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Ray got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from tarbrush in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from fake johnbull in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from Keith_W in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
All the lower mast stays have been completed, time to turn my attention to the top masts.
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Ray got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from schnu in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from davyboy in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray reacted to Timmo in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Ray, I agree. Diana is a beautiful vessel and you are more than doing her justice and she looks very good next to Lady Nelson.
BE- is your admiration for lower hamper only because that's the stage Pegasus is at?
Come on, we're all waiting for you to finish your masterpiece and inspire us all-especially those dealing with the tricky string-end of things.
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Ray reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
She looks beautiful Ray,(as does your Lady Nelson) great colour toning. Impressive even with only the lower masts and standing rigging in place, which is a look I find quite appealing on models.
Cheers,
B.E.
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Ray reacted to GuntherMT in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Are Diana and Lady Nelson the same scale? Very nice work.
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Ray got a reaction from Bettina in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from Bettina in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
All the lower mast stays have been completed, time to turn my attention to the top masts.
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Ray got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The lower mast shrouds, ratlines, futtock shrouds, and the catharpins have been completed, also the main part of the bowsprit has been set onto the hull and rigged plus the gammoning has been done, also the rigging at the bow, for the main stay and the preventer stay.
I am now in the process of making the stays,the mouse being the most awkward part to make,I tried tapering some wooded dowel drilling and threading them onto the rope but found serving over them did not work out well, so I am making them by tying thread around the rope, thick first and tapering with thinner rope, coating with PVA and serving,and then serving again when the whole stay is served,they are much smoother that they look in the photos.
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Ray got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from Stockholm tar in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from robdurant in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from Timmo in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Top mast was fitted to the fore mast next, and the shrouds and ratlines have been added.
One tip I do have, which I seem to have omitted to mention in my earlier posts on the shrouds and ratlines, is that, most kit manufacturers instructions for ratlines, recommend using .25mm, or which ever size natural thread and then stain it black (a very messy option in my opinion) there reasoning’s being that black thread is to stiff to use well Caldercraft thread is quite stiff, but I always use Amiti which is no stiffer than natural colour thread.
The main and mizzen next.
Shroud with 3mm block
Shrouds
Shrouds And ratlines with Lady Nelson shows how big Diana is
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Ray reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus by herbgold - Victory Models - Scale 1:64
Welcome to the Swan Club herb, I don't think you will be disappointed with the Pegasus kit.
B.E.
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Ray reacted to drtrap in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray, your work is excellent.
May I ask you how have you stabilized the lowermasts on the deck?
Using carpenter's glue, epoxy, cyano or just nothing?
Thank you.
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