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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
I have now completed the yards and not without some problems. Maybe I just need new glasses but I feel I found a problem with the diagrams they gave.
There are 2 images for each yard. One is shown from the front (or back) and the other from the top.
Using the Topsail yard as an example. When you look at the image showing the front of the yard, you can see to the R/H side of the Topsail yard support board that there is a 5mm block and then a 4mm block attached. In between them there is another 4mm block which is located behind the Topsail yard spar. So far, so good. Now, if you look at the top view image (which is only the front view image rotated 45 degrees, it shows the 4mm block infront of the Topsail yard spar. It should be behind it.
I found this occurred many times so it will be interesting to see what happens when I start with the halyards etc. I am hoping it does not cause too much of a problem as the thought of cutting them off and retying does not do my little grey cells any good.
And here is a photo of the completed yards. I think I have a lot to learn about these.
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Daryl got a reaction from WackoWolf in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Took some time off and went on holidays. The weather it too bad to be staying in Melbourne just now.
I have now attached the Main and Topmast shrouds and started tying the Ratlines. Just love all those clove hitches.
Photo 68
Photo 69
Photo 70
I get sore arms from holding them up tying the ratlines, so if anyone has a simple way for tying ratlines, please let me know. e.g. The shrouds are pre-asembled (cut to length and blocks attached at ends), then laid out flat on the work table, pinned to shape on top of a piece of paper which has the location of th ratlines drawn on it, and then the ratlines tied. Once the are all tied, the shrouds are inserted through the crosstree/cheek and then attached to the block on the chain plates using the lanyards. Sounds easy, but I am sure there could be a catch somewhere.
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Daryl got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in River Queen by Daryl - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - steam launch - Vic Smeed plans
Hi folks
It has been a long time since my last entry and a lot has happened since then. I have decided not to build the small lathe I previously mentioned, and the result of that is that I will not be building the steam engine for the Queen. I have therefore finished building the boat to a level that we are happy with and I have attached photos showing its progress. I guess that I am really a "kit" man and having seen some of the great ships in this forum that have been built from kits, I think I will stay doing that and over time, improve my skills in areas such as rope making, rigging and decking. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch.
Daryl
All Timbers (Ribs) fitted
Installation of Gunwale & Boiler deck
Gunwale & Boiler deck fitted
Stringers fitted
Foredeck & awning supports fitted
Double-bit bollards fitted in stern
Staghorn bollard & Fairleads fitted in the bow
Awning frame installed
Awning installed
And thre she is in all her glory. My apologies to those who were looking forward to vision of her puffing around the water feature. You never know, it may get resurrected some time in the future. I have not installed the aft decing just in case.
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. Just had to get away from this rotten weather for a while. I have now completed the ratlines on the Main shrouds and started the ratlines on the Main Topmans shrouds.
Cristi. Thank you for sending the images but I was not been able to open them so i went directly to your build and saw them there.
Photo 71
Photo 72
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
And the rigging grows and grows.
Photo 73 - Ratlines completed on Main Topmast shrouds
Photo 74 - Main Topgallant shrouds installed
Photo 75 - Mainmast backstays installed
Photo 76 - Mainmast rigging completed
So now we move on to the Yards and Spars and all their bits and pieces. I am sure that will keep me occupied for lots of time.
Stay tuned.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from GTM in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
And the rigging grows and grows.
Photo 73 - Ratlines completed on Main Topmast shrouds
Photo 74 - Main Topgallant shrouds installed
Photo 75 - Mainmast backstays installed
Photo 76 - Mainmast rigging completed
So now we move on to the Yards and Spars and all their bits and pieces. I am sure that will keep me occupied for lots of time.
Stay tuned.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from GuntherMT in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
I took some time off from building the Trinidad to build a Cigar Box uke for my nephew's birthday. Now that is finished it is time to get going again.
