I'm also working on the small "kit" of the replacement ships wheel to replace the one that came with the kit
(Image stolen from ships wheel instructions)
(Image stolen from ships wheel instructions)
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I'm delighted that you've already accomplished this on this large piece, Jeff. It looks very nice.
And I'm delighted that you are also working on this small piece, Jeff. A different mindset for some time.
Regards, Peter
Really? I didn't think the price was that bad and it looks way better than the 3D printed one that came with the kit which had way too many spokes !Price of this wheel scared me.
It's same like a 1:1 scale 24-inch wheel from a horse-drawn carriage, on the country decor website.
But admit, it looks great.
Thank you Peter.I'm delighted that you've already accomplished this on this large piece, Jeff. It looks very nice.
And I'm delighted that you are also working on this small piece, Jeff. A different mindset for some time.
Regards, Peter
I was having a lot of trouble with the hawse pieces with my thinking. I was just scared to install it. And I had some trouble getting it shaped right.Yes, the kit of the ships wheel is a totally different animal and it has tiny pieces involved. Totally different mindset. But it looks SO much better ! I had to do something because the 3D printed one got broken while I was removing it from the supports and it wasn't accurate anyway. I'll get a picture of both of them side by side when I'm done building the wheel.
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can you help - just seem to get sarcastic comments from others
At the Front of the Lower Deck there is a part Number L1d
On Sheet D4 there are two parts L1d
Totally differnt shape but does fit
Any ideas please as ive not found a mistake like this on the plans
ITS ALRIGHT - L2d for Gun Deck is similar
Its obviously been changed on the WOOD but not on the plan !!!!
![IMG_20251211_125545[1].jpg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/546/546751-edfe7b4f36bf3d61e868f461f5f60d5b.jpg?hash=zE9RgtVxpH "IMG_20251211_125545[1].jpg")
At the Front of the Lower Deck there is a part Number L1d
On Sheet D4 there are two parts L1d
Totally differnt shape but does fit
Any ideas please as ive not found a mistake like this on the plans
ITS ALRIGHT - L2d for Gun Deck is similar
Its obviously been changed on the WOOD but not on the plan !!!!
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Price from Chuck very reasonable.
I was going to source one but ultimately when I finish airbrushing resin one it will look exactly like wood.
May revisit after I see your pics side by side.
There is a third, center piece than fits inside curve to complete piece.
Be aware the trim lines for the tapered curve as well as notch to fit keel when formed have to be approached slowly to fit tapers on YOUR hull.
Small gaps on outside are OK as they will be covered by waterways.
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This looks like a deck hook that fays to the apron. As TRS7139 points out, it may have to be beveled slightly and notched so it can rest on the deck clamp the same as the deck beams rest. It looks to be about 15 feet above the keel.
Allan
With all the hooks, a lot of fitting. Lots of bevel to the frames on lower ones, less the higher ones. Forward curvature usually needs adjustment to match interior hawse curvature. Go slow !
This is where, IMO, spindle sander comes into it’s own