NenadM
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NenadM got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Cap Band,, step by step
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Strip of Cu foil on start is spiral, with ends INSIDE
Dont forget to apply thiny foil of soldering on surface of strip.
1. Cut a strip of copper foil of the required width, long enough to wrap twice around the mast. Sand well
2. Bend the tape around both masts in a spiral, so that the ends of the tape are on the inside
3. remove from the mold, adjust to the correct dimensions and tighten so that it does not unroll, then solder the assemblies. Apply a thin layer of solder paste to the surface of the ring to strengthen it
4. Solder the foil over as a cover
5. Remove excess material
6. Drill the holes for the hooks
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NenadM got a reaction from Jack12477 in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Cap Band,, step by step
Remarks
Strip of Cu foil on start is spiral, with ends INSIDE
Dont forget to apply thiny foil of soldering on surface of strip.
1. Cut a strip of copper foil of the required width, long enough to wrap twice around the mast. Sand well
2. Bend the tape around both masts in a spiral, so that the ends of the tape are on the inside
3. remove from the mold, adjust to the correct dimensions and tighten so that it does not unroll, then solder the assemblies. Apply a thin layer of solder paste to the surface of the ring to strengthen it
4. Solder the foil over as a cover
5. Remove excess material
6. Drill the holes for the hooks
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NenadM got a reaction from ScottRC in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Cap Band,, step by step
Remarks
Strip of Cu foil on start is spiral, with ends INSIDE
Dont forget to apply thiny foil of soldering on surface of strip.
1. Cut a strip of copper foil of the required width, long enough to wrap twice around the mast. Sand well
2. Bend the tape around both masts in a spiral, so that the ends of the tape are on the inside
3. remove from the mold, adjust to the correct dimensions and tighten so that it does not unroll, then solder the assemblies. Apply a thin layer of solder paste to the surface of the ring to strengthen it
4. Solder the foil over as a cover
5. Remove excess material
6. Drill the holes for the hooks
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NenadM got a reaction from Jack12477 in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Making Cap Bands dia 6mm and 8mm is pretty tricky task, which take me couple of months thinking about "how to hell to do this".
I forgot how did I make this little beast on bowsprit couple of years before.
Thiny, slim, and at the same time it has to be strong enough to hold whole structure and ropes. This is a place where all pull forces from mast ropes came to gather.
So, yesterday I had brainstorm, and this is it.
In one of next post I will explane step by step my idea
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NenadM got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Making Cap Bands dia 6mm and 8mm is pretty tricky task, which take me couple of months thinking about "how to hell to do this".
I forgot how did I make this little beast on bowsprit couple of years before.
Thiny, slim, and at the same time it has to be strong enough to hold whole structure and ropes. This is a place where all pull forces from mast ropes came to gather.
So, yesterday I had brainstorm, and this is it.
In one of next post I will explane step by step my idea
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NenadM got a reaction from Jack12477 in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Thanks, dear friend, you remind me that I read about it a along time ago, somewhere on MSW.
It can not be boring to me with me 😉🤪
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NenadM got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
And off course, a mistake!
Fortunately, yesterday I temporary put masts on their place to make some pictures, and ... realised .... connection ring on Mizzen for lower yard for spanker is positioned too low!
Where were your eyes and brain, Nenad?
Happy me!
For now, I am curious can I remount CA without damaging wood, and reuse ring with yard holder, or have to make a new mizzen mast ....
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NenadM got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Cutty Sark by NenadM
And off course, a mistake!
Fortunately, yesterday I temporary put masts on their place to make some pictures, and ... realised .... connection ring on Mizzen for lower yard for spanker is positioned too low!
Where were your eyes and brain, Nenad?
Happy me!
For now, I am curious can I remount CA without damaging wood, and reuse ring with yard holder, or have to make a new mizzen mast ....
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NenadM got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Progressing
All three nests got plankung with light weathering, so, they are done! Exept painting in one of next stage..
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NenadM got a reaction from ScottRC in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Progressing
All three nests got plankung with light weathering, so, they are done! Exept painting in one of next stage..
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NenadM got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Progressing
All three nests got plankung with light weathering, so, they are done! Exept painting in one of next stage..
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NenadM got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Progressing
All three nests got plankung with light weathering, so, they are done! Exept painting in one of next stage..
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NenadM got a reaction from ccoyle in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Progressing
All three nests got plankung with light weathering, so, they are done! Exept painting in one of next stage..
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NenadM got a reaction from Jack12477 in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Micro-soldering, testing on way for top of mast
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NenadM got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Cutty Sark by NenadM
When you have not enough hands ...
Second mast almost done
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NenadM got a reaction from Jack12477 in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Side remarks:
I know everything looks messy and sloppy right now. (Nothing new in my case 😇)
Despite the fact that I apply CA in tiny drops with the tip of a pointed toothpick, some parts of the fittings are so small that even that drop simply sinks and drowns them. This thin devil which hold yard has only 4mm dia, and small drop of CA on top of toothpick just can not be smaller than 1mm. so, that is how it is.
But ...
Before painting, there will be a fine cleaning and finishing. In doing so, as before, I will use acrylic paint in several thin layers, each of which will be sanded with the finest sandpaper with a grain size of 360-400. I know from previous experience that this way the effect of chiseling is achieved, all little bumps will be aligned, so that everything will look completely different when it is finished.
Of course I'm also counting on the effect of visual masking with bunch od ropes sails that will wrap around these little beasts.
And another thing to mention: With modern phone cameras (Honor X8a 100MP) it is easy to take a detailed macro shot of your work. Too detailed sometimes, I think, if part is too small. See photos included. Keyboard and a detail ... which also exposes dust between keys ... ugly, isn`t it ... you know what i mean?
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NenadM got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Cutty Sark by NenadM
All three nests - metal works done.
Holder for yard on fore lower mast done. This was tricky. Made from Cu foil 0.3mm which is harden wirh thin layer of soldering on surface.
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