This entry covers the completion of the masts. Once again I found discrepancies in the assembly instructions.
eg. On Page 3 of the mast plans, it shows only 1 x 4mm pulley above the Top Gallant mast cleat whereas on Page 4 it shows 2 x 4mm pulley's and 2 x 4mm blocks.
In the coloured photo instruction document, on it shows a completely different mainmast crosstree to what has been provided and is shown on page 3 of the main mast plans.
I am not sure if people are interested in reading about the problems I have found but I will keep adding them in case someone is thinking of buying this model and they can use my comments as a heads up. My final report on the build to OcCre is going to be very interesting. I just might add it here for everyone to see. Any comments?
Photo 65
Photo 66
Photo 67
I am taking another break now to build my wife a Japanese Shamisen Kankara.
Happy building all.
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Daryl got a reaction from GuntherMT in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
On the home straight to finish the hull component.
This entry covers the remaining steps.
Photo 52
Steps 113 - 125
113, 114 & 115 - 1st Battery stairs
116, 117 & 118 - Lower deck stairs
119, 120 & 121 - Bales
122, 123, 124 & 125 - Barrels and Stones were installed at a later stage and shown in a following photo
Photo 53
The photo in the instructions show the gun port covers in an open position but do not show anything holding them open. I am presuming that they want them glued open.
Photo 54
Instead, I drilled each port and added a small rope which is attached through a hole in the hull.
Photo 55
Steps 126 - 133
126, 127 & 128 - Large guns
126, 128 & 129 - 2nd and 3rd guns,
130, 131, 132 & 133 - Small guns
Photo 56
Steps 122 - 125
122 , 123 & 125 - Barrels
124 - Stones
Photo 57
Steps 134 - 138
134, 135 & 136 - Base
137 - Nameplate
138 - Ropes
And now we come to the completed Hull.
Photos 58 to 62
Aft view
Forward view
Port view
Starboard view
Top view
As you will be aware from previous comments, the build so far has been an interesting one. I have learnt a lot of lessons and appreciated your feedback.
I think I will do some serious reading and checking on the internet before I start the masts and rigging.
I hope you have enjoyed the build so far.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from GuntherMT in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. I am now getting into all the "fancy bits". I think it is looking good and I am still enjoying the build.
This entry covers steps 99 to 112.
Photo 47
99, 100 & 101 - Gun ports, frames and covers
Photo 48
102 - Side pin racks
H - Belaying pins
Photo 49
Deck Pulleys before installation
Photo 50
B - Eyebolts
C - Slings
E - 4mm Pulleys
Photo 51
F - 5mm Clump block
G - 4mm Clump block
103 - Clump block slings
104 - Chain plates
105, 106 & 107 - Loft
108 & 109 - Mainmast rail & columns
110 - Ammunition
111 & 112 - Waist stairs
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Daryl got a reaction from GuntherMT in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Took some time off and went on holidays. The weather it too bad to be staying in Melbourne just now.
I have now attached the Main and Topmast shrouds and started tying the Ratlines. Just love all those clove hitches.
Photo 68
Photo 69
Photo 70
I get sore arms from holding them up tying the ratlines, so if anyone has a simple way for tying ratlines, please let me know. e.g. The shrouds are pre-asembled (cut to length and blocks attached at ends), then laid out flat on the work table, pinned to shape on top of a piece of paper which has the location of th ratlines drawn on it, and then the ratlines tied. Once the are all tied, the shrouds are inserted through the crosstree/cheek and then attached to the block on the chain plates using the lanyards. Sounds easy, but I am sure there could be a catch somewhere.
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Daryl got a reaction from WackoWolf in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. Just had to get away from this rotten weather for a while. I have now completed the ratlines on the Main shrouds and started the ratlines on the Main Topmans shrouds.
Cristi. Thank you for sending the images but I was not been able to open them so i went directly to your build and saw them there.
Photo 71
Photo 72
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Daryl got a reaction from GuntherMT in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. Just had to get away from this rotten weather for a while. I have now completed the ratlines on the Main shrouds and started the ratlines on the Main Topmans shrouds.
