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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Ooopppsss! After so many times it's the first one I'm seeing those shrouds cleats on the plan.... I'm not seeing cleats on the shrouds of the lower 1/3 of the masts, but I can realize that is important to be on all the shrouds..?? -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thank you Mort. I've used the 1mm (unserved this time) wire. It's fine I think. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Futtock staves almost finished. I'm thinking to continue with the placement and rigging of the upper 1/3 (trying to recall the terminology.... ) of the fore- and main-masts instead of going with the bowsprit. Any reccomendation? Thanks. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I'm posting in advance this pic just to show you the relative height I'm about to place the upper futtock staves.... I'm still remember the revision of the lower futtock staves I have done due to their initial wrong placement.... Cheers Stergios -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Have you found any 0,7 brass wire for the upper futtock staves into the kit guys? I'm thinking to use 1,0 mm Thank you. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Added the ratlines for the middle 1/3 of the fore and main masts. It's time to find the right ratio/distance to set the futtock staves, now. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Have you completed the model? How longtime have you been engaging with her construction Davemc? Cheers Stergios -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi Davemc Sorry for the delay, I was away from home... Any pics to provide from your log? -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi all, finally I've found the time to attach the middle parts of the fore and main masts and proceed this way to the rest of the masts rigging. I've left the other mast (bowsprit) for later just to minimize any potential risk on it. Thank you. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
...I consider (till present) knot of capstan as a very reliable type of knot especially in securing tinny structures and fittings on masts -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Finally I've found a way to attach the 3mm blocks [symmetrically and in advance] on the masts, by two knots of capstan. Pics to follow... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Jason, Mort, thank you mates. From #703 pics can't realize enough the technique, but I can undestand that it's better to deal with the shrouds first and attach those blocks later, in situ. Right? -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
The plans really can't help me to understand the way I have to fix those "H" blocks in place... Using eyelets, like I did with the sisters or simply tie them using black rope? Thank you mates. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks Jason, your latest pics are very clear.... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi all, what kind of block is 8mm sister? Thanks. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Now, ready ro glue and fix the middle thirds of the fore and main masts... I don't take the risk to have exposed the whole bowsprit-unit for so long time, so I prefer to continue "upwards"... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
...now, to be on the safe side and to avoid such bowsprit possible injuries, I'm thinking to continue with the fitting and rigging of the upper thirds of the fore and main masts.... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Unfortunatelly Jason, the jib-boom is firmly fixed, from the beginning... I'll try to take my protecting measures for it. Thanks -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Next stop: the bowsprit. How you see, I've already fixed all the main parts of it, so I have no choise, I must glue and fix all the unit in place. Hope to avoid next-step problems especially with the rigging etc, this way... Cheers. Stergios -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thank you Jason.My only cause for concern is that i've already assembled all the wooden parts (even the minor) of the bowsprit and i fear of accidental crackings...
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