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Ensign got a reaction from rkwz in Rigging the Jib on HMS Victory
Thank you Ed, yes that does make sense. Both Inhauler and Downhauler secured near the end of the Stay.
Regards
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from rkwz in Rigging the Jib on HMS Victory
I am in the process of rigging my Caldercraft Victory model. Could anyone provide information on how the Jib Downhaul and Jib Inhaul rigging is handled if the ship is built without sails. I have fabricated the Jib boom and Flying Jib travellers as per Longridge but can't find out how to rig these two lines. The Jib traveller has two 9" blocks attached for the Downhauler and Inhauler and there is one block on the Flying Jib traveller, these lines obviously run through these blocks and terminate on the Beakhead Bulkhead but what about the ends which would be attached to the Jib sail(s)?
I hope this all makes sense.
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from popeye the sailor in 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
Hello grant,
Words fail me, absolutely stunning work. Do the switches and gauges also work, wouldn't be surprised.
well done you
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from rkwz in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally another update. The ship is completed, I am now working on the boats. My intention is to mount one of the boats on the Skid Beams one on the Davits and the other two on support cradles alongside Victory in the display case when that is made. I will need to tension the Main Stay tackle pendants when the boat is secured to the skid beams. I will post more photos when the whole task is finished. Meanwhile here are some photos of where I'm at now.
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Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Endeavour rigging plan
Hello Srodbro
I managed to get a second hand copy of the AOTS book Captain Cooks Endeavour by Karl Heinz Marquadt through EBAY, you may be able to find one there, it has a wealth of info and very detailed rigging plans.
Hope this helps.
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Ensign got a reaction from Keith Black in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from druxey in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from thibaultron in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from bruce d in What is this pole used for?
They are Stun'sl booms. they are swung out from the ships side to allow extra sails called Stunsails to be attached between them and similar booms mounted on the yards above for extra sail area given suitable weather conditions. If you Google Stunsails you will find a good description of their function.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Victory is finally finished and resting in her display case. I do still have a little tidying up to do, but don’t tell anyone, they’ll never notice. A couple of photos follow.
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Ensign got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally another update. The ship is completed, I am now working on the boats. My intention is to mount one of the boats on the Skid Beams one on the Davits and the other two on support cradles alongside Victory in the display case when that is made. I will need to tension the Main Stay tackle pendants when the boat is secured to the skid beams. I will post more photos when the whole task is finished. Meanwhile here are some photos of where I'm at now.
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Ensign got a reaction from Mark P in Hammock crane netting
Hello Toms10
Your are correct, the netting should be a light tan colour, mine is white which is ok. I searched for netting material when building the Caldercraft Victory. I finally found it at store selling craft and sewing supplies of all places, you could also try an outdoors store. What I found was mosquito netting. It is perfect and is the correct diamond shape.
Best of luck
Ensign
(Gary)
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Ensign got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Hammock crane netting
Hello Toms10
Your are correct, the netting should be a light tan colour, mine is white which is ok. I searched for netting material when building the Caldercraft Victory. I finally found it at store selling craft and sewing supplies of all places, you could also try an outdoors store. What I found was mosquito netting. It is perfect and is the correct diamond shape.
Best of luck
Ensign
(Gary)
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Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in Hammock crane netting
Hello Toms10
Your are correct, the netting should be a light tan colour, mine is white which is ok. I searched for netting material when building the Caldercraft Victory. I finally found it at store selling craft and sewing supplies of all places, you could also try an outdoors store. What I found was mosquito netting. It is perfect and is the correct diamond shape.
Best of luck
Ensign
(Gary)
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Ensign got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Ethalion 1797 by robdurant - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Modified from HMS Diana 1794 kit
Hello Rob,
Thanks for the prompt reply. I may have to work using the dimensions you have provided as I live in Australia and postage may prove too expensive, alternatively if you check out the cost of postage and let me know perhaps we can work something out. Just a thought.
Please let me know your thoughts on this.
PS: It's been over 40 degrees Celsius a few days this past week, think I prefer an English summer right now, was pleasant in June last time we were there.
Kind regards
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Ethalion 1797 by robdurant - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Modified from HMS Diana 1794 kit
Hello Rob,
I sent a PM to Shipyard Sid (David) re his Top and Butt planking jig as I have HMS Diana waiting to be built and would like to use this planking method on the deck. David advised me that he had sent the jig to you. I would be happy if you could email me the dimensions so that I can make my own jig.
I tried to pm you but apparently you can't receive messages according to the website.
My email is garyjean46@bigpond.com
If you can help with this it would be much appreciated.
Regards
Gary (ensign)
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Ensign got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally another update. The ship is completed, I am now working on the boats. My intention is to mount one of the boats on the Skid Beams one on the Davits and the other two on support cradles alongside Victory in the display case when that is made. I will need to tension the Main Stay tackle pendants when the boat is secured to the skid beams. I will post more photos when the whole task is finished. Meanwhile here are some photos of where I'm at now.
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Ensign got a reaction from cristikc in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally another update. The ship is completed, I am now working on the boats. My intention is to mount one of the boats on the Skid Beams one on the Davits and the other two on support cradles alongside Victory in the display case when that is made. I will need to tension the Main Stay tackle pendants when the boat is secured to the skid beams. I will post more photos when the whole task is finished. Meanwhile here are some photos of where I'm at now.
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Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Endeavour rigging plan
Hello Noel,
Thank you for your kind offer, however Banyan, who lives in Melbourne has offered to help with info that he has so I shall take him up on his offer.
Thanks again
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you B.E., Nils, John Reid and all others who have commented much appreciated. The next challenge awaits.
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from zappto in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally another update. The ship is completed, I am now working on the boats. My intention is to mount one of the boats on the Skid Beams one on the Davits and the other two on support cradles alongside Victory in the display case when that is made. I will need to tension the Main Stay tackle pendants when the boat is secured to the skid beams. I will post more photos when the whole task is finished. Meanwhile here are some photos of where I'm at now.
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Ensign got a reaction from Zarkon in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Just a quick update, the rudder is in place and the Hammock netting is done, now on to the challenges of masts and spars.
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Ensign got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Victory is finally finished and resting in her display case. I do still have a little tidying up to do, but don’t tell anyone, they’ll never notice. A couple of photos follow.
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