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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
The next step I made was the bowsprit. It is unfinished but I need to prepare its place on the deck.
The gammon iron to put the bowsprit on the stem:
Next is the jibboom irons. As the armed Virgina sloop, I've choose to use an iron cap instead of wood cap (as schooners of Harold Hahn, for example). But I ve not sure about this point.
Wooden cap:
Iron cap:
I've put the bowsprit a meter back from its position because it needs a (false) bean to hold strongly the hold iron on the deck.
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all!!!
The next step is to finish the painting of the Mediator. I've painted in white the part below line water. The line water is useful to get an idea of how is the form of the hull.
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Virginia Armed Sloop question
Hi.
Sorry for the delay, but I'm now searching for an answer for your first question. Clayton A. Feldmand in his book 'Modeling an armed Virginia Sloop of 1768' gives us an explanation in page 6 of chapter 1:
"A spreader yard or crossjack not only spreads the
foot of the topsail, but also serves as a yard for an
optional lower square sail, which could be called the
main course, the crossjack sail, or simply the square sail,
depending on which source one relies upon. The
spreader yard in this Virginia sloop is raised by means
of a horse, a stout vertical rope fixed between trestletrees
and deck (one of several uses for the term horse). This
permits the yard to be rapidly raised or lowered without
interfering with the raising or lowering of the gaff. Once
up and in place, the yard would be lashed to the mast
with a rope guide or parrel."
It's a very interesting book and, in my opinion; a reference for this type of vessels. Sadly, it is out of print.
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
And the rudder:
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carlosgf reacted to Charlie1805 in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Great!
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi!!! Thanks for the 'likes'
The next step is to make the anchors. Doing some calculations, I found that the weight of the main anchors should be 5,24 cwt. Caldercraft sells anchors that are equivalent to 6 cwt (length of the shank = 8 feet, 6 inches).
It is necessary some work to make anchors more real. I've made from scratch the stock due to I think the ones provides by Caldercraft are incorrect.
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
THE SHIP BOAT. I've taken as model the 18 feet cutter form the Euryalus monography, but I've omitted the wash-strake.
The book "The Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832" og David Antscherl was very useful. It shows several interesting techniques.
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carlosgf got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi!!! Thanks for the 'likes'
The next step is to make the anchors. Doing some calculations, I found that the weight of the main anchors should be 5,24 cwt. Caldercraft sells anchors that are equivalent to 6 cwt (length of the shank = 8 feet, 6 inches).
It is necessary some work to make anchors more real. I've made from scratch the stock due to I think the ones provides by Caldercraft are incorrect.
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi!!! Thanks for the 'likes'
The next step is to make the anchors. Doing some calculations, I found that the weight of the main anchors should be 5,24 cwt. Caldercraft sells anchors that are equivalent to 6 cwt (length of the shank = 8 feet, 6 inches).
It is necessary some work to make anchors more real. I've made from scratch the stock due to I think the ones provides by Caldercraft are incorrect.
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thanks for the 'likes'
The fish davit and its cleat. Plans doesn't give any information about these pieces but I think it is possible that they were in the Mediator.
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thanks for the 'likes'
The fish davit and its cleat. Plans doesn't give any information about these pieces but I think it is possible that they were in the Mediator.
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
I have some progress with main mast and bowsprit, but it is not definitive.
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carlosgf got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
THE SHIP BOAT. I've taken as model the 18 feet cutter form the Euryalus monography, but I've omitted the wash-strake.
The book "The Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832" og David Antscherl was very useful. It shows several interesting techniques.
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. I'v been very busy last year and the progress in building Mediator is too slow, sometimes stopped. I put last updates.
STEPS.
THE CATHEAD. I've taken the cathead of the cutter Le Cerf.
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. Two small steps:
- timberheads and
- lining (hawse holes)
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all,
A small progress:
- ageing the guns and painting the carronades
- finishing the helmport
See you... happy summer holidays!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. Some progress:
- Windows
- Scuppers
- rudder
Windows:
Scuppers: Are done in the waterway, very close to deck planking.
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all.. a small progress.
The mast partner. User to to fix the main mast to the deck.
The following thing I did was the snatch blocks:
I've put these pieces in the position where the plan shows:
But in this place, the snatch blocks are not useful for anchor rising (they should be in the line of the catheads. Maybe these pieces are used for bow lines or tack. I dont'n know.
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all.. a small progress.
The mast partner. User to to fix the main mast to the deck.
The following thing I did was the snatch blocks:
I've put these pieces in the position where the plan shows:
But in this place, the snatch blocks are not useful for anchor rising (they should be in the line of the catheads. Maybe these pieces are used for bow lines or tack. I dont'n know.
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thank you!!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thanks!!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
THE SHIP BOAT. I've taken as model the 18 feet cutter form the Euryalus monography, but I've omitted the wash-strake.
The book "The Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832" og David Antscherl was very useful. It shows several interesting techniques.
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carlosgf reacted to Siegfried in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Maravilloso, Carlos! A great build, especially your cutter looks great.
Daniel
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carlosgf got a reaction from Siegfried in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
I have some progress with main mast and bowsprit, but it is not definitive.
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carlosgf got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
THE SHIP BOAT. I've taken as model the 18 feet cutter form the Euryalus monography, but I've omitted the wash-strake.
The book "The Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832" og David Antscherl was very useful. It shows several interesting techniques.
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