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#381 Posted : 22 February 2013 03:33:25

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A bit fiddly, the pins held the block quite well, never mind, next time Alan.

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similar to what i did mo.... but didnt think about the pins to hold the deadeyes.... pitty i am finished this now. as for the wire a few curses as it broke... if only you posted this a couple of months ago

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#382 Posted : 22 February 2013 21:08:03

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Hi Mo, I have been trying to see where and how you are short of guns. I see that you have put 13 ports on each side ,I only put in 12 and the very last ports on the stern cabin I leave closed but there is a gun in there although a smaller weapon than supplied but you can only see it when the lights are on. That accounts for 4 but you would still be short . They must have packed it wrong mate. The pin rails look like they wont give you any trouble and as for glueing them in depends on how tight a fit you have got. Looking tidy though.Cool BigGrin


False alarm there about being short of cannons, I have a full set of 42. I have not fitted any to the rear, under the captains quarters, I have made the cannon lid's closed there.

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#383 Posted : 23 February 2013 22:29:35

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I have finished the chainwales, and coated with Danish Oil, I have not fixed them to,the ship yet, as I am unsure of the exact position. I have also fixed the block's as per the drawing.





I then did the cannon ball racks, and the cannons to the bow of the ship, I am unable to do the last 3 as I am short of brass eyelets, I did but some but they are a bit larger than the one's needed.




All in all, its coming along fine.


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#384 Posted : 23 February 2013 22:35:27

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Simply loving your build Mo.... cracking job there....

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Alan
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#385 Posted : 23 February 2013 22:41:15

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Gandale wrote:
Simply loving your build Mo.... cracking job there....

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Alan


Cheers Alan, On Wednesday, it will be the First Anniversary of me starting my build, I never dreamt I would be this far on in 1 year,

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#386 Posted : 24 February 2013 17:46:45

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Sent an email Mo
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#387 Posted : 24 February 2013 18:15:23

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Thanks for the help on the rigging, I will have to complete the timber walkway detail to the bow before I fit the bowsprit, I will read and pick away at it. I will keep you posted.

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#388 Posted : 24 February 2013 22:00:15

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My next step was to fix one of the chainwales, I used the brass brackets supplied, I also had to cut out a section of the 2 x 2 timber, running through the centre of the gun-ports, to allow the brackets to be pinned in place. I first fixed the brackets to the chainwale timbers.




I then positioned the timber to allow me to mark the cut outs for the brackets, I cut the timbers with a small chisel blade in my model knife.


After I cut the slots for the brackets, I had to repaint the ends of the bare wood.



I then wanted to see if I could make one of these, rope loop things, ( sorry but I don't know the term for them. ) So I gave it a go. I made a small jig to keep me right. The following pictures will give you an idea of what I did, and I am happy with the results.










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#389 Posted : 24 February 2013 23:20:32

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Very nice Mo. think the improvised jig you made is superb, wonderful idea.... well done...

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#390 Posted : 24 February 2013 23:24:01

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Spot on Mo, all the holes are in the correct way.
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#391 Posted : 27 February 2013 20:03:12

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Today is the 1st Anniversary of me starting to build the ship, I never thought I would have got this far in 12 month's

Getting on a bit now, I have had to order some more materials to complete the hull, In the meantime I am trying out some of the rigging, to make sure I have the right kit, and I know what I am doing, I have had some help from Ian, and been doing a bit of reading on the subject, so this is how I am going to proceed. I am going to fix the bottom section of the main mast in place, I am going to glue it in place,( bit of pressure here ) then I am going to do the thick black thread that hold the ratlines, I have pre made these, this is how I did it.


I made the jig above, I marked the amount of space I needed to get the thread over the top of the mast, I marked the thread with a crocodile clip, then did the seizing.



This gives me enough room to get the lines over the mast, apparently they are done in pairs, 2 down one side and then 2 down the other side,

Mo

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#392 Posted : 27 February 2013 21:19:12

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Hi Mo.
She's coming on beautifully there, I like the jig idea for the dead eyes too!
One little tip I found some time ago if your rigging thread is especially 'hairy' is to get a small block of natural beeswax (old style cabinet supplies or hardware shops usually have it) and then to run the thread over the block a couple of times before then running it between your thumb and forefinger. This will usually bind the hairs to the body of the thread for a better scale appearance.

Keep up the great work!

Robin
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#393 Posted : 27 February 2013 22:29:11

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Plymouth57 wrote:
Hi Mo.
She's coming on beautifully there, I like the jig idea for the dead eyes too!
One little tip I found some time ago if your rigging thread is especially 'hairy' is to get a small block of natural beeswax (old style cabinet supplies or hardware shops usually have it) and then to run the thread over the block a couple of times before then running it between your thumb and forefinger. This will usually bind the hairs to the body of the thread for a better scale appearance.

Keep up the great work!

Robin


Thanks for the tip Robin, but I have already got some.

Mo. 🐝.

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#394 Posted : 27 February 2013 22:42:46

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Love all these little inovations you keep coming up with Mo but they all work pretty good. Dont put too much tension on or you will knock the mast out of plumb. Nice oneCool BigGrin
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#395 Posted : 28 February 2013 21:29:43

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I have been busy on the lanyards, I think that's what they are called, I got a stick of beeswax, I coated the thread with the beeswax and rubbed with my fingers to get the wax rubbed in, As you can see from the pictures below, the thread is now quite stiff.



I have now glued the bottom section of the main mast in place, and put the collar on to the deck. I then made the dead eye's for the crosstrees, at the top of the bottom section of the main mast.



It was then on to the main mast rigging and shrouds.




Really happy with the outcome for a first attempt. It is to complicated to explain how I did this, but I copied it from a tutorial found in the following web site. ships of scale On that site there are a few video tutorials, I found it very useful.

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#396 Posted : 28 February 2013 21:36:26

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Hi Mo!
As usual a very very nice work, you make a perfect job!

Regards, Bernd
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#397 Posted : 28 February 2013 22:23:37

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Hi Mo, love it, love it, love all of it.... Great work once again....

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Alan
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#398 Posted : 28 February 2013 23:13:14

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Thanks Bernd & Alan, I have quite a bit of time on my hands just now. Trying to push on, my free time might be short lived.

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#399 Posted : 01 March 2013 08:03:43

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Hi Mo For some reason model space has NOT been keeping me updated on all the posts.
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#400 Posted : 01 March 2013 08:04:46

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OOP'S Looks Great MO.
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