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Thanks Mike and Mike,
 
The admiral took a look at this stack and complimented me on making a great looking gas lamp.

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

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

its a wee bit taller.

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

"TYE" Sheaves???
 
While I work on the galley pipe, here is a question that I simply can't answer, despite some research.
 
What on earth is a "tye" sheave. My plans call on for them on the fore and main topgallant/royal masts.  I have attached a photo of the plans.  I understand what a sheave is, and I especially get what a "dumb" sheave is (I am good at dumb). Is this a special type of sheave/pulley system?  Can it be accomplished by simply drilling a hole. The small diameter of these masts do not present a great platform for a true pulley sheave.
 
AND that begs another question.  Focusing soley on the Foremast for this one, I note that the topgallant and Flying Jib Stay belay somehow to the fore topallant/royal mast near or at one of these "tye" sheaves. DO THEY? and if so, how do you actually tie it off.  IF NOT, how do I tie it off to the mast, and if they don't, what does tie into the tye sheave. The back Stays?
 
The same question for the royal stay?
 
Finally, I also note that the halliard runs through a block near the lower tye sheave. Since I am not attaching sales, should I (does anyone) rig the halliard?
 
Am i making any sense?

Mike,
 
Once again, we think a like. The Galley Pipe is going to be a challenge. We are going to need XKen's advice on how to create that cone shaped top. I have looked at his log, and he made one from brass, but i can't figure out how he did it. It looks great. I have been avoiding that project. 
 
I am still trying to decide how to tie off the lanyards for the bullseyes.  I have also pretty much decided to abandon the kit supplied rope for the standing rigging. The black spools are all way out of size, and is so stiff that when it is stretched, you can still see the folds. I have tried to soak it in hot water, and it really does not help. I am going to order new rope and will start rigging as soon as it arrives.

Further work on Bowsprit
 
I spent the last few days rigging bullseyes and hearts to the bowsprit and jib boom.
 
I tied on the brace and spritsail yard lift blocks. I tied on the bobstay bullseye. I also created the bowsprit shroud collar with bullseyes and attached that. I would suggest that you do that BEFORE you attach the jib boom to the bowsprit.
 
I also prepared the open hearts for the forestay and fore preventer stays. I created the grove with a micro-file and stained the laser cut plart with some cherry stain. After seeing photos, I decided to serve the rope for the collars.  This gave me a chance to try out my Syren Serving Machine. I'll be darned but the simple machine works great. Making the rope was one thing, but wrapping it around the bowsprit and lashing it together was a test in patience and dexterity- something that I don't have enough of. I am getting better though.
 
Once done, a came across a signature part of the build- installing the bowsprit assembly.  I think I did everything I could do before attaching it, and if not, at least it is now secured to the ship instead of a vice.  I then lashed the timber to the bow.  Another tedious job.
 
And yes, mywork table is big enough.
 
I will be working on the lower fore mast next to get it prepared for stepping and begin the rigging process in earnest.

Completed Bowsprit/jib Assembly

Bowsprit and Bowsprit Yard Assembly, Lashings and Preliminary Rigging.
 
Now that I have some bullseyes, I was able to prepare the Bowsprit, Jib and Bowsprit Yard for assembly and rigging.
 
I seized my bullseyes onto eyebolts and inserted them into the bow.
 
I created the brass collar for the jib and assembled the bowsprit.  I lashed the assembly with kit supplied rope.
 
I created the sling for the bowsprit yard and secured it to the bowsprit.
 
This weekend, I will continue to hang the remaining bullseyes and hearts to the bowsprit assembly and once complete, attach it to the hull.
 
The pictures I show only have it set in place.
 
Very tedious and time consuming.  However, set in place makes this actually look like a real ship.

Bullseyes
 
So here is the story of my trials and tribulations on creating 1/16 bullseyes. Drilling out the centers of the kit supplied deadeyes, as suggested by the instructions was unacceptable and frustrating.  So with some thought and some practice, I came up with an acceptable procedure, using my mini lathe.
 
