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SaltyScot
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Keith, After quite a bit of research and lots of different opinions, I did not base the rake angles on any current builds. As you are aware, I am building this schooner as the Musquidobit. The plans that I have show this: I was fortunate enough that Peter ( @SardonicMeow ) could work out the rake angles in Fusion (I wasn't au fait with that software at the time). He posted the results earlier on in the build log: So, as you can see, I am basing the rake angles on "hard evidence" from existing plans of the vessel I have chosen to build. The image I found and posted at the beginning of my build log was a very nice one of the Lynx, put there long before I started concerning myself with rake angles I apologize most heartedly, sir, for any confusion.
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Now that the hull is as good as done I wanted to address the mast rakes. Before the deck goes on I needed to have something in place that would take the guesswork out of getting the correct rake angles for both masts (foremast 13.5° - mainmast 10°, as discussed at length earlier on in the build log). I hopped on over to Fusion 360 and did a very quick design. The holes go all the way through so that I can slot the butt end of the mast in the existing hole in the hull: It is basically a small block with the hole angled appropriately. The height of both boxes was determined by the cross beam height at that part of the bulkhead. I tried to position the hole in such a way that the mast would not interfere with the crossbeams when it was seated in the block. So that I wouldn't mix the blocks up (and I knew I would at some point), I took the designs over to Tinkercad and named them both: Once that was done I printed them and tried them out for size: They both sit nice and flat on the lower deck but the mainmast block needs to move aft a little, my efforts to get the hole exactly right were a bit off on that one. I will probably just add a backer to the crossbeam there and sand the front of it away a little so that the box can slide. It really doesn't have to move all that much. Onwards
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I have read that that is a very good idea, Tom. You will certainly have more room available to work in by doing it that way.
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I had to smile at the expressions on a couple of those sailors' faces, Steve. They look ready for a fist fight! I used to paint fantasy figures way back when, a very rewarding task once the job is done. I found it amazing the difference it made to the figure, bought it to life really. Perhaps paint one or two and see how they look on your fine model then....?
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Now that both stacks are on she looks quite imposing, Phil. Coming along very nicely there.
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That makes perfect sense sir.
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Almost there ........ The end is in sight with regards to the second planking. Although the hull will be painted I wanted to make it look as nice as possible, and it's good practice. I still have a few fillers at the stern to add and the transom still needs a few strakes also. Once that is done she will get a final sanding, some fine tuning to fill in any small gaps and tie up some loose ends and the hull is complete. I decided to do some surgery on the gammoning knee after all. I was just not happy with the way it looked (size does matter in this case folks). I made it longer and added the shaped strake I had prepared earlier on in the build to the keel. That plywood looked just awful!
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I just sat here and read through your build log, Jerry. What a fantastic project!
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That is one fine build sir. Very inspiring to say the least.
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It does look good, Jo. Just a point on painting the bulwarks instead of planking them though - I was always under the impression that putting those inside planks on the bulwarks strengthened them somewhat and that gave the gun ports a little more stability, structurally. This is not based on fact buddy, just my opinion.
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Nice work, Glenn. I am researching the masts and booms for my build also, it is a nice break from the task of finishing the second planking. Have fun with those blocks!
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Good call. It would be a crying shame to have to redo fine work already completed. Having to force anything just shows that the tolerances are off and need some fine tuning, particularly important in the fiddly business of model ship building. That deck is looking so very good!
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It certainly does, something I did not know. Thank you!
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Very true also, Phil (depending on both what you are drinking and the comeliness of said Fraulein) 🫢
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Thanks, Glen. I am happy to be back here too, believe me.
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I ask myself why I haven't visited here before now! This truly is a blog full of very useful info, not just for schooner builds but for anyone who wants to take this great hobby seriously. I am on board, Phil (finally).
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When I see a particular post here that I find useful, I copy the URL and send it to myself in an email. That then goes into a folder that is labeled appropriately (mine is called MSW Tips and Tricks). The link won't take you to the exact place you may have read in that post, but it will land you on the page it was on. I hope this helps you out.
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I have this book too, Steve! The beautiful illustrations are just a pure joy to behold. That book is a treasure to be sure.
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Steve, I am about at the point where I should start coming up from the garboard strake. I was taking a page out of Mastini's ship modeler's book when he said that any stealers in the final planking should be below the waterline. This keeps the "visible" planking nice and clean.
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They look fantastic, Steve!!
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Back on deck! The damage to my right hand appeared to be a "percussion injury" to the nerve of my middle finger and the one next to it. It was apparently caused by the prolonged vibration of my impact driver while I was putting all the screws in the deck. After a week of complete rest (I promise!), it is feeling a whole lot better. I still get the odd twinge now and again if I do something I shouldn't be doing (like fixing the stand for my tomato plants!), but I was able to get back in the shipyard today. The second planking continues. It is still a bit rough and needs the small gaps filled with sanding dust and a bit of wood glue, but I am happy with how it looks thus far. The CEO is off to stay with her mother to coordinate the move (finally!!) for 6 days as of tomorrow so I foresee some serious shipyard hours being put in this coming week. Yay!
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She looks very regal, Bob. You did a great job!
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Those close up images of the masts are a good study of how they go together, Glenn, Nice precise work sir, as usual.
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Nice paint work. If I was going to do anything I would perhaps "weather" the finish on the boats? That is just my preference but, unless you are doing that to the whole model it is not worth it
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