Oh sweet
They are growing so fast - and the chewing is getting less.....
They are growing so fast - and the chewing is getting less.....
I went back over the yards with a light wash of thinned walnut stain to give it the look of weathering. I think the smoke stack would have dirtied up the sails so instead of making new sails I went with the kit supplied ones because they are dark. Started with the topgallant, added the bolt rope, blocks, and attached it to the yard. Overall a satisfactory look.
I'm getting a little more adapt at sewing bolt ropes. This time I put a dot on the sail with a washable fabric marker where the stitch goes, every 5mm. The dot will disappear with a little water dabbed on. It will also fade out in time with no water.
Yet another great tip with the sails Charlie! Love your little dog too.
Thanks Dan. The blue marker fades fast. About the time I was half way around I had to remark because the original ones were gone.
Sails have been secured to the foremast and lifts installed. Still several lines to be added and then i'll work on a semi-furled appearance. Just noticed I forget to erase the fabric marker dots. A wet q-tip will take care of that.
Beautiful sails Charlie. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
And the same to you Dan. Son and family coming it from California Sunday for a week. Haven't seen them for three years so taking a chance as we have had all three shoots. Fingers crossed.
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WOW Charlie! Your sails came out wonderfully well! 
I hope you enjoy the time spent with your family during the Festive Season. I haven't seen my son or mother for four years (Covid took care of that), so I know how you must be feeling. 
I hope you enjoy the time spent with your family during the Festive Season. I haven't seen my son or mother for four years (Covid took care of that), so I know how you must be feeling.
Thanks Heinrich. Probable taking a big chance but couldn't say no to a Christmas reunion. Have a great Holiday.WOW Charlie! Your sails came out wonderfully well!
Finished the jib, staysails, and foremast sails. Taking a break for a week to enjoy a family gathering. Happy holidays to all and to all a good night.
Another experiment making sails. I tried attaching the bolt rope with fabric glue before sewing it on. So far it's a lot better looking them just sewing. I'll post a shot of the end result later.
Turned out pretty well. I'll do this on all sails from now on. Biggest problem was pushing the needle through sail, bolt rope, and glue but worth the trouble.
Great idea Charlie! Well done for sure!
So many good things going on here Charlie! Love your rope work on the sails!
thanks Bill. Thinking about doing a review of the good and the bad things I found during the build. There are lots of things that could be done to make it more realistic.
Good morning Charlie. Just caught up on your log again. Your Endurance has come out a fine ship. Great job on your sails. Thanks for sharing your tip re the fabric glue- one to remember.
You convinced me. Will do it.Charlie you have built a mighty fine Endurance. I think an after-the fact kit review is a truly excellent idea.
A trick to ADD Bolt - Relinge em Spanish - is to ADD PAPERCLIPS at the edge, so the bolr rope will bw, where it shoud be AT THE EDGE
