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Thanks very much fella's, really much appreciated. The build has been fast and have made some mistakes along the way. But really enjoyed the experience. Darrell Hi matey. The Way I did this was to wind rope around very thin aluminium, first by curling the bottom into a circle. The other way I went around it was to just paint the rod black and tie rope to the end as shown in my build, both work. It keeps a strait line when hanging. Some add brass rings to the end of rope, this works too. Well coming to the end now, with just the plaque and some more rope/tackle between the yards. this will be done later. So the final pictures are now ready to show. If you have any more questions on the way I did this or complaints, just message me. I used Syren blocks for all the tackle. In the end I did add some figures as a talking point for my family. So HM Brig Bella sails off into the night. She is well armed and when she has her new sails there will be no stopping her. Privateer roaming the channel with Captain palmer and his 120 officers and crew. A up me lads. Frank -
Cracking work Robin. That's really coming together nicely. Frank
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That's a nice clean line there Bob mate. How did you do your planking marks, down one side or what. The Nail look make this look so good. Frank
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Very Interesting build Rob, and how you got out of some nasty scrapes. One question on your other build(Pickle), how many figures did you have in the kit. Am torn between doing My Pickle or getting this one to do first. Great work and watching with Interest. Frank.
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Hmmm, You maybe right Bob. Well all the Carronades are done. All a board but for the roping. Anchors on but for the Boom Davit ropes and blocks. Gaff boom all tied down. So its the boat for the stern Davit,tie down the guns, raise the colours and a little more rigging. Then its off into the night. Frank.
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With Daniel making things from resin /etchings etc, that could be a reality Great to see him coming up with so many new Idea's, makes me want to restart another Victory. Frank.
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Maybe use a plank bender, tis the best way, Great build. Frank
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
foxy replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I believe you need heart shape blocks in this area, or at least blocks, not deadeyes. But having not done this ship I could be wrong. Frank -
Lovely work Kieth. Been in cookoo land with me own builds and missed your work. Fantastico work mate. she really is a beut. Keep it coming. Frank
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Yes he does seem to go backwards more than he goes forwards. But gets the results from his experiments. But I suspect that's Daniels way of doing things, wonderfull stuff. Frank
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Hi Joe. Good to let the boss have a say sometimes If the Idea for switching armament were introduced it would put up the price some what, unless they made two kit versions. The last would be my prefer'ed option . Frank
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Nice work OC matey. You have come some way since my last looking in here. I am not sure, but by your pictures you are going water line, if so, good choice. PVA is a good choice to and it works for railings too, a little patience works wonders. Great stuff. Frank
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Hi Bob. Not fitting sails for now, but might later for the Gaff. Need to get this finished so I can finish Victory, then maybe an other wood ship. The carronades arrived from Cornwall Model Boats so its mass production time,(well six of them). With the anchors, one boat to the stern, flag and some more rigging, its near done. Frank
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'Wow'. That's real progress Bob, and you said I was fast. Well that deck looks the bee's nee's mate. Frank
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Thanks Bob,Don and Mike. Well progress is now to the stage were I can place the ship on its base. First waiting for the remaining Carronades from Cornwall Model Boats,'should be here Monday'. The 32 Pdr. The ship so far with some more rigging done on the Gaff Booms. Been a great time learning and researching through this forum for Information. Thanks to all those who have made so much Info possible to us learners. Frank
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Nice work Robin. Maybe raised bow area if you feel forecastle is to much Your really getting to grips with this, nice one. Frank
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Well took your advice Bob and I get me plaque on Wednesday, not bad price too. HM Brig Bella Privateer. Frank
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Nice work Bob. That's not going to fall apart, like the extra support Idea. Very nice decking too mate. Frank
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'Hey'. Nice thinking Bob, why did I not think of that with a trophy shop just down the road from me too. Would be cheaper as I know the guy. Frank.
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Well this ship is changing every day I look at it,'Yep still a Brig, but now with two 32Pdr Carronades and eight 18Pdr carronades. So my work stared on the two from Cornwall Model boats. I down sized the trucks width for this ship. Once I have all the guns mounted will show pictures. Note for the base i have two brass supports. In the mean time its the ratlines,(yer I know). Have the stands ready but still need a brass plate for the name. Frank
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Moved on a tad I see, and very nice too. Must get one of those, maybe under a different name. Cracking job mate. Frank
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Good job I am not walking the planks with all then nails in. Nice work Bob. Frank
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Know what you mean Robin. The Idea's from your research seem to take on a new meaning. Keep at it and you will get the ship you want. Frank
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You seem to have a fair base to start from Bob. Keeping a ship in line as you work on her is a must I find. So nice work matey. Frank
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