I turned some cherry stock down to the correct diameter, and carved out the shapes of the bulleyes with a parting tool. I then set the center with my spindle, and using a pin vice, with the lathe turning slow, drilled a hole down the center.  I drilled only through the first bullseye, and partly into the second one.  That kept the stock from splitting, and maintained my center for the next bullseye.
 
Then, leaving the pin vice drill bit in the hole, I carefully cut off the bullseye with my jewelers saw.  I cranked down the RPM to as slow as possible. Keeping the bit in the hole allowed me to collect the finished bulleye when the saw cut through.  It acutally worked.
 
Here are some photos.

Deck Furniture, Cleats and Eyebolts,
 
I am working hard to complete sheet 3 from the plans which should clear the way to begin rigging the ship. My “odds and ends” have taken over a week, and I am still not finished.
 
I decided to finally glue down all of the deck furniture that I built.  I had to construct the capstan.  It was an intricate piece (of course what isn’t). Small parts, fine painting with red, green and black, and a brass ring on top with blackened pin heads for carriage bolts.  The ring was a challenge. After trying to cut it out by hand (could not get the inside diameter round enough), I decided to wedge the brass sheet between two pieces of hard maple and drilled a hole with a sharp ½ inch drill bit.  I then cut the outside diameter with some tin snips. After about 4 tries, I got one that passed inspection.
 
I then glued down the pump, capstan, skylights and companionway.  I had to deal with the deck crowding. Joel brought to my attention how the plans have the capstan wedged between the main skylight and companionway such that you could never have room to operate it. He is also of the opinion that the original ship did not have the deck buildings. To compromise, I decided to mount just the main skylight and companionway and such that there is more room around the capstan. I left the captain’s skylight out.  I gave my captain his own companionway instead.
 
I also mounted all of the cleats and eyebolts on the inside bulwarks.  I used boxwood cleats from Syren. I had to sand all of the laser burn marks and soaked them in some cherry stain. I pinned them and attached them.
 
 
I also attached all of the eyebolts on the outside hull, most of which go to the bow. Still working on the smoke stack.
 
I am now faced with the Hammock rails.  I have surmised that I should install this before I rig the fore and main masts. That means 44 metal rails, and a lot of mental work figuring out how to construct adequate looking hammocks and canvas covers. I don’t have the material, so I will be making a trip to the craft store.  Any suggestions on the canvas material?????
 
Here are some photos of the work as of today.  I just realized that I have not included full size photos of the ship lately. The deck is starting to look like a real “busy” structure. I like how it has turned out so far.

Frank,
 
I came across your build by searching "Burton Pendants." I am trying to figure out how to make mine. Your pictures were a real help. Thanks.
 
And wow, I am glad I came across this when I did. If I had waited any longer, you would have been done.
 
This is a beautiful build, and I applaud your decision to turn this kit into a fine sloop. I am going to follow along, I just hope that I can keep up with the pace.

Frank,
 
I came across your build by searching "Burton Pendants." I am trying to figure out how to make mine. Your pictures were a real help. Thanks.
 
And wow, I am glad I came across this when I did. If I had waited any longer, you would have been done.
 
This is a beautiful build, and I applaud your decision to turn this kit into a fine sloop. I am going to follow along, I just hope that I can keep up with the pace.

Thanks Mike and Mike,
 
The admiral took a look at this stack and complimented me on making a great looking gas lamp.

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

And after further reading of the plans, (gee why would I be smart enough to do that) I may have perhaps answered my first question.  Seems that the tye sheaves are for the royal and topgallant yard lifts - duhhh. And yes, it would appear that an elongated hole will suffice.
 
Still looking for advice on belaying the stays though.

"TYE" Sheaves???
 
While I work on the galley pipe, here is a question that I simply can't answer, despite some research.
 
