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Click on links above to view pictures of my RC tall ship the Lady Love .

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I made the windlass on the bow. Tied down the forward spirit/jib mast. And made the spanker sail rig. The sail is just a paper template for the material I will have to cut later.
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So far I ran 120 ft of string, and ran out again. I'm using .028 black and tan, and .040 black string. Unfortunately, I need more.  

Helmsman, round up and make your heading full and by the wind.

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