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HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement. I am now assembling the jeer blocks (courtesy of Chuck) and will put the deadeyes in the main shrouds. Before "ratting down" Post pics later this weekend cheers Mike -
HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
here are some more detail shots. You will also notice I have test fitted the lashings for the jeer blocks. The last pic shows the main top with shrouds rigged at the top ready to recieve the deadeyes. -
HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I have made further progress. I have rigged the catherpins and the futtock shrouds. I used 1mm hat elastic, and it worked perfectly. I was able to get lovely tension on the catherpins and the Futtock shrouds. it tightened the whole rigg up beautifully. Also when the futtock shrouds were siezed to the composite stays it has added strength the area where the rope and hat elastic were joined. The result is very realistic to the naked eye. -
Fantastic work. Your shrouds look brilliant! I am roughly at the same stage as you. I find it fasinating watching your progress, and then seeing mine, using two completely different approaches- trying to achieve the same result. Mine is totally expeimental (using composit materials) so far it seems to be working. I will post soon.
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She looks amazing. A fantastic build. Where is that cat?
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Looks awesome. Great job with planking. Sorry to hear about the cat.
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HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
And the lanyards... Hmmmm Sometimes the macron shots make the workmanship look poor, it is magnified so much. But to the naked eye it looks clean, sharp and pretty realistic. I just wanted to show the level of detail I am trying to achieve. -
HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks for all the likes guys, and Pat, hope you are feeling well enought to get back to the shipyard soon. Here is some more pics with the foremast set up and details of the shroud lanyards and seizings. Thanks for looking guys. -
HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
More pics of the shrouds and the forestay. This has been wormed and served using using the traditional method and is not a composit. Thanks again Steve for the the mouse... -
HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Have spent a fair bit of time in the shipyard. As you know I have discovered "hat elastic" makes a fantastic and realistic subsititute for served rope. I have managed to Join Rope and the hat elastic together to create the served top sections of the shrouds. The elasticity allows you to apply excellant tension. I am very please that my experiment has worked. Thanks to Steve for the mouse technique. -
Hello to a fellow kiwi. Fantastic build you have going here. Iam glad I stumbled across it.Absolutely magnificent. I will now fpull up a seat and watch the instalments. cheers Mike
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Great start . I like the tip about using toothpick as a miniature dowel. I have purchased this kit to build after my endeavour. I will follow with interest. Cheers Mike
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HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks Steve. I will probably go with 15 -
the same thing happened to me with my Victory.. two steps forward one back. And I also found that Chucks hooks snap under tension. so care is needed. Keep up with the fantastic work.
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HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
mikec replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks for the reply Fam, yes I could do that, but I want to rig it authentically if possible. I am trying to find out the correct method...
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