Cristi. Thank you for sending the images but I was not been able to open them so i went directly to your build and saw them there.
Photo 71
Photo 72
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Took some time off and went on holidays. The weather it too bad to be staying in Melbourne just now.
I have now attached the Main and Topmast shrouds and started tying the Ratlines. Just love all those clove hitches.
Photo 68
Photo 69
Photo 70
I get sore arms from holding them up tying the ratlines, so if anyone has a simple way for tying ratlines, please let me know. e.g. The shrouds are pre-asembled (cut to length and blocks attached at ends), then laid out flat on the work table, pinned to shape on top of a piece of paper which has the location of th ratlines drawn on it, and then the ratlines tied. Once the are all tied, the shrouds are inserted through the crosstree/cheek and then attached to the block on the chain plates using the lanyards. Sounds easy, but I am sure there could be a catch somewhere.
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Daryl got a reaction from Bindy in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Took some time off and went on holidays. The weather it too bad to be staying in Melbourne just now.
I have now attached the Main and Topmast shrouds and started tying the Ratlines. Just love all those clove hitches.
Photo 68
Photo 69
Photo 70
I get sore arms from holding them up tying the ratlines, so if anyone has a simple way for tying ratlines, please let me know. e.g. The shrouds are pre-asembled (cut to length and blocks attached at ends), then laid out flat on the work table, pinned to shape on top of a piece of paper which has the location of th ratlines drawn on it, and then the ratlines tied. Once the are all tied, the shrouds are inserted through the crosstree/cheek and then attached to the block on the chain plates using the lanyards. Sounds easy, but I am sure there could be a catch somewhere.
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Daryl got a reaction from Bindy in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Hi Bindy. Thank you for the comments and I will pass on your birthday greetings to Geno. I will keep everyone informed of my progress and publish the report for all to see. I have read the logs on both your build and wish you all the best.
The only advice I will give you is 1) to read all the instructions several times before you do anything. Sometimes the tell you to do something later on when it would have been a lot better to do it a bit earlier and 2) Be patient and take your time. Rushing can lead to having to try and undo a mistake that can be difficult to do. As you will see from my log, I have multiple varying projects underway which gives me a break from each so I can look at them and think about them before getting back to them.
I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy the journey
regards
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from AntonyUK in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. I am now getting into all the "fancy bits". I think it is looking good and I am still enjoying the build.
This entry covers steps 99 to 112.
Photo 47
99, 100 & 101 - Gun ports, frames and covers
Photo 48
102 - Side pin racks
H - Belaying pins
Photo 49
Deck Pulleys before installation
Photo 50
B - Eyebolts
C - Slings
E - 4mm Pulleys
Photo 51
F - 5mm Clump block
G - 4mm Clump block
103 - Clump block slings
104 - Chain plates
105, 106 & 107 - Loft
108 & 109 - Mainmast rail & columns
110 - Ammunition
111 & 112 - Waist stairs
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Daryl got a reaction from AntonyUK in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Everything is running nice and smooth at present. This entry covers steps 84 - 98.
Photo 41
84 - Interior Bulwark lining and
85 & 86 - Pin racks
Photo 42
87 - 1st battery rubbing strakes and
88 - Exterior lining
Photo 43
89 - 2nd and 3rd battery rubbing strakes
Photo 44
90 - Exterior lining of batteries with rough cut out of gun ports
Photo 45
91 - Gunwales,
92 - Waist beam,
93 - Channels,
94 - Channels brackets,
95 & 96 - Small and Large ladder bases and
97 & 98 - Small and Large rungs
Photo 46
Whole exterior surface sanded and varnished.
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
I took some time off from building the Trinidad to build a Cigar Box uke for my nephew's birthday. Now that is finished it is time to get going again.
This entry covers the completion of the masts. Once again I found discrepancies in the assembly instructions.
eg. On Page 3 of the mast plans, it shows only 1 x 4mm pulley above the Top Gallant mast cleat whereas on Page 4 it shows 2 x 4mm pulley's and 2 x 4mm blocks.
