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[Ted Robinson]

On the foresprit spar detail does it indicates150mm of the yellow line C234 is seized below the block?
Does the length listed allow for extra length for manipulation during installation?
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

This is what you need.

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Daniel,
Did you paint all of the eyebolts steel colored on the remainder of the mast parts ie foresprit sailing mast
Best regards
Ted

 

[Daniel20]

Daniel,
Did you paint all of the eyebolts steel colored on the remainder of the mast parts ie foresprit sailing mast
Best regards
Ted

Where I had brass, I painted it in steel. I also bought aluminum wire for all the block stropping.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Where I had brass, I painted it in steel. I also bought aluminum wire for all the block stropping.

Thanks, I stropped the blocks on the cross trees with wire but it was braided. Will look to see if I have some solid aluminum wire around. What gauge wire worked for the stropping. I'm using the 3.5 mm blocks from Drydock Models.
Thanks for the help.
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Foresprit spar complete except for finish coat.
Happy modeling
Ted
Ps- check out the crazy Frankenstein pumpkins for sale here in LA.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here's my attempt at making part D186 at the top of the lower foremast. I think I'll use it. I had already drilled the holes for the previous part without the loop in the middle. So the actual length can't be set until the crosstree is assembled.
Happy modeling
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

3.5mm block stropped with steel wire. First attempt
Happy modeling
Ted

 

[Henk Liebre]

Ps- check out the crazy Frankenstein pumpkins for sale here in LA.

Very nice those faces on it
But not cheap ....

 

[Henk Liebre]

Foresprit spar complete

Good job Ted

I really appreciate your perseverance, I know from my own experience that sometimes two steps back and one step forward

 

[Henk Liebre]

I also bought aluminum wire for all the block stropping.

Special to read this

When I started experimenting with blocks I also tried iron binding wire to bind the block

After turning it with a needle I made an eye

But I got stuck after I cut the eyes to size to find a way to attach it in such a way that it would stick well to the mast

But this may have to do with my way of thinking ...

I decided not to do it this way

I think it is special that you attached everything in this way

Regards
Henk

 

[Ted Robinson]

Good job Ted

I really appreciate your perseverance, I know from my own experience that sometimes two steps back and one step forward

Thank you Hank. Recently I have become less anxious about my modeling. I am trying just as hard to get everything as close to perfect as I can but am more relaxed.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Special to read this

When I started experimenting with blocks I also tried iron binding wire to bind the block

After turning it with a needle I made an eye

But I got stuck after I cut the eyes to size to find a way to attach it in such a way that it would stick well to the mast

But this may have to do with my way of thinking ...

I decided not to do it this way

I think it is special that you attached everything in this way

Regards
Henk

Thank you. Got the technique from Dean.
It seems Dean, Peter and RDN have become my mentors on this project.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Daniel20]

Thank you. Got the technique from Dean.
It seems Dean, Peter and RDN have become my mentors on this project.
Best regards
Ted

You could not have picked 3 better BN builders for mentors Ted.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I'm so embarrassed I blushed Your assistance, Daniel, is at the top of the list. I wouldn't put my name on a plaque for this model without listing yours too. I didn't used to have these moments of confusion.
If you look at my notepads l, every listing is from your build and then I wrote Dean.
Please forgive my rudeness.
Btw I'm improving at your stropping technique.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Daniel20]

I'm so embarrassed I blushed Your assistance, Daniel, is at the top of the list. I wouldn't put my name on a plaque for this model without listing yours too. I didn't used to have these moments of confusion.
If you look at my notepads l, every listing is from your build and then I wrote Dean.
Please forgive my rudeness.
Btw I'm improving at your stropping technique.
Best regards
Ted View attachment 478081View attachment 478082

Not to worry Ted, you actually did pick the top 3 BN builders as far as I'm concerned. I would not have had near the success were it not for these 3 individuals.
To me your metal stropping needs some improvement, it just takes practice. I spent several days with this before coming up with what I called acceptable appearance. Starting with this.



and ended up using the one on the top right. For me the key was holding the tiny sheeve study (hands free) so I could concentrate on the twist and finish trim.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Which detail do I use?
How is the block stropped?
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Not to worry Ted, you actually did pick the top 3 BN builders as far as I'm concerned. I would not have had near the success were it not for these 3 individuals.
To me your metal stropping needs some improvement, it just takes practice. I spent several days with this before coming up with what I called acceptable appearance. Starting with this.

View attachment 478086

and ended up using the one on the top right. For me the key was holding the tiny sheeve study (hands free) so I could concentrate on the twist and finish trim.

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Thank you

Not to worry Ted, you actually did pick the top 3 BN builders as far as I'm concerned. I would not have had near the success were it not for these 3 individuals.
To me your metal stropping needs some improvement, it just takes practice. I spent several days with this before coming up with what I called acceptable appearance. Starting with this.

View attachment 478086

and ended up using the one on the top right. For me the key was holding the tiny sheeve study (hands free) so I could concentrate on the twist and finish trim.

View attachment 478088

I see what you did with the wire. I got some PE hooks from Drydock but am now confused how to use them.
Do all of the C171 bolts get a hook?
Ted

 

[Jimsky]

Thank you

I see what you did with the wire. I got some PE hooks from Drydock but am now confused how to use them.
Do all of the C171 bolts get a hook?
TedView attachment 478114

maybe the below images will help

 

[Daniel20]

Which detail do I use?

Ted, all of us whom you follow show how we did this in detail within our build logs. I encourage you to do your own research. Once you have done that and still cannot find the result you're looking for, then ask for help. I went back through my build log (researched) and found this post.

 

[RDN1954]

I fully agree with Dan's last post; there's an awful lot of build information in the various blogs, also with regard to block stropping.
Pick the method best fitting your capabilities (make some test pieces) and stick to it for the duration of your build. Before applying either hooks or eyes or rings, make sure you understand the function of the ropes or spars you're working on before attaching anything permanently; if you haven't done so so far, make yourself intimately familiar with every detail, study the drawings, even if you think you've seen it all and re-read build logs you've read before. If necessary, make your own sketches to make the subject your own.