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1 year ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (
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Gary, Shows how the bear is done on the YouTube video. Search for SailTails and the Bear. You can also email Gary @
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hi Bob,
I didn’t think it was worth the effort to animate the bear but In case you haven’t seen it, I have animated other figures: ![]() ▲
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 bobonthelough (
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You can also fit a micro servo into the shoulders with a split servo cable to the rudder to control the head movement from the rudder channel. With regard to the flexible arm all that is needed is to attach the hand to the tiller with an
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1 year ago by 🇦🇺 peterd (
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Looks like a great job. He certainly gives good follow up via video and clear plans.
When I received the plans I checked the draft and compared it to my IOM. A fraction longer which at the moment would be an issue where I live. People have dumped weed or grass into the waterway which grew to the extent that we cannot sail or put any watercraft in. Had to move to another location with shallower water. Wee Nip size. Regardless, am really looking forward to the build. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 stevejf (
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Thanks for the advise and the link Graham the photos of Tallulah will certainly help.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hi Steve,
Glad you like the blog.👍 I also spent some time searching for photos of gaff rigged cutters on the internet. The ones I found most useful are of Tallulah by Luke Powell. ▲
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💬 Re: Maiden voyage
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 stevejf (
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Hi Graham, fantastic boat. I was looking on the internet for some photos showing details of gaff rigged boats so I could incorporate some of the features into the boat that I'm building. I was very pleasantly surprised to find your build blog, not only because the details on your boat are exactly what I was looking for but but also because your boat is exactly the same as the one I'm building, Gary Webb's "Flyer". I hope you don't mind if I use some of your ideas. If mine turns out half as good as yours I'll be very pleased.
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💬 Re: Maiden voyage
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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Graham, I've read somewhere of how he 'doctors' the bears to give them a flexible arm that is attached to the tiller and gives the impression that the bear is steering. I'm sure you could produce a flexible joint of some sort. I have a recollection that the bear moved with the tiller.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Nerys,
It’s not clear from the photos, but the bear does ‘steer’ the boat using the tiller - at least that’s how it looks from a distance.😉 😂😆 Graham93 ▲
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💬 Re: Maiden voyage
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the blog, I certainly enjoyed the build, even if it did take a lot longer than I expected. I am pleased with the end result, although whatever I build, there are always things I think could be better. I expect I’ll tweak a few bits here and there and possibly make a smaller lighter keel for light winds.
JB, it will be my favourite on windy days. The rowing boat is the favourite for windless days 😆. Graham93 ▲
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💬 Re: Maiden voyage
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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The Bearospace man who designed your boat has, I believe had considerable experience in training his bears to sail his boats, particularly the schooners. They do a grand job of it. With your ability to build this boat, I see no reason why you could not train a bear to sail it. As a matter of interest, there used to be an organisation called, 'The Boating Bears Club', it was mainly canal based. Many of the bears had their own boats, usually purpose built dinghies. The lady who ran it was married to a gentleman who was chairman of the 'Odd Boat Society'. I am afraid I have not heard anything of either organisation for some years so I do not think they are still in existence.
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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And you had doubts Graham😁, she looks absolutely perfect👍👍 love the sail 'bag' as well! New favourite model I'll bet,- ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵ out of⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
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2 years ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (
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"He would have to duck every time the boom swung past"
I have every faith in your ability to make him do that Graham 👍 AND smoke a pipe at the same time 😉 😎 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Graham,
I like many other members have followed your build log from the very start. And i have to say i have thoroughly enjoyed it. Normally i would just glance at a sail boat but now i find myself looking more in-depth at them with more of an understanding about them thanks to your log. I am just amazed at how you have turned bits of wood into such a fantastic sailboat. And to see her on the water is a real pleasure. I really wish i could actually see her in real life instead of in digital format. You are a very talented and skilful man. I bet you had the biggest buzz of your life when the wind started to fill the sails and she started to move. Also you have chose a beautiful name for a really beautiful boat. Well done you deserve to be extremely proud of this wonderful Boat. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Doug,
Thanks for the offer of a Pilot bear for the Cutter, but a little too big I'm afraid. He would have to duck everytime the boom swung past 😂🤣 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Graham well done the boat looks great on the water.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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She really does look good on the water Graham, sailing beautifully. No need to ask how she responds to controls, one can see her pedigree from the pictures.
