The detail is exceptional Peter! Love it! 
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Funny you should say that. That is the one V8 sound I really don't like. To me it sounds asthmatic.The only Dodge I have ever owned…
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Nothing like the sound of a supercharged Hemi!
I much prefer a normally aspirated 350 Chevvy V8. However, when it comes to all out great sounds, for me that accolade goes to the Mazda Rotary!
The rumble of a 378 cubic inch V8, coupled with the whine of a supercharger sounded more like a jet engine at wide open throttle. With 717 Horsepower it was quite exhilarating!Funny you should say that. That is the one V8 sound I really don't like. To me it sounds asthmatic.
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If I may, when I was a car-kid back in 1969 (edit: correction, it was 1959) sports car racing here in the States pretty much was dominated by specials powered by normally aspirated Chevy 283s/305s. Scarabs, Listers, etc and always exhausted out 6inch or so collector pipes like well pipe casings. At 140 mph down in the woods of the back stretch at Road America the sound was erotic.
Funny you should say that. That is the one V8 sound I really don't like. To me it sounds asthmatic.
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Rolls-Royce Merlin... All the others; child's play.Funny you should say that. That is the one V8 sound I really don't like. To me it sounds asthmatic.
Sorry Peter, hijacking you blog again.
I feel flattered by these lovely words.
Also what you wrote in your own build-log!
Thanks, Grant
Regards, Peter
And more flattered by you word, Johan. Also Thanks.
Regards, Peter
Thanks, Dean. I always appreciate your posts, comments and compliments.The detail is exceptional Peter! Love it!
Regards, Peter
What the transport of my BN does not loosen:
The only Dodge I have ever owned…
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Nothing like the sound of a supercharged Hemi!
Funny you should say that. That is the one V8 sound I really don't like. To me it sounds asthmatic.
The rumble of a 378 cubic inch V8, coupled with the whine of a supercharger sounded more like a jet engine at wide open throttle. With 717 Horsepower it was quite exhilarating!
So much toys for boys ...... going from V8-cars to Merlin's.Rolls-Royce Merlin... All the others; child's play.
Sorry Peter, hijacking you blog again.
Then my choice:
Regards, Peter
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Everyone has their favorite car.
In fact, the Challenger Hellcat was not my favorite. But the lure of a 700 plus horsepower factory car with a top speed of 200 mph, at an affordable price, was too good to pass up. So I had my fun for a couple of years and sold it. My newer Corvette is still my favorite, other than my 1969 Stingray big block 427. The 69 Stingray, at the time of production, was a real performer with disc brakes, independent rear suspension, dual exhaust with side pipes, etc. Cool stuff.
So when you get into classic cars, there are too many to choose from. And the choice is very subjective. But I appreciate all classic cars.
Sorry to add to the off topic chatter Peter. But it’s good to know that we all have an appreciation for performance cars, regardless of which one we chose!
In fact, the Challenger Hellcat was not my favorite. But the lure of a 700 plus horsepower factory car with a top speed of 200 mph, at an affordable price, was too good to pass up. So I had my fun for a couple of years and sold it. My newer Corvette is still my favorite, other than my 1969 Stingray big block 427. The 69 Stingray, at the time of production, was a real performer with disc brakes, independent rear suspension, dual exhaust with side pipes, etc. Cool stuff.
So when you get into classic cars, there are too many to choose from. And the choice is very subjective. But I appreciate all classic cars.
Sorry to add to the off topic chatter Peter. But it’s good to know that we all have an appreciation for performance cars, regardless of which one we chose!
….Paul a Porsche under a Corvette sign…You showing one to the USA manufacturer
Good morning Peter- I would take a bike over a car any day. Transporting your BN…maybe borrow Paul’s Porsche. Cheers Grant
Be careful or they will show it right back to you!….Paul a Porsche under a Corvette sign…You showing one to the USA manufacturer
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So terribly sorry, but the sound of a couple of Merlins can't be beaten:
Enough engines, time for wind power!
At the back there are still 2 lines to be added:
1: the double Topmast Flying Backstay;
2: the Lazy Jacks.
I only install the 1st when the foremast is also in place. Because then I can secure this top mast at the front and rear. Now I would have to tension an extra temporary stay forward, but that will also be in the way when I am going to place the foremast.
So only the Lazy Jack's applied:
They run from the Quarter Lifts to about halfway up the boom. They also act as guides when the sail is being furled.
Then I added 2 small lines from the top of the Main topmast:
These are thin and hard to visualized if you photograph the entire mast. So here are some pictures of the lower mast and shows them besides the shrouds.
A: the flag line of Serafil 120/2 0.15 mm/.006". This is attached to the side of the sheer pole. It also has the 'houtje-touwtje' to temporarily connect the line and once loosened to hang a flag.
B: the halliard used to raise the aft top corner of the Fisherman's Staysail. More about this sail in a moment.
The Fisherman's Staysail.
Elsnor and Lamkford differ in the design of ropes of this sail.
