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michael mott got a reaction from kees de mol in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Today I finished tidying up the work area so that I now can work on either Skipjack or the pilot cutter now that both have their own tables. Rearranging things really does take a while it seems getting some of the model wood out of boxes and onto some additional shelving makes it so much easier to work.
That done I was able to get the final gluing sorted for the new walls of the cockpit when it is good and set I will work on the top rail. Walter thought it was about time.
The gaff was re-threaded with some of the new rope, a fiddly job, and as I was working I kept thinking about the incredible amount of rigging on Nils' Clipper.
Then time to get the boom finished after some final shaping of the jaws, the holes were drilled for the strength bolts and for the slot to accommodate the plate for attaching the tack of the mainsail and the down-haul. because of the length I needed to add a support.
Once the holes were drilled I began gluing on the leather.
Then the leather was cut to allow for the wrapping.
after folding down the tabs and the final shaping the jaws end was given a liberal coating of Teak oil.
Left to right the new lines are the Gaff throat up-haul, peak halliard, jib shroud, gaff throat down-haul. Next I need to make the support for the boom on the mast.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from PeteB in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from PeteB in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from garyshipwright in Thimble help needed
take a look at this thread and here scroll down to the bottom of the page where I show a step by step method for making thimbles
I made a thimble for the 1/16th cable first I filed a couple of grooves at each end I annealed the centre part only and shaped the thimble using the same tools and methods as before
At the moment it is attached to the bowsprit end cap but it will be attached to a traveler on the bowsprit, so that it can be hauled it to change sheets.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from DORIS in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from druxey in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from DORIS in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from PeteB in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Today I finished tidying up the work area so that I now can work on either Skipjack or the pilot cutter now that both have their own tables. Rearranging things really does take a while it seems getting some of the model wood out of boxes and onto some additional shelving makes it so much easier to work.
That done I was able to get the final gluing sorted for the new walls of the cockpit when it is good and set I will work on the top rail. Walter thought it was about time.
The gaff was re-threaded with some of the new rope, a fiddly job, and as I was working I kept thinking about the incredible amount of rigging on Nils' Clipper.
Then time to get the boom finished after some final shaping of the jaws, the holes were drilled for the strength bolts and for the slot to accommodate the plate for attaching the tack of the mainsail and the down-haul. because of the length I needed to add a support.
Once the holes were drilled I began gluing on the leather.
Then the leather was cut to allow for the wrapping.
after folding down the tabs and the final shaping the jaws end was given a liberal coating of Teak oil.
Left to right the new lines are the Gaff throat up-haul, peak halliard, jib shroud, gaff throat down-haul. Next I need to make the support for the boom on the mast.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from kees de mol in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Well Walter just took delivery of 800feet of 1/2 inch line and some 1 inch cable plus some other line for the rigging and docking he seems rather pleased now that the delivery has finally arrived, he can get on with the boom now. The 5/8 line will be delivered tomorrow he was assured.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from mtaylor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Elia in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from hexnut in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from hexnut in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from garyshipwright in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from captainbob in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Elia in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Fredrik37 in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Today I finished tidying up the work area so that I now can work on either Skipjack or the pilot cutter now that both have their own tables. Rearranging things really does take a while it seems getting some of the model wood out of boxes and onto some additional shelving makes it so much easier to work.
That done I was able to get the final gluing sorted for the new walls of the cockpit when it is good and set I will work on the top rail. Walter thought it was about time.
The gaff was re-threaded with some of the new rope, a fiddly job, and as I was working I kept thinking about the incredible amount of rigging on Nils' Clipper.
Then time to get the boom finished after some final shaping of the jaws, the holes were drilled for the strength bolts and for the slot to accommodate the plate for attaching the tack of the mainsail and the down-haul. because of the length I needed to add a support.
Once the holes were drilled I began gluing on the leather.
Then the leather was cut to allow for the wrapping.
after folding down the tabs and the final shaping the jaws end was given a liberal coating of Teak oil.
Left to right the new lines are the Gaff throat up-haul, peak halliard, jib shroud, gaff throat down-haul. Next I need to make the support for the boom on the mast.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from EdT in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Thank you everyone for the supportive and encouraging comments, and the "likes" It is very much appreciated.
Working further on the boom I made a start on the reef comb and bee blocks. the first set of reef combs did not allow for the bee blocks so started a second set the sheave will be 2 1/2 inch scale diameter
The first pair clamped into the small saw guide with some wedges so that i could file and sand them at the same time.
The second set started after cutting the slots first, then using the jewelers saw to fret them out.
The boom being prepared to glue on the reef comb on the port side
The come clamped and glued I will drill through the boom and the starboard side after the starboard side is glued on this will ensure that all the holes match well for the pins
Brrrr its down to -32 tonight.... in like a lion out like a lamb as the old saying goes.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from shipmodel in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Wishmaster in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Bedford in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from mtaylor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, Mark, B.E., Nils thanks for stopping by and the kind rematks and thank you for all the "likes'
Nils that is a very beautiful looking hull, I shall have to have a look.
Dan I made my own here near the bottom of the page you can see how I made it. A lot of work for sure but I am reasonably pleased with the results. The simplest way produced the best rope. I did build a rope making machine here but in the end I did not like the results for the fine rope I will revisit the machine but for the time being the larger diameter that I am using I prefer the way I am making it now.
I now have to make some more blocks for the boom and associated lines, I can see that the blocks and shackles are going to keep me busy, but at least my newly finished little lathe that I started to build 43 years ago
will be handy now for the small diameter stuff because the Myford only goes so fast.
It was a lot of work but it needed to be finished, I am glad I took the time to get it done. it will make turning the small pins and shackle parts that much easier.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from themadchemist in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Today I finished tidying up the work area so that I now can work on either Skipjack or the pilot cutter now that both have their own tables. Rearranging things really does take a while it seems getting some of the model wood out of boxes and onto some additional shelving makes it so much easier to work.
That done I was able to get the final gluing sorted for the new walls of the cockpit when it is good and set I will work on the top rail. Walter thought it was about time.
The gaff was re-threaded with some of the new rope, a fiddly job, and as I was working I kept thinking about the incredible amount of rigging on Nils' Clipper.
Then time to get the boom finished after some final shaping of the jaws, the holes were drilled for the strength bolts and for the slot to accommodate the plate for attaching the tack of the mainsail and the down-haul. because of the length I needed to add a support.
Once the holes were drilled I began gluing on the leather.
Then the leather was cut to allow for the wrapping.
after folding down the tabs and the final shaping the jaws end was given a liberal coating of Teak oil.
Left to right the new lines are the Gaff throat up-haul, peak halliard, jib shroud, gaff throat down-haul. Next I need to make the support for the boom on the mast.
Michael
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