…..and yet a beautiful WB I see. She is progressing well Jan. Cheers Grant
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The Deadeye saga concludes:
A lot of little errors and things not quite up to snuff, but there you have it!
I’ve learned what works, what not to do and above all “Re-Do” patience.
The next adventure — tying Ratlines.
Jan
A lot of little errors and things not quite up to snuff, but there you have it!
I’ve learned what works, what not to do and above all “Re-Do” patience.
The next adventure — tying Ratlines.
Jan
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Wish I could say I sympathize with you for having to do the ratlines; unfortunately I don't: been there, seen that, done that...The Deadeye saga concludes:
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A lot of little errors and things not quite up to snuff, but there you have it!
I’ve learned what works, what not to do and above all “Re-Do” patience.
The next adventure — tying Ratlines.
Jan
By the looks of it, you're giving @Heinrich a run for his money, she looks great!
Thanks for looking in.
My adventure with ratlines started with my very first build - Constructo's Enterprise.That was a complete disaster since I never had done anything like that. I spent a lot time tying and retying little bitty knots, etc.
If memory serves @Heinrich had quite a bit of help on weekends tying knots.
Jan
Congratulations Jan! She's looking very nautical!
Thank you.
Hmm a play on words "nautical" / "knotical", well they almost sound the same
Another milestone is in the works. I can turn to page 46 in the build instructions. At the bottom of page 46 is the next build step --- "Ratlines on the fore shrouds and main shrouds are made of 3mm......"
Jan
Ditto
Good morning Jan- your memory serves you well- H has it so sorted with Anna and her delicate fingers doing his ratlines etc. the rest of us fill those swear jars and continue
.Cheers Grant
The Deadeye saga concludes:
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A lot of little errors and things not quite up to snuff, but there you have it!
I’ve learned what works, what not to do and above all “Re-Do” patience.
The next adventure — tying Ratlines.
Jan
Congratulations with this milestone, Jan. That standing rigging is looking very nice.Another milestone is in the works. I can turn to page 46 in the build instructions. At the bottom of page 46 is the next build step --- "Ratlines on the fore shrouds and main shrouds are made of 3mm......"
And thumbs-up and fingers crossed for your next page ……….
Regards, Peter
Thank you Peter for looking in.
Ah, I’m seriously contemplating the next page of build instructions and trying to decide how to sweet talk the Admiral into giving that a go. I’m sure she would do a great job with this “Knotical” business. Odds of success with that are probably between zero and none.
Jan
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BTW The Admiral and I vacuumed and dusted the Chaperon Sternwheeler this morning. I decided a small change in the build line up would be great after all the previous knot tying.
Jan
BTW The Admiral and I vacuumed and dusted the Chaperon Sternwheeler this morning. I decided a small change in the build line up would be great after all the previous knot tying.
Jan
Your WB is looking great Jan, and i wish you a lot of fun and pleasure with the next page
Aha, changing your attention to something else is always good.
Regards, Peter
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Hello, my friend - I am back (don't know how long it will last, but at least I have a morning to check in and see what is happening on SOS). I LOVE to read the comments on your WB giving mine a go - I couldn't agree more! 
Yep, as far as the ratlines and standing rigging go, I can take no credit - that was all the Admiral's doing. I do take credit though for my persuasive powers and charm!
Yep, as far as the ratlines and standing rigging go, I can take no credit - that was all the Admiral's doing. I do take credit though for my persuasive powers and charm!
Hello, hello, my friend. It’s good to have you checking out my WB build log. I don’t know about surpassing your WB builds. I calculate that my build is 1/3 skill, 1/3 re-do and 1/3 persistence. Not to worry though, I have no plan or desire to build another WB in Oak. It seems that my powers of persuasion, charm and good looks aren’t working. So there will not be any help with the ratline or any other rigging work.Hello, my friend - I am back (don't know how long it will last, but at least I have a morning to check in and see what is happening on SOS). I LOVE to read the comments on your WB giving mine a go - I couldn't agree more!
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"All by myself" is applicable:
Wow, how time flies. Haven't worked on my WB since April. Todays start will be interesting -- tying ratlines.
Big fumbling fingers and iffy eyesight will make for an interesting work session.
Jan
Big fumbling fingers and iffy eyesight will make for an interesting work session.
Jan
Aha, a new chapter. Looks promising, Jan.
Regards, Peter
Jan,
Good to see your WB again. Maybe it will bring Heinrich out of hiding
Good to see your WB again. Maybe it will bring Heinrich out of hiding