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garyshipwright got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Well guys, sort of out done my self this time on updates, figure it was time to work on the mast to make sure it fit in place before I can't get to certain places. After a couple of daysI finally got the fore mast looking some thing like a mast, but still a long way to go with it but its a start. Have to say thank you to Alan and druxey for info on the mast and helping me bring it to life.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from BenD in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Well guys, sort of out done my self this time on updates, figure it was time to work on the mast to make sure it fit in place before I can't get to certain places. After a couple of daysI finally got the fore mast looking some thing like a mast, but still a long way to go with it but its a start. Have to say thank you to Alan and druxey for info on the mast and helping me bring it to life.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Siggi52 in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Thanks Siggi. It's no problem, the new photo show's what was missing, the over head view of the forcastle. Thank you again Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from FriedClams in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Thanks Siggi. It's no problem, the new photo show's what was missing, the over head view of the forcastle. Thank you again Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from FriedClams in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Hi Siggi. I gain a lot of information when going through your log and really enjoy what the crew is doing, which is a really outstanding job. Watching what your doing really help's my crew carry on with building Montague/Alfred. Look forward to the next job that your crew under takes in the coming future.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from jansmiss in HMS VICTORY 1765 by albert - 1/48
Have to agree with you 100 percent No Idea. Really outstanding work Albert. Been watching your build and she is really growing.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Thanks Siggi. It's no problem, the new photo show's what was missing, the over head view of the forcastle. Thank you again Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Looks good Siggi. On the one photo that you showed how you draw out the size of the main headrail what angle are you using? Thank's Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Keith Black in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Thanks Siggi. It's no problem, the new photo show's what was missing, the over head view of the forcastle. Thank you again Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Keith Black in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Looks good Siggi. On the one photo that you showed how you draw out the size of the main headrail what angle are you using? Thank's Gary
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garyshipwright reacted to AdamA in HMS Bounty by AdamA - 1:48
Allan, I haven't decided much farther than frames yet. I'd definitely be interested in your drawings. I scratch built the launch for my Mayflower blindly and it may have become a bit too modern by accident.
I used a jeweler's saw to start getting the frames to the correct height:
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garyshipwright reacted to AdamA in HMS Bounty by AdamA - 1:48
I attached some spacers temporarily inside these frames with CA glue before I sand these.
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garyshipwright reacted to AdamA in HMS Bounty by AdamA - 1:48
I finally decided to get this ship her own table inside. I usually work outside on my third floor patio that I converted to a workshop (because we had a baby and the nursery is on the first floor adjacent to the garage where I would probably prefer to work). I couldn't run any machinery if he was napping.
So I got a cheap table so I can drill into it as necessary.
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garyshipwright reacted to usedtosail in Ships Stove Project by usedtosail - FINISHED - 1:16
The riding bitt standards have been smoothed out with a sanding drum so they are ready for the edges to be beveled and other details. I finished the stove base and used some black and rust weathering powder to make it look more like metal. I am not sure I achieved that but at least it is more interesting to look at now. The color in the images is too brown for what it looks like in real life, which is more grey.
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garyshipwright reacted to usedtosail in Ships Stove Project by usedtosail - FINISHED - 1:16
Thanks very much Alan. I could build you one, but I wouldn't want to deprive you of all the fun building your own. What scale do you need?
Today I glued the drain cocks into place. I also made the two rails, drilled the holes in the stove for them, blackened them, and glued them in place. I then glued the pulleys to their shafts and glued the small pulley shaft into the chimney. There is a bracket that holds up the shaft behind the pulley which I glued to the side of the stove. The spit is not glued to anything so I was able to adjust the size of the chain until I had a good fit then add it to the pulleys. I held the ends of the chain together with a loop of wire, which is hidden under the small pulley.
That completes the construction of the stove itself. I will do some weathering on it at some point. I am now painting and constructing the base for the stove. Once that is finished I'll start on the riding bitts, then the beams and carlings for the display.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from No Idea in HMS VICTORY 1765 by albert - 1/48
Have to agree with you 100 percent No Idea. Really outstanding work Albert. Been watching your build and she is really growing.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from albert in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Hi Every one, Its been awhile since my last update and most probably figure I fell off the ends of the world. Well the misses sent me a life line and finally went back to doing some thing on her. I sort of been stuck on the cables and how the messenger was routed. Ben from Ropes of Scale help me on the cable and Druxey gave me the ideal about the snatch block. So I went to work on making a snatch block for the messenger using Lee's measurement, from his book The Masting and Rigging of English ships. It didn't come out to bad But I leave that up to you.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Hi Every one, Its been awhile since my last update and most probably figure I fell off the ends of the world. Well the misses sent me a life line and finally went back to doing some thing on her. I sort of been stuck on the cables and how the messenger was routed. Ben from Ropes of Scale help me on the cable and Druxey gave me the ideal about the snatch block. So I went to work on making a snatch block for the messenger using Lee's measurement, from his book The Masting and Rigging of English ships. It didn't come out to bad But I leave that up to you.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from giampieroricci in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Hi Every one, Its been awhile since my last update and most probably figure I fell off the ends of the world. Well the misses sent me a life line and finally went back to doing some thing on her. I sort of been stuck on the cables and how the messenger was routed. Ben from Ropes of Scale help me on the cable and Druxey gave me the ideal about the snatch block. So I went to work on making a snatch block for the messenger using Lee's measurement, from his book The Masting and Rigging of English ships. It didn't come out to bad But I leave that up to you.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Thank you Chuck, its nice to be back to working on her.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from fake johnbull in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Hi Every one, Its been awhile since my last update and most probably figure I fell off the ends of the world. Well the misses sent me a life line and finally went back to doing some thing on her. I sort of been stuck on the cables and how the messenger was routed. Ben from Ropes of Scale help me on the cable and Druxey gave me the ideal about the snatch block. So I went to work on making a snatch block for the messenger using Lee's measurement, from his book The Masting and Rigging of English ships. It didn't come out to bad But I leave that up to you.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from bruce d in HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class
Hi Every one, Its been awhile since my last update and most probably figure I fell off the ends of the world. Well the misses sent me a life line and finally went back to doing some thing on her. I sort of been stuck on the cables and how the messenger was routed. Ben from Ropes of Scale help me on the cable and Druxey gave me the ideal about the snatch block. So I went to work on making a snatch block for the messenger using Lee's measurement, from his book The Masting and Rigging of English ships. It didn't come out to bad But I leave that up to you.
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