Thank you, Peter. When it comes to ropes and small holes, the admiral is of great help - I just do not have the patience for that. I am always in awe when I see what you guys get up to when it comes to the rigging - your Bluenose being the perfect example.
Thank you, Stephen. I suppose with winter in full swing, I have to accept that - even though we get most of our rain in summer, a temperature hovering around the zero mark, is not conducive to outdoor activities.
Much the same here Heinrich, we are in the doldrums at the moment. Not cold enough nor warm enough as we change over to our long winters. But there’s lots of enjoyable days ahead at the workbench
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Very true Roger. It's still early in the morning here (07H00), but ditto for today as far as the weather goes. Now I just need to find my mojo again.Much the same here Heinrich, we are in the doldrums at the moment. Not cold enough nor warm enough as we change over to our long winters. But there’s lots of enjoyable days ahead at the workbench
Good morning Heinrich. Sometimes those gloomy raining days are like : “Yes it’s shipyard time
”. The clamps and euphroe on the bowsprit are excellent. Once again Heinrich you have it made with the Admiral assistance.
.Cheers Grant
The Admiral is indispensable Grant - in my life and modelbuilding!Good morning Heinrich. Sometimes those gloomy raining days are like : “Yes it’s shipyard time
I do not have the patience to fiddle with little strands of rope and small holes. Give me wood and I will build any ship but rigging .... 
Next ship - Admiralty-style!
Agree, agree and agree. I wouldn’t know what to do without Arlene, rigging can be fiddly and repetitive, and playing with little pieces of wood certainly is way more fun than little strands of rope.The Admiral is indispensable Grant - in my life and modelbuilding!
. Cheers Grant
Yes - she does deserve her rigging - and she will get it!Agree, agree and agree. I wouldn’t know what to do without Arlene, rigging can be fiddly and repetitive, and playing with little pieces of wood certainly is way more fun than little strands of rope.
Non the less- that wonderful WB is demanding Rigging
Thank you, my friend! I will ask the Admiral to do just that!Again a very nice piece of work my friend, my compliments to you and Admiral Anna, very nice fiddling this was.
And, bye the way, the Admiral slapped your mojo back in place????
The mojo was OK today!Excellent start to the day - Heinrich’s mojo is back
Thank you, Jan!
Thank you, my friend. I am glad the starboard side is finished - I am now busy installing the Port Side. Much to my frustration, I must have counted incorrectly as I am going to be two deadeyes short!
I really love the wood tone on this ship! You mentioned using sandpaper on the stain, I prefer 0000 steel wool to sand between coats or to lighten a stain and give the wood a slightly worn character. Just a thought. Then you can clear coat that with a satin to protect it. As always, many variables in the approach.
Good morning Heinrich. I read Deans post and then looked at this photo again- she is a beaut!!! Cheers GrantDear Friends
Work continues. All the deadeyes were finished and installation on the starboard side is complete.
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I must say ... the little ship is quite photogenic!