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💬 Re: Maiden voyage
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Rookysailor (
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Quality ,quality, quality what more can one say, a beautiful boat, just wish I could build one the same.🤤
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2 years ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder (
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Hi Graham,
She looks stunning on and off the water, also well thought out transport, assembly and launching gear. 👍 Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 alan44 (
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Absolutely beautiful, a fantastic build, top quality everything!!!
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2 years ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich (
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Gob smackin' good Graham! 😋👍☀️☀️☀️
BTW If you want a 'real' Pilot Bear for your Pilot Cutter 😁 I have one about the right size you can have if you wish. Complete with leather jacket, helmet, goggles and scarf. In a sitting position about 11cm from bum to helmet. See pic. Cheers, Doug 😎 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 robbob (
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Congratulations on completing such a wonderful model Graham 😀👍
She certainly looks beautiful on the water. It looks like you had a 'camera boat' following her so I'm looking forward to seeing some interesting video soon 📽 😉. Rob. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (
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What a momentous day, she looks really wonderful on the water.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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Now she looks at home, a stunning little model with great presence on the water.
You must be really chuffed with your efforts, be proud shipmate she's a fine model. Cheers Colin. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 Black Shoe (
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Congratulations!
Beautiful build and "Ellen" looks wonderful afloat! Well done! ▲
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💬 Re: Fin and Keel
2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Hi Graham, I was guessing around 12", 12lbs should be cyclone proof😁
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 hammer (
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Well if the plan shows a fin & weight. That’s that I always draw my own plans so I do what I want😀. I have found the biggest problem, for good sailing is the size of the rudder. I cheat with my schooners. Photo tells all. In first photo the square is the hatch to stop model rolling upright.
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💬 Re: Fin and Keel
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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Very impressed by the way you have made the bulb and fin keel, just like the rest of the build, excellent. Wish I could even approach your standards of build.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hi JB,
I've just measured the fin length. It's effectively 16" so the torque will be closer to 12 ft lbs. Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (
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Its getting closer!
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Turned out well Graham, good that it's removable for any adjustment. Does that equate roughly to 9 ft lbs of torque?😁
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Martin,
It is a shame it needs a keel but it should make it stable. It would need a lot more weight in the hull to achieve the same stability, but then it would be too low in the water. The keel is easily removable, so I will be able to experiment with alternative shorter fins/lighter keels if the initial trials show that could be a viable option. I painted the fin dark blue so that it wouldn’t be obvious under water - and I had plenty left over after painting the gunwales 😀 Weight training today 😂🤣 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Phil,
You should have just enough time to get your camera batteries charged 🤞. I have to work out how to load it into the car🙄 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Hi Graham,
It is a shame a fin keel had to be made for this fantastic boat. Still when she is in the water we won't see it. So the next job to do before her Maiden Voyage is a bit of Body Building and Weight Training LOL!! Like the rest of the members I too am looking foreword to seeing her in the water. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 philcaretaker (
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I am getting very excited Graham in anticipation of the "Maiden Voyage" !!!!😁😁😁
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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That looks great Graham. Nice bit of engineering .
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2 years ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg (
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Great build Graham - the detail is tremendous and puts most of us to shame.
