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**birder** · #21 02-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks, Jay, hope you enjoy this type of model making, materials and methods differ, but techniques can be improved upon with practice, I myself had made paper models for years before this forum, but have doubled my abilities here due to imput from others.

**treadhead1952** · #22 02-02-2009, 12:05 PM

Oh yeah, I am digging around looking for tips from all of you guys as well as dreaming up some ideas for additions to my own first effort. This is one of the most helpful forums I have run across in a while and I am very enthused about building this way.

Jay Massey
treadhead1952
Las Vegas, NV

**birder** · #23 02-03-2009, 10:28 AM

slowly completing the guntackle. I have more tackle made but not mounted to the guns yet, but when done can move forward, walks and boat racks, finish up boats, ladders. Then can move ahead with masting and rigging.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e.../odds006-1.jpg

**birder** · #24 02-08-2009, 11:39 PM

Not much building opportunity this week, but by working on bits at a time the gundeck is looking more complete. The rearward 4 guns are under the overhang of the quarterdeck, and thankfully are finished! I just had to be creative and patient to finally get them secured, they gave some resistance..:D

**eibwarrior** · #25 02-10-2009, 01:40 PM

Nice work on the bits and gundeck Birder.

Hey, I know some plank-on-frame builders (like my grandfather-in-law) who would be envious.

**birder** · #26 02-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks Eib! I don't know about that, but I am studying those very models to see how this is done, and doing my best to reproduce the accuracy they achieve. It is a great fun project, and finally am starting to comprehend the rigging details, so the masts can go up to stay, timeframe?:D Not rushing this one. I have no idea how long it will take to complete. Furthermore, like Barry I flutter off to other projects frequently.

**Gharbad** · #27 02-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Looking great!
I have several ships from this period and the rigging and little rope work like that is what holds me back from trying. I was going to do one for Rick's No Comfort contest, but never started.

**Papercut** · #28 02-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Rigging takes the most time of the project. Take your time, and I agree, go to something else every now and then to keep from getting burned out on it. Before you know it, the rigging is done. One thing that helps is are you rigging her running, or down as if in port. Study and apply only enough to convey the function of the rigging. Looking good.

**Barry** · #29 02-10-2009, 07:47 PM

last time you fluttered by you did some nice work.

**birder** · #30 02-10-2009, 07:57 PM

Gentlemen, thanks, I have not built anything quite like this before and it is rewarding and fun. Barry thank you for that. I'm happy to see this ship enjoyed by you all, and it spurs me on to work on her. Not that it takes much prodding:D. Steady as she goes.