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"Flying Cloud " by Mamoli - kit bash

Drilling out the topmasts with a pin vise by hand with three successive sizes of drill bits. Then squaring off the hole with a four-sided micro file. The fid is a little slice of basswood batten cut off to size, colored black and glued in place. Drilling out the hard boxwood masts by hand is slow going, but accurate. If I had dozens all the same, I'd take the time to set up the mini drill press. But with only three,20250703_155612.jpg20250703_160535.jpg20250703_160545.jpg20250703_160757.jpg even with the slow going, it works out about the same. Fore and mizzen to go.
 
Peter Gutterman said:
Purely am illusion. I had to clear away enough space directly in front of me on the bench for the latest clutter. ;)
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And I thought my workshop was in a state ROTF I love your boldness in sharing not only how the sausage is made, but whereROTF For some of our shipmates, looking at you Paul, I imagine something like a clean room with constantly regulated temperature and a Roomba regularly vacuuming up the micro particles of sawdust.

BTW, I look forward to seeing the next episodes, Pete!

Blessings.
Chuck
 
Putting together the crosstrees supplied in the kit which are ok. The cast white metal mast caps were unusable. The cast eyes were plugged, misshapen or worse. So, it's boxwood, plywood glued top, and bottom and I'll make wire eyebolts. Just dry fit the t'gallent mast dowel.
Also fit chocks into the spray rail openings and added pin rail pieces with gaps for the cables and anchors.20250709_165157.jpg20250709_165702.jpg20250709_165632 (1).jpg20250709_164655.jpg20250708_162529.jpg20250709_165432.jpg20250709_165440.jpg20250709_165446.jpg20250710_144329.jpg20250710_144157 (1).jpg20250710_144440.jpg
 
More pics of fabricating mast caps and adding the t'gallant masts. Everything is dry fitted and a little loosey-goosey. The line of the masts should all be fair once buttoned down. still more work to do requiring repeated dis-assembly before I lock the door on that.20250708_120932.jpg20250708_153810.jpg20250708_124710.jpg20250708_162529 (1).jpg20250711_145753 (1).jpg20250711_143932 (1).jpg20250711_153423.jpg20250711_142253.jpg20250711_153304.jpg20250711_142228 (1).jpg20250711_153331.jpg In the last pic the masts are trimmed to size, with some turning reduction in diameter required on the top inch or so. I included the supplied castings for comparison. In several instances the eyebolt holes were filled solid. On others the ring was incomplete. There's no fixing the daggone things.
 
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Peter Gutterman said:
More pics of fabricating mast caps and adding the t'gallant masts. Everything is dry fitted and a little loosey-goosey. The line of the masts should all be fair once buttoned down. still more work to do requiring repeated dis-assembly before I lock the door on that.View attachment 531285View attachment 531286View attachment 531287View attachment 531288View attachment 531289View attachment 531290View attachment 531291View attachment 531292View attachment 531293View attachment 531294View attachment 531295 In the last pic the masts are trimmed to size, with some turning reduction in diameter required on the top inch or so. I included the supplied castings for comparison. In several instances the eyebolt holes were filled solid. On others the ring was incomplete. There's no fixing the daggone things.
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Pete! Thank you for another master class in making tiny things beautifully! The pencil really helps understand the size you're working in.

My goodness, she's a tall one for sure! So, the topmasts were relatively short compared to the t'gallantmasts. Seems strange to me - keep in mind please that I don't know anything - but that's a lot of leverage on thinner and thinner poles. So, because I try not to nurture my own ignorance, what explains these proportions?

I can't wait for the answers!!! Just like waiting for the next Batman episode :D

Blessings. Peace. Gratitude.
Chuck
 
Peter, Two questions:

I haven’t checked in lately. Does those tall masts mean that you plan to rig her?

Your micro files. I have several sets of needle files. I also have some smaller ones, maybe 2/3 as large. I have been looking for some tiny files. How large are your micro files. Where do I find some?

Roger
 
Roger Pellett said:
Peter, Two questions:

I haven’t checked in lately. Does those tall masts mean that you plan to rig her?

Your micro files. I have several sets of needle files. I also have some smaller ones, maybe 2/3 as large. I have been looking for some tiny files. How large are your micro files. Where do I find some?

Roger
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Sorry to jump in here Roger. But this might be what you are looking for:

Escapement Files - Files | Contenti

Similar in design to needle files, with their integrated handles, but with typically narrower and shorter cut sections. Great for accessing very tight areas and for precise filing operations.
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pugwash said:
The name 'escapement' would suggest they have roots in horology? (clock/watch making)
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The name originates from the “escapement mechanism” in mechanical watches and clocks, a tiny, intricate system that regulates timekeeping. These components are extremely small and require extremely precise tools to shape, smooth, or adjust. Escapement files were designed specifically for working on these mechanisms.
 
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