Envy your electronics capability - mine usually ends with the smell of burning plastic from the wiring........... ▲
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Nice tidy set-up Graham, should work nicely.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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The mainsheet seems very practical for a boomed mainsail and should work well, the sheeting for the foresails is clever and I'll be very interested to see how it pans out. Hopefully they will all work off the one control. The electrical installation is very neat, like everything else you do.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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That's a very neat layout, I'm impressed with the simplicity of your system.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (
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A slight delay on comments due to holidays, but that's a fine piece of modelling and one to be proud of, we look forward to launch day.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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JB,
Still have to make the fin/keel so that it will stay upright, but shouldn't be long now to the maiden voyage. Bill and Ben don't go out when it's windy as they find rowing hard work in a wind. So they won't be missing out too much. It is going to be one or the other depending on the forecast. In any case I won't be able to take both models to the lake at the same time as they won't fit in the car together. In fact, I'm a bit concerned about fitting this one in the car by itself🤔. Time will tell. Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks Colin, I hope you are right!
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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That looks absolutely brilliant Graham. The sails look spot on for colour and the sewing, sheet and rigging work looks immaculate. Can't be too long till launching now ? Bill and Ben are going to be jealous😁
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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That's a very realistic outlook the youngster has. But he was only stating facts without any prejudice.
I agree it is a beautiful boat and I'm sure you'll be a fine master, so shouldn't sink. Happy sailing, cheers Colin. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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That's for sure on the sinking.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments and the ‘likes’.
My 9 year old grandson visited this week, first time we have seen him in over a year. He made two comments: “It looks very realistic” which was nice 👍, and “It might sink” 😭☹️. I hope he’s wrong with that one 😆 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 hammer (
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Brilliant that’s all👍
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Wow What a beauty Graham.
That is the best sail boat i have ever had the privilege to cast my eyes on. All the time you have spent working on her has definitely paid off. I hope you plan on getting Phil to shoot some good video of her made voyage. I can't wait to see her on the water. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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Very impressive Graham, I wish my poor old arthritic and feelingless fingers could do things like that.
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2 years ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder (
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Splendid work Graham,
Good to hear there was no lashing going on... Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Well done with the rigging and only a little cursing to get it done.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks everyone for the positive comments on the rigging so far 👍. There will have to be some compromises with the running rigging to speed up the task of assembling the model at the lakeside where it won't be a realistic option to be fiddling with shackles and pins. It is bad enough having to find dropped pins on the workshop floor 😠
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks for the suggestion Gary. That's certainly a valid alternative for attaching the shrouds to the mast. I chose to do it with the shrouds looped round the mast over wooden cheeks as that is how it is shown on the plan.
A bit of research in 'Gaff Rigging' by John Leather came up with " In traditional rigged craft, the shrouds are looped over the masthead and rest on wood bolsters set on wooded hounds cheeks... Alternatively, a mastband fitting can be made with eyes to which the shrouds are shackled." So both approaches are valid. Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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I think this is the most realistic and accurate rigging in every way I have ever seen in a model, everything is exactly what I would expect in the real thing. Well done Graham.
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Thought you'd been a bit quiet lately Graham😁, now we know why, -more fancy bits! Excellent realistic looking fittings, and the rigging looks the part with the black cord👍👍
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2 years ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder (
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Stunning workmanship. Looking forward to some on the water shots when that happens. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 GaryLC (
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I absolutely love this boat Graham, and the fine detail on the fittings and fitments is mind-blowing. Just one thing which I find a little strange as I am quite into the rigging on older boats, and that is the rigging for the main mast with the two sets of deadeyes at the bottom, at the top end of the same would look much better if instead of being looped around the mast, it was terminated at an eyelet on a brass ring, one eyelet each side. As I appreciate you are into brass fittings and gaff jaws not forgetting the hardwood blocks and tackle. Regards, Gary.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hammer,
“When the great day comes I hope she sails as good as she looks” So do I, so do I. It’s been a long build. I’ve enjoyed it, but it will be really disappointing if it doesn’t perform on the lake. I don’t need a static model cluttering up the workshop. I keep thinking there’s not much more to do, but I keep finding things I haven’t done yet.😔 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Thank's Graham,
I really like this boat. You have done a fantastic job so far keep it up. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Hi Martin,
The mast is quite substantial. I don’t think it will bend. If there is a strong gust it will heel the boat and spill the wind from the sails. At least that’s how I hope it will work. All this is new to me as well 🙄. The elastic works well to self tension the shrouds when rigging/ derigging the mast. If it proves to be a problem, I can replace it with regular cord, but then it will be more difficult to maintain tension. Graham93 ▲
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The stress on a scale model are nowhere near those on original. The scale effect working for us for a change
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When the great day comes I hope she sails as good as she looks. Well done Graham 👍
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Excellent work Graham.