In the coloured photo instruction document, on it shows a completely different mainmast crosstree to what has been provided and is shown on page 3 of the main mast plans.
I am not sure if people are interested in reading about the problems I have found but I will keep adding them in case someone is thinking of buying this model and they can use my comments as a heads up. My final report on the build to OcCre is going to be very interesting. I just might add it here for everyone to see. Any comments?
Photo 65
Photo 66
Photo 67
I am taking another break now to build my wife a Japanese Shamisen Kankara.
Happy building all.
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
On the home straight to finish the hull component.
This entry covers the remaining steps.
Photo 52
Steps 113 - 125
113, 114 & 115 - 1st Battery stairs
116, 117 & 118 - Lower deck stairs
119, 120 & 121 - Bales
122, 123, 124 & 125 - Barrels and Stones were installed at a later stage and shown in a following photo
Photo 53
The photo in the instructions show the gun port covers in an open position but do not show anything holding them open. I am presuming that they want them glued open.
Photo 54
Instead, I drilled each port and added a small rope which is attached through a hole in the hull.
Photo 55
Steps 126 - 133
126, 127 & 128 - Large guns
126, 128 & 129 - 2nd and 3rd guns,
130, 131, 132 & 133 - Small guns
Photo 56
Steps 122 - 125
122 , 123 & 125 - Barrels
124 - Stones
Photo 57
Steps 134 - 138
134, 135 & 136 - Base
137 - Nameplate
138 - Ropes
And now we come to the completed Hull.
Photos 58 to 62
Aft view
Forward view
Port view
Starboard view
Top view
As you will be aware from previous comments, the build so far has been an interesting one. I have learnt a lot of lessons and appreciated your feedback.
I think I will do some serious reading and checking on the internet before I start the masts and rigging.
I hope you have enjoyed the build so far.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
And yet another small problem. I ran out of 1x3 Ramin deck planking halfway through the 3rd battery deck. The instructions state that I needed 68 1x3x90 to do the job when in fact I needed 76. I then checked all decks and found that I used more on each than the instructions stated. Unfortunately I was not counting but just laying them down. It just meant another drive to "Float a Boat" where I was able to purchase some more decking and get on with the job. I contacted OcCre but this time there was no response. I think I may have complained just one to many times.
Back to the build.
Believe it or not, but I am enjoying the build. I quickly forget the problems as I find ways of fixing them so they are not a long term issue.
This entry covers steps 59 to 81.
Photo 37
59 - 3rd Battery deck
60 - Deck planking
Photo 38
61 - Waterway
62 - Mast tabernacle
63 - Crossway battens
64 - Grating
65 & 66 - Coamings
67 & 68 - Ammunition frames
69 - Battens
Photo 39
70 - 3rd Battery gun ports
71 - Interior lining
72 - Gun port bases
73 - Gun port sides
Photo 40
74 - Beam rests
75 - Deck beams
76 & 77 - Bracket frames
78 - Deck planking
79 - Mast tabernacle
80 - Bulwarks
81 - Waterway
82 & 83 - Frames
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Daryl got a reaction from Aussie048 in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
On the home straight to finish the hull component.
This entry covers the remaining steps.
Photo 52
Steps 113 - 125
113, 114 & 115 - 1st Battery stairs
116, 117 & 118 - Lower deck stairs
119, 120 & 121 - Bales
122, 123, 124 & 125 - Barrels and Stones were installed at a later stage and shown in a following photo
Photo 53
The photo in the instructions show the gun port covers in an open position but do not show anything holding them open. I am presuming that they want them glued open.
Photo 54
Instead, I drilled each port and added a small rope which is attached through a hole in the hull.
Photo 55
Steps 126 - 133
126, 127 & 128 - Large guns
126, 128 & 129 - 2nd and 3rd guns,
130, 131, 132 & 133 - Small guns
Photo 56
Steps 122 - 125
122 , 123 & 125 - Barrels
124 - Stones
Photo 57
Steps 134 - 138
134, 135 & 136 - Base
137 - Nameplate
138 - Ropes
And now we come to the completed Hull.
