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  1. Davemc
    Hi am I correct in thinking that the Formast is supposed to be vertical and the Mizzen and Main at a slight angle?
  2. Davemc
    Not perfect will need to tidy up a few things but making some progress
  3. Davemc
    Problems solved, used a 0.9mm brass eyelet to attach the barrels to the carriage, and made a deck swivel from lime wood strip. Hopefully will look ok when rigged.
  4. Davemc
    Thanks again. I think I will do as you suggest and mount the guns to the deck, I have just experimented and can make an extension to the front of the carriage that looks similar to yours. Some home made eyelets also seem to be a good idea. Thanks for the help Dave
  5. Davemc
    Thanks Glenn, I think I may need to remove the sills unless someone has a better suggestion. I bought the barrels, not a kit, to be honest the kit is out of my financial reach, I expected the eyelet to come with them, and then use the carriage that came with the Snake kit.
  6. Davemc
    Two problems the carronades when assembled foul the top of the gun port. I bought brass carronade barralls from Caldercraft but they don't come with any method to attach to the bed only have a small hole in the base. Photos attached. Suggestions please
  7. Davemc
    Back after a long break! Partly enforced due to eye ops, but also made a mess of the deck planking so decided to start again from scratch. Deck planking and copper on the hull completed.
  8. Davemc
    Completed the second planking. I now need to trim the gun-ports etc before sanding down and trimming the bow and stern planks
  9. Davemc
    Progress so far, now adding the 2nd planking
  10. Davemc
    I have started to build HMS Snake the initial stages have been completed, first planking etc, the only point of interest maybe that i used "wood filler" to fill between the bow bulkheads then sanded to shape to help the first planking of the hull.
  11. Davemc
    Petersson shows seized doubled ropes
  12. Davemc
    made a hook on the ends to go around the futtock staves
  13. Davemc
    had a similar problem, i ended up using stretched 0.8mm brass wire for catharpins, fitted after placing the topgallant masts Dave
  14. Davemc
    Thanks Stergios Merry Christmas
  15. Davemc
    Sorry I was not clear, on the cruiser just the left and right stern most shroud on each mast, I do not know the technical terms! Petersson page 42 shows a slightly different arrangement
  16. Davemc
    The cleats were not required on all shrouds on the Cruiser they were only needed on the rear most shrouds as in your picture. Dave
  17. Davemc
    No .7mm wire in the kit but I bought some 0.8mm via the internet then "drew" it through a vice to straighten and stiffen it (it came in a coil) Dave
  18. Davemc
    hi, I have been working on the Cruiser model on and off for nearly three years! Yes it is now complete and installed on its base. I tried to post an image but not successful, I will try to put one in the Gallery area. best wishes Dave
  19. Davemc
    To answer my own question, and thanks Mort for your input. I started with the lower fore yards working up and worked towards the stern, I had already positioned the Stays, if I was doing it again I would leave the stays until the yards were positioned. Once that Gaff and driver booms were completed and rigged I went back to the bow and completed the bowsprit and spiritsail yard. Apart from a few adjustments and positioning of anchors I believe I will have completed the model. Next job will be to add a captain and perhaps a few crew and a ships boat. Thanks to all who have helped with their pictures etc
  20. Davemc
    I thought I would be able to add an image to show my progress so far but not successful, I have also completed the Ratlines, and yards, but not added the yards yet Dave
  21. Davemc
    Hi I am building HMS Cruiser and your help and that of Beef Wellington has been invaluable, thank you. I have built the masts and am ready to start the rigging but I have found the instructions not at all helpful, where should I start, I guess from the stern? Should I fit the stunsail boom first? Thanks

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