As you know i know very little about sail boats. However i have a question. You have elastic cord in-between the two deadeyes. What keeps the tension to stop the mast from bending ? Martin555. ▲
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Ecky thump! Typical Yorkshire man! (Even if he's emigrated to Cheshire!)
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"The sails look to be done to a tee."
Do you play golf with tea bags in your neck o the woods Rick? 😮😆 Must be difficult to judge the flight path; slice or 'in the botanic! 😁 😎 ▲
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Since when has tea been grown in Yorkshire Graham?
Eee baih gumm, musta bin Tetleys! 😋😉 Coz 'Tetleys make tea bags make tea!' Good brew! 😎 ▲
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The sails look to be done to a tee.
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Michael, Doug,
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Deffo Twining Darjeeling by the look of it Mike 😋😁
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A great job Graham, your making me feel as if I should be doing something with sails.
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In practice when sailing I found it very rare to have full rig set. Most sailing done with main & stay only. I also have a storm stay used with main reffed.
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Hi Nerys,
Thank you for the 'criticism' which I don't take as a criticism, your input is most valuable and welcome. I can see what you mean when I look at it again. The jib stay is attached to the bowsprit traveller so can easily be brought inboard to reduce the overhang of the jib topsail. The rigging of the jib topsail is also a bit loose in the photo causing it to sag a little increasing the overhang. I'll see how it looks once I have it rigged properly. If all else fails, I can always make a smaller replacement jib topsail (more sore fingers!). The sails are made to the dimensions shown on the plan, but the overhang is bigger than it looks on the plan which I don't understand. Please don't hold back with your helpful comments. Graham93 ▲
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Thanks Hammer,
I knew there had to be a reason for the rope being on the Port side, Now I know 👍 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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Jacko, On your picture of a Thames Barge, there is no overlap of jib topsail over jib. The aperture between the stays for the jib topsail and the jib is filled but there is no overlap. A jib topsail as big as that would be one specially intended for a racing barge and not used in normal working conditions. There is a little overlap of the foot of the topsail over the mainsail which was normal in a barge, but as these sails worked in unison that did not matter. Too much overlap on sails before the mast, let's call them headsails would prevent them being able to be brought round onto the leeward side when tacking. A little overlap on headsails is a good thing, but too much makes for very difficult handling, especially with a small crew which working vessels tended to have, "a man and a boy", how often have we heard that quoted. In Thames Barges a jib topsail would rarely be carried unless she was racing.
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Graham, What a superb job you and your wife have made of the sails. The way you have put the eyes in the corners and the strengthening pieces looks most professional and could easily be sails for a full size boat. I do have one criticism though, hope you don't mind me telling you, but there is far too much overhang of the jib topsail to the jib, The sail as it is would not fill and would be very difficult to bring over when tacking. The tack needs to go further out along the bowsprit and perhaps the jib stay could come inboard a bit. I hate criticising what all round is a wonderful model, but I think she would sail better if you could alter the jib topsail.
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Super work your wife has done for you, the stitching around the grommets and all around. Hats off!
