mobbsie

Small it may but nicely done mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Small it may but nicely done mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Small it may but nicely done mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Starting to look a bit complicated now Wes, you obviously know what your doing and for me this is a really interesting build and she's coming along nicely mate.
 
This is something you can't hurry but I still look forward to further updates.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Small it may but nicely done mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Hi Guys
 
It's update time again.
 
Thanks one and all for your very kind comments and remarks also the like button, very much appreciated.
 
All the Beams are now completed, fitted and given two coats of WOP.
 
The Trimmer Beams were fitted as part of the Upper Deck along with the Carlings, next up came the Hanging Knees and Lodging Knees. Notches cut into the Lodging Knees and some of these proved problematic.
 
Because of my inability to Mill I used a sharp blade to cut the notches, the nature of the wood (Swiss Pear) which very soft some of the edges of the notches broke away, these then had to be remade. On reflection I would have done things differently in that I would not have cut the notches in the Knees until the Ledges had been offered up. Not all notches lined up, and so had to opened up so a parallel fit could be achieved.
 
The Upper Deck came together really quickly which was a surprise, it looked daunting to me and I really wasn't looking forward to this part of the build,  I think it's a reasonable finish, after sanding it was given 2 coats of WOP.
 
Next up was the Mortar Pit, its quite a snug fit so sanding will have to be gentle with a fine paper, it's now glued up with the rings attached to the inside, when the glue has set sanding will be done and WOP applied.
 
Enough words, time for some pictures.
 
All the Beams are fitted including the Half Beams, these were a real pig to fit, just awkward.

 
Here's one of the Hanging Knees, these turned out to be a really good fit.

 
The first of the Lodging Knees fitted.

 
First set of Lodging Knees and Hanging Knees

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 

Starting to look a bit complicated now Wes, you obviously know what your doing and for me this is a really interesting build and she's coming along nicely mate.
 
This is something you can't hurry but I still look forward to further updates.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Small it may but nicely done mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie