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  1. drtrap
    Dry fitting of the fore-lower mast
  2. drtrap
    There a slight posterior inclination but the lower top mast is parallel to the waterline. I'm thinking to leave it as it is and glueing in place.
  3. drtrap
    Proxxon db 250 lathe was a very usefull option/tool to enable me to mark and place almost correctly the black "metal" strips.... and the respective cleats.
  4. drtrap
    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.
  5. drtrap
    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...
  6. drtrap
    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....
  7. drtrap
    Foremast cheeks & bibbs glued and fixed in place.
  8. drtrap
    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...
  9. drtrap
    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?
  10. drtrap
    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...
  11. drtrap
    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
  12. drtrap
    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...
  13. drtrap
    Two more pics. Thanks
  14. drtrap
    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.
  15. drtrap
    Dolphin striker pinned in place and protected accordingly....
  16. drtrap
    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.
  17. drtrap
    Current update of her status... I made the deadeyes and hearts collars, I'm pretty happy with the "first in sight" results...
  18. drtrap
    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....
  19. drtrap
    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
  20. drtrap
    Started to shape the masts after a preliminary chequ for the balance/inclination of the dowels
  21. drtrap
    It was a holly weekend as far as modelism was concerned.... Quick update with some pics. Thanks
  22. drtrap
    Next stop: started to learn how to cut the various masts sections (and especially how to make square a round section... )....
  23. drtrap
    Thanks for dropping Geoff a little touch up is needed.....
  24. drtrap
    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)
  25. drtrap
    ...to be continued

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