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Hi Michael. post #520 in the log. I made them from copper wire(wire from inside power cables) I made all the lower ones as well. My kit provided pre-fabricated ones which did not allow a deadeye to slip in at all. I haven't used much of the metal parts in the kit at all. Either not of the era, size is wrong or non existent. Dave R -
An update from the Shipyard Foundry. Before I forgot, and let time slip by, the wee lads and myself got stuck into the swivel Guns. 10 in all 5 port and 5 starboard. All the individual metal items: 1. we have a square washer which will sit on the top of the gun stock(post). 2. a fork, which came with the kit(one of the few metal items I am actually using), with the pin filed down to 1.5mm. 2mm looked to big. 3. an eye bolt which I turn the pin end into another loop to make 4. a double ended pin for a gun housing. One end slips over the fork pin and weld in place > 5. the ring end is cut and shaped to a "U" for the gun to rest in 6. missing i picure, is a larger 1mm pin for the gun to mount to the fork. I cut 1mm pin as guns are different than kit supplied, too long and shape wrong. I also needed to drill out the holes through the gun, as it was much smaller than the fork side holes. Looks like I envisaged, the fork and housing is larger than that dipicted in the AOTS. I do not mind mine being larger, as the shot forces form the gun ? nessitates a sturdy fork and housing. Production line, make 10 sets all up. Handle - farther down. Swivel Gun - mockup(less the handle) Added a thin 0.5mm wire to the of the gun for handle to "slid" on - cut to length later on. Blackened 1st dip, to all the pieces, then assembled 2 gun sets to see they shape up. Next making handle. So small - 6mm long ! Mounted on stern post: Drilled holes in the outboard posts for pin, Note: do it now not when rigging done. Timber handle added, to see how it looks. I'll stick to this size bit less than 1.5mm dia, very small and any smaller, bound to break it. 9 more to make. Mounted on starboard post: Happy with the look. Few more hours for handle making. Assemble, blacken or paint touchup and store away to fit near end. Edit: Some final touches to the handles: Rope wrap about the end and paint/clear. Paint and clear to the rope end. "Tick a box", another set of items done. Dave R
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Thanks Michael, A Lathe is great, however a lot of post work, carving, nibbling, sanding to knock the spars into final shape. Then the drilling gouging for the pulleys, which are all fake on my masts(2 holes either end and a recess at the sides) Dave R
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Thanks fellas for looking in. I've taken all those valuable lessons you guys have come by on board at the "shipyard cronicles". As I am sure others do, I spend as much time researching as doing. I will be, as Paul pointed out, raising the masts, section by section, adding the standing rigging on in the traditional way. I plan to add some running rigging, blocks and ropes, however jury is in session as to sails. Been toying with having sails rolled and lashed up on spars as if at anchor. Just another level of complexity and by the time I get to it, a retirement task. Dave R
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In the Shipyard Update After what seems a very long time, we have raised the mast sections to see how they are taking shape. Loose fit for now, until the fun starts adding the standing rigging. Some close ups to show the warts. Top Gallant sections These are straight off the Lathe. Well nearly, the top of the Fore TG, twisted off as the lathe slowed down. The top is only 2.5mm in diameter and I guess the torque was too much. Some glue and filler, sanding and after a coat of black, won't know it was brocken. Mast Sections: The mast sections all basically made. Each of the top mast sections do slide up through the mast caps. Trestle-Trees & Cross-Trees: Where all the action takes place. Fore Mast Trestle Cross Trees: Fore Mast > Topmast: I filed a section of brass rod down to a rectangle, for each "Fid" pin at the bottom of each top mast. No Fid plate, might look at adding some in(not that it will be noticable later on at the small scale) The top of the Fore Mast - Top Gallant: Needs some touchup of the paint work. It got scratched working its way through the "caps". All the black on the masts needs a touchup. It was this top that broke(slowing down in the Lathe), came up good thank god, I didn't wish to turn up another. Looking down on the Fore Mast Top. Things will get very busy around these mast tops - well one day I hope it will. I might take a break from the masts for a while. The rope, block and tackle, as much as I am looking forward to it, will just have to wait some. Time to finish off the deck furniture and other works, to "clear the decks" for the rigging stage. Maybe try my hand at the "ships boats". Only 4 to make, how long could that take. ?? Dave R
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TopMast Trestle & Cross Trees Cross Trees Hand carved from larger section, kept in place with rods at each end(tip from Greg Lester) Decided to glue the Trestles and Cross pieces as one(1) unit - they are fairly small. All pieces are checked into each other. Eack will slide as one unit down the top-mast heads onto the top of the hounds(Hex). Tip Dave: don't glue the caps on yet ! TopMast Trees Made the caps(same as the lower ones, only smaller(much smaller), but with out pins) Fit snug onto the topmasts. Bolsters either side glued in place. Tapered ends and a hole on end cross tree. Be a shame to paint these black. ? Maybe not ? Now to a sheave issue or maybe not. The top mast sections have some sheaves built into them. Different sizes. I've only managed to get 2.5mm and 4mm diameter x 1mm wide sheaves. But not sure if I should use them ? The Mizzen Topmast being a small diameter, can be weakened by the tunneling through to create a sheave recess. So for now I cut a recess either side and a hole top/bottom(for rope to pass through). How does this look ? Maybe add a pencil led either side for shaft ? Same for the bottom of the topmasts. Although a larger diameter, once in place, not used. Just noticed >> fid holes and pins to make. Next to make the thin !! topgallant masts, this will be interesting. Dave R
