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  1. On 3/9/2017 at 12:46 AM, Blue Ensign said:

    Fitting the Fore Yard

    I am fitting the Fore yard at this point to maximise the finger space behind the mast to rig the Truss Pendants.

    Requirements.

     Small thimbles, (2). 4" line, (0.50mm ). 24' long (114mm). (4) 8" double blocks,(3mm). 2½" strop hooks,(1mm). 2" tackle line (0.25mm). 96' long.(457mm)

    Attaching the thimbles and pendant line to the yards is fiddly but not difficult with the yards off the model, but fitting once the yards are in place can turn into a very frustrating exercise.

    There are details of fitting the pendants in the ffm. Lees, and Longridge's  Anatomy of Nelson's ships, which I think is the clearer description, and drawing.

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    The truss pendants are temporarily fixed to the eyebolts to mark the point where the blocks will be attached.

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    Fixing the pendant block.

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    Starboard tackle rigged.

     

    Next up the jeer tyes

    7" line (0.9mm) (4)12" double blocks ( 4.76mm) (2)hooks, 2½" tackle line (0.30mm)

    Conveniently Syren do both 0.88mm and 0.30mm  line.

    According to ffm 60' (scaling to 12")of jeer tye line is required.

    This works out pretty spot on.

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    Tye threaded thro' the jeer blocks.

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    Jeer tyes (but wrong side of the yards at present.)

    This shot shows the completed jeers tyes and truss pendants.

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    Before I rig the Jeer tye falls I will return to fit the Topmast  stays. The tackle for these are fitted inside the jeer falls, between the bitts and mast and are best dealt with first.

    B.E.

     

    Greetings Blue Ensign. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I'm progressing along on my build and remain captivated by your build log and talents.

     

    I am wondering if the truss pendants you are referring to on this post (fore mast and main mast) are the same pendants/thimbles that you secured onto the masts earlier in the build (attached to the mast stem), before the placing the shrouds. Or are they in addition to those thimbles?

     

    Thanks much in advance. 

  2. On 7/25/2017 at 8:32 AM, Tigersteve said:

    The first six bulkheads were shimmed port and starboard. This allowed the next plank from the garboard a better fit into the rabbet. The port side plank remains to be fitted. After this is complete the hull will be lined off.

     

    Each plank fitted is a small victory.

    Steve

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    Hello Steve. Wonderful work. I like your idea of using maple, but I haven’t been successful in finding any milled at these sizes. I can’t seem to find the Project Wood Source you reference. Do you (or anyone reading) happen to have any suggestions where I can find some? 
     

    Many thanks for your time and efforts.

  3. Hello Blue Ensign.

     

    I'm in awe of your build. Not only the incredible craftmanship but also the meticulous documentation with pictures and text. What a gift. 

     

    I have been building along with your log. I am wondering how you created the netting on with side of the bow around the bowkins. Did you weave that prior to placing on the bow? Is the black horizontal top and bottom wood or cord? 

     

    Thank you so much again. Truly incredible. 

     

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