I like your methodical approach to building this model! She looks great, thus far! 
Thank you for the kind words it is more jump from one thing to another when i get stuck than methodical
The rudder is proving more trouble than expected the phot etch hinges are far to long (that is a simple fix) but when folded the gap is about 1mm too wide so i am
considering the easy fix and putting a filler strip under them or looking for alternative hinges
Stuck some decorative detail on the head the laser cutting is quite amazing instant result with very little effort
The rudder is proving more trouble than expected the phot etch hinges are far to long (that is a simple fix) but when folded the gap is about 1mm too wide so i am
considering the easy fix and putting a filler strip under them or looking for alternative hinges
Stuck some decorative detail on the head the laser cutting is quite amazing instant result with very little effort
Finished the decorative detail on the head it is a bit rough but i can live with it and fitted the timberheads
I have fitted the channels for the deadeyes there is no guide to where they should fit so i sanded the mast and used a line to put them where they seemed sensible
When i fit the deadeyes and chain plates i don't know if the chain plates go down vertically or follow the angle of the shrouds so any advise would be appreciated
When i fit the deadeyes and chain plates i don't know if the chain plates go down vertically or follow the angle of the shrouds so any advise would be appreciated
I decided to finish the mast so sanded the top gallant and assembled it (I had not realized how tall the ship would be)
Fine looking work. This is on my list as a possible next project.
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Stunning work.
I realized i had fitted the channels the wrong way round after the 3rd dead eye so lots of Acetone to undo them and it looks a bit better this time
the rudder is coming on i had to modify the hinges to fit so they are a bit hit and miss
the rudder is coming on i had to modify the hinges to fit so they are a bit hit and miss
I fitted the rudder and dropped the pumps in place (Not glued yet) so the hull is about finished
Masts spars and rigging next not a clue what i am doing so i have sent for a book on rigging and hoping for the best
Masts spars and rigging next not a clue what i am doing so i have sent for a book on rigging and hoping for the best
Having a go at the bowsprit the max dia is 9.2mm and the dowel in the kit is 8mm so i purchased some 10mm walnut dowel (Nearest i could find) i have got a bad colour match so need to decide whether to live with it or paint them both (Any advice would be welcomed)
I've started liking small ships more and more.. they can be worked out in great detail in a normal scale. You're doing a great job!
Hi Alan
They are just very fine brass pins round headed but i put them in with needle point plyers with a cut across the end so i squashed them a bit pure accident and had not noticed it
They are just very fine brass pins round headed but i put them in with needle point plyers with a cut across the end so i squashed them a bit pure accident and had not noticed it
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You can probably improve the colour of the 10mm bowsprit dowel using what UK cabinetmakers call 'superbleach'. This is a 1 component bleach, but there are 2-pack wood bleaching systems that are more powerful - and correspondingly more expensive.
. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liberon-WB...180997&hvtargid=pla-422864068476&gad_source=1
. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liberon-WB...180997&hvtargid=pla-422864068476&gad_source=1
Fitted the bowsprit in the end i just used wood dye to darken it to match the mast as near as i could
I decided the cleats in the kit would be to delicate for for me to clean up so i purchased aftermarket ones from Dry-Dock models and parts the quality is far beyond any thing i could produce
I decided the cleats in the kit would be to delicate for for me to clean up so i purchased aftermarket ones from Dry-Dock models and parts the quality is far beyond any thing i could produce
I have started the shrouds knowing nothing about rigging I purchased rigging period ship models and realise doing it correctly is beyond my ability so i am working on the it looks OK from the other side of room principle
The bent wire idea i found on sos so many thanks for that
The bent wire idea i found on sos so many thanks for that
I reached this point in the rigging when i realised that i had used 0.6mm rope for the shrouds instead of 0.8mm (There was no 0.8mm in the box) so it is all coming of and starting again
The supplied rope looks a bit fuzzy so i ordered replacements for all of them from ropes of scale
The supplied rope looks a bit fuzzy so i ordered replacements for all of them from ropes of scale
Started replacement rigging with visibly better rope I did not like the white rope for rigging the dead eyes so replaced it with tan from ropes of scale
Way better Roger. Good rope makes such a difference. Cheers Grant
