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6ohiocav got a reaction from JerryTodd in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Galley Pipe
I decided to scrap the Brittania galley pipe and make my own. I decided to turn the cone and pipe on the mini lathe out of holly. I then cut brass straps from the kit supplied inventory to act as brackets for the top. Using a drop of medium CA and with a lot of patience, I was able to position the three brackets in good enough position to square up the top. Some flat black paint and a wooden base with my red paint mix and I can scratch this one off the list. Took all night - one little part.
Sorry about the poor quality of the photos.
The pipe is so delicate that I will attach it to the ship at the very end of the build. It is only setting on the deck. I can see myself knocking that over
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6ohiocav got a reaction from abelson in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
REMAINING LOWER SHROUDS
The remaining shrouds, done in pairs, were done with .035" inch rope from Syren.
[As an aside, I tried to use the kit supplied rope. Two complaints. I wish the supplier would mark the diameter on the spools, so that we would not have to guess what the size is. Also, the plans call for at least 8 different sizes that I have noted so far. I only received 5 unmarked sizes. Also, the nylon rope is too stiff, and even when stretched and soaked in hot water, sometimes shows the kinks. Unless I serve it, I have abandoned the kit supplied rope.]
I decided to serve the section of rope that wrapped around the mast. After some trial and error, that ended up to be exactly 2 inches of the rope.
I then folded over the served section and measured over ½ inches to start my throat wrap. I used my black sewing thread, and started it by running the end through with a sewing needle. A small drop of CA, and then began wrapping back to the end of the served sections.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from abelson in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
LOWER SHROUDS
I decided to serve the forward mounted shroud. That would be the line that the course yard would rub against at times, and based on my research, would likely be served for added strength and wear protection. On the Niagara, the forward mounted shroud is a single line with a burton pendant. It took me a couple of days to figure this one out.
I decided to use the kit provided .075mm (.035 inch) line and covered it with a basic black sewing thread on the Syren Serve-o-matic. A pretty good machine.
I then tied an eye hole and tied the throat collar. I did two of them.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Ken
Whoops. Thanks for the heads up.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
REMAINING LOWER SHROUDS
The remaining shrouds, done in pairs, were done with .035" inch rope from Syren.
[As an aside, I tried to use the kit supplied rope. Two complaints. I wish the supplier would mark the diameter on the spools, so that we would not have to guess what the size is. Also, the plans call for at least 8 different sizes that I have noted so far. I only received 5 unmarked sizes. Also, the nylon rope is too stiff, and even when stretched and soaked in hot water, sometimes shows the kinks. Unless I serve it, I have abandoned the kit supplied rope.]
I decided to serve the section of rope that wrapped around the mast. After some trial and error, that ended up to be exactly 2 inches of the rope.
I then folded over the served section and measured over ½ inches to start my throat wrap. I used my black sewing thread, and started it by running the end through with a sewing needle. A small drop of CA, and then began wrapping back to the end of the served sections.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from mikiek in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
LOWER SHROUDS
I decided to serve the forward mounted shroud. That would be the line that the course yard would rub against at times, and based on my research, would likely be served for added strength and wear protection. On the Niagara, the forward mounted shroud is a single line with a burton pendant. It took me a couple of days to figure this one out.
I decided to use the kit provided .075mm (.035 inch) line and covered it with a basic black sewing thread on the Syren Serve-o-matic. A pretty good machine.
I then tied an eye hole and tied the throat collar. I did two of them.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from abelson in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
LOWER FOREMAST STANDING RIGGING.
Before you attach the cap and topmast to the lower foremast, it would be advisable to create the following:
1. Course yard sling
2. Lower shrouds
3. Fore Stay
4. Fore Preventer Stay.
5. Thimble for the Spring Stay.
Doing these on the bench before you attach the cap means that you can simply slip them over the top of the lower foremast. I can’t imagine tying these onto the mast.
I would also suggest that you mount the 6 1/8 inch double blocks with eye bolts to the bottom of the tree (used for spritsail yard braces, course yard sling, and course buntlines).
Here is a photo of the final products.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
LOWER FOREMAST STANDING RIGGING.
