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jim_smits reacted to ianmajor in HMS Unicorn by ianmajor - Corel - Scale 1:75, 1748 to 1771
Mark, Thank you for your kind words. The hull construction is two layers of planking on to plywood ribs. This gives a very strong construction - though I doubt the kit designer had my children's requirements in mind!
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Well I've managed to fit the catharpins in place on the foremast shrouds. Seriously fiddly job with fitting them in place and i'm not entirely convinced that it's the neatest job but they're in. Created the catarpins themselves by threading 0.75mm thread through itself to create a spliced loop on each end.
Used a sewing needle to pierce a hole at the required point in the thread.
Pushed the needle though halfway.
Then threaded the needle with the thread end.
Pulled the thread through itself.
Repeat for the other end, glue the joints with Cement, and trim down the thread a bit.
Once cement is fully dry then complete trim back.
I then fitted three of these between the shrouds using a couple of loops of 0.25mm thread.
Once in place I then started work on adding futtock shrouds.
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jim_smits got a reaction from maso in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
As promised I have installed the port side futtock shrouds.
Firstly, as per main shrouds sieze a deadeye using 0.75mm thread and 0.25mm thread and cement.
Allow to dry and then trim.
Thread through one of the gaps in the platform.
Pull down to the seizing.
Being very careful at this point, pull the seizing through the gap. You may need to remove and sand a little further.
Thread the trailing length around the bar.
Pull taut.
Then seize to the main shrouds ensuring everything remains nice and taut. Cement in place.
Repeat as necessary!
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by Beef Wellington - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 64 - First wooden ship build
Looks great Jason!
It's funny I was looking at my cat heads in exactly the same way the other night.......
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jim_smits reacted to texxn5 in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Excellent photos of a great "how to" in construction. Thanks for showing this.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
As promised I have installed the port side futtock shrouds.
Firstly, as per main shrouds sieze a deadeye using 0.75mm thread and 0.25mm thread and cement.
Allow to dry and then trim.
Thread through one of the gaps in the platform.
Pull down to the seizing.
Being very careful at this point, pull the seizing through the gap. You may need to remove and sand a little further.
Thread the trailing length around the bar.
Pull taut.
Then seize to the main shrouds ensuring everything remains nice and taut. Cement in place.
Repeat as necessary!
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jim_smits got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
As promised I have installed the port side futtock shrouds.
Firstly, as per main shrouds sieze a deadeye using 0.75mm thread and 0.25mm thread and cement.
Allow to dry and then trim.
Thread through one of the gaps in the platform.
Pull down to the seizing.
Being very careful at this point, pull the seizing through the gap. You may need to remove and sand a little further.
Thread the trailing length around the bar.
Pull taut.
Then seize to the main shrouds ensuring everything remains nice and taut. Cement in place.
Repeat as necessary!
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jim_smits reacted to jastrząb in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Thanks for your wonderful and clear tutorial.
Cheers,
Paweł
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jim_smits reacted to texxn5 in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Very nice, I hadn't thought of something like this method. I'll have to make a mental note to look back when I get into these areas. Thanks for the pictures.
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jim_smits reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Very nice job indeed on those catharpins Jim, nice to see the step by step and you seem to have managed to keep everything looking taught which I expect was not easy at all.
Hard to see in the photos, how did you attach the deadeyes in the tops to the futtock shrouds? The instructions seem (again) very light, I can't quite see how this works. More recent kits seem to have nice brass etch futtock plates to attach to rather than the very simplistic wire strops that seem to have the joint in exactly the wrong place.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Well I've managed to fit the catharpins in place on the foremast shrouds. Seriously fiddly job with fitting them in place and i'm not entirely convinced that it's the neatest job but they're in. Created the catarpins themselves by threading 0.75mm thread through itself to create a spliced loop on each end.
Used a sewing needle to pierce a hole at the required point in the thread.
Pushed the needle though halfway.
Then threaded the needle with the thread end.
Pulled the thread through itself.
Repeat for the other end, glue the joints with Cement, and trim down the thread a bit.
Once cement is fully dry then complete trim back.
I then fitted three of these between the shrouds using a couple of loops of 0.25mm thread.
Once in place I then started work on adding futtock shrouds.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Well I've managed to fit the catharpins in place on the foremast shrouds. Seriously fiddly job with fitting them in place and i'm not entirely convinced that it's the neatest job but they're in. Created the catarpins themselves by threading 0.75mm thread through itself to create a spliced loop on each end.
Used a sewing needle to pierce a hole at the required point in the thread.
Pushed the needle though halfway.
Then threaded the needle with the thread end.
Pulled the thread through itself.
