Bowsprit rigging.
Right or wrong, this is the result from the information available.
Right or wrong, this is the result from the information available.
Constructo 1799 Enterprise help
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Bowsprit:
It took a bit of Internet sleuthing, but a redo will be in order.
This looks a lot better than my attempt.
It took a bit of Internet sleuthing, but a redo will be in order.
This looks a lot better than my attempt.
Bowsprit:
The fix,
Looks a lot better.
The fix,
Looks a lot better.
Rigging Deadeyes:
Rigging the deadeyes was a great exercise. My fourth attempt looks much better than the first three tries.
The Ratline rigging will have to wait. I ran out of the fine black rigging line and have to order more.
Rigging the deadeyes was a great exercise. My fourth attempt looks much better than the first three tries.
The Ratline rigging will have to wait. I ran out of the fine black rigging line and have to order more.
Rigging the 1st sail:
I’ve been looking forward to this part of the build.
There is more of a sense of completion than when I first started this build. Tying off a line to a belaying pin gives one there that is done feeling.
I’ve been looking forward to this part of the build.
There is more of a sense of completion than when I first started this build. Tying off a line to a belaying pin gives one there that is done feeling.
Rigging continued:
Had a couple of hours this afternoon to run some more lines.
Had a couple of hours this afternoon to run some more lines.
I was invited on Board the aircraft Carrier in Malaga Spain back in the early 80's. It was the most impressive floating space I had ever seen, it was a floating city!!!! You guys sure make things BIG
I think you need to drop the files into an Adobe Rar and unRar viewer hope this helps.
Alfie
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I was invited on Board the aircraft Carrier in Malaga Spain back in the early 80's. It was the most impressive floating space I had ever seen, it was a floating city!!!! You guys sure make things BIG
I’ve been aboard both the WW II and modern era carriers. I’m fascinated by the way they have evolved both in size and purpose. One my projects to find a kit for the WW II Enterprise.
I did find a program to unzip the rar files. There was a lot of excellent info in the file.
Here is CV-6 but relatively small scale 1/700
Scalehobbyist.com: USS Enterprise CV-6 (modeler's Edition) by Academy Models
www.scalehobbyist.com
No exactly CV-6 Enterprise, but close enough: Tamiya Models Carrier USS Enterprise CVN-65 Model Kit
Jim,
Thanks for the link. Ive looked at some kits that size and they don't appeal to me.
Even the Tamiya kit doesn't do the trick.
The CV6 version of the ship has a family history significance. I've been looking for a 1/100 scale version.
Jan
I forgot to say, well done on your build thus far, you've done a great job and the log is great
I'm jealous I would love to have gone on a WW II carrier, I bet that was awesome.
I forgot to say, well done on your build thus far, you've done a great job and the log is great
One of my favorite places to visit when we vacation in South Carolina.
https://www.patriotspoint.org/explore/uss-yorktown/
Thank you for the link, really interesting and to think that I have been to Charleston on a few occasions when I was in the British Merchant Marine back in 1977 - 81, we use to go up and down the east coast a lot. Savanna, Jacksonville, Charleston, New Jersey and Norfolk but I was always stuck on the ship except in Savanna where we use to be able to go ashore. If only..........
. Thanks again
. Thanks again
Rigging continues:
Rainy day today, small storm moving through from the South. So I had an excuse to complete some more rigging.
In the process I found I needed another tool. I’ve been using fingernail clippers to cut finished lines but found that I can no longer get close to the final knots. A quick search of the internet led me to these.
I’ll post a review of the scissors once they arrive.
Jan
Rainy day today, small storm moving through from the South. So I had an excuse to complete some more rigging.
In the process I found I needed another tool. I’ve been using fingernail clippers to cut finished lines but found that I can no longer get close to the final knots. A quick search of the internet led me to these.
Amazon.com : Dr. Slick Arrow Scissor, 3-1/2", Gold Loops, MicroTip, Straight : Fly Fishing Tools : Gateway
Amazon.com : Dr. Slick Arrow Scissor, 3-1/2", Gold Loops, MicroTip, Straight : Fly Fishing Tools : Gateway
www.amazon.com
I’ll post a review of the scissors once they arrive.
Jan
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Riggings continued.
While I'm waiting for my order to arrive I remembered that somewhere I had seen DIY rigging tools. So it was search through the junk/parts and I've got keep the this box to find what I could use.
Hmmm, two pieces of dowels, two old needles.
One Dremel tool with cut off disk,
Step one:
Step two,
And there you have it. With a little filing I now have two new tools. I can now get those rigging lines terminated on those pesky hard to reach Belaying pins.
Jan
While I'm waiting for my order to arrive I remembered that somewhere I had seen DIY rigging tools. So it was search through the junk/parts and I've got keep the this box to find what I could use.
Hmmm, two pieces of dowels, two old needles.
One Dremel tool with cut off disk,
Step one:
Step two,
And there you have it. With a little filing I now have two new tools. I can now get those rigging lines terminated on those pesky hard to reach Belaying pins.
Jan
Construction Break is over:
I had to temporarily close my shipyard.
This floor was torn up.
and replaced with this.
After a week and half of construction we are back in operation.
Jan
I had to temporarily close my shipyard.
This floor was torn up.
and replaced with this.
After a week and half of construction we are back in operation.
Jan
Welcome back Jan! BTW, the floor looks really nice, and you have a cozy workplace 
Welcome back Jan! BTW, the floor looks really nice, and you have a cozy workplace
It was a one day job that turned into a weeklong endeavor. Never know what you’ll find when you remodel.