A 47 years old love

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello
The first track guard bin is ready. But one is clear: Stephens are very much more detailed and better!
Best regards
Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
Now the track guard bins are ready.
The next step are the exausters.
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Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
The exhauster pipe.
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Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
Now the beginning of the exhauster details.

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Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
Now the first exhauster is ready. The protection plate is complete free hand made.
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Frank

[Robert E Morey]

Nice looking details Frank. It looks like the lower hull has seen a few miles on it already.
Best regards,
Bob

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello Robert
You are right. When I start with a new project, I test at first the technical components. Then I start with the details.
Well, now the exhauster pipe with the deflector plate.
Kind regards
Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello
Now a litte progress.
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Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
Now the question: How I can release my ropes?
At first, I ordered a 5mm steel rope and I remove the cable core. So, the diameter is 4,7mm and the rope is more flexible. The rope thimbles are printed. The binding bands are 0,8 mm (brown) and 0,6 mm (white) saddlery yarn.
Kind regards
Frank

[Christoffer Ahlfors]

Very neat job, sailor!

[Fabrice Le Roux]

Hi Frank,
Great job. Just don't get caught with the Frau's best tweezers as a marlinspike. FWIW I have had success simply burning out the fibre core (polypropylene?) of lengths of 5mm rope. It also burns off zinc plating allowing paint to stick better. Regular blow torch works just fine , but best done outside for ventilation.
Keep up the good work.
cheers
Fabrice

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello Fabrice
How are you? Nice to hear something from you.
Do not worry. The tweezers are only my modelling equipment.
It is right. The rope looks very new. However, in one or two year it has the right surface. Another way: Lay the rope in vinegar for one day. That is better for the environment.
Cheers
Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello at all
Next step: Now the left side is ready. The M2 wing nut is a printing part.
Regards
Frank

[Frank Breitenbach]

Hello
Now the tool moutings at the right side - a horror design.

Cheers and good health for all!
Frank

[Stephen White]

Excellent Frank, one of the most interesting build threads on the Forum. Lot's of innovation to enjoy.