The secret recipe, why Verstappen is able to drive so fast
-> or driving away from these fishes
-> or driving away from these fishes
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He needs to get to the restroom in time...The secret recipe, why Verstappen is able to drive so fast
-> or driving away from these fishes
This I thought, but did not say .....
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The last few days saw me stepping away from setting sails; I ran out of rope, again.
So instead I focused on the installation of the nav lights. I ordered a port- and starboard lights from Hismodels and attached two scratchbuild simple brackets to the fwd two shrouds. All relatively simple parts, but accessibility is becoming increasingly limited, with every added sheet, halliard and clewline.
Starboard nav light installation:
Port nav light installation:
So instead I focused on the installation of the nav lights. I ordered a port- and starboard lights from Hismodels and attached two scratchbuild simple brackets to the fwd two shrouds. All relatively simple parts, but accessibility is becoming increasingly limited, with every added sheet, halliard and clewline.
Starboard nav light installation:
Port nav light installation:
Very thoughtful of you...
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Well, I have to admit, I haven't been too truthful about the progress being made on my BN.
Despite all my ramblings about not much getting done, I díd set some sails, five in all: both main- and fore sails, both topsails and the jumbo.
Since I did it before, I thought this would be a walk in the park, but it took a lot of time and effort to get were I am today.
I will not bother you with all the nitty-gritty details, for those interested, see @Peter Voogt 's marvelous blog. Everything you need to know is there.
Despite all my ramblings about not much getting done, I díd set some sails, five in all: both main- and fore sails, both topsails and the jumbo.
Since I did it before, I thought this would be a walk in the park, but it took a lot of time and effort to get were I am today.
I will not bother you with all the nitty-gritty details, for those interested, see @Peter Voogt 's marvelous blog. Everything you need to know is there.
I believe a WOW is in order here! Brilliant Johan!
I fully agree with Paul: a BIG WOW. The sails are looking great, Johan. And those lights
Regards, Peter
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Splendido lavoro, eccellente.
Che materiale (che tipo di tessuto) hai usato per le vele?
Gorgeous work, excellent.
What material (what type of fabric) did you use for the sails?
Che materiale (che tipo di tessuto) hai usato per le vele?
Gorgeous work, excellent.
What material (what type of fabric) did you use for the sails?
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Gracie!
I used fabric from Amati: 70x100cm, ATI5619/03
Before using it, I treated the fabric with a mix of water and non-water resistant woodglue (50/50) plus a stain to get the right color.
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I have my moments...
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Thank you both for your kind words!I fully agree with Paul: a BIG WOW. The sails are looking great, Johan. And those lights
Regards, Peter
So far it has been an awesome journey and now I am starting to realize I might even complete this Bluenose model...
Ditto
Good morning Johan….and another WOW. Cheers Grant
Hello Johan, absolutely magnificent! I'm going to have to order those nav lights for mine too.
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Steef, Grant, Dan, thanks for your support.
I'm now starting to realize that the finish line is just around the corner. Still a lot of stuff to do, but I'm definitely on the stretch home.
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Looks fantastic, with the lighting.
Your sails are also well done, great
Regards
Henk
Your sails are also well done, great
Regards
Henk