews quarters. The *nails* you are referencing are called belaying pins. And they are blackened, because they are made from brass. I didn't want brass pins. Typically, they(older ones), would be made from a dark hardwood...newer ones were made from iron.

Rob