Before you attach the cap and topmast to the lower foremast, it would be advisable to create the following:
1. Course yard sling
2. Lower shrouds
3. Fore Stay
4. Fore Preventer Stay.
5. Thimble for the Spring Stay.
Doing these on the bench before you attach the cap means that you can simply slip them over the top of the lower foremast. I can’t imagine tying these onto the mast.
I would also suggest that you mount the 6 1/8 inch double blocks with eye bolts to the bottom of the tree (used for spritsail yard braces, course yard sling, and course buntlines).
Here is a photo of the final products.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from abelson in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
STANDING RIGGING – FORE MAST AND JIB
I have been working on the standing rigging of the fore mast and jib for the last 20 days. Here is where I am so far. The fore mast is just sitting in its mast hole.
Most of this time has been spent thinking, planning, and too often, interpreting the difficult rigging plans. It became obvious to me that I had to create a plan of attack, keeping in mind that serving, seizing, whipping and tying collars will always be EASIER if done on the bench rather than on the ship. All of the standing rigging lines in the photos below were prepared on the bench and then systematically added to the masts in a planned order.
Having created this plan in my head, I thought I would share this with my fellow Niagara builders so that we all could wonder why the kit designer failed to do so.
A few caveats. I don’t know if I am doing this correctly. It is my best interpretation of the plans and the written instructions. I have also gone back to my library of Niagara photos. I therefore stand behind this, at least until someone says otherwise. Take your best shots.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from mikiek in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
STANDING RIGGING – FORE MAST AND JIB
I have been working on the standing rigging of the fore mast and jib for the last 20 days. Here is where I am so far. The fore mast is just sitting in its mast hole.
Most of this time has been spent thinking, planning, and too often, interpreting the difficult rigging plans. It became obvious to me that I had to create a plan of attack, keeping in mind that serving, seizing, whipping and tying collars will always be EASIER if done on the bench rather than on the ship. All of the standing rigging lines in the photos below were prepared on the bench and then systematically added to the masts in a planned order.
Having created this plan in my head, I thought I would share this with my fellow Niagara builders so that we all could wonder why the kit designer failed to do so.
A few caveats. I don’t know if I am doing this correctly. It is my best interpretation of the plans and the written instructions. I have also gone back to my library of Niagara photos. I therefore stand behind this, at least until someone says otherwise. Take your best shots.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
its a wee bit taller.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from JerryTodd in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
STANDING RIGGING – FORE MAST AND JIB
I have been working on the standing rigging of the fore mast and jib for the last 20 days. Here is where I am so far. The fore mast is just sitting in its mast hole.
Most of this time has been spent thinking, planning, and too often, interpreting the difficult rigging plans. It became obvious to me that I had to create a plan of attack, keeping in mind that serving, seizing, whipping and tying collars will always be EASIER if done on the bench rather than on the ship. All of the standing rigging lines in the photos below were prepared on the bench and then systematically added to the masts in a planned order.
Having created this plan in my head, I thought I would share this with my fellow Niagara builders so that we all could wonder why the kit designer failed to do so.
A few caveats. I don’t know if I am doing this correctly. It is my best interpretation of the plans and the written instructions. I have also gone back to my library of Niagara photos. I therefore stand behind this, at least until someone says otherwise. Take your best shots.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hey Mike,
I have been working hard on the foremast and Jib rigging and am getting ready to post all of my work with rope sizes, serving choices, lengths, and as best I can figure, how it all came together. Quite a chore.
I glued my channels under and up against the bottom of the rail. It provided support.
Thanks for the site. Good info.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hey Mike,
I have been working hard on the foremast and Jib rigging and am getting ready to post all of my work with rope sizes, serving choices, lengths, and as best I can figure, how it all came together. Quite a chore.
I glued my channels under and up against the bottom of the rail. It provided support.
Thanks for the site. Good info.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from cobra1951 in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hey Mike,
I have been working hard on the foremast and Jib rigging and am getting ready to post all of my work with rope sizes, serving choices, lengths, and as best I can figure, how it all came together. Quite a chore.
I glued my channels under and up against the bottom of the rail. It provided support.
