rfolsom

Incredible work!

This is a "raw" deadeye, attached to its' "rod"  (still called a chainplate, I'm assuming) and set next to two "iron strops" that will be painted white to surround the deadeye, which will be painted black.  I'm gearing up for mass production of theses strops, simulated with aluminum from beer cans.

I'll need around 70.

Prototype deadeye, with strop an rod, from quite a while ago, sitting with smaller deadeye prototype.

The 3.5 mm deadeye will represent deadeyes in diameter from 9 to 10 inches on the real ship, while the 2.5 mm  deadeyes will represent those from 6 inches to 7 inches in diameter.

A few more bulkheads were added...

As promised;  I did a little deadeye work....  This is a picture of the starboard main deadeyes, in their rail.. 

The deadeyes, and thier strops, are raw, unpainted, and undetailed.  This is just to show their orientation to the rest of the ship.  Also, the last three smaller deadeyes are not installed, as I am trying to find a happy medium with their tiny chain plates.  I spent a heck of a lot of time to place the holes to angle these things as the shrouds would be naturally so I hope all this works...

Best always,

Bob

Nothing at all is glued yet; ( with the exception of the multi-piece stem, which I treat now as one piece).

The first half of the keel is shown with my bulkhead progress; X thru B.

Note that the bulkheads are not precisely cut;  the dark black lines show where the planking will flow.

These lines I will use to fair the frames, when the time comes.

This assembly actually is sitting on the marked board that will be the second half of the keel.

The pre-assembled stem and keel, all made of poplar, are drilled into the plywood, with temporary pins (toothpicks) holding them in place.  They will probably be pinned with bamboo toothpicks from the local asian market, as these seem to be stronger than ordinary picks.

Ok...  After following Nenad's fine work on the outside of the CS, and Chris' fine work on the deadeyes, I am starting to get a little fired up for working on my Cutty.

(I've also run out of printer ink, plywood, and glue sticks;  all essential for my Victory build at this time..)

Nenad;  I guess I like jumping around these builds because of all the different aspects...

I was getting tired of doing fine detailing on the Cutty, so I went with the more crude and "meaty" job of cutting out the Vic's bulkheads.

When I get the planking urge, I'll probably jump over to the Niagara...

But now, I'm thinking deadeye work on the Cutty is next in line....  (rudder is still not finished, but it can wait)

Your progress with this part of the build is wonderful.  I usually have no problem with scaling issues, structural components, etc.   but when it comes to artistic embellishments I am completely clueless...

Great work!

~Bob

Third photo shows a rough template, that was based on an inaccurate kit......

Nothing has been actually glued together (except for the sternpost pieces).

There will be alot more sizing,measuring and cutting to follow.  I have cut slots for temporary placement of bulkheaeds "s" , "o", and "k"

As I cut the slots in the keel for the bulkheads;  I also affix the Aots plans, to check accuracy.  The keel looks a bit like a board;  but has been drawn out with all the section and deck lines...

...Including Piggy;  now where is he hiding?....

Oops!  Mistook the Vic's 68 pound carronade for the Cutty's 6 pound signal gun;  Just lost the mizzen and 24 crew;  everything else is Ok....

Hello, Nenad;

Impressive work on the Star of India!  It looks great, and I may have to imitate your work...

Cute kitty... Cats have always been my favorite pets, but I have birds now;  and curious cats can wreak havoc upon ship models...

Best wishes,

Bob

well, yes; I have  read your log many times:  and  !know what great your're doing

And there is no mess.  Only You see the mess that your mind makes;  we only see the wonderful work you have done to this fine ship.  I could start a new build log showing all the "messes" I have made...

Well said.  Well said, my Friend...

You're pushing the details to the limit, Mr. Nenad; and I like this!

Impessive animal:  but would he get along with the kitty?

Ok... I've abandoned most references to Caldercraft,  and am going for the AOTS.  This build, marked as a 1:78 kit, is all over the place.   The bower anchors are actually 1:96;  The carronades are pretty close; but the long guns are an even smaller scale.

Doing the math;  I am now making a scratch-built 1:81.5 HMS Victory.  I will fit the fittings as I see fit; and hopefully not have a fit about it..

...I'll be breaking from my Victory (and Niagara)  to focus on the Cutty Sark...

Well, I did some meaningful ship work tonite;  However, most was on the Victory that I am scratch building.

Progress will follow..

Wonderful work on the boomkins,  my friend!  I'll probably install mine late in the build...

Best Always,  Bob

Nenad;  If you keep making this consistent fine work; I'll be too embarrassed to show mine...

I'll have to find Piggy and send him to Belgrade...