USS Constitution Build log by VIC [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Vfordyce]

I finally found a use for my needle threader! I was able to thread excess lanyard length through the place where the shroud line wraps around the deadeye. Then I used the lanyard line to cinch up my shroud around the deadeye. Woot! This is fun! Thanks for all the tips, Donnie!

 

[Vfordyce]

My seizing is getting a little better. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting more experienced or because of the new embroidery thread I bought for the shrouds. It’s 100% Egyptian cotton and I wonder if it’s from Giza? Maybe I should share this stuff with MyPillow.com. If I wrap it around my finger, would I become less forgetful and get a better night’s sleep?

 

[Vfordyce]

Bad news. Tightened the shroud on the right and loosened the two on the left.

 

[Vfordyce]

Have y’all ever noticed how infrequently people see the rigging on a ship unless they are up close to it? But the rigging really seems to stand out on all the models I’ve seen. Am I the only one who sees this or is it just my imagination...running away with me?

 

[Vfordyce]

I had trouble with my deadeyes on the platform of the foremast. The line would stretch and get my lanyards and futtocks all messed up. I’m thinking about using black wire instead. Or finding a way to make the deadeyes and futtock shrouds more stable somehow. Any ideas? The first image is of my foremast. The second is the main mast.

 

[Clair G]

rigging really seems to stand

I've always loved viewing the rigging on a ship. To me it looks like hemp poetry. I just love seeing where each line goes and what
it's attached to. Kind of like reverse engineering an already built puzzle

She's looking top notch though buddy, great job so far

 

[Vfordyce]

What do you think about the black wire to wrap around (can’t remember the term) deadeye and anchor the futtock shrouds?

 

[Vfordyce]

Carpe diem. Seize the day! I used a clamp to hold down one end of the single shroud that goes to both sides of the ship. It makes seizing a bit easier.

 

[MystRacing]

I tied the dead eyes all to the forward shroud and then tied a line from the forward shroud, behind the mast, to the shroud on the other side. This kept the deadeye lines from pulling the lower rat line out of alignment. I think my Mamoli instructions actually showed it that way.

It also reduced the dead eyes pulling up

 

[Vfordyce]

Well, this looks a little straighter...
than this. I think I am learning with experience and it’s getting easier and quicker.

 

[Vfordyce]

I tied the dead eyes all to the forward shroud and then tied a line from the forward shroud, to the mast, to the shroud on the other side. This kept the deadeye lines from pulling the lower rat line out of alignment. I think my Mamoli instructions actually showed it that way.

It also reduced the dead eyes pulling up

I can’t quite visualize that. I must be a little slow this morning. I wonder if my precious hammocks would impede that process.

 

[Vfordyce]

I tied the dead eyes all to the forward shroud and then tied a line from the forward shroud, to the mast, to the shroud on the other side. This kept the deadeye lines from pulling the lower rat line out of alignment. I think my Mamoli instructions actually showed it that way.

It also reduced the dead eyes pulling up

Is this post for the futtock shrouds that go down from the platform?

 

[MystRacing]

Yes, the ones on the platform.

I should never try to post with my phone, it's like typing with nine fingers tied behind my back.

Looks like I remembered wrong and tied them to a middle shroud in this photo you can see the line crossing below the platform.

 

[Vfordyce]

Yes, the ones on the platform.

I should never try to post with my phone, it's like typing with nine fingers tied behind my back.

Looks like I remembered wrong and tied them to a middle shroud in this photo you can see the line crossing below the platform.

My instructions say to seize all five futtocks and tie them off to a copper eye on the opposite sides. They crisscross each other halfway down.

 

[Vfordyce]

Yes, the ones on the platform.

I should never try to post with my phone, it's like typing with nine fingers tied behind my back.

Looks like I remembered wrong and tied them to a middle shroud in this photo you can see the line crossing below the platform.

You’d looks much easier than mine. I hope you can see it. Need to get a white background.

 

[Vfordyce]

Main mast is in! Won’t be using CA on masts again.

 

[MystRacing]

I just looked and yours are the way they are rigged today. Mamoli was known for having issues with their rigging plans.

 

[Vfordyce]

You’d looks much easier than mine. I hope you can see it. Need to get a white background. View attachment 174227

Yep

 

[Larsa]

July's work on the Constitution

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The Elder Scrolls?

 

[Vfordyce]

The Elder Scrolls?

Where did you see that?