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Stockholm tar got a reaction from Hollander-jan in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Hollander-jan - Caldercraft - 1/64
Thanks Jan, but it's actually been pretty mild this year - with the temperature hovering around 0°, and rain rather than snow! We've had some of the latter, but not that much and it's now all gone, at least here in Stockholm. I actually prefer it when it's colder, as it's usually not so damp. It is dark and grey, although in the last couple of days we've had some sunshine, and it looks like more of the same later on.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Nigel,
You have me worried now – they're still out there I'm afraid.
Actually I'm not that worried. I get them from here, and had a reply email confirming my order soon after:
http://clasicmodel.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home
I've dealt with him before, and he has been reliable. They're very nice blocks btw, ready to use and already stained and polished. Sorry, but I think most kit-bought blocks are c---p, even though Caldercraft blocks are probably the better ones.
However, I will need a suitable triple block soon (fitted at the end of the bowsprit – for the topgallant stay and the topsail braces) but they only sell them in packs of ten. I only want one, and I'm not sure I'll be using many elsewhere. So, if anyone knows where I can buy a suitable block, perhaps in smaller numbers...? I'm not really into making my own, but if I can't find any, I suppose I'll have to resort to modifying one of the Caldercraft ones.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from NMBROOK in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Nigel,
You have me worried now – they're still out there I'm afraid.
Actually I'm not that worried. I get them from here, and had a reply email confirming my order soon after:
http://clasicmodel.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home
I've dealt with him before, and he has been reliable. They're very nice blocks btw, ready to use and already stained and polished. Sorry, but I think most kit-bought blocks are c---p, even though Caldercraft blocks are probably the better ones.
However, I will need a suitable triple block soon (fitted at the end of the bowsprit – for the topgallant stay and the topsail braces) but they only sell them in packs of ten. I only want one, and I'm not sure I'll be using many elsewhere. So, if anyone knows where I can buy a suitable block, perhaps in smaller numbers...? I'm not really into making my own, but if I can't find any, I suppose I'll have to resort to modifying one of the Caldercraft ones.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from tkay11 in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Nigel,
You have me worried now – they're still out there I'm afraid.
Actually I'm not that worried. I get them from here, and had a reply email confirming my order soon after:
http://clasicmodel.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home
I've dealt with him before, and he has been reliable. They're very nice blocks btw, ready to use and already stained and polished. Sorry, but I think most kit-bought blocks are c---p, even though Caldercraft blocks are probably the better ones.
However, I will need a suitable triple block soon (fitted at the end of the bowsprit – for the topgallant stay and the topsail braces) but they only sell them in packs of ten. I only want one, and I'm not sure I'll be using many elsewhere. So, if anyone knows where I can buy a suitable block, perhaps in smaller numbers...? I'm not really into making my own, but if I can't find any, I suppose I'll have to resort to modifying one of the Caldercraft ones.
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Stockholm tar reacted to NMBROOK in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Be careful Kester Are you in receipt of said blocks?or are they in what we now know to be the black hole,the mail order ether If you are considering block replacement Eamonn,I would give serious consideration to Chuck's blocks.Personally I think these are superior to any thing else on the market.Caldercraft blocks are better than many,so to improve on them,that would be the route I would take.You could also get some of Chuck's rope while you were at it Even if you just replaced the larger rope,the improvement would be well worthwhile,easier than making a planetary ropewalk out of lego
BTW expect a branch of NMBrook's nautical library appearing in a European town near you soon
Kind Regards Nigel
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from NMBROOK in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
Good to hear that, and the fact you're back in the shipyard. Look forward to the photos.
Btw you guys, I've just purchased some blocks... so there!
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
Good to hear that, and the fact you're back in the shipyard. Look forward to the photos.
Btw you guys, I've just purchased some blocks... so there!
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Stockholm tar reacted to Hollander-jan in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Hollander-jan - Caldercraft - 1/64
Thank you Kester for your kind comment. I saw the rudder to, I take over you suggestion an trim it to the keel line, being very careful not to damage anything but for now I have a rest and do some study on the remaining of the build.
There is a lot of work to do and I want to be prepared for what comes next. And most off all I want to make the most of what is left. Plus some extra's. Don't know what, but I will come up with something.
Thanks again for all your comments, please keep them coming, Like we said, this ship is full off learning. A next one will certainly be better.
For now I wihs you all the best in coping with the Swedish winter (heard from my son, he lives in Stockholm, that is is very dark and grey).
Jan
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from Hollander-jan in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Hollander-jan - Caldercraft - 1/64
Jan,
Looking very good. I would suggest, though, you trim the bottom of the rudder to match the keel line.
