H.M.S. Surprise by Artesania Latina - Build log

[Smithy]

basic mistake

Hi Allan. I read your post while out with the dog and I was sure that Mondfeld had mentioned this.



And there it was.

“The practice never became universal” a caveat which is almost universal in itself.

 

[Smithy]

Thank you for sending this, and please continue to do so. I really appreciate the help!

You’re welcome. I hesitate to correct anyone because I’m a novice myself really. I’m only on my fifth ship (and only the third with any appreciable rigging.)

 

[AllanKP69]

The practice never became universal” a caveat which is almost universal in itself.

Thanks Smithy, And that is why we should think hard about using the words "always and never" in model ship building.
Allan

 

[Smithy]

Thanks Smithy, And that is why we should think hard about using the words "always and never" in model ship building.
Allan

It’s a convenient opening for ‘artistic interpretation’ to enter the stage.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

You may consider running lines thru bees wax to help hide the fuzzies, or a few brave souls used flame to burn them off.

Another thing is to throw away the kit ropes, and buy aftermarket ones of better quality.

You have a good vender in Canada.

 

[AllanKP69]

Another thing is to throw away the kit ropes, and buy aftermarket ones of better quality.

I would say it a little differently, throw away the kite string and buy aftermarket rope made on a rope walk. The stuff from some kit makers has no resemblance to miniature rope which has more to do with costs than anything else so is understandable.
Allan

 

[RegW]

You have a good vender in Canada.

Yes, I purchased enough ropes from them to complete the standing rigging phase. By the time I complete that, I expect to have a better understanding of how much running rigging rope I'll probably need. I'm sure that is months from now cuz the snow is almost gone, and summer is always too damned short in this city. So I'll be spending more leisure time outdoors rather than in my mancave.

 

[RegW]

While waiting for my rope order to arrive, I've been making details that are not included with the A.L. kit. Some of these I'll avoid photographing till after installation...

So I also spent 4 days making iron rings to secure the yard battens that I completed previously. These were "unfun" for me, but my references indicated that they were required. The kit supplied rope for this purpose, but it did not look correct on the larger yards. So I found some 0.7 mm thick brass sheets in my stash and figured I could make these rings from scratch. Unwise decision, but I got them done.

The fitting tolerance was snug enough that adhesive/glue was unnecessary. I treated the yard centre sections with a caramel spray to cover the weird black wood grain that was unsuitable for stain.



Close-up photo has a lot of lens distortion, so you'll have to trust me that all of these rings are square on the yard.



I will oil these yards as a final preservative, but leave the outer arms of the yards as they are with the odd wood grain showing.