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Ropewalk
Gregory replied to Worldway's topic in Rope Making/Ropewalks's Rope Materials and parts resources
David, Thanks for the interest and kind words.. The larger line is 18 threads. Made with three groups of 6. The smallest line I can make is with 2 threads, ( smaller line in the picture ) and determined by the size of the thread itself, which I don't have the particulars on. Of course, finer thread would yield some smaller line..
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Ropewalk
Gregory replied to Worldway's topic in Rope Making/Ropewalks's Rope Materials and parts resources
Not sure why you have a problem with ' sewing ' thread.. It is typically what I use, with satisfactory results..
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Hope you get it to market before it shows up on eBay as the Peking Rope Dragon... It looks like it would be a nice upgrade from my home made version...
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Rigging lines located inside of shrouds?
Gregory replied to Mickgee's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Scottish Maid rigging pt2 - spanker sheets.
Gregory replied to gthursby's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
On models such as this, making bands of this type can easily be made with black card stock. A little matte varnish and you are good to go. -
Scottish Maid rigging pt2 - spanker sheets.
Gregory replied to gthursby's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
The tackles with a hook and an eye bolt in the bulwark would not be out of the question, but the rig pictured looks like it would go afoul of the deck house as shown. Placing the standing end closer to the transom would make more sense. The running end would belay to a nearby cleat. Here is a picture of a contemporary model from the National Maritime Museum.. It appears that a single tackle is attached to the transom, with lots of rope to allow the boom to travel. Another configuration would be with a traveler, where the tackle is hooked onto a steel rail that allows it to ' travel ' from side to side.
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Thanks for the pics... Love the idea!
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Can everyone else see the images?
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Ropewalk
Gregory replied to Worldway's topic in Rope Making/Ropewalks's Rope Materials and parts resources
FWIW, to show what can be done on the cheap, here is my first rope machine along with some product. The upgraded version:
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What works best for me is to scan the plans, then use a Bézier pen in Corel Paintshop to plot the outline of a bulkhead or other part on a separate layer. I then save that layer as a .bmp which works with my laser engraver. I believe some free programs like Inkscape will convert .bmp to vector drawings, if you need to convert for your CNC.
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General guide to how rigging works.
Gregory replied to gthursby's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Historic Ship Models by Wolfram zu Mondfeld Has a lot of information about the purpose of most lines. The information spans several centuries and many types of rigs. Here is the index, which gives an overview of topics covered.
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Here is a drawing from the Anatomy of The Ship book by John Mckay. The detail is hard to make out, and there may be different opinions as to the accuracy.
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Here is a little tip I posted about this .. Pin rail Tip Probably not real practice, but effective on models IMO..
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Anything is possible..
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Once you start talking about ripping and such, then you need a fence, and a miter gauge, etc. You can quickly go beyond what seems to be the scope of the original project. Also the cost would go up accordingly.
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I think I would put together a little more robust table than what we see in the video. Maybe using 1/4" plywood.
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Something like this: 12V Motor on Amazon Power supply Just search for 12v DC motor..
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Topmast stay rigging on the Cutter Cheerful.
Gregory replied to davyboy's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
The image I linked to above is from Chuck's prototype, and clearly shows the block on the top mast. Where did you source your Plans? Mine came from https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/ Here is a relevant image from sheet 2 of 3.. Standing rigging. Edited: Dave, I just had a look at the start of Chuck's log where he posted some plans, which show the stay as you describe. It would appear there was at least one revision to those plans as provided in the full scale plans available for purchase.
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Topmast stay rigging on the Cutter Cheerful.
Gregory replied to davyboy's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
What plans are you looking at? On my plans, included with the starter kit from Chuck, the bowsprit is the standing end. The running end reeves through a block at the top mast, and runs to a two block tackle, attached to an eyebolt down on the mast or on the deck in front of the mast.. Perhaps Chuck can clarify. I believe this image from the build log, shows it attached to an eyebolt on the deck in front of the mast. https://modelshipworld.com/uploads/monthly_12_2016/post-2-0-68552000-1483056174.jpg I'm not 100% sure, because the wording on the plans says " ... an eyebolt on fore side of the mast. " -
Not sure this is a new idea, but here is what I came up with for making stronger pin rails. I use L shape stock. The bottom part, which provides a base for anchoring, is virtually invisible once mounted on the bulwark.
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In light of which, the frapping of gun tackle would seem appropriate on a model. No less so, than the neat coils laying on the deck, often seen on models. Would those coils represent actual practice on a working ship?
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Considering the un-friendliness as a modeling medium, I'm curious as to the background/tradition on the desire to use ebony in wood ship modeling.
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Might be able to help with more info... Any pictures?
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Nice pictures of the Max Emanuel model here.. Model The lines are virtually identical to the Mamoli Yacht Mary kit, but the details are much finer..
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I remember being a kid in the 50's, going to one of the local drug stores that sold plastic model kits, and looking at the pictures on the boxes. Particularly the small Constitution & Bounty. The $3.98 price tag was beyond my means at that time, but a passion was born.
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