donrobinson

Thanks to everyone for stooping in, for your likes and of course all the great comments even You(Mike Shanks). Today is going to be a beautiful day outside so this is just going to be a quick update before I head out side to work up a thirst. Actually it is so nice I'm thirsty already!! So lets get this going
 
First up is just another way of stropping/seizing a block with a becket, here I am using the Domanoff serving machine.
 

 
As this was just for demonstration purposes I will make another one with a 7mm triple that I can actually use 
 
This is the mizzen mast with various rigging, not yet permanently attached
 
 
 
This the fore mast
 
One of the trestle trees, notice how my nails turned brown in the blackening solution. Only me and my crazy luck
 

 
I apologise for the poor picture but I was just trying to show my plumb bob for truing the masts and the proper use of a can of mushrooms, magnet and square
 

 
Here are some outside shots showing the masts stepped. Top mast is not on permanent. Checkout the rope at the bottom of the mast, I'm not sure if this is something exclusive to the Trabaccolo but it is kind of cool. I should have taken pictures of this process but it is three separate coils of 1.25 mm rope followed by two more on top of that then one more at the very top
 

 
As you can see it is beautiful day here so I am going for a shower then grabbing a cool one getting on the golf cart with some tunes and get to work watching the leaves grow. Fridge is full so come on over, supposed to be 28 today that spells cold beer in Celsius or Fahrenheit
You all have a great day and an awesome weekend
 
See You Later 

Hello Nils, I just stopped by for my monthly visit and a cup of coffee and as always I am totally impressed. Wonderful work!!

Almost there Mike, don't quit now. Looks great

Great work on the stanchions. She is looking real good

Great work on the stanchions. She is looking real good

Going to be a fun little build to watch B.E., looking forward to seeing more

She looks great B.E., fits in perfectly

Great to meet you B.E.

Sign me up for a book also

Thanks Mike. How is your new shop coming?

Thanks Zoltan, I will keep you in mind when it comes time to open these

Hi Mike, Thanks for stooping in. The poles are walnut with just wop applied

Thanks Ian, the crew was very happy to see them all come on board(6 large and 6 small), so I'm guessing it is something more than olive oil inside them  

Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
 Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:
 
The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)

 
The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas

 
 
This one is showing the tools I used

 
This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.
 

 
Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.
 

 
And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side
 

 
Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One

Thanks so much B.E., great of you to stop in

Hi Zoltan thanks for the comment. It is an open deck I am trying to think of ways of filling it up a little more

Hey Mike, Thanks Bud

Thanks Lawrence, always good to see you stop in

Hey Mike, Thanks for stopping in. The stove stays on deck, I am still unsure as how I will secure it as I would think it might have been portable. The coin I just heated it up pounded it with hammer until thin enough then just shaped over a 1/2" steel rod. I should have taken some pictures. If I get the chance I will do it again and document

Bob, E.J., Dave, Pierre and Elijah Thanks guys for stopping by and for your inspiring comments they are very much appreciated. I will keep plodding along and hopefully have more updates in the near future. Thanks Again  

And some more:
 
Installing knightheads( 3 x 3 mm) and top timbers
 

 
There are waterways to be installed, mine kept splitting on me so I spread some ca on them to strengthen them, and as you can see it bled though to the good side. Time to make new ones.
 

 
Then I decided rather than cutting out notches for all the top timbers in the waterway and going through more frustration I will install them on top of the waterway so..............
 

 
then I decided it was time for a change...the windlass. This was made from cherry turned on the lathe what you see here is the fourth attempt, I also replaced the supports and made them from cherry also.
 
This showing the filed down nail used to make the holes square. This is an idea I got from DocBlake.
 

 
Gluing .5 x 1 mm strips onto drum
 

 
The finished product, still needs one or two more coats of wipe on poly. The fancy ends are inspired by B.E.'s cathead decoration on his Pegasus

 
Thanks for stopping by
 
 

A little update:
 
Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together
 

 
The pieces for stove
 

 
Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
 

Thanks for stopping in Lawrence, I should have something next week.

Thanks so much Dave. Once stove is done I need to build a windlass, which will be a first for me. I think I am looking forward to this  

Good Morning Mike, Thanks for stopping in. The Trajta is a fine looking boat and kit, I love the bow on her. I don't blame you for wanting to pull her out. You will enjoy building her and will end up with a great model. I am just finishing up the ships stove, almost done "accessorising" it and may have some pictures later.