What on earth is a "tye" sheave. My plans call on for them on the fore and main topgallant/royal masts.  I have attached a photo of the plans.  I understand what a sheave is, and I especially get what a "dumb" sheave is (I am good at dumb). Is this a special type of sheave/pulley system?  Can it be accomplished by simply drilling a hole. The small diameter of these masts do not present a great platform for a true pulley sheave.
 
AND that begs another question.  Focusing soley on the Foremast for this one, I note that the topgallant and Flying Jib Stay belay somehow to the fore topallant/royal mast near or at one of these "tye" sheaves. DO THEY? and if so, how do you actually tie it off.  IF NOT, how do I tie it off to the mast, and if they don't, what does tie into the tye sheave. The back Stays?
 
The same question for the royal stay?
 
Finally, I also note that the halliard runs through a block near the lower tye sheave. Since I am not attaching sales, should I (does anyone) rig the halliard?
 
Am i making any sense?

Thanks Ken,
 
wood top and brass tube is the plan. I hope it turns out half as good as yours did.

Guys,
 
Borrowing a photo from XKen's Niagara build, this is what Mike and I are trying to accomplish.  Ken was able to turn a brass conical top to his stack with his engine lathe. I don't have that capacity, so I will try and build one of these out of Holly and paint it. 
 
The figure on the left is the kit supplied stack.  Not very authentic in my view (and in the view of nearly every other Niagara builder).

I could turn a small cone with out much problem. Interestingly enough, when turned and sanded, holly looks a lot like styrene. No grain at all. I will give it a try tonight and post some pictures.

Mike,
 
You did give me an idea. I could make this out of wood on my mini lathe. My supply of Holly would turn out a pretty smooth surface that when painted, would look like metal (I think). I am going to give that a try and get back to you with photos.
 
Any turning of metal or brass stock would require the use of an engine lathe. My equipment is only for wood, although I have access to large metal turning engine lathes. IF we were to do this in brass, we might be better off if we stamped the conical top, although finding a  proper die (which we may be able to create with the very tip of a large drill bit bored into metal stock) would be required. I think I will try that too.
 
DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS???

Mike,
 
Once again, we think a like. The Galley Pipe is going to be a challenge. We are going to need XKen's advice on how to create that cone shaped top. I have looked at his log, and he made one from brass, but i can't figure out how he did it. It looks great. I have been avoiding that project. 
 
I am still trying to decide how to tie off the lanyards for the bullseyes.  I have also pretty much decided to abandon the kit supplied rope for the standing rigging. The black spools are all way out of size, and is so stiff that when it is stretched, you can still see the folds. I have tried to soak it in hot water, and it really does not help. I am going to order new rope and will start rigging as soon as it arrives.

Further work on Bowsprit
 
I spent the last few days rigging bullseyes and hearts to the bowsprit and jib boom.
 
I tied on the brace and spritsail yard lift blocks. I tied on the bobstay bullseye. I also created the bowsprit shroud collar with bullseyes and attached that. I would suggest that you do that BEFORE you attach the jib boom to the bowsprit.
 
I also prepared the open hearts for the forestay and fore preventer stays. I created the grove with a micro-file and stained the laser cut plart with some cherry stain. After seeing photos, I decided to serve the rope for the collars.  This gave me a chance to try out my Syren Serving Machine. I'll be darned but the simple machine works great. Making the rope was one thing, but wrapping it around the bowsprit and lashing it together was a test in patience and dexterity- something that I don't have enough of. I am getting better though.
 
Once done, a came across a signature part of the build- installing the bowsprit assembly.  I think I did everything I could do before attaching it, and if not, at least it is now secured to the ship instead of a vice.  I then lashed the timber to the bow.  Another tedious job.
 
And yes, mywork table is big enough.
 
I will be working on the lower fore mast next to get it prepared for stepping and begin the rigging process in earnest.

Thanks Mike and Mike,
 
The admiral took a look at this stack and complimented me on making a great looking gas lamp.