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USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch
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Since it’s the thinnest line I have on hand, I’m using 0.19 mm diameter thread. I secure the first and last knot of each row with diluted PVA.
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After completing the main and fore-lover ratlines, I turned my attention to the main yard. I’m not yet sure if I’ll install it immediately after finishing, but I’m eager to test whether the technique I’ve developed will work as intended.
I’m constructing the yard in three main parts. First, I prepared a 9x9 mm square bar for the central section and milled it into an octagonal shape. I then rounded both ends on the lathe and further refined them by milling, making them ready for assembly. On each flat of the octagon, I added battens to complete the detailing.
Next, for the side extensions of the yard, I tapered an 8 mm round bar and milled the section that will connect to the central piece. This way, the extensions fit neatly into the octagonal core, forming the overall structure of the yard.
I’m constructing the yard in three main parts. First, I prepared a 9x9 mm square bar for the central section and milled it into an octagonal shape. I then rounded both ends on the lathe and further refined them by milling, making them ready for assembly. On each flat of the octagon, I added battens to complete the detailing.
Next, for the side extensions of the yard, I tapered an 8 mm round bar and milled the section that will connect to the central piece. This way, the extensions fit neatly into the octagonal core, forming the overall structure of the yard.