Major Build Just Completed

[Bob WilsonParticipant @bobwilson59101]

I completed the County of Roxburgh today. 25'=1". Completely scratchbuilt again with metal masts & spars and wire rigging!

Bob

Edited By Bob Wilson on 27/02/2012 11:17:51

[Bob WilsonParticipant @bobwilson59101]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Excellent………As always!

Lovely model. Bob

The usual question…….With all that canvas…..Why don`t these ships blow over in a high broadside wind?

A model certainly would!

Bob

[Bob WilsonParticipant @bobwilson59101]

Hi Bob,

Thanks. They were very broad and deep and if they got caught unexpectedly in a gale of wind with all sail set, the canvas would just disintegrate rather like a blowing fuse and the ship would generally survive. They also carried either a considerable amount of cargo or ballast. If you do a Google search for "sailing ship County of Roxburgh," you will find some pictures of her as she is today, 106 years after being driven ashore on a Pacific island.

Bob

[Dave_PParticipant @dave_p]

Yet another masterpiece Bob.

Thanks for sharing it with us

Dave

[graham mcrobert 2Participant @grahammcrobert2]

thumbs up nice build

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