Nuestra Senora del Pilar by Occre - Build log

I'm no expert in using a lathe, but with what little experience I have, I prefer to work the smaller and/or longer diameter spars in two set ups. That only works if the head on your lathe accomodates feedthrough of your parts. It reduces the length and thus the bending of the parts considerably.
 
Philski said:
Unfortunately, even though my lathe head allows through access, the collet holder has a solid #2 morse taper holder. I guess I could use my Nova 2, 4 jaw chuck but think it would leave dents in the spindles. Shorter lengths are a lot mre steady. I do have a steady rest but it is large and not really suitable for thin pieces.
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Hmm, I am no fan of 4 jaw chucks, but definitely usable and some tape around the spars will do wonders.
At least, I used the cheapest of cheap tapes and I didn't observe any dents. (Before actually using the intended parts, I tested this on a scrap piece of wood,..)
 
Very good work on the bowsprit Phil, it looks lovely. That appears to have been quite a tricky assembly, but yours came out very well!
 
A nice, methodical approach that will yield great results as you go along. Yards are in my immediate future as well. :)
 
Philski said:
Build Log: Nuestra Senora del Pilar (OcCre, 1:46)

Build log update.

Started working on the masts. This edition features my build on the lower section of the foremast. First, it had to be tapered from 12mm to 10mm. I then applied a light cherry stain, followed by a thin coat of brushing lacquer as a sealer. I then added a 10mm x 10mm top section and stained it too. I planed a flat for the fish.
Next was the fashioning of the brass mast hoops. To curl them, I used a little jig. The brass strips that came with the kit were pretty stiff (most likely work hardened) and to soften and make them much more workable, I annealed them using a Dremel torch. Worked really well. The strips were much more manageable. I added the hoops and rope wooldings up the mast, in order, one by one.

Next up was the top - so I first added the cheeks and built the top in many pieces as shown by the drawings. There weren't any specific written instructions so I relied solely on the drawing. I added the top in place on the mast and gave the section a coat of flat black paint. I added some eyelets and a few blocks that were called for. I will add the mast to the ship a little later - after I get them ALL assembled along with the yards. Then it will be on to rigging. I haven't made my mind up about the sails.

Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments

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Good morning Phil. That is awesome. These brass mast rings are difficult to get right, especially at the joining area. They are one of my disappointments on my Victory. I must say if I had to do them again I would use painted cut cardboard rather than brass. You got them so good tho. Cheers Grant
 
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