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Stockholm tar reacted to Hollander-jan in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Hollander-jan - Caldercraft - 1/64
Here are the pictures after the cosmetics. I must say I am proud of it, being a first timer. It is a pleasure to see that the determination has overcome some of the difficulties.
All holes are drilled by hand and elbow crease. For the iron bands on the rudder I use the capsule off a port bottle cut to size on a glass plate.
The helm is from an old peace of furniture. It is sanded in shape part by machine part by hand. The black band on the end of the helm an the top of the rudder suggest iron.
Jan
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from Hollander-jan in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Hollander-jan - Caldercraft - 1/64
Jan,
Like what he said, Tony that is. As for us all ***** ing – we'd rather not mention it!
Your rudder planking looks great and, I think you'll agree, it's much better than leaving it one big slab of wood. Yes, there are still a few problems with the iron work, but nothing that can't be overcome, I'm sure. What to do though?
First I think I'd lower the top pintle fitting, so that the actual pintle fits inside the gudgeon on the stern post. The middle one looks as though it needs to come out from the rudder a little, so that there is more of a gap for it to fit its gudgeon. The bottom one looks fine.
Hope this helps.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
Your ship made port then – pity it was only half loaded!
Seriously though, I imagine you'll at least be able to get started. As you say, perhaps the rest will come tomorrow.
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Stockholm tar reacted to Gregor in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Gregor – FINISHED - Caldercraft – Scale 1:64 - first build
The pin rail situation has been partially solved. There was room for 6 additional pins on each side, five holes can be seen here on the picture. I added another very small piece of wood towards the bow, with a hole for one more pin.
I made also a pin rail under the bowsprit, with four pins. My archaic windlass offered no possibility to ad something there. If the rigging develops a complexity that I cannot imagine at the moment, there will be room for more pins on both sides at the bulwark. And yes, the windlass has now standards – when looking at Dirks log I decided not to take a shortcut here.
Sunday afternoon I spent soldering. The brass swivels are from Caldercraft, treated as shown in Dirks log. My stanchions are simpler, though. I soldered small rings to a brass wire (0.8mm).
The problem now is blackening. After trying out the solution by Krick, I got a better result with a mixture prepared by a local chemist: It works perfectly with brass, less so with soldering leftovers. Stanchions, handles and pintles I will have to paint, the swivels themselves are almost clean, with traces of rust … With the big guns I will be extra careful.
Chers,
Gregor
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from st george in Name the Ship Game
Something to do with prohibition, perhaps?
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from Doreltomin in Name the Ship Game
Something to do with prohibition, perhaps?
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from NMBROOK in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
BBA? I know it well, although I haven't bought anything for a while. I must rectify that! Sorry for the mention of Amazon, by the way. I do buy things from them, but usually through their marketplace. I would never pay those ridiculous prices – and am surprised they don't have a second mortgage scheme!
I like your serving machine, it looks just the job. I know what you mean about fixing the line with a spot of glue. I didn't do that for the first trial, and wondered why it was just going round and round – and no neat serving was appearing. Alexey actually suggests threading the end of the serving/seizing line through the shroud or whatever with a needle. This does the trick, but it's quite difficult to do with the smaller dimension line, and I still also put on a dab of glue to be sure.
I'm doing running backstays now, but they're proving to be a bit tricky, causing me a few headaches – and the emission of not a few bad words! I'll write more about that in my log (not the latter obviously).
Sorry to hear you haven't received your wood yet, but you are probably right that it's due to the weather. However, going by the amount of filler you ordered, I expect the captain of your timber ship has had instructions to remain in port.
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Stockholm tar reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
And today I have finished the chimney above the kitchen - made of card (inside) and clay, so the cook can prepare some delicious meals for us....
Please enjoy the pics and have a great time
Kind regards
Doris
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Stockholm tar reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi Again Kester,
I too am a big Amazon buyer (for more much mundane 'new releases' books of course) I find I have to fund my book shopping by 'Knocking Off' the odd Bank in my spare time! BBA have told me that that is just enabling my problem though, and to stop immediately..
Am looking forward to giving the old Serving Machine a lash, but given the lack of 'Stuff that Trees are Made of' it may be some time away yet! (admittedly some choice words may be spoken by me at that time too, being as how I'm an Ex Sailor & Irish those words may extent to.. dare I say it.. 'Colourful' :mellow: )
Hopefully in a few days I can look back at the Great Timber Shortage of 2014, with a happy tear in my eye and say.. 'Ah Yes, I remember it like it was yesterday' as I take another sip of sherry!!
All The Best
Eamonn
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
BBA? I know it well, although I haven't bought anything for a while. I must rectify that! Sorry for the mention of Amazon, by the way. I do buy things from them, but usually through their marketplace. I would never pay those ridiculous prices – and am surprised they don't have a second mortgage scheme!