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Don't encourage him Doug, it'll never get launched😁
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Brilliant stuff Graham👍
Most educational. 'Never mind the quality - Feel the width!' 😁 The Grommets look great, but where are the Wallaces?😂 Not so sure about the leeches though! Orrible things. Ugh!😝 Like the "'before and after' effect of the staining". What's next I wonder? Stained glass in the portholes? 😉 😎 ▲
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Hi Martin,
Haven’t had her assembled with the stained sails yet. That will have to wait until I have all the proper rigging in place. The mast is 48” if that helps you gauge the scale better Graham93 ▲
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Hi JB,
The eyes (grommets) were hand sewn and I have the scars in my fingertips to prove it 😆. As for making suits, that’s definitely not one for me. ( I did however get married in a suit made by my fiancé ! 👍) Graham93 ▲
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She`s looking great Graham, I wait with baited breath and fully charged Gopro on the camera boat ! 👍😋🙄⛵
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Hi Graham,
Looking at the photo of her with the white sails she looks very nice and i bet she looks even better with the stained sails. As for the needle work your wife has done a great job. And your needle work is not to shabby ether. It is still difficult to gauge the scale of this beauty. Awesome work. Martin555. ▲
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Nice bit of sewing there Graham, you'll be making your own suits next😁 Looking really smart in its' new clothes. Were the eyes hand done or machine ? very tidy !
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I know for a fact it would not of been me doing the sails. Well done Graham, great job.
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Martin, JB,
Sorry to disappoint but there won’t be any automated hoisting or dropping of sails. I have plenty to keep me busy, there are lots of jobs to do round the house and garden which seem to have been neglected in recent months. 🤔 As for Bill and Ben’s relatives, still looking for one of them to volunteer 😂🤣 Graham93 ▲
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We have to keep him busy Martin😂 now you've probably given him another idea😁
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Be careful with the ideas JB as knowing Graham he is likely to have Bill and Ben's relatives setting the sails LOL!!
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Can't help yourself, can you Graham,?😁 lovely job, will certainly make dropping the sail easy, -might even be able to r/c it if its smooth enough! (sorry can't help myself😁)
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments and feedback.
Michael, I’ll have to investigate my wife’s baking cupboard 😁 Black shoe, I did make a spare hoop but I haven’t fitted it. I have taken care to ensure I can dismantle the fittings on the mast, so if/when I next do that I’ll fit the spare. That way it won’t get lost in the workshop. Martin/Rick, glad you’re enjoying the build. Doug, it’s a long time since I last had a game of chess, and even longer since I tried rug making. However, I am going to take up sailmaking next 😉 Graham93 ▲
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Hi Graham, you've been busy again and with a great result. I can help with the sticking tube on the mandrel, instead of using paper you should use the silicon baking sheets (available from Lakeland), I use it all the time to ensure glue doesn't stick where I don't want it. I haven't come across a glue that sticks to it yet epoxy wood glue just doesn't stick,
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Another method I've used is to plane down an ash board to the thickness of the height of the proposed mast hoop then using a hand plane cutting (shaving) strips off of the edge. These strips come off with a natural curl and can be installed on the mast then glued.
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Great work I really love this build Graham.
I am learning more and more about this sailing boat. So whoever said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" Needs to look at your build and then maybe he will re-word his quote.LOL!! RE :- over a layer of paper to prevent it sticking to the mandrel You could of used cling film or a bit of a polythene bag around the mandrel. Martin555. ▲
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I think I'd better take up rug making, or maybe return to chess 🤔 Too old for cricket now I'm afraid 😭 😎 ▲
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Graham looks like it was a long process but a great result.
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Happy you like that Graham. Sails next yes. Not teaching you to suck eggs but this is my way. I use ticking cotton made for pillows tightly woven. Turning the edge on small models is tricky. Scale about 1/8” I brush P.V.A on that wide, turn over & iron. I do have my own must not upset Boss. Then stitch on bolt rope. To represent the join in cloth mark with pencil. Tape to window can see to mark other side. On my cutters scale I cut 1/4” strips sowing them on buy machine. My own again. The eye is brass tube super glued. Should be stitched but I am lazy.