Thanks for the site. Good info.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Elijah in USN Picket Boat #1 by GuntherMT - Model Shipways - scale 1:24
Brian,
I have been copying portions of my plans and cutting out templates to use to make parts to replace the kit supplied plywood for my Niagara, and NEVER thought of checking to make sure that the scale was altered. Thanks for the heads up. I have also cut out sections of the actual plans and have found that I have to make sure that the images are in true 1/64 scale, as some are NOT.
Superb work on the cockpit deck!
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6ohiocav got a reaction from abelson in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
And that finally brings me to 2016. When i picked up this project again, after being dormant for years, and realized my build log was gone in the crash, I figured I would simply plug away and gave up the idea of starting the log all over again. Therefore, as I get closer to the present, the next few posts will cover alot of work but with only a few pictures.
First up, the overwhelming project of planking the hull. It ended up being the typical, think about the daunting hurdle for weeks, read everything I could get my hands on, nervously glue on the first strake, then get totally consumed with finishing. In the end, after I laid the last strake (which I did take a picture of for posterity), I sat back and had one of those "did I actually do this" moments.
Since the hull is painted (allowing all of the gaps to be filled and sanded), and single planked, I opted to simply lay the strakes in the recommended bands from the kit plans. I did not taper many strakes, and heavily relied on steelers when necessary. It was a good exercise. When the time comes for a future build requiring a double planked hull where the paint and filler crutches are unavailable to cover up the work, I should be ready.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from src in Chain Plates @ 1:64 Scale
Mike,
You can check my log, but I chose to solder rings of 26 gauge wire, and then bend them around the deadeyes. I kept the soldered end on top of the deadeye. If I were to do it again, I would put the soldered end at the bottom of the deadeye since it would be hidden by the wood rail. that would have eliminated the need to touch up the silver solder with black paint.
The straps that bolt to the hull were created with round brass wire that I flattened on the each end with a small punch. I then drilled holes. Those look great on the ship and were very easy to make. I blackened them when completed.
Here is a photo of the completed parts. They have held up very nicely.
I have been working hard on standing rigging. I am going to post a practicum when I complete the fore mast and jib boom rigging. I am solving all kinds of challenges that I will be able to share with you.
Good luck friend.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from mtaylor in Chain Plates @ 1:64 Scale
Mike,
You can check my log, but I chose to solder rings of 26 gauge wire, and then bend them around the deadeyes. I kept the soldered end on top of the deadeye. If I were to do it again, I would put the soldered end at the bottom of the deadeye since it would be hidden by the wood rail. that would have eliminated the need to touch up the silver solder with black paint.
The straps that bolt to the hull were created with round brass wire that I flattened on the each end with a small punch. I then drilled holes. Those look great on the ship and were very easy to make. I blackened them when completed.
Here is a photo of the completed parts. They have held up very nicely.
I have been working hard on standing rigging. I am going to post a practicum when I complete the fore mast and jib boom rigging. I am solving all kinds of challenges that I will be able to share with you.
Good luck friend.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from JerryTodd in Constellation 1856 by JerryTodd - 1:36 scale - RADIO - First Class Sloop of War
Jerry,
Seeing your beautiful ship take the water was going to rid me of the urge to put my Niagara in the bath tub to see if it actually floats.
I hope you get another chance soon, and I can't wait to see the results.
Garryowen!
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
All of the Brown's ships were built in short order. I too read about the 40 day builds. Unbelievable and very humbling.
can you send me the site for the figurines. They are real cool.
Still waiting my rope order to start rigging.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
All of the Brown's ships were built in short order. I too read about the 40 day builds. Unbelievable and very humbling.
can you send me the site for the figurines. They are real cool.
Still waiting my rope order to start rigging.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
The Lake Erie Fleet is beginning to take shape. And not a moment too soon... the Royal Navy is are lurking over the sand bar.
Looking great. I have the same problem with pins, and have two sizes. I will be following your lead once again.
Thanks partner.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
The Lake Erie Fleet is beginning to take shape. And not a moment too soon... the Royal Navy is are lurking over the sand bar.
Looking great. I have the same problem with pins, and have two sizes. I will be following your lead once again.
Thanks partner.
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6ohiocav got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
its a wee bit taller.
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