I like your serving machine, it looks just the job. I know what you mean about fixing the line with a spot of glue. I didn't do that for the first trial, and wondered why it was just going round and round – and no neat serving was appearing. Alexey actually suggests threading the end of the serving/seizing line through the shroud or whatever with a needle. This does the trick, but it's quite difficult to do with the smaller dimension line, and I still also put on a dab of glue to be sure.
I'm doing running backstays now, but they're proving to be a bit tricky, causing me a few headaches – and the emission of not a few bad words! I'll write more about that in my log (not the latter obviously).
Sorry to hear you haven't received your wood yet, but you are probably right that it's due to the weather. However, going by the amount of filler you ordered, I expect the captain of your timber ship has had instructions to remain in port.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from Hollander-jan in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Jan,
Worming, parceling and serving, were all part of protecting the rigging (more particularly the shrouds and stays) from the weather, and general wear and tear. The first two practices were applied with the lay of the rope, whilst the serving was done in the opposite direction, hence the old saying, 'worm and parcel with the lay, turn and serve the other way'.
For model purposes, only the serving part is normally done – the shroud, etc, would be far to thick if the first two were done as well, and they are not necessary. The serving process is rather difficult to do properly by hand, so machines have been devised to do it more efficiently:
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5366-serving-machine-25-serving-machine-20-power-option/
Alexey's machine, as I mentioned, is very good, and I have used it on my running backstays. I didn't have it before that point, so the shrouds are done in the old way – you can spot the difference! You can also use it for seizing blocks to rigging.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
We aim to please. The things you talk about when waiting for wood – is there any sign of it yet?
I'd be interesting in seeing your machine. I trust it works well?
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Jan,
Worming, parceling and serving, were all part of protecting the rigging (more particularly the shrouds and stays) from the weather, and general wear and tear. The first two practices were applied with the lay of the rope, whilst the serving was done in the opposite direction, hence the old saying, 'worm and parcel with the lay, turn and serve the other way'.
For model purposes, only the serving part is normally done – the shroud, etc, would be far to thick if the first two were done as well, and they are not necessary. The serving process is rather difficult to do properly by hand, so machines have been devised to do it more efficiently:
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5366-serving-machine-25-serving-machine-20-power-option/
Alexey's machine, as I mentioned, is very good, and I have used it on my running backstays. I didn't have it before that point, so the shrouds are done in the old way – you can spot the difference! You can also use it for seizing blocks to rigging.
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Eamonn,
There will be explicit pictures in my next post! It shouldn't be too long now. Btw, was it you that wanted pics of the mast head, where all the shrouds, etc, are fastened? If so, I've taken a couple of pics of that too.
See, I don't stint on the details here!
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from NMBROOK in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
'Was seizing done on these smaller boats? and if so where? ( I suspect the answer is Yes, and in much the same places as on larger boats!)I refer to Ballahoo, Sherbourne & Convulsion here.'
Eamonn,
I think you answered your own question. Yes, anywhere a seizing was thought necessary, be the craft large or small, there was one. I'm actually doing some seizing at the moment on my Sherbourne's backstays (using Alexey's serving machine). It works very well, once you get the hang of it, and looks much better than my efforts by hand. Mind you, when I said to my wife the other day that I was going to do some seizing, she gave me an odd look!
Regarding Keith Julier's books, I think I might very well collect the others I don't have, especially Part 3 which includes the Victory bow section, in which I have an interest! 'Masting and Rigging' is practically the bible on rigging from an expert, but bear in mind it's mostly 19th/20th century.
Regarding sending Nigel a branch from your tree, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he has it already – judging by the strong winds you've been having!
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Stockholm tar got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
'Was seizing done on these smaller boats? and if so where? ( I suspect the answer is Yes, and in much the same places as on larger boats!)I refer to Ballahoo, Sherbourne & Convulsion here.'
Eamonn,
I think you answered your own question. Yes, anywhere a seizing was thought necessary, be the craft large or small, there was one. I'm actually doing some seizing at the moment on my Sherbourne's backstays (using Alexey's serving machine). It works very well, once you get the hang of it, and looks much better than my efforts by hand. Mind you, when I said to my wife the other day that I was going to do some seizing, she gave me an odd look!
Regarding Keith Julier's books, I think I might very well collect the others I don't have, especially Part 3 which includes the Victory bow section, in which I have an interest! 'Masting and Rigging' is practically the bible on rigging from an expert, but bear in mind it's mostly 19th/20th century.
Regarding sending Nigel a branch from your tree, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he has it already – judging by the strong winds you've been having!
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