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  1. clearway
    coming along nicely Keith- the barrel on the donkey pile doesn't look like it shouldn't be there if that makes sense! Keith
  2. clearway
    another one down the ways- well done Keith
  3. clearway
    Keith S and myself just reduced the 8mm dowelling to get the 7mm for the foremast- i used sandpaper around a wooden block and sanded lengthways while turning it ( was a lot of sanding but got there)! After asking Keith S for the mast dimensions from the admiralty plans it was found dimensions for a 10th class frigate were closest- when i matched up the other mast sections using Lees masting and Rigging Occre had got them pretty bang on so you can use the kits dimensions for the top masts/ topgallant masts- if memory serves me right Daniel D said he found references to the yards being the same length on the fore and main to help with interchanging if damaged- while i finished my HMS Terror i am still waiting for the other keith to restart his build log- our banter and build logs helped keep me sane in the dark days of Covid lockdown. Keith
  4. clearway
    you are welcome Guy. If you ever have any questions about other alterations will help as best as i can. Keith
  5. clearway
    where as occre have the bowsprit going over the top of the bulwarks with the new location it goes through the bulwarks more or less at deck level Keith
  6. clearway
    if you look through my Erebus log there are pics of the modified bowsprit - just move the holes foreward , the angle is about the same. as regards the mast sizes - foremast is 7mm and mainmast 8mm- you should check out mine and Keith s HMS Terror build logs for more info as well, but at the end of the day it is your build and you are the shipwright in charge, just altering the mast diameters and adding the deckhouses makes a huge difference. Keith
  7. clearway
    option 2 is the best option- looks better with the fuller frames doesn't she- also don't forget the holes for the mast holes on the main and fore will need widened if using right diameter dowelling and alterations to the slot for the bowsprit if moving to correct position as in my build log. Keith
  8. clearway
    best way is to hold a planking strip across a few frames when trimming down to find any high spots- it was me who said you could reduce frames 6 & 7 as an alternative to save building new frames but a very rounded hull would result. Keith
  9. clearway
    Yey another Erebus build at last- there are planking tutorials on MSW, just remember the planks taper fore and aft- how occre, amai and artesenia show in their kits is wrong! Keith
  10. clearway
    it will look great when finished Keith- you weren't sure when starting the pile driver and she turned out great. Keith
  11. clearway
    ahhh the joys- nice to see you really getting your teeth into the alterations- i am in a similar situation with my Erebus build- i used Caldercraft brass ships wheels while Keith s and i think Daniel D used syren wooden kits for their Terrors- i also used the caldercraft wheels for Erebus. keith
  12. clearway
    i strongly advise buying Matthew betts HMS Terror book as it has full drawings for the hull which will be o.k. as occre have just tweaked their Terror kit- i did mention at the start of the blog you can reduce the fullest frames to run better with the rest of the frames but a rounder hull will result- i just googled hms erebus lines plan and clicked on images option and scrolled through the results to build the new frames. Keith
  13. clearway
    takes me back to the quandries between keith s and myself when trying to fathom HMS Terror out!- nice to see building commence Keith Keith
  14. clearway
    i knowwwwwwwwwwww- she keeps poking me !!!!
  15. clearway
    sorry guys got sidetracked with Erebus and then 1/35 armour🫣 Keith
  16. clearway
    Welcome back- ahh the joy of chainplates- still trying to find the drive to start on my HMS Erebus chainplates - especially as i still have memories of making Terrors! Keith
  17. clearway
    Though not as drastic as having no fridge, sounds like our sofa and armchair scenario a few months ago- i gave them the measurements for the 12 foot long 33inch wide hallway and even taking the front door and the hallway door off they couldn't get it in! had to pay a little extra to get reclining armchairs that could have the backs removed so they would fit- but had to wait while they got re-upholstered to match the sofa- three months later we finally had our new sofa and chairs! keith
  18. clearway
    Rum fer yan mare Keith (can translate from Cumbrian if need be 😜)- slipped under my radar this one - another unusual/ interesting prototype. Keith
  19. clearway
    you could ty etching primer then a couple of thinned down coats of white enamel. Keith
  20. clearway
    Well done Keith- unusual subject superbly done 😁 Keith
  21. clearway
    You are welcome Jond- cool looking ride (looks like one of the german style narrow gauge tanks) - its a 3 hour journey from West Cumbria to West Yorkshire for the 'big steam' you see in the video but we have the world famous La'al Ratty 15" gauge railway just down the coast. Back with Erebus and made a start on the Jeer winches- used turned brass billings eyes for the bearings for the axles on the winches and foremost bearings for the Massey Pump, the posts for the main mast fife rail have two knight heads on each post and the spindle for the pump in a notch drilled at an angle at the bottom of the valley between them. Still need to drill sheeve holes in the main jeer winch post and make some wooden warping drums- the wheels came from a Mantua Cutty Sark deck pump kit available as a spare to buy- nothing apart from the brass eye bearings has been glued in place yet, the brass wire for the warping drum shafts, bearings and pump crankshaft were blackened using Birchwood/ Casey brass black. Anyone building HMS Terror will need to do this if wanting to be more accurate- i didn't take the plunge with my Terror but the fife rails on the mainmast and from the pawl posts to foremast jeer winch look like they were iron with iron belaying pins (used wood on Terror as easier to work with than brass when curving/ drilling) Take care all Keith
  22. clearway
    Thanks guys- only thing to do while going through Ingrow Tunnel was take a deep breath, bow down, shut your eyes and ride one of the most exhilarating , hot, soot filled, noisy, bat **** crazy couple of minutes in my life😁🤩😎 Keith
  23. clearway
    Can't believe it's been 4 months since my last Erebus update!!! Like with my HMS Terror i have cut holes to rebate the jeer posts, windlass pawl posts into the deck- unlike the occre plans the posts abaft the main mast should be a lot wider than the plans show and its best to ignore the occre fife rails and pump handle mountings and use the plans in Matthew Betts book or find the plans online from the original drawings. must admit a bit nerve wracking drilling and filing out the holes for the posts in a nice planked deck! A couple of weeks ago i went to the Autumn Steam Up at Keighley and rode the demo freight train all day- stood on the open veranda of a southern railway queen mary brake van with nothing between you and the steam loco- tunnels were erm interesting shall we say!!!! Brake_van_2[1].mp4 Take care all Keith
  24. clearway
    starting to come alive Keith - amazing what a bit of clutter can do. Keith
  25. clearway
    I hear you there Keith- every once in a while i need to take everything off and tidy up so i can find things again! You did a great job there and can't wait to see the sternwheeler..... garbage scow- would that be a first on M.S.W. Keith

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