JesseLee

I like the Golden Oak or the Pine. 

Jesse

I had the same problem.

Jesse

Tied all the clove hitches and got the futtock staves tied on. Now working on the sister blocks and cleats. Somewhere earlier in the log I showed how I was making my own cleats. When I got to this stage I realized that I only had half the amount of cleats than what I will need for both mats so I just ordered some from Syren Ship Model co. and shaped them up a little. They will be painted black when they are all secured on. Sorry about the clarity of the pictures. My camera does not do a good job focusing in on these tight places.

Jesse

Where did you get the information that you made theses changes from? It looks quite different from before.

Jesse

Yikes! hope there isn't too much damage. 

Working on the upper shrouds on the port side.  My work area is way too cluttered, lol

Jesse

Thanks for all the comments and likes. 

It has been a while. Health condition is slowing me down. The hardest part is getting used to the fact that getting less done is probably going to be the new norm.

I have started working on the topmast shrouds and ratlines. Very slow but plugging along!

Jesse

Very nice!

Jesse

Oh gosh, she's so beautiful! I love this build Nils!

Jesse

This is looking so good Steve!

Jesse

What company did you get the rolls of adhesive wood if you don't mind me asking? 

Jesse

I don't even know what to say, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesse

Yes you are right Rich, the kit supplied wood is awful. I had to use other wood for many parts too, especially the fife rail.

Jesse 

Wow Piet, both ship and sea look awesome!!!!!!

Jesse

Outstanding! I really love this build!!! I've got to put one of these in a bottle one day

Jesse

The next day before starting all over I thought I would test an idea I've had but never tied. I have read in books how they spliced ropes together sometimes. This would be a good time to see if I can do this at this scale. I untwisted the strands of the other end of the shroud that had a lot extra still on the end that had not been cut off. Untwisted the cut side, spaced these two together to the correct length and re-twisted the rope together. Luckily this line naturally went right back in place very well. I painted it with watered down white glue and CA the spot at each end where the splicing ended. When the glue dried ans everything was trimmed up it was good as new.

Jesse

It has been a while again. Health and wife....umm...I mean life, keeping from the workbench.

I have been working on the Main and Fore Topmast Shrouds. Got 2 sets on the fore and while working on the main there were some kids in the house wanting to see trying to climb all over me and they made me accidentally cut the shroud right in the middle. Part of it was served, both deadeyes already tied on and I did not want to have to re-do all this. Very frustrated. 

Jesse

My prayers for you Rich. I struggle with Chronic Lyme and I know what you mean. Got another Dr. appointment this afternoon. There is something therapeutic about getting back to the work bench.

Jesse

Dave, what kind of soldering iron and solder do you use? I have had very poor results trying to solder. I'm thinking I don't have the right kind. 

Jesse

Wow!

Jesse

Believe it or not, I've never had the opportunity to visit any of our Maritime Museums in NC (or anywhere else for that matter). I've always wanted to go. I guess i'm going to have to hire someone who is willing to drive a sick guy to a Museum sometime! I bet it was awesome! 

Jesse

Wish I could have been there!

That's some nice stitching!

Looking great Piet!

Jesse

Found it Dave, I'm joining in. This looks interesting! 

Jesse