Photos 58 to 62
Aft view
Forward view
Port view
Starboard view
Top view
As you will be aware from previous comments, the build so far has been an interesting one. I have learnt a lot of lessons and appreciated your feedback.
I think I will do some serious reading and checking on the internet before I start the masts and rigging.
I hope you have enjoyed the build so far.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from Aussie048 in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Back again. I am now getting into all the "fancy bits". I think it is looking good and I am still enjoying the build.
This entry covers steps 99 to 112.
Photo 47
99, 100 & 101 - Gun ports, frames and covers
Photo 48
102 - Side pin racks
H - Belaying pins
Photo 49
Deck Pulleys before installation
Photo 50
B - Eyebolts
C - Slings
E - 4mm Pulleys
Photo 51
F - 5mm Clump block
G - 4mm Clump block
103 - Clump block slings
104 - Chain plates
105, 106 & 107 - Loft
108 & 109 - Mainmast rail & columns
110 - Ammunition
111 & 112 - Waist stairs
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Daryl got a reaction from Aussie048 in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Everything is running nice and smooth at present. This entry covers steps 84 - 98.
Photo 41
84 - Interior Bulwark lining and
85 & 86 - Pin racks
Photo 42
87 - 1st battery rubbing strakes and
88 - Exterior lining
Photo 43
89 - 2nd and 3rd battery rubbing strakes
Photo 44
90 - Exterior lining of batteries with rough cut out of gun ports
Photo 45
91 - Gunwales,
92 - Waist beam,
93 - Channels,
94 - Channels brackets,
95 & 96 - Small and Large ladder bases and
97 & 98 - Small and Large rungs
Photo 46
Whole exterior surface sanded and varnished.
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Daryl got a reaction from GTM in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
On the home straight to finish the hull component.
This entry covers the remaining steps.
Photo 52
Steps 113 - 125
113, 114 & 115 - 1st Battery stairs
116, 117 & 118 - Lower deck stairs
119, 120 & 121 - Bales
122, 123, 124 & 125 - Barrels and Stones were installed at a later stage and shown in a following photo
Photo 53
The photo in the instructions show the gun port covers in an open position but do not show anything holding them open. I am presuming that they want them glued open.
Photo 54
Instead, I drilled each port and added a small rope which is attached through a hole in the hull.
Photo 55
Steps 126 - 133
126, 127 & 128 - Large guns
126, 128 & 129 - 2nd and 3rd guns,
130, 131, 132 & 133 - Small guns
Photo 56
Steps 122 - 125
122 , 123 & 125 - Barrels
124 - Stones
Photo 57
Steps 134 - 138
134, 135 & 136 - Base
137 - Nameplate
138 - Ropes
And now we come to the completed Hull.
Photos 58 to 62
Aft view
Forward view
Port view
Starboard view
Top view
As you will be aware from previous comments, the build so far has been an interesting one. I have learnt a lot of lessons and appreciated your feedback.
I think I will do some serious reading and checking on the internet before I start the masts and rigging.
I hope you have enjoyed the build so far.
Daryl
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Daryl got a reaction from cristikc in Santisima Trinidad by Daryl - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 scale - Cross-Section
Everything is running nice and smooth at present. This entry covers steps 84 - 98.
Photo 41
84 - Interior Bulwark lining and
85 & 86 - Pin racks
Photo 42
87 - 1st battery rubbing strakes and
88 - Exterior lining
Photo 43
89 - 2nd and 3rd battery rubbing strakes
Photo 44
90 - Exterior lining of batteries with rough cut out of gun ports
Photo 45
91 - Gunwales,
92 - Waist beam,
93 - Channels,
94 - Channels brackets,
95 & 96 - Small and Large ladder bases and
97 & 98 - Small and Large rungs
Photo 46
Whole exterior surface sanded and varnished.
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