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Ray reacted to Polux in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray, how are you?
For what I have been reading you are doing much better since the operation. I am realy glad for you.
I got to say, you are flying through this build. I am impresed how mucho you have done in so little time
with such a large ship. I guess it is just like you said, the knee situation had an up side and you have truly
taken adentage of it. She is looking beautiful, clean, and very dataled. Once again you are makin your magic on this ship.
I just got back to work on my Pegasus after a 6 week pause, last monday I had removed the cast from my hand and have almost fully recovered
total range of motion. It was vey stiff. I am just glad I can go back to my built, it was a little frustrating working every day next to my ship
and not been able to do anything on it.
Ray you have a great week, take good care of your self and talk to you soon
Best regards
Polo
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Ray got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi guys Andy you are right I used this method on Pegasus and these photos are from that log, its a bit tricky to get them started but once you have done a few you get the feel for it.
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Ray reacted to aliluke in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Every aspect of this build is fantastic. I decided to not go as far as you with the decking on my Fly - didn't have the confidence, but your deck sure looks good. I too used that method for my rope coils on the AVS (posted on the old MSW) - it is nearly fool proof.
I'll keep up with your superb work!
Cheers
Alistair
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Ray reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray,
I've been quietly following your build. Couldn't help but noticing your rope coils. I do mine the same way. Maybe I picked that trick up from your old Pegasus log (I can't outright remember, but if I did, a belated thanks!). One small difference, I used acrylic matte on mine as opposed to diluted PVA. Works just as well, but leaves the coils still somewhat flexible.
Looking forward to more progress.
Andy
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray reacted to rdsaplala in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Stunning detail work as always, Ray, she's a real beauty
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Ray reacted to jaerschen in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray
It will be a very fine model your Diana. She's looking great
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Ray reacted to mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Lovely work there Ray, there's a lot of work gone into that deck mate, very well done.
mobbsie
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Ray got a reaction from Polux in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from freewheelinguy in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from Bill Hime in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Guns fully mounted
All the guns have now been fitted and the ones that can be seen have been fully rigged. Next job to finish the gun deck fittings.
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Guns fully mounted
All the guns have now been fitted and the ones that can be seen have been fully rigged. Next job to finish the gun deck fittings.
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Ray got a reaction from rdsaplala in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from hamilton in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from hamilton in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Guns fully mounted
All the guns have now been fitted and the ones that can be seen have been fully rigged. Next job to finish the gun deck fittings.
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Ray reacted to mort stoll in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray,
Everything looks great. Shame to cover it up. Is there a way to leave some of it exposed by installing deck clamps and beams and partially planking the gangway and quarter deck above?
Mort
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Ray reacted to mtaylor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Looks sweet, Ray. Very well done on the details. Yes it's a pity they will be covered, but you and MSW will know what's there. Keep up the great work.
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Ray reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Great deck planking job Ray, I wish had gone the extra mile on Pegasus with the top and butt.
B.E.
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Ray got a reaction from Bill Hime in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck FittingsAt the same time as making up the main deck guns and rigging them I also started making some of the deck fittings, hatches, bits, ladders and the stove the photos below show the progress.
The first hatch
The first hatch finished
Hatches and ladders
Hatches test fitted
Stove added
The fittings and the guns
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Ray got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Deck fittings
Now that all the main deck guns are in place I finished of the rest of the gun deck fittings. The stove looks very good as do the capstan and pumps in some ways its a pity most of these items will be hidden, when the top deck goes on,all the fitting made up well, the only tricky bit is the pump handles which I made up and fitted as the other components were fitted to the deck,these and the other parts had brass pins glued into the bottom of them and a .7mm hole drilled into the deck to receive them,and finally they were fixed in place with cyno.
Looking down the deck
Looking up the deck
looking down on the deck
view up the deck
down on the deck
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Ray got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Guns fully mounted
All the guns have now been fitted and the ones that can be seen have been fully rigged. Next job to finish the gun deck fittings.
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Ray got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Guns fully mounted
All the guns have now been fitted and the ones that can be seen have been fully rigged. Next job to finish the gun deck fittings.
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