Jim Lad
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There you go! Easy to see who doesn't build RC around here! John -
YES!! Progress!! Kats, Question 1: If the boats were stowed under the davits, it was common to simply drop the coil of the fall into the boat. If the boats were stowed elsewhere, then it was usual to turn the davits fore and aft and cross the falls, hooking the lower blocks onto the opposite davit. In this case, the falls would be coiled up on the cleat where they were secured. Question 2: If the anchors were stowed for sea, the cables would be unshackled and brought inboard and the anchors stowed on the forecastle. If ready for letting go, then they were either hung off the cathead with a slip or hung off 'stock and fluke' as in the drawing below. I would think a ship such as the Cutty Sark would let go 'stock and fluke'. John
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Every little bit you manage is a delight to see, Toni! John
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Yes, I too am wondering why you're going to the trouble of rigging deadeyes when you don't have a deck on as yet. John
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Looks like you're making nice progress on your Arethusa! John
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Plated Iron Hull
Jim Lad replied to Pete Jaquith's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Pete, It should work well providing it's thin enough for scale. Remember that you tug's hull plates would probably only have been 1/4 or 3/8 inch thick. John -
That ought to keep them firmly in place, mate! John
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Geoff, Your anchor cable should definitely be of rope for this period. The circumference of the cable should be 0.62 the diameter of the mainmast. John
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Well done, Ollie! By the time your internet is fully operational again I suppose that boat will be finished! John
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Looks like you're getting the 'hang' of the gallows, mate! John
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It's great to see your 'Newsboy' back here, Peter. John
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Pretty much ready to rock and roll, Kats! John
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Yes, the stripe looks really good, mate! John
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Delightful blacksmithing, Augie. She's looking 'top drawer.' John
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A beautiful schooner that will make a beautiful model. John
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Lovely, Danny! When does the carving start? John
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Jim Lad replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nearly there, Tom. She's looking great! John -
Just catching up, Remco - she's looking absolutely first class John
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Good to see that you have a converted (and convertible) workspace getting close to go, Kats! John
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Well, that certainly looks to part, Danny! John
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That gun has turned out very well indeed, Piet! John
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Sorry, Ollie, I forgot to attach the picture of the carronade! I think we all expected various buildings in Cooktown to loose their roofs, but looking at that photo, it seems the town has got off a lot lighter than was expected, which is excellent news. John
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