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Great work Jerry. You are doing the right thing by short spells with plenty of rest. I'm still rigging cannons but expect to have finished in a few days time, just 4 more left to rig.
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Started work on the cannon carriage to deck rigging tonight. With the first block I attached an eyelet to the block; this will be used to secure the rigging to the deck. I also ran a long thread from block ready for rigging to second block. With the second block I attached a small hook to the block when sizing; this will be used to attach the rigging to the cannon carriage. After installing the rigging on the gun deck I tied the running end thread in a manner similar to that shown in the manual. Here are some pictures of my process; the helping hand tool was of great benefit when sizing the blocks.
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Looking very good, take it slow and take regular breaks
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My method for installing the breaching thread is as follows: 1) Drill the bulwarks and fit the upper eyelets 2) Cut a 150mm length of 0.5mm thread and feed through all the eyelets 3) Size the thread at each end to the bulwark eyelets. 4) Apply some glue to the carriage wheels and locate on upper gun deck 5) Insert the eyelets in to the bulwarks It may not be neat and tidy but given the location of the carriages under the quarterdeck I'm happy. I'm starting to think about the next rigging task which is from the rear of carriage to deck. Longbridge's book shows a double and single block arrangement but kit seems to be based on 2 x single blocks so I will draw out the arrangement before I start.
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Hello Gary I have sent you a PM detailing my methods.
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Started rigging the cannons today. Spent a over an hour trying different methods for installing the breach rope (0.5mm) before finding a solution that works well for me, . Pictures and details of my method to follow in the next day or two.
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Hi Jerry. By trial and error I found the best method was to drill an undersized hole and then to part drill the top of the hole with a larger drill that was same diameter as the shorten nail. This meant I could locate the pins and brackets in place and then using my small pliers I could simply push the pins home at the same time bending the trunnion bracket around the copper bar.
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Finally completed the assembly of the 30 x 12 pound cannons tonight. Just got to finish the painting of the trunnion brackets and red rim on the cannons before I start the rigging phase of the 10 visible carriage assemblies I have provided some pictures of the gun carriage assembly line and then some pictures of the completed assemblies. I also bought a helping hand tool today as I think this will help when I start to rig the cannon rigging blocks. This new tool can be seen in some of the photos below.
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Nothing much to report, as I'm still working on the 30 x 12 pound carriage assemblies. I have fully assembled the first 10 carriages complete with cannons fitted with a breach ring. On the remaining 20 carriage assemblies I only have to: 1. Fit the cannon and trunnion brackets to the carriage assembly 2. Remove the wheels from the strip and fit. I have found the most time consuming and fiddly task is fitting of the trunnion brackets, but I have refined the assembly method so I expect to complete this task over the next few days. It will not be long before I start with the rigging, like most builders I'm only planning on rigging the 10 visible through the quarterdeck. There is very scant information in the manual on this task so will use the picture in Longridge's book as my guide for the rigging from carriage to deck and Gil's very clear picture in his log for the Breach rope rigging.
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Hello Jerry That great news from the Doctor, look forward to watching your progress.
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Hi Jerry Plenty of time for you to pop across the pond for a visit
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Hi Gary I'm using CMB83506 eyeleys for the companionways stanchions and breach rings, you need two packs for now 52 off.
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I'm still working on the 30 x 12 pound cannon carriages assemblies. I have completed all 30 frames carriages ready for the cannons include the stool bar and wedges, but I have only fitted the eyelets to 4 of the carriage assemblies so far. I have also fitted breach rope rings to 10 cannons which will be visible through the quarter deck. All cannons have been painted black. I will hopefully complete this phase, including the rigging, by the end of the week.
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Hello Jerry They said it was a 20 year program for the HMS Victory and they have only being working on it for a couple of years!
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Welcome back, you have been missed. Sounds like you had quite a repair job on the back, so I would recommend you take to slow and easy to start with I look forward to watching your progress once your able to spend some time in the shipyard.
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Work still progressing on the assembly of the 30 off 12 pounders, gun carriages now ready for the cannons. I plan to start paint the cannons this week prior to the assembly.
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After a 2 week break I'm back in the shipyard and have started the mass production of 30 x 12 pounder cannons, 10 more basic cannon frames to assemble, then comes the painting and further assembly and rigging (for a select few cannons). The time consuming aspect is the removal and filing of each part from the 2mm walnut strip
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I think this picture shows my port and starboard navigation skills have slipped somewhat!
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By the addition of magic dust the build is starting to look at bit more like the HMS Victory! It was a great visit, didn't really have long enough to take it all in (wanted to visit the submarine but ran out of time); tickets are valid for 12 months so another visit later in the year may be necessary, when it's not quite so hot (27'C on day of visit). We may think our build time is long, the current restoration work will take 20 years to complete. The tour of The Mary Rose was also very interesting.
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My thoughts will be with you and trust you will have a speedy recovery.
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Final post before I take a weeks leave of absence for a holiday to Jersey and then Portsmouth for my HMS Victory visit. Companionways installed and I will complete the ropeways after the cannons have been built and installed. Shot has been glued to the garlands First cannon has been assembled, this is going to be one of the unrigged cannons hence no eyelets fitted.
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Good to see you back, sorry to hear about the bad back; it's something I have a lot if problems with also since slipping a disc a few years ago, so I know how painful and disabilitating it can be. You rigging looks good continue as best you can and I hope the back gets better soon.
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Hi I'm aware about the restoration work, but since we've have planned our holiday I just happy I get a visit as it will be very educational. I staying very near to Curry Sark on Tuesday / Wednesday but with travel arrangements a visit is not possible.
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Hi Jerry Welcome back trust you had an enjoyable holiday. Got tickets to see Monty Python for Tuesday night who are doing 10 shows in London. I then go on holiday next weekend which includes a trip to HMS Victory on the way home.
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