BANYAN

That is an interesting winch concept and will make some very nice detail.
 
cheers
 
Pat

I got the pictures together to show you where I am with the winch and booms.   since I'm finding it hard to use the existing winch,  I took it apart to see if it was worth re-configuring to a four reel system.
 

 
so I got out the styrene sheeting,  and cut out some of the panels.......the base and sides.   I saw that they were a bit out of scale right away.........I can always trim them down.....but I focused on making the reel spools,  using other methods.   I liked the idea of using the gears...........it gave the Andrea Gail some nice detail.  perhaps I can do the same here.   
 

 
I got curious........I should take a look at the Mary Ann winch.........but first,  I looked at the Cux 87 winch.   it was a compact four reel winch.   
 

 
with the Nordkap,  I just got this small piece of paper with the winch diagram on it.......just an exploded view.   the mast rigging was the same,  but it can be seen in the instructions.....simplified.  the Cux is a bit more detailed...and more interesting as well.
 

 
while I was working on the winches....the booms were painted.   there is still a few more parts to assemble on the mast.    
     when they are done,  the mast can be cemented in place.
 

 
I'll see if I can get anything done today  

Thank you so much Pat,  its steady work but getting there
 
OC.

Just took a flit through your build OC and the level of detail you are adding is impressive - very nice model developing here.
 
cheers
 
Pat

Just took a flit through your build OC and the level of detail you are adding is impressive - very nice model developing here.
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice work and some good progress Alan
 
cheers
 
Pat

Some seriously nice PE detail there Greg; wonder you didn't go cross-eyed doing those porthole deadlights though
 
cheers
 
Pat

Just took a flit through your build OC and the level of detail you are adding is impressive - very nice model developing here.
 
cheers
 
Pat

Some seriously nice PE detail there Greg; wonder you didn't go cross-eyed doing those porthole deadlights though
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice work and some good progress Alan
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Some seriously nice PE detail there Greg; wonder you didn't go cross-eyed doing those porthole deadlights though
 
cheers
 
Pat

Nice progress Mark - better do it mate - no arguing with she whom  must be obeyed
 
cheers
 
Pat

Hello all.
Portuguese fishermen might still use something similar, not to say the same at least at the end of the stem of the galliot bow.
From the photos I guess that, either they were using something made of rope like the "baggywrinkle", or they might would  cover a proper wooden shape, with a sheepskin. That would explain what it seems like heavy load at the edge of the yards.
What remains, is to ask a Portuguese fisherman, about the name or even the construction of that.    
Thx
 

 
 

Hello,
 
I must say that I have never met the name of the accessory that is quite common in Latin rigging. Present at the end of the yards but also on the head of the bow for the same purpose: to save sails.
 
This element could it be a wooden disc as it would appear on some drawings? Why not but I doubt because the weight of such a disk would bend the yard.
 
Concerning the curvature of the yard, it's natural and due to the weight and the flexibility of the yard wood (pine).
For huge galleys yards I studied, the "comite" or executive chief of the galley (that is, among others the function, sail master), takes the curvature into account when cutting the sails. The arc of this curve is, at rest, between 3 and 4% of the length of the yard so about 3 feet to a yard of around 100 feet for the longest of them.
With the wind, the rope retaining and swelling of the sail this curvature increases.
 
Regards,
Gérard Delacroix

No need for that OC it will fit around any raised detail.
 

 

 

 
This is a picture of the artwox decking.
The raised areas just pop out with the deck fitting perfect.
 
As you see it fits very well, this is my build of the Warspite.
 
Frank.

Monday 10 Oct 2016
 
Leave it to a Theatrical fellow to (almost) quote George Shaw.  I think I almost do Druxey... the tutorial earlier in the year didn't hurt much.  In fact it certainly helped today.
 
I tackled Frames 28... after having woken up to +2°C and decided I best close the water fountain off the patio, drain the garden hoses and blow out the sprinkler system this morning.  It may be early but if I wait much longer it will only get colder and less enjoyable to do.
 
