Rich.F

1 hour ago, Seren said:

Great reference pictures, thanks.

But seriously PINK!

They look more red here lol, 

Hey Nothing has really happened in months due to my work load and working away...

I have how ever added a picture ready for Christmas

Hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Year.

TC

Bertu, Your build is coming along great, Love the wood work so fare will be a shame if your going to paint it..... 

Robert.

LOL That's Not a problem help your self. everything is to be shared.

Part two

Part one

Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.

Visited HMS Victory today. Took a few picture Have put hem herein case anyone want to make reference or just look. With a few polite words to staff ( I building this great ship, Look here is a few pictures), got a few off limit areas. ( Even got to see Nelsons Bathroom. lol)

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Rigging from Jib boom via Dolphin I searched how that to do with this rigging as i could not figure it out, So by asking a few questions. came up with, Drilling out 5mm Dead-eye, Lost a few on the way but, most made it, not the easiest 

This is how I have see a few pictures on Net how how I like the look of and how this has ended up

I have also Been working on Anchors

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well things are moving along very nice and a steady pace. 

As the wife is away i have the place to ones self, 🤐

so i thought i would sit back watch some tv  and do a few small parts ( no cleaning up yet).

Anchors,

well this has baffled me at the moment, as instructions said reference plan sheet 5, i have been though most sheets and not found any info on Anchors, and even the rigging  of then..

is anyone able to shed a bit of light on this.?

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Well Been a few months since the last update, I have Completed (almost) Lines, Fore and aft, Starbordside atm. 

Could not be bothered at the moment to do the main mast lines.

(Fore )I could make a few improvement, as this side is not the viewing side.

Hard part was making sure lines are same length and level.

(Aft- Starboard)  Really Happy how these lines came out.

Hi Sam looking really nice mate.  

Hey JP.

First of all, Welcome

From what I undersatnd from others, Research what ever ship/Boat your looking at, See if any one else is building it, good point of referance.  For you first build, Personaly dont take on any large builds... most of all take your time and enjoy every miniute of the build. if your not happy with something you have done. do it again! I do.

Find a build you will be happy to look at for years once complete.

hope this is something to go on.

Cheers

Rich

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     Dissapointed Update      

Well Small update...   Well more of a a BIG Mistake.

Rat Lines . Drawing Sheet 12,  Shows Mizzen Mast of the left side with lines @ .075mm --- So previous Post Complete lines  ( although finished)   Took it as all ratlines are the same.

Rate lines Fore and Main Masts,  should be @1.3mm  .......... So guess what...

Its all being ripped out and started again!!!!!

Diffrance to far to much to ignore....... bugger!!

Cheers!

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Just A small update, I  have now the Rat lines sorted on the fore mast, port side so far. (Happy ? Yes, I think so .. Far to much to change if im not)

Im Doinging to coat the as it rat lines ( both completed sides ) in PA/water, before next stage, this sould give it a less bounce!!

Thanks Sam.

Got the heads up From David .

Hows you my friend?

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with the advice given i have made and added jerr blocks for both fore and main masts, as it makes it easier later on.

(credit for this picture @Shipyard sid

the following is my jeer blocks and at time before any touch ups.

Just a small Update, Of the painted Fore Mast Assemberly.

Still A few Blocks to add

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Well the masts are almost complete, (mainley overall hight ) hmmm! 

The Main and Mezz Mast Seem to be leaning back a little (mezz the most) any recomdations to fix or are they ment to lean back slightly

Cheers

HI Michael,

Glad you sorted the first problem out with the cross section..

With out looking over my build log, I thing I did a 4 plank shift on the lower deck, To  be honest,, you are going to see almost next to nothing once the upper deck is fitted. I like most people did the planking made cannons and rigged . as I personally Knew I wanted to have it 100% built. but few only rigged etc what will be seen.. that is your sole choice .( i'm glad i did mine)

With the **** system on the lower deck and uppers deck, I found the centre line and worked out both way from there.. TBH  I wish I started hard to one side and just worked out might have been easier.

Look forward to your progress.

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Wonder if anyone can help. I thinking ahead of the rigging... Now I have read people using serving machines. To bind rope together etc. I cant afford to buy one are the postage from the US is high, and cant find any in the UK.

Does anyone know a way round or even to i need to do this? 

Welcome Django, I am no where "master builder"  this is my second build. I'm in no rush to finish. All I would like it it to look great and to the best I possibly could get. Sometimes redoing  more than twice! ask question were you need to, Some time look a few steps beyond where you are, in case you need to do something different.

Well,  few days back on the build has been a good one.

The Fore mast, not been that bad, still tweaking things.so this is not the final.. I have left the boarding pikes of till painting is finished.

Hi Lawrence,

 Lived up to my name of grumpy for a bit ,, Yet the happiness on her face (18ths old) was worth the build going to one side..

Hey My friends, I just thought i would drop a few words, just so you know i have not sank to the bottom of the sea..

Work had ground to a stop of late, this is due to a large number of staffing issues, and my HUB,  and been turned to to a playroom for the granddaughter.. 

Work has started, and now working on the Fore Mast. But need to do a bit of reading first.. so look out new updates coming soon.

Cheers

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I I have made a small advancement with the bow sprint. as per pictures,

sorry not much to say, I think the pictures said it all,

Work wil now come to a hult yeat again as the wife want to ( sorry me ) to tile the concevatory floor going to take a few weeks the the hollidays time comes ..

Ill try and get some done or some somesmall bits cleaned up.

cheers

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For a change i stared on the Jip Boom.. took a bit of time but the help of The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships Book, The Beed and Sheaves and the plans only showed one side.. hope its right if not .. Well Not Changinging it now LOL

Cheers

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I Come across a learning curve (Mistake)  Chain plate's I miss understood but as the picture shows the step req.