But this sail is hoisted from the deck and stowed there again. The 4 lines must therefore also be attached to the corners of the sail. This can be done on either the starboard or port side. So with belaying points for the lines on both sides. Once recovered, the lines are secured on the port side.
Elsnor on the left, a diagram with the angles on the right. The Lankford drawing are a bit complex to show.
Elsnor draws a Peak halliard with a continuous line. But that is probably the case with the BN-II.
Lankford draws a single halliard for the Peak. That's the B in the composite photo. The block is attached to the front eyebolt in front of the shrouds and the running part to the belaying pin just behind it.
There is also a difference for the clew/sheet. I have also here held Lankfgord with a sheet composed of pendant and a tackle.
I attached these stored to the railing:
The tackle is fully retracted so that the pendant with the hook can just be secured to an eyebolt near the aft shroud.
Now it's thime for the fore mast .......
Regards, Peter
At the back there are still 2 lines to be added:
1: the double Topmast Flying Backstay;
2: the Lazy Jacks.
I only install the 1st when the foremast is also in place. Because then I can secure this top mast at the front and rear. Now I would have to tension an extra temporary stay forward, but that will also be in the way when I am going to place the foremast.
So only the Lazy Jack's applied:
They run from the Quarter Lifts to about halfway up the boom. They also act as guides when the sail is being furled.
Then I added 2 small lines from the top of the Main topmast:
These are thin and hard to visualized if you photograph the entire mast. So here are some pictures of the lower mast and shows them besides the shrouds.
A: the flag line of Serafil 120/2 0.15 mm/.006". This is attached to the side of the sheer pole. It also has the 'houtje-touwtje' to temporarily connect the line and once loosened to hang a flag.
B: the halliard used to raise the aft top corner of the Fisherman's Staysail. More about this sail in a moment.
The Fisherman's Staysail.
Elsnor and Lamkford differ in the design of ropes of this sail.
But this sail is hoisted from the deck and stowed there again. The 4 lines must therefore also be attached to the corners of the sail. This can be done on either the starboard or port side. So with belaying points for the lines on both sides. Once recovered, the lines are secured on the port side.
Elsnor on the left, a diagram with the angles on the right. The Lankford drawing are a bit complex to show.
Elsnor draws a Peak halliard with a continuous line. But that is probably the case with the BN-II.
Lankford draws a single halliard for the Peak. That's the B in the composite photo. The block is attached to the front eyebolt in front of the shrouds and the running part to the belaying pin just behind it.
There is also a difference for the clew/sheet. I have also here held Lankfgord with a sheet composed of pendant and a tackle.
I attached these stored to the railing:
The tackle is fully retracted so that the pendant with the hook can just be secured to an eyebolt near the aft shroud.
Now it's thime for the fore mast .......
Regards, Peter
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Occasionally I had already done some work on the foremast. But I was not satisfied with certain parts. Removed and reassembled:
A: the back of the base of the mast. Above the pin table the 2x2 half bands with the hinged bracket to which the boom of the fore sail will be attached. The hinge pin is clamped with 2 eyelets between the brackets. Secured with 0.6mm/.023" bolts. There is also a ring on the hinged bracket. The bottom front corner of the sail will be attached to it.
The pin table has a black band.
B. the front with the 0.6 mm/.023" bolts holding the half brackets.
The hoops slid onto the mast.
C: the rear of the top of the lower mast with all the brass parts. Vertically over the short spreader bar the so-called crane with an eye for the block of the throat halliard of the gaff.
D: the front with the 'hinged' "iron gate" around the foot of the top mast.
No metal futtock shrouds under the spreader bars. From the eyes on the spreader bars, small lines reach to the top of the lower mast. With only there small ratlines.
I now see that I forgot the 4 eyes on the underside of the front spreader bar. For the dorry tackles and fish purchase.
Next is painting the parts and bands white and apply the blocks.
Regards, Peter
A: the back of the base of the mast. Above the pin table the 2x2 half bands with the hinged bracket to which the boom of the fore sail will be attached. The hinge pin is clamped with 2 eyelets between the brackets. Secured with 0.6mm/.023" bolts. There is also a ring on the hinged bracket. The bottom front corner of the sail will be attached to it.
The pin table has a black band.
B. the front with the 0.6 mm/.023" bolts holding the half brackets.
The hoops slid onto the mast.
C: the rear of the top of the lower mast with all the brass parts. Vertically over the short spreader bar the so-called crane with an eye for the block of the throat halliard of the gaff.
D: the front with the 'hinged' "iron gate" around the foot of the top mast.
No metal futtock shrouds under the spreader bars. From the eyes on the spreader bars, small lines reach to the top of the lower mast. With only there small ratlines.
I now see that I forgot the 4 eyes on the underside of the front spreader bar. For the dorry tackles and fish purchase.
Next is painting the parts and bands white and apply the blocks.
Regards, Peter
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I am with you related the sound of these Bentleys
Interesting, that they have the biggest motor - but they are not able to park the cars
BTW: Great work on your model - amazing quality and accuracy -> Double BRAVO my friend