Command Deck.- Mantua / Panart #709

[Magic Mike]

Kurt, nicely done on using old cable wire for the deadeyes! Magic Mike

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Ok I completed attaching channels after staining and installed the deadeyes and eyebolt.

To attach twisted wire chain plate I drilled holes in hull and measured and bent wire 90 degrees and then stuck them thru the holes.

For a make believe ship I figured it is close enough for viewing!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Also started on a few other tidbits of details. Used exra wire to twist and make handle for hatch lid and started on what may pass for a Binacle in front of wheel! More work on it after glue dries

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Last but not least I glued in the shot rack on the deck!

 

[dockattner]

Very nice detailing Kurt!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Ok todays was time to finish a few tasks started earlier.

First was Capt’s cabin side windows. I had previously glued wire like paper to inside of window frames. But to hold frames in place I first glued small scraps across top and bottom of window on the inside. Then I glued in the two windows and finally added the exterior frame piece. Now all windows are done and just need soft candle light inside!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Next up was the ropes for the cannon doors on gun deck. Not an easy task due to location of frames for the deck. I had to drill a few holes at angle to clear internal frames. Then I threaded a rope from inside bottom to the top, crossed over behind and out the opposite side top and then down inside the other bottom. After I had tension adjusted I added a drop of super glue to insides and cut off excess and repeated five more times.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Lastly I started cutting out the step pieces for the two steps to poop deck. More on that in a day or two. Also I started clean up on the six crew members To get them ready for painting so they will be ready to man the ship when complete!

 

[shota70]

Dear Kurt
you are doing wonderful work, I like the deadeyes, the wire screen windows and the cannons

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Ok let’s get into the poop deck steps now. I am half done for now and after the base steps dry over night I need to sand them and install hand rails!

Steps are made from two side pieces and six step boards. I got them glued all together after several attemps.


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[Kurt Konrath]

The hand rails are made up of a top rail, two notched pieces which glue together and then glue to bottom of hand rail. Also are six rail posts which glue to marked steps and the notched piece glues to top of posts. When finished the attach to front of deck.

 

[Magic Mike]

Slow but steady Kurt! Nicely done. Magic Mike

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Ok a few more task done tonight.

I installed back two cannons under steps with only breech ropes as you don’t have room and couldn’t see other lines behind the steps.

Next I completed handrails for steps and then glued them in place.

Lastly with winter season sitting in the Captain needed his heater exhaust stack installed to keep his cabin warm!

 

[GrantTyler]

Ok a few more task done tonight.

I installed back two cannons under steps with only breech ropes as you don’t have room and couldn’t see other lines behind the steps.

Next I completed handrails for steps and then glued them in place.

Lastly with winter season sitting in the Captain needed his heater exhaust stack installed to keep his cabin warm!


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Good morning Kurt. Excellent work on the details. Looking really good. Cheers Grant

 

[Herman]

Hello Kurt, I wish you all the best and a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day.

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday, Kurt!! Don’t get all weird about getting older! Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!

 

[shota70]

happy Birthday Kurt

 

[dockattner]

Hope you have a great birthday today Kurt!

 

[RogerD]

A very happy birthday Kurt, have a wonderful day.

 

[RDN1954]

Happy birthday!