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