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Not happy with the mizzen mast so pulled the rigging down and starting again. (it's my OCD)
Mizzenmast done for the second time 
happy now
happy now
Hammock cranes done
Going to do a couple of days on the yards for a change before I tackle the ratlines.
Started the main,fore,mizzen yards this morning and happy with my progress
Hammock cranes fully netted now and starting to populate them.
suggested to use wet wipes dried out and stained with tea.....looks good imo
suggested to use wet wipes dried out and stained with tea.....looks good imo
Put the yard on the mast for an idea of overall size .....she's going to be a large lady
Started a new Bingo board 
Going to be a while making the hammocks
Starting to get worried about moving it downstairs
Going to be a while making the hammocks
Starting to get worried about moving it downstairs
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Really nice work, Brian. Bedrolls look good!
Thanks Paul they are time consuming and will take some time
Started the ratlines and would like your honest opinion before I trim and glue I know some will say there the wrong colour but they are part of the standing rigging therefor tarred.
found this :-
Based on historical accounts the rigging, including the ratlines, would have typically been tarred.
found this :-
Based on historical accounts the rigging, including the ratlines, would have typically been tarred.
- Tarred Colour: The ratlines were treated with Stockholm tar, which appears as a dark brownish-black or black.
- Model Accuracy: While some model kits suggest lighter colours, many experts and historical modellers argue that untarred (tan) ratlines are inaccurate for this period, as they were part of the standing rigging. [1]
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My bad I was looking at the wrong era in the Trafalgar times they were un tarred or lightly tarred so natural hemp colour
Enough for today! got the feeling this is the monotonous stage
