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  1. Edwardkenway
    Hello everyone, I'm doing the last bit of rigging (ratlines), make a few coils to put on the end of the running rigging and lash the anchors and I've finished my first ever wood build. Thanks to all who stuck with it and thank you for all the help, advice and encouragement without which I would have struggled. I must say that I most enjoyed rigging albeit fiddly. So last few photos
  2. Edwardkenway
    Hi all, This is the last of the rigging, tying the ratlines on the shrouds. I prepared myself for complete frustration but was pleasantly surprised, the clove hitch that is used according to the rigging plan is perfect for getting a good rhythm and a hour and half later one side was completed. Started the opposite shrouds and then stopped for the night.
  3. Edwardkenway
    Looking good LS. The cannon on Sherbourne are only small as they are 4 pounders which were considered pop guns compared with 12 or 18 pounders, if you check out Chris Wattons post for Speedy in traders forum he compares Speedy 4 pounder with Bristols 24 pounder and the difference in size beggars belief. The post btw is Chris Watton and Vanguard Models 25th July page 10 post #277. Keep up the good work Cheers
  4. Edwardkenway
    Hi Doug, mind if follow along?
  5. Edwardkenway
    Hi LS Tidy job you're doing, keep up the good work 😋 (You asked in my log: Hope youhad a great holiday.) My holiday was awesome, sun, sea, sand and grandkids (all three this year) thankyou
  6. Edwardkenway
    Cant seem to get my photos on, will try and get it sorted for next post
  7. Edwardkenway
    Thanks LS I'm back to work Monday so I've got to get what time I can in the shipyard. I've had a few hours on Sherbourne today, finished the standing rigging and got started on the running rigging. I'll say it again but I am really enjoying this part of the build, maybe because it brings the ship to life. Anyway fitted the gaff and driver booms and rigged them, moved on to the top yard and did have a bit of trouble getting it to sit right but got there in the end.😀 Next was the main yard and had same problem but sorted it faster this time! I'll leave a bit for next time. Cheers
  8. Edwardkenway
    Thank you very much. Pleased to have you aboard sir ! As for the name it was a toss up between that and Edward Teach, kenway won !
  9. Edwardkenway
    Well I'm back from holiday and I've started on the standing rigging.I've done the shrouds and stays and lanyards. I must admit I'm enjoying doing the rigging, I did think I would struggle a bit with the knotting and tying but I'm find it very relaxing. Next time I shall do the bowsprit. Cheers
  10. Edwardkenway
    Hi LS Back off my holiday and I see you've made fine progress on your Sherbourne. You'll be finished before me at this rate. I'm liking your work though. Very smart paintwork. Cheers
  11. Edwardkenway
    Hi I realise I'm a little late into this log but reading through it I have say you're doing a beautiful job of her. Your carving is very good. Keep up the great work Cheers Jon
  12. Edwardkenway
    Mind if I sit in on this also ? Nice to see another Sherbourne joining the fleet
  13. Edwardkenway
    Thanks for kind words LS As for the holiday it'll be sandcastles and swimming pool all week. But it will be fun Cheers
  14. Edwardkenway
    Hi all This update wasn't supposed to happen now but due to the weather here (rain and more rain) work is on hold and I find myself with time to head to the shipyard. So I rectified the deadeyes port and starboard, and finished rigging the guns. I decided that the deck pumps needed a bit of something to make them look less like two short pieces of dowel, so I planked them, maybe they are a bit too chunky but they're going to stay that way. Fitted all rigging blocks to mast and spars ready for when I get onto the rigging. Glued down most of the decks furniture and got the anchors rigged. Now I don't think that the anchor cables would have both been turned round the windlass but I like the look of them like that.this was my first time in my new shipyard as I've been evicted from the kitchen table. Anyway it's stopped raining so it'll be back to work tomorrow. Work on Sherbourne will stop now til the end of August for a holiday with my grandchildren and others of my family. Cheers and thanks for all the likes, comments and advice. Til September 😎
  15. Edwardkenway
    Hi LS Even if the finished hull is an oil or varnish, the pin holes can be used for treenails, thus saving a little bit of drilling 😆 Cheers
  16. Edwardkenway
    LS very nice job your planking looks great I'm interested to know wether you used it on your 2nd planking as well Cheers
  17. Edwardkenway
    Hi LS I know exactly what you mean as to trying to square the oarports, I attempted squaring them but gave up after splitting a plank on the internal bulwark. That said round or square it's looking very nice. Cheers
  18. Edwardkenway
    Hi LS , planking looks good, I am looking forward to seeing more Cheers
  19. Edwardkenway
    Nice touches, I really like your Sherbourne😃 I am waiting with anticipation for more updates
  20. Edwardkenway
    I like your idea for rigging the cannon LS should make it easier than the way I did it. You are fairly flying with Sherbourne. Cheers and good luck
  21. Edwardkenway
    Hi nikbud, I hope you've got some Wizardwood from the Rainwilds for her. The Liveship trilogy are a fantastic read so I'm eagerly awaiting the conclusion to your build. Cheers.
  22. Edwardkenway
    It's all looking good LS, the cannons look the business😀 Cheers
  23. Edwardkenway
    This one looks interesting Chris! Smaller than the Bristol, looks like another to add to the wish/shopping list. That's my budget plan down the swannee
  24. Edwardkenway
    Hi Vane are you working on these builds together or on alternate days? However you are doing it they are all looking good😀
  25. Edwardkenway
    I am looking forward to seeing the 2nd planking, are you keeping it a wood finish or a painted finish? Cheers

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