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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
There is a difference between the plans and the anterior "opening" of the lower mast top but I hope that this is a minor cause of concern... Thanks. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Crosstrees and tressletrees dry-fitted. The foremast is'nt totally vertical to the deck, there is a slight posterior inclination, but the crosstrees and tressletrees are parallel to the waterline... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
It was a really good option to plank the lower top mast following Jason's log but using 0,5X5 walnut planks and in a parallel way & fashion.... -
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
Anyway, I give up. Grating dry-fitted in place with amati aftermarket line of 2mm. I hope that the free edges I left are of sufficient length to tie the anchor after time... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Despite the experienced references to use a 2mm line for the anchors, by looking the crew I don't consider the 2,5 mm line so huge especially as the rope for the main anchors of the ship.... It is my idea? -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Jason thanks for the pics which hopefully are back in you build log. The point is that I can't see any black paper in the kit... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi my friends all those small strips of black paper of 2mm.... to simulate the metal bands etc on the masts. It is about a special type (propably self-adhesive) paper? How did you cut it and apply it so perfectly around the masts circumference? I was thinking to apply rings of 2 turns of 0,75 line instead, I don't know whta's your opinion.... Thanks -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I've left the most anterior grating unglued for the mo. I've seen that Jason and Jim (according to appropriate scales and literature) have used a 2mm line for the anchors. A question in personal debate is how much out of scale could be the option of 2,5mm line... -
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
Next stop was to place and glue the jibboom. Pre-testing the bowsprit lashing was very easy. I've used the 0,75mm line for the jibboom. -
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
Next stop was to fix the bowsprit cap at 90 degrees to the keel. I used this pin to hold it and after all I cut it and left it inserted flush in the cap to provide more stability. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Current update of her status... I made the deadeyes and hearts collars, I'm pretty happy with the "first in sight" results... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
In the meantime i've started to tie hearts and deadeyes around the bowsprit. It was so easy to do it after seeing Jason's drawing.... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I decided to leave the top edge of the 1st component of the foremast and mainmast round like I did for the tenon of the bowsprit. I consider this as less important issue so I can lιve with it -
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
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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
Next stop: started to learn how to cut the various masts sections (and especially how to make square a round section... ).... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thanks for dropping Geoff a little touch up is needed..... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thank you Vasileios. To see my next build (even I'm not sure what it will be, but you know my tendency..) I have to accelarate myshelf to finish my second beauty (Snake) -
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
Updating in brief... Dry fitting of the forward bitts and bowsprit bracket and the consecutive steps -
Jason your excellent drawing was absolutely helpfull, for all of us. Many thanks. Cheers Stergios
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