I bevelled the scarph joint... in the correct direction (almost screwed it up).  I also left the overall length about  8" (1/8" or 3mm) proud at the top (head).
 
I will put it up tonight or tomorrow.  I want to let the glue dry thoroughly as I still need to taper the thickness slightly.
 
Should mention I did each of these individually and then when almost done I remembered Druxey's trick off gluing two pieces of wood together (rubber glue) and cutting in pairs to save time.  I will try this next time!

Sunday 9 Oct 2016
 
I did manage to steal a few hours for myself (between peeling potatoes and washing dishes... and eating... Happy Thanksgiving to all fellow Canuks out there) to complete the last group of three pairs of short cant frames.
 
There were three scrapped pieces and a fourth that flew away from me from the sanding belt.  I searched for it for about 10 minutes and finally gave up and cut out a new piece. As I turned around to go back to the other end of the room I saw it in the chippings on the floor around the planer.  I made a new piece and as it was better I threw the old one out.
 
I have a magnifying glass attached to my scroll saw table to help me focus on my cuts. I find it helps tremendously as I also have early stages of macular degeneration in my left eye and it plays havoc with lines. 
 
Here are some photos.  Going to try frame 28 today.  It is a long one with one bevelled joint.

Some seriously nice PE detail there Greg; wonder you didn't go cross-eyed doing those porthole deadlights though
 
cheers
 
Pat

Thanks for the comments and the "likes".  
 
The best laid plans of mice and men... an Admiralty meeting.  We discussed progress and plans then "if I can't see it, why do it?  You'll save a couple of months, right?".   "Err.. yes.  But I want to do it because it's there.  I'll know it."  Well, so much for argument.  It's her ship and I'll do it.  
 
So,.. I scraped the planking, added the oven and mizzen mast step and applied a coat of Wipe on Poly.   And then moved to the gundeck.  
 
Beams are in and the furniture on deck was salvaged from Version 1.  It's all destined for the scrapbox except for the riding bitts.  I just decided I can do better.   There's a dummy bowspit in place.  Carlings need to be added at various hatchways.
 
So... 4" of deck planking (except the center area which is 8") and 4" for the coamings.  4" thick coamings for the hatches on top of the 8" center area.  What else... planking will follow the French style of following the hull lines.  And the ceiling.   
 
Sorry for thinking out loud...   There's a pantry around the mizzen mast and rudder lines, a "cabinet" around the rudder, a step/storage at the transom along with all the other furniture on the gundeck.  The partition for the wardroom/Great Room is on the table as far as possible.  It was removable as was the captain's and executive officer's bedplace.   I won't get into all the politics and issues with the wardroom not being the Captain's cabin, roundhouses (Captain's bedplace and dayroom), etc.  
 
I'm done babbling.... I have my work cut out for me so here's pics.....
 

 

 

Hi Pat, Dave, Paul & ca, and everyone else, 
It's pretty overwhelming to have support like this, thank you so very much for your good wishes.  I didn't see this one coming, the problem disc was at C7/T1, so had an ACD&F procedure and home the next day.  Wednesday will make it a week since surgery and I've already seen good improvement but might have to 'mask' the speedy recovery a bit to let the Admiral fuss over me a bit longer (risky, I know). I'm working with a squeeze ball to get the strength back into my hand as I've had muscle wastage there and need to re-build, but all is good and I'm happy. 
 
In my earlier post, I made a template to do the cut out of the port holes in the hull planking.  I thought about not using the kit items then decided to proceed with them but needed to make sure that I didn't make the cut outs in the hull planking out of shape or the wrong size, so made up the template. I think it'll work pretty well. 
 
Next part will be to cut the slots for the Stb'd Channels and fit them, finish off the port hole windows and plan out the next steps as Dave said...
 
I'm itching to get back to the model, so will let you All know how it goes... 
 
Again, thank you All so very much for your good wishes,
 
Have a great day,
 
Rowan D.