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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Well, I sorta forgot to take more pictures between the standing rigging and starting to affix the yards but all the yards are attached now. when I started to build this ship I fully intended to put the sails on her but as I get closer to finishing it I have nixed that idea. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Its been while since my last post, I will be taking the build log all the way through the finished ship in the next couple of days. Started shaping the yards and more rat lines. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Started the long road of ratlines last night, they are not in there permanent place yet need to make a few adjustments before gluing them. Also finished up painting and clear coating the three lower yards for the fore, main and mizzen mast. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thank you DavidG and Frank for the kind words. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks snowy, I have seen your Diana and very nice work, you put in a lot of extras that give it a nice touch. Im on my second year building her, my biggest issue living in Phoenix Arizona I lost a lot of build time the first summer, about 5 months lost due to being to hot in my garage. about 125 degrees 😓 but if i go into this summer I should be able to work on it in the house just the rigging left to do. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
So, I found out something interesting today about Occre and there new procedure regarding replacement parts. Let me first say that Occre is amazing when it comes to replacement parts and there customer service. I had an issue with 2 of the dowels to be used for the yards on the main and fore mast, they were to warped to use so I put in a replacement request and received my parts but they were sent in Ramin instead of Sappeli, so I emailed Occre of this and asked if I could get the parts in Sappeli, they said that is how they are sending replacement parts now and I needed to stain the new ones in the Sappeli color. Well just one problem Sappeli stain is not available anywere, I emailed Occre again asking if they have ideas or send me some stain havn't heard back yet. I hope this helps anyone who will be building an Occre kit and need replacement wood. My idea is to just paint the yards black witch is not all bad, it should look even better than the stock Sappeli color -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Finally some time to post a couple pics of the Diana. finished up all three lower mast and started the shrouds and also the anchors are just hanging around now, not sure if I want the anchors tied up or just hanging, I kinda like them hanging. -
Very nice work on the Endeavor, as per the Heinkel, that's the number one reason I quit flying RC after 40+ years, I got tired of watching my airplanes auger in.😫
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HMS Terror by Mish - OcCre - 1:65
chriswi replied to Mish's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Welcome, Great start on the Terror, Looking forward to this build. This ship is on my bucket list after watching the Terror series on TV last year. I think you will be very happy with the Occre kit, there customer service is awesome. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks Frank, looking forward to the weather to cool off enough so I can move back out into the garage, easier to get more done out there. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
A good start on the dead eyes, I have spent allot of time trying to decide weather or not I was going to use black chain or thread for the chain plate, the instructions show thread and I also think the chain would not be correct for the time period of the ship, so I went with black thread. I think chain would look better but need to keep it somewhat correct. Also finished up the rudder chain so I don't lose the rudder if the ship hits some rocks.😂 -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi everyone, Finally have most of the top deck done. The cannons, belaying pins, barque chocks for the life boats and eyebolts. -
Hi Pat, what exactly are those orange things holding the shrouds? it looks like they would sure make things allot easier.
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Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks Frank and Steve, I went with the epoxy, Thanks for the offer Frank that is very kind of you to help me out. I've quite a bit of experience with the 2 part epoxy from my RC airplane days. it all went very smooth. (having a glass of wine now) 😅 I'am just not happy with how Occre does this part of the ship, they seem to cut corners on this part of the build, other than that I'am very happy with the kit. The only thing left is to fix the cannons on the main deck then it's on to the masts. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Need some help or ideas. I've been contemplating this step for a couple weeks now and have yet to come up with a good solution, the brass widows and decorations need to be glued to the transom, I only get one shot at this and as everyone knows if it doesn't go well it's gonna look horrible. I'am not sure what type of glue to use, CA could make a big mess of things and I know contact cement is not a good glue for brass. any suggestions will be very appreciated. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Had some time this week to work on the Diana. hopefully i will have a few hours this weekend to get some things done on it. -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks Frank, when I'am able to move back out to the garage you can swing by and have a look, should be soon the temps are dropping.😀 -
Diana by chriswi - OcCre
chriswi replied to chriswi's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Hi everyone, This is my first build log but third ship I've tackled. I started this ship about a year ago and due to the hot weather here in the Phoenix area it makes it hard to work on it year around, so in the summer I have to move from the garage into my office (office has great A/C) so I'am very limited to what I can do. I had a lot more pictures of the build in its earlier stages but when I got my new phone some pictures were lost lost during the data transfer.🙁 So, I'am hoping everyone will enjoy.
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