Hi All

At some point during my build I must have made a basic mistake which has caused my mizzen mast to be about 1.5 mm off the vessels center line.

When I ensure the 8mm dowel fits into the mizzen mast hole, and goes all the way to the bottom, you'll find it easier to insert if you sand a bevel on one end. (as per MR T's Official build instructions)

The mast is not vertical and is offset see photos

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My solution will be to ease the mast holes in the quaterdeck support and lower gun deck holes together with a cut out on the lower part of the mast.

The fore mast is correct but the main mast will require a very slight adjustment.

Any comments about my solution, a better one etc, will be appreciatd.

I would also like to know where I have gone wrong if possible.

Thanks Willie

I have sorted it now.

It was the bottom hole that was the original problem. I had to remove a fair bit off one side of the bottom of the dowel.

The deck rings are an exccellent method of relocating the mast.( I will be using steel washers or 8mm holes drilled in small pieces of scrap ply.)

I must say I am realy enjoying my build and am very pleased with how it is coming on.

Having this forum has helped me tremendously

the deck rings you dont see, dont need to be round just a square will do as you said with a drilled hole one on the bottom deck would do nice but drill it square or back to the start