Hi Heinrich,Those hooks and blocks look right at home on the ship. Way to go Jan!
The left one is really the best - maybe you could try to make also a peak at the end (my red lines) - a lot of work, I know, but at the end it will look more realisticDIY Hooks for Blocks:
There are a number blocks that require hooks. So, today I've been experimenting with bending wire to get an idea of how to make those.
The first results:
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The more I make the better they seem to look. Looking at the plans there are two if not three different sizes required. My plan is to make the hooks as I need them.
Jan
Great idea Uwe, I’ll try that on the next set, shouldn’t be to hard to do.The left one is really the best - maybe you could try to make also a peak at the end (my red lines) - a lot of work, I know, but at the end it will look more realistic
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Hi Heinrich,There is certainly no lack of innovation in the Pathfinder Shipyard. I can't wait to see what the other "rainy day projects" entail.
Ha, I don't know how to get that done, however I appreciate the offer. But looking at the problem, it appears the top rail is also the same type wood. But that part of the build has enough interlocking parts to keep it from buckling. I think I'm going to remove the Wales and replace them with some Birch pieces. The difference will be about 2mm in width, the existing Wales are 8mm wide and the new will be 6mm. I thought about using CA and pins to fix the problem, but I don't like working with that type of glue.Ooohhh. That is not good. How do I get my Chinese glue to you?
That is true, MR. Murphy and his buds the "Gremlins" show up at the oddest time.It's always something isn't it, Jan?