Looking forward to your build. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to work on mine so watching yours will be great.First step, at last! I noticed that the keel is a little warped. I had to use clamps to hold the two pies together while the joint dries. I will look for a way to get the warp out later. After all, this isn’t Star Trek! View attachment 246197
This is a lovely ship I'll be following your progress with interest.First step, at last! I noticed that the keel is a little warped. I had to use clamps to hold the two pies together while the joint dries. I will look for a way to get the warp out later. After all, this isn’t Star Trek! View attachment 246197
Welcome aboard, Scott! It has rained a lot here lately. That probably had an effect. It's settled down some now. I have the false keel on a slip now, and any bend is unnoticeable. Thanks for sharing.Vic,
Make sure you get that warp out and watch out for a potential twist. On my build I had the ribs glued on then the next day I had both a twist AND a bend. On the next build I'll glue the center piece together then wait a full week to make sure the new environment doesn't cause an issue. Good luck with the build. I'm in.
Scott
Thanks, Heinrich!Hi Vic. I will follow this one to the "T". The best of the luck with the Frenchman.
I like the idea of doing the rigging this way but my problem is some belaying pins have up to three lines running to them. I'll have to work it out as I go, maybe I'll use this method next time.View attachment 246442
I like the idea of belaying the lines before setting the masts in.
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I got these pictures from: http://www.shipmodeling.ca/aa021.html
Some of the lines had to go on the railing on my Pearl. Indeed, that was what the "destructions" said to do.I like the idea of doing the rigging this way but my problem is some belaying pins have up to three lines running to them. I'll have to work it out as I go, maybe I'll use this method next time.
It was a pleasure to see it coming together. This is the first ship where the decks fit together the first time without a lot of adjustment. Now it's time to fair the front bulkheads and finish gluing them in.For some reason, I love this stage of the build, where you create a skeleton or backbone of the ship. Maybe because once you install all the bulkheads you can visualize the lines, or maybe because this is the most important step for the rest of the assembly? I have no answer, but I learned, that you cannot underestimate the importance and precision of installing the bulkheads correctly against the false keel.
You are off to a good start, Vic!