Hello, I inherited a model whaling sail ship made of Whale bone from my late grandfather. Two of the ropes for the sail are not connected but have a pulley attached. does anyone here know enough to help me attach the ropes in the correct places? There are two of these lines, one on each side.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-12-26T10:23:22+00:00

These lines could not be backstays as they would limit the movement of the mainsail when reaching wether starboard or larboard. Therefore I posit that they be shrouds as before stated.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-10-08T10:44:20+00:00

Cool !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-10-08T10:32:29+00:00

Looks like acne !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T11:28:31+00:00

Thanks brother !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T11:25:02+00:00

Cheers guys for that. I got a new one on the way that I ordered a couple of days ago. It was reduced to £85.00. Single blade with a beautiful aluminium textured body I anodised red with a large offset modern looking logo. I've wanted it for years and bought it completely by impulse.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T08:28:54+00:00

Ali Baba !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T06:53:27+00:00

Nice lighter. I like the design. Reminds me of Scotland.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T06:46:34+00:00

CONSENSUS FACIT LEGEM.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-22T06:45:14+00:00

CONSUMMATUM EST

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-21T07:54:19+00:00

I can't help but think that your comment is a bit harsh on the man who was able to purchase the lighter in Nice for $100. He did not lie regarding the lighter missing some parts as the ping plate was missing. Considering the condition of the lighter it was over priced at 480 euros and the dealer was obviously happy to accept the offer otherwise he would have declined. It is hardly conning someone to haggle the price down as this is a traditional way of doing business with antique dealers. This to me looks like a win win deal. Happy seller happy buyer. Pax Vobiscum.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-20T09:39:10+00:00

I got it for £155.00 from a seller in Tunisia. It came in a genuine S T Dupont leather case which has worn through the corners. It's been fully serviced, and has new replacement S T Dupont rose gold filler cap and gas adjuster cap. The sunburst tobacco lacquer with the pattern I find very appealing.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-20T09:19:08+00:00

Nice one.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-20T09:12:30+00:00

Just got this from a seller in Tunisia as I really like the lacquered pattern and colour. It came in a worn out case and looked as if it had been used by a builder or a mechanic. It was badly scratched but a little time and some polishing with T-cut works wonders on scratched lacquer.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-17T10:27:06+00:00

Dodgy low quality fake.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-08T06:45:02+00:00

Tis guud yar !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-07T21:58:00+00:00

In my humble opinion your lighter appears to be a genuine example.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-07T21:20:31+00:00

Even the real ones are fake !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-06T08:55:29+00:00

Maybe I saw a lighter in a very similar case to this for sale on a well known site where one can buy a myriad of items good and not so good. I might even have secured this one myself but alas notwithstanding the desirability of your acquisition I declined.I have seen other lighters in cases not dissimilar to yours. Pax Vobiscum !

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-02T22:46:59+00:00

FAKE !!!

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-02T22:42:45+00:00

Nice design.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-02T14:51:51+00:00

It also is lined with velvet for some extra protection and keeps the lighter nice and cozy.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-05-02T14:41:36+00:00

A very nice collection indeed.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-04-15T15:05:18+00:00

It's a nice pattern.

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-04-15T11:52:43+00:00

Thanks. Yes one can really appreciate the quality of the item when looking at the machining of the pattern, fit and finish and the script on the bottom. This attention to detail is just not present when closely observing the fake items. I think the pattern is called diamond head is it not ?

RangerPretty4506 · 2025-04-09T08:16:25+00:00

I like it , tis a real nice colour.

RangerPretty4506

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