Allen I did realise but not till after they were fitted I will re drill theses 
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Finished pottering for today did one of the bowsprit gammoning and finished the mast reinforcement wooldings.
Question if I can, what thread would you recommend for serving the shrouds around the masthead?
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My latest and most expensive acquisition arrived this afternoon HMS Suprise plus aftermarket Block set 
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Looks nice. We have two cockapoos as well!!
Our two are just over 12 months old and sisters Molly and Maisie as you can see totally different colouring and off to the dog groomers Monday Ouch!! lol
My very first attempt at making my own rope using Roman's machine I just bought.
Latest effort 0.4mm , won't post anymore about ropes
But your ropes look soooo good!
Ok back to it after a couple of days off dodging decorating duties.
This morning I waxed and served all the lower shrouds, I got to admit my new serving machine makes the job a doddle.
This morning I waxed and served all the lower shrouds, I got to admit my new serving machine makes the job a doddle.
Had another 30 mins and started the upper dead eyes.
This model looks so cool.
But soon the tedium of ratlining will begin... *brrrr*
But soon the tedium of ratlining will begin... *brrrr*
Yeah I remember that from the Victory.But soon the tedium of ratlining will begin... *brrrr*
Had a couple of hours this morning, so that's it for today,going out with the family for and Indian buffet this afternoon.
Mainmast lower deadeye and shrouds done, now do I start ratlines to break up the monotony? or move to the foremast shrouds.
Done for today.
This morning didn't know what to do so started on the foremast shrouds then thought do I remember how to tie ratlines, and the answer was NO took me a while to figure it out! but I got there Made a start then sorta gave up today........fresh start tomorrow.
Made a start then sorta gave up today........fresh start tomorrow.