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hi Elliott,
I guess I wasn't clear. I meant that metal parts that would look ugly in other than metal
have to be made of metal. The mast for instance is a rolled cylinder presumable riveted
or maybe welded. I am happy to make it out of a dowel.
The top is mostly made out of metal angle. I have been using 0.005 and 0.010 thick
brass which bends easily and can be cut with scissors. A friendly material, like paper.
Also I bought some 1/32" angle which is 3" on scale, used under the top.
The mast head is shown before and after painting. The test piece dowel models the
top mast for fitting. I am pretty sure that the Conrad has timber above the lower masts.
The 5 small holes in the top are fair-leads for ropes.
cheers Jim
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