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Thanks Hammer,
I like that idea. I’m thinking about how to rig the Cutter quickly at the lakeside and your ‘block bowsie’ might come in very useful 👍 Graham93 ▲
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Blocks. You are sticking how it should be. Brilliantly engineered & wood working. I have been imposing on your blog sorry but I am doing it again.
I used to sail my cutters in all weathers so compromise has been made. This is one in the photo a bowsie or adjuster or tensioner whatever it’s called. Pretending to be a block , found in strange places on my models. Makes sail trimming & changes a lot easier. Someone may find it of use. ▲
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Re shackle key-
Hi Graham, was going to suggest the flattened tube idea, but thought it might be too easy for you😁. I actually made a larger long version from heavy brass tube years ago, to remove the jet from my old Swedish Sievert kero blow torch. JB ▲
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"I had a play with the knurling attachment I recently bought for the mini lathe and made a brass knob 😉"
Really Graham? Didn't realise you kept brass monkeys! 😮 A toolmaker extraordinaire Colin! 😁 Oh dear, slapped wrists again 😭 😎 ▲
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Hi JB,
"you are going to have to make a scale shackle key to go with all these" I don't think a scale shackle key would help with fitting the pins, It would probably make it even more fiddly. However, your suggestion did get me thinking about a suitable tool to make screwing the pins into the shackles easier. It is simply a piece of brass tube with the end squashed to an oval shape so that it will slide over the flattened end of the pin. While I was at it, I had a play with the knurling attachment I recently bought for the mini lathe and made a brass knob 😉 Graham93 ▲
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RE :- We'll have you sailing yet. I think i have been sailing before as i have been told on many occasion that i am sailing close to the wind LOL!!! Martin555. ▲
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"wind powered submarine 😂😂"
Ooh er! Are you going to feed the crew exclusively on baked beans Graham? 😮🙊 😁😎 ▲
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Hi JB,
“This thing better float Graham, remember the ballast is supposed to go in the bottom” If it turns out too heavy, perhaps I’ll try converting it to a wind powered submarine 😂😂 Graham93 ▲
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Re A twist shackle___
Hi Martin, they also help stop your halyard twisting, and if you want to orientate a block in a particular direction where 2 fittings (eg mast and deck) might be at 90Deg to each other. There are many different types of blocks with attachment points 1. in line with the sheaves, 2. 90 Deg, (where these might be used) or 3. swivelling. Also to do with swivelling is a foresail drum furler, which has a swivel on the upper mast fitting and attaches under the drum to the foredeck fitting. Sail is pulled out with the sheet and furled with a cord wound on the drum. - Just in case you asked later😁 We'll have you sailing yet😁 (lol) Pic- furler set-up on my small yacht. (could easily be done on a model, but haven't seen one yet) JB ▲
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Thanks Martin,
Glad you found that reference. The shackle is for the jib halyard block. Nice to know that “ if it looks right it probably is right” is good advice 😆 Graham93 ▲
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Hi Graham,
Sorry I should of looked it up on the net before asking the question. I found this, now it makes sense. A twist shackle is usually somewhat longer than the average, and features a 90° twist so the top of the loop is perpendicular to the pin. One of the uses for this shackle include attaching the jib halyard block to the mast, or the jib halyard to the sail, to reduce twist on the luff and allow the sail to set better. Martin555. ▲
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Hi Martin,
“why use a twisted shackle when a swivel block could be used” Simple answer is it just seemed the right thing to do! You have to realise I’m making this up as I go along. 😂🤣 The plans I have don’t go into this level of detail, and I don’t have any experience of the full sized craft so I’m following the “if it looks right it probably is right” rule. I’d be happy to receive any guidance from anyone with some experience of these boats, and I’ll try to rework parts that are wrong, although I can’t promise I’ll always be able to do that. Graham93 ▲
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"why use a twisted shackle when a swivel block could be used."