Repeat for the other end, glue the joints with Cement, and trim down the thread a bit.
Once cement is fully dry then complete trim back.
I then fitted three of these between the shrouds using a couple of loops of 0.25mm thread.
Once in place I then started work on adding futtock shrouds.
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jim_smits got a reaction from maso in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Well I've managed to fit the catharpins in place on the foremast shrouds. Seriously fiddly job with fitting them in place and i'm not entirely convinced that it's the neatest job but they're in. Created the catarpins themselves by threading 0.75mm thread through itself to create a spliced loop on each end.
Used a sewing needle to pierce a hole at the required point in the thread.
Pushed the needle though halfway.
Then threaded the needle with the thread end.
Pulled the thread through itself.
Repeat for the other end, glue the joints with Cement, and trim down the thread a bit.
Once cement is fully dry then complete trim back.
I then fitted three of these between the shrouds using a couple of loops of 0.25mm thread.
Once in place I then started work on adding futtock shrouds.
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jim_smits got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Well I've managed to fit the catharpins in place on the foremast shrouds. Seriously fiddly job with fitting them in place and i'm not entirely convinced that it's the neatest job but they're in. Created the catarpins themselves by threading 0.75mm thread through itself to create a spliced loop on each end.
Used a sewing needle to pierce a hole at the required point in the thread.
Pushed the needle though halfway.
Then threaded the needle with the thread end.
Pulled the thread through itself.
Repeat for the other end, glue the joints with Cement, and trim down the thread a bit.
Once cement is fully dry then complete trim back.
I then fitted three of these between the shrouds using a couple of loops of 0.25mm thread.
Once in place I then started work on adding futtock shrouds.
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jim_smits reacted to normanh in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Looking very tidy Jim
Norman
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jim_smits got a reaction from Aussie048 in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
More catch up...!
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jim_smits reacted to texxn5 in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Starting to look like a ship......very nice indeed.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Dfell in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Couple more ratlines done. I hope I get better, faster etc at this otherwise I may go mad before i'm done.......
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jim_smits got a reaction from Dfell in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Completed the main mast shrouds and have now added first two pairs to the mizzen mast. Just need to add the two single shrouds.
In addition I have made my first attempts at ratlines. I created a template for the port side of the foremast, using a piece of paper to draw in the positions of the shrouds and ratlines spaced at even intervals of 5mm.
My first attempts were less than satisfactory with too much slack between the shrouds. Eventually managed to get a line that I was happy with. I'm trying to tie in using cow hitches at the ends and clove hitches in between.
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jim_smits got a reaction from ModelBoatMaker in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
No sarcasm at all! You said please and everything.
I'd recommend putting them in sooner! My masts were in and shrouds attached before I realised making it a very delicate process....!!
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Bit more progress.
Added the first four pairs of shrouds to the main mast. Just need to make up the two single shrouds and add them. Also added the stays between the foremast and the bowspirit. Getting the loop and the 'lump' (I don't know the term!) in the right place was quite tricky and ended up being a process of trial and error......
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jim_smits got a reaction from maso in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Completed the main mast shrouds and have now added first two pairs to the mizzen mast. Just need to add the two single shrouds.
In addition I have made my first attempts at ratlines. I created a template for the port side of the foremast, using a piece of paper to draw in the positions of the shrouds and ratlines spaced at even intervals of 5mm.
My first attempts were less than satisfactory with too much slack between the shrouds. Eventually managed to get a line that I was happy with. I'm trying to tie in using cow hitches at the ends and clove hitches in between.
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jim_smits reacted to drtrap in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Hey Jim, you;re running like the wind.
She's so beautiful !!
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jim_smits got a reaction from freewheelinguy in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Remaining work so far this weekend has been to start adding the foremast stays.
Cut a length of 1mm black thread and added a loop halfway along by lashing with 0.5mm thread. Fitted the loop over the main mast and threaded the ends down through the platform.
Lashed deadeyes onto each end of the thread. The length to lash to was determined by using a 15mm spacer between the deadeye to be fitted to the stay and the deadeye fitted to the channels. I found lashing the deadeye to the stay really tricky. Best method I have found is to form a loop around the deadeye and the tie a single lash using thinner thread to secure the loop tight to the deadeye. A second lash secures the end of the stay against itself. I have purchased some GS Hypo cement, and used this to glue the threads permanently in place. Once dry the ends were trimmed back.
Added the first two pairs of stays to the Foremast and added deadeyes as above. Then added the first lanyards. Followed the threading directions as per plans and a copy of 'Rigging Period Ship Models'. The final lashing around the stay was glued in place and trimmed back once dry.
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jim_smits got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
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