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HMS Fly (Amati) 1:64 Robertd [COMPLETED BUILD]

Robertd said:
Thanks Grant , I like the way the yards are secured , somehow running out of blocks , will have to get some more at some stage , am always in ‘research’ mode to get it as authentic as possible , bear in mind that the set up might be slightly different on each vessel, also I am not worried about some stains on the deck and or yards , these vessels are Man of War and not some show pony
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Good morning Rob. True story. I think my build style also has those stains etc. Even if I seriously concentrate, continuous imperfections arise. Just as well we build war ships ;) .Cheers Grant
 
Since you're close to the finish line, what's your next one's going to be? It should be a lot bigger than the Fly; you're almost literally "flying" through this build. The "Zeven Provinciën", or a scratch build POF
"Victory"?
She's maturing fast, Rob! Thumbsup
 
RDN1954 said:
Since you're close to the finish line, what's your next one's going to be? It should be a lot bigger than the Fly; you're almost literally "flying" through this build. The "Zeven Provinciën", or a scratch build POF
"Victory"?
She's maturing fast, Rob! Thumbsup
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Still a lot to do, especially things I have missed , I haven’t decided what to do next , the problem is where are you going to put them all ?I passed on a couple to my grandsons , I have a Bluenose II and contemplating changing the rigging to more authentic .
 
RDN1954 said:
Since you're close to the finish line, what's your next one's going to be? It should be a lot bigger than the Fly; you're almost literally "flying" through this build. The "Zeven Provinciën", or a scratch build POF
"Victory"?
She's maturing fast, Rob! Thumbsup
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Good morning Rob. I agree with Johan. You are owing this so I think you should not chicken out like I did and go big for your next one ;). Although a POF Victory would take 50 years ROTF.
 
Robertd said:
Throat Halliard fitted , , Boom Topping Lift and Vangs , and the show must go on…
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The elevator from my eyes to my brains stopped working some time ago: I fail to understand 99% of what you're writing... o_O :eek:
Unraveling all the knots to turn this into looking like where you are now deserves our respect.
 
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Heinrich said:
She is just getting more and more impressive by the minute, Rob, Like with @GrantTyler Grant's Victory, I almost want to ask - where do you get place for all that rigging?
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That’s why it slowly Heinrich , also my question ? where are you place all the rigging ?? step by step and it all works out I guess , to be honest it is fun !
 
Dean62 said:
Looking good Robert! All this rigging you guys are doing, is making me dread putting masts and yards on my NL! ;)
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Thanks Dean , rigging , a couple of blocks / sheets per day and sometimes just leave it for a day , but the rigging on these models do ‘make or break’ it so to speak one of the reasons I liked the model and with the right tools it is manageable
 
Robertd said:
I tried the brass wire supplied for the stirrups , not happy with the result so bought black jewellery pins instead , so much neater , cut to length i see fit

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Good morning Robert- Nice. Brass would have detracted from your yards . I recall how I fought with those stirrups to get the length correct as my yards tapered down. You are owning this rigging on your fly. Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Robert- Nice. Brass would have detracted from your yards . I recall how I fought with those stirrups to get the length correct as my yards tapered down. You are owning this rigging on your fly. Cheers Grant
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Thanks Grant , with my magnifying goggles I look like a surgeon on duty , the amount of sheets are mind boggling as you will know , also to avoid any chafing with others .
 
Robertd said:
Thanks Grant , with my magnifying goggles I look like a surgeon on duty , the amount of sheets are mind boggling as you will know , also to avoid any chafing with others .
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I rather enjoyed putting the rigging together. Yep chafing with others is a no go- not easy though as the scale gives limitations. Your Fly is looking awesome Robert. Cheers Grant
 
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