Simple Martin, So you don't get your swivels in a twist! Ooh naaasty! 😮🤔😭 😎 ▲
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"... this time with a twist "
Hope that's all you got in a twist while fiddlin' about with that lot Graham!😮 Suspect that The Management shackled you to the table 'til you got 'em all finished and stopped cussin' and chuntering! A real labour of love (or hate)! Remarkable 👍 😎 ▲
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Hi Commodore Graham,
Just showing my ignorance, why use a twisted shackle when a swivel block could be used. Martin555. ▲
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Showing off again Graham?😁 very clever👍
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Thanks everyone for the comments and the likes 👍
Rick, I hope the colour is fading 😂 Hammer, I'm going to use Dyneema line for the running rigging. I've used it on my Wee Nip and it's great. Main advantage is it doesn't stretch. I've ordered some builders line to use as the bolt rope on the sails. Gary, thanks for the comments. Willpower has been a bit lacking when faced with making so many similar parts, but now the end is in sight it is getting easier. ▲
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Absolutely love your work Graham,
I can't really add to what others have already stated. 👍 I am very much relived that the blue cord won't be making an appearance on the completed model. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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Well done Graham, absolutely bloody brilliant, your eyesight, patients, and sheer willpower deserve comment and this is it, well done an amazing feat of endurance. I would have ordered them from Cornwall Model Boats. Mind that many would have cost a fortune. Regards, Gary.
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Hemp builders line makes ideal rope..if you can get it, there are 3 thickness. Not the modern nylon. I also make other sizes on my rope walk. Although it’s 8ft long it only makes about 3ft finished rope.. To short for a lot of runs on my cutter.
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I just turned GREEN Graham wonderful work.
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That is awesome work. I am slowly learning more about sailboats thank's to your fantastic build log. I am really enjoying it. Keep up the excellent work. A well deserved promotion. well done sir. Martin555. ▲
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Hi Graham, you must remember these items when originally made would also have been "hand made" so they are as authentic as it comes well done on a job well executed.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks Martin, Nerys.👍
Nerys, I like the challenge of trying to make things that look right, even if it does mean I have no finger ends left, having sanded them away 😆. I just wish I had your level of detailed knowledge about sailing boats. Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys (
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Graham, I think your blocks are fantastic, I can't tell you how much I admire your amazing skills in producing such as this. Even when my fingers were not in the stiff, arthritice bound , and lacking all feeling except deadness state they are now, I could not have approached this degree of craftsmanship. Your general boatbuilding ain't arf bad either.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Very nice Graham.
I bet you are glad that bit is over. I think it is going to look great when she is fully rigged. Keep it up. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder (
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Hi Graham,
I love your blocks, beautiful work. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Allan (
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Very well done Graham, great idea and very helpful to see your ideas for a jig to manage this task.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks Rick.
Martin, I know what you mean 🤓 I’m struggling to see what I’m doing some of the time. Mind you, I could also do with some new fingers as it feels like I’ve worn these down to the bone after making those blocks. I think they’ll have to recover a bit before I can make any more 😂😆 Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Sorry Graham,
I think i need to get my eyes tested and some new glasses. Martin555. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Wow👍 Graham Great work.
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Graham93 (
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Thanks Martin, JB,
Yes, I’m enjoying the build, although I’ll be happy when it’s done. Seems to have been going on for ever 😉. I will be varnishing the blocks, but not until I’ve made them all, so it might be a while yet 🙄. Martin, there is a double in one of the photos. I have to make several more. Graham93 ▲
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Very nice Graham, and only another 14 to go,😁 - You're a devil for punishment!😂 Silly question I know, but will you be varnishing them ?😁
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Graham,
I think you are really enjoying this build. The blocks have come out good. A nice goat of varnish can only improve already excellent work. Will you have to make some doubles as well. Martin555. ▲
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