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B.E.(Blue ensign) had a similar problem and he "stiffened" his crowsfeet with wallpaper paste with this being done less tension was required, resulting in no distortion of the stays. Might be something to look into.

she is coming together real nice, good work

Now I can see it, dah on me, need more coffee

Looks good E.J. I am not sure if is just a photographic illusion, but what are those two white things by the foremast? Looks like they are attached to the stay

Beautiful work E.J., you deserve a trip to that lovely shelving unit of yours

Looking mighty fine E.J. I'm looking forward to seeing your rigging progress, you have some complicated things ahead of you that I am interested in seeing.

B.E.(Blue ensign) had a similar problem and he "stiffened" his crowsfeet with wallpaper paste with this being done less tension was required, resulting in no distortion of the stays. Might be something to look into.

B.E.(Blue ensign) had a similar problem and he "stiffened" his crowsfeet with wallpaper paste with this being done less tension was required, resulting in no distortion of the stays. Might be something to look into.

Very impressive E.J.

And finally the last of my updates, this first one is showing block and bracket installed for bowsprit
 

 
This one is showing a piece I missed on the plans, rather important as it supports the rudder
 

 
All the masts (full length is not in picture), bowsprit and spars are made.Some of the rigging is complete, the lower spars have a bit of a complicated rigging with a traveller and also a mouse of sorts
 

 
A close up of the aft lower spar showing the rigging
 

 
Masts are just temporally put together for picture 

 
That's about it for this update, all plans for being outside are on hold as we are getting snow today so I'm hoping to have a productive day in shipyard, after laundry and dishes are done
 You all Have a good day and Thanks so much for stopping in

Thanks to all for stopping by, for your likes and gracious comments. Almost a month since last update and I have accomplished some.
First up is making some oar locks:
 

 
From left to right: kit supplied one, outline on rosewood board, initial cutting on mill, after sanding on disc sander and final product
 

 
Pins installed in bottoms and a coat of WOP (two extra to cover breakage)
 

 
The Trabaccolo has two fittings unique to herself and the Brazzera. These are both belaying points, one style for the halyards and the other for the stays
 


 
The finished product
 

 
For the stays
 

 
And for the halyards, one at the mizzen and one at fore mast
 

Hey everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. Thanks to all for stopping, for your likes and comments.
 Today's update is showing the catheads and anchors. I realise it is a bit early for the anchors but I couldn't resist the urge to see how they would look, they can be easily removed if required.
 

This is a practice cathead, just to get the fit, angles and dimensions right. This is just 6 x 6 mm basswood, the final product is made from 6 x 6 mm rosewood. The holes and simulated sheaves were made on the mill using a 1 mm end mill cutter.
 

 
I am just showing for those who haven't done this before how I install the anchors. A line is put through the eye on the cathead pulled through, doubled over itself forming a loop, wrapped around itself(three times in this case) and then fed through the loop 
 

Pull both ends to tighten seizing 
 

 Then move seizing up into place
 

 There is a hook stropped to the double block. The line is then fed through block and sheave in cathead and finally belayed to a cleat. The rope around the anchor shaft has a thimble seized in it. Rope is wrapped around the shaft and belayed to the kinighthead.
 

I didn't care for how loose the line through the cathead and block was so I painted the line with diluted pva glue and added the tweezers for weight
 

This is the final result. The anchor rope is from Syren that has been dyed from tan to brown. All other rope used is kit supplied, The hook on the block needs some touching up...as does some of the other some of the other paint by looking at these close ups
 

And a shot from inboard
 

 Finally a picture of the tool I use to make hooks with. I found this here on MSW some time ago and I can't remember the fellow's name but I surely thank him as it works great.

Tires are a good addition, are they hanging below the water line?

Mike, she looks pretty cool. Job well done, be sure to add some action shots.

Looking mighty fine E.J. I'm looking forward to seeing your rigging progress, you have some complicated things ahead of you that I am interested in seeing.

Looking mighty fine E.J. I'm looking forward to seeing your rigging progress, you have some complicated things ahead of you that I am interested in seeing.

Mike, she looks pretty cool. Job well done, be sure to add some action shots.

And finally the last of my updates, this first one is showing block and bracket installed for bowsprit
 

 
This one is showing a piece I missed on the plans, rather important as it supports the rudder
 

 
All the masts (full length is not in picture), bowsprit and spars are made.Some of the rigging is complete, the lower spars have a bit of a complicated rigging with a traveller and also a mouse of sorts
 

 
A close up of the aft lower spar showing the rigging
 

 
Masts are just temporally put together for picture 

 
That's about it for this update, all plans for being outside are on hold as we are getting snow today so I'm hoping to have a productive day in shipyard, after laundry and dishes are done
 You all Have a good day and Thanks so much for stopping in

Nothing too exciting here, I just thought I would show how I seize a block to a hook.
 

Thanks to all for stopping by, for your likes and gracious comments. Almost a month since last update and I have accomplished some.
First up is making some oar locks:
 

 
From left to right: kit supplied one, outline on rosewood board, initial cutting on mill, after sanding on disc sander and final product
 

 
Pins installed in bottoms and a coat of WOP (two extra to cover breakage)
 

 
The Trabaccolo has two fittings unique to herself and the Brazzera. These are both belaying points, one style for the halyards and the other for the stays
 


 
The finished product
 

 
For the stays
 

 
And for the halyards, one at the mizzen and one at fore mast
 

Thanks Mike, when she is done the deck won't be so empty, there are so many things that are not on other ships I have seen. Is that tug floating yet?
Ian: Thanks I am busy now serving shrouds with my new Domanoff serving machine, what a purchase! It is a fantastic machine, runs so smooth and with the attachments you can even do seizing with it. Way too much fun, I'm actually just stalling from building the ship's boat.

Dave, Len, Elijah and Bob Thanks guys I really appreciate you guys stopping in and leaving your great comments.
Mike: "laundry and dishes" sounds much better,at that time of day, than vodka and orange!!

Thanks Mike, when she is done the deck won't be so empty, there are so many things that are not on other ships I have seen. Is that tug floating yet?
Ian: Thanks I am busy now serving shrouds with my new Domanoff serving machine, what a purchase! It is a fantastic machine, runs so smooth and with the attachments you can even do seizing with it. Way too much fun, I'm actually just stalling from building the ship's boat.

Dave, Len, Elijah and Bob Thanks guys I really appreciate you guys stopping in and leaving your great comments.
Mike: "laundry and dishes" sounds much better,at that time of day, than vodka and orange!!

Thanks Mike, when she is done the deck won't be so empty, there are so many things that are not on other ships I have seen. Is that tug floating yet?
Ian: Thanks I am busy now serving shrouds with my new Domanoff serving machine, what a purchase! It is a fantastic machine, runs so smooth and with the attachments you can even do seizing with it. Way too much fun, I'm actually just stalling from building the ship's boat.