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Dan Vadas got a reaction from tlevine in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 16, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans September 9, 2018

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from tlevine in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 16, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from DORIS in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 15, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from DORIS in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 15, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 12, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 12, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 8, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans August 8, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from ianmajor in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 30, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from ianmajor in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 30, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from cabrapente in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 27, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from cabrapente in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 27, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Mike Y in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from EdT in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from EdT in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from robin b in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from rtropp in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from NenadM in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from druxey in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from druxey in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks for the comments Grant, Greg, George, Dave, Keelhauled and Laman .

I have a model of Norske Lowe to finish off for a guy who's dad was building her before he passed away, and then it will be a Ship in a Bottle.

Anchor Rigging

I am going to rig the two Bower Anchors in different ways. The starboard one will be stowed, and the port one (shown here) is "About to be Stowed". This will make use of the Fish Davit and all it's associated rigging.

First I made all the various blocks needed. The two Cat Blocks are interesting - they are iron-bound and double-sheaved.

I made the "iron" straps from thin brass sheet. After working out the length required (by trial and error) I drilled and filed a strip in the vise :

The three parts of the block, which is recessed to accept the strap. The hook is drilled into the block, and the strap is Epoxied on. The join in the strap fits against the hook and is invisible :

The Fish Tackle Hook is very large, as it needs to pass around the anchor arm. Note the Thimble in the eye of the hook :

The Fish Tackle block and a violin block for the fish tackle :

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from CaptainSteve in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64 August 21, 2015

I made my own Turntable from an old Record Player. I stripped out the excess parts and added a flat top made from MDF to cover the various holes in the disc. Cost - $0.00 as the record player no longer worked anyway .

Danny
Dan Vadas got a reaction from Piet in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans July 26, 2015

Thanks George .

I've rigged the port side anchor. The pics are fairly self-explanatory :

Note the Fish Back, a small line seized to the hook to enable it to be manoeuvred over the arm of the anchor :

The fish tackle is hooked through a ring and eye in the main channel, and belays to the timberhead above it :

Danny

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