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Shipyard - Trestle Trees & Mast Caps Well the shipyard is slowly moving up to the dizzy heights of the masts. We have fitted the Trestle Trees to the 3 masts. The fore needed packing to make a snug fit, won't been seen when all said and done. Fore Trestle Tree fitted: Mizzen Trestle Tree fitted: 3 Mast Caps: Each is hand crafted from pear wood. The ones supplied in the kit very grainy and mismatched sizes. I had a some small bolts, but not small enough to use - bugger Decided to use a small pin with a cap head for the bolts. Heads lost in the black paint. Although one cannot see, the underside of each cap has pre-drilled holes for the 4 eye bolts on each cap head. The eye bolts fitted when the tackle/pulleys made. I have learnt to hang off on gluing on some things. Dave R
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Hi Bob, Have you left room for the rudder stock to pass up to the deck ? and room for the rudder to pivot. I added extra supports either side, for the planks to glue to and the hatch between. Dave R
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Mike, I found then surfaces need to be clean to allow the power to flow through easily. Pincer Electrodes: I clean(spear them into steel wool) the pincer electrodes nearly every time just before I do a weld. A little time consuming, however I reckon it helps create a clean contact point for the power to run through. I position the pincers either side of the joint, if that makes sense, so the solder fills the gap up. and > I assume you use a flux on the surfaces that you want joined. I use a white paste, it sticks onto the surface, doesn't run until the power runs through, and the solder goes to where the flux is/was. And I got a tip from one of our Aussie modeler's, use thin low temp. silver solder - 2 types. That made another difference. A pic of some earlier ones for Mizzen dead eyes. Bit of a file to clean em up. I am bias, I am a fan of resistance welding. PS The hardest part is getting the copper wire to the shape, consistently, a jig works. Dave R
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Hi Mike, Agree with Mark, close them up. I was not good at hand soldering. I went all out and bought a "resistance welding unit" This is a AB Superchief 250 from www.americanbeautytools.com The manufacturer is in the USA.(I don't have shares in them) How the RW works http://resistancesoldering.com/site/ Cost a fair bit to convert to 220v and import to AUS. Worth every dollar to get neat joints, and no burn marks. I made these dead eyes recently. Takes a fraction of a second to solder each leg. All in the prep. Dave R
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Wishing you a fast and full healthy recovery Rowan. Hope you have time to do the research for the next steps of your build. Dave R
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HI Paul, The Compass/draw/cupboard thingy, did not come with the Corel Kit, neither did a lot of items. Have not constructed it yet. On the list of the "to do", with many other items. Come to think of it, probably why this build is taking so long, I am scratch making so many items that come with other kits. Aiming to get the masts up, and before rope work, finish the deck fittings off. Dave R
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Shipyard Update More work has progressed on the 3 x Mast Tops. The yard has crafted the Futtock dead eyes. A few Pictures of how these were made from copper wire, welded, filed and hole drilled in the end, then blackened. Close up of the Fore Mast Top with: - Bolsters added - eye bolt for the topsail yard tye fall - Rail on the back of the mast top(my interpretation) All dead eyes secured to the Mast Tops: Also added the eye bolt on the Main Mast Top(not sure if I needed it, better to add now, near impossible later on) Although I have Marquardt's Endeavour AoTS, I am keen to get another detailed resource for the rigging, being their is so much to it all. I have ordered a copy of Lees "'Masting & Rigging of English ships of War 1625 - 1860" Dave R
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Michael, For each fake timber band, I was very careful to not use excess glue(CA). It soaks into the card and forms a solid. It is easy using a scalpel blade to slice of unwanted bits. I coated the bands with CA glue to seal each band. Dave R
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Hi Pat, I've lost the hours I've spent "looking ahead" to see what else should be added onto an item, so it is there when the time comes. I'll miss something I am sure. Dave R
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What is going on ? So have been working through on a few lashings for the stays to the masts. I came across a dilemma with Main topmast preventer stay and the Mizzen top mast stay. The clips(below) from the Endeavour AOTS show different methods of attaching the above stays. Page 101 in the Standing Rigging section and Pages 117 & 188 are from the Running Rigging section. Also had a look at some of the great Endeavour builds on the site to see what others have done. I decided to go 50/50, hope I got it somewhere near correct. Fore Mast methods: 5mm pulley for the Main topmast preventer stay 5mm Heart for the Main Stay Main Mast methods: 2 Thimbles and a Heart block for the Mizzen stays Mizzen strops: Cleats on Mizzen and Fore Masts: Small steps. Dave R
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Hi Bob, Are you planning to add some blocking between the frames to the hull(wales line) ? Dave R
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Shipyard Update: Middle Chock added to each of the 3 MastTops. Trial fit at the top of the ForeMast. Picture is just after adding the Jeer block cleats - both sides. I believe the cleats are only on the Main and Fore Masts(is this correct ? I am not sure?). I placed mine a bit higher to make sure plenty of room below for the shrouds to wrap around. Hoops being added to the Masts. I retro fitted a home made wooden "lathe" I built some time ago to hold spars(masts) so I have both hands free to work on them. Works well for wrapping card and the woolding. Main and Fore Masts standing tall. Slowly getting their, woolding and hoops on. So much more to go, I keep finding things to make and add, it seems to never end. Dave R
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Good to see Bob, Hope the kit comes with plenty of goodies for your build. Will be watching out for the updates, I like seeing what others do with the Endeavour builds. Dave R
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Bit more work in the Shipyard Mast Tops Mizzen Top taking shape. fiddly work this one was. inner beams/rails roughed in, nearly done. 3 Mast Tops ready for finishing off. Dave R
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Fantastic, fantastic detail Greg, Don't know how you do it. Is their a mouse somewhere ? "cat & mouse" Dave R
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