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| Ross Harrison |
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 Registered Member #4534 Joined: Fri Dec 05 2014, 01:24amPosts: 19 | I started this project in the early 80s, put it aside for many yrs & resumed the build in the fall of 2014. I had completed the hull & deck, I was ready to step the masts, complete the deck furnishings & start the rigging. I needed to devise a way of providing a stable platform to work on, so I fashioned a berth in a box with plaster of Paris, double wrapping the hull with Saran. It works well; (I have since seen a Billing slip kit & a vise-like device. My solution is less expensive, but not so versatile.) I quickly learned that the plastic deadeyes in the kit would not accept the tensions required of them, even for a static model. I was able to find wood deadeyes, slightly larger (2 mm) by Billing. These have worked well. The most significant point I have learned is that each step requires time & patience as well as careful planning. If I get impatient then it is time to take a break. I am now into the running rigging & sails as can be seen in the photos which I hope to attach! Apparently I have succeeded in attaching them. (Oops! It appears the photos need to be rotated)I am open to any comments. Also perhaps this will be helpful to the member who just posted that he was starting the same Billing kit as this one. Thanks Ross  | ||
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| bensid54 |
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  Registered Member #2957 Joined: Wed Jun 13 2012, 05:43amPosts: 970 | I like Billings boats always have and you are right we all need to take a break when frustration sets in. Build looks good how about some more pictures? | ||
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| teleman |
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 Registered Member #1925 Joined: Tue Nov 29 2011, 05:32amPosts: 1341 | Nice and Crisp craftsmanship Ross. I built the Benjamin Lathum Schooner. I too started in the 90's put it away and finally got back to it 11 yrs later. It sits in our master bedroom on display. I like the ship of the revolution, War of 1812, Boats of the Chesapeake bay. But I also love these schooners. I plan on the Blue nose in the future. The only real hard time I Have with these schooners. Early 1900's, so there is a lot more metal work to them. me not so good at the metal. But if there is no challenge where's the fun????  | ||
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| Ross Harrison |
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| Registered Member #4534 Joined: Fri Dec 05 2014, 01:24amPosts: 19 | Rats! I thought I had more photos in my post. I will have to become more proficient with this website & the tablet I am using! I will try to post some more now.    | ||
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