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  1. drtrap
    Thank you for dropping in Joe
  2. drtrap
    My personal "taste" of coloring (using dark-mate varnish) of the capstan and companionway. The walnut parts of the kit were too pale in my opinion...
  3. drtrap
    I've decided to glue and fix the fittings of the deck before I start the bowsprit assembly. These are some pics of my latest progress.
  4. drtrap
    Hi Jim I'm trying to "study" the photos related to your No 142 post but can't see anything. Have u changed their format or that's a technical error? Thanks Stergios By the way, about the anchor rope a question, what kind and size of line did you use?
  5. drtrap
    This is a basic question for my snake mates. Following the plan No 2 I'm measuring a bowsprit outer length (from the front of the hull to the other edge, a>b (see my previous drawing)) of about 13 cm long. The length of the relative Jiboom is about 15 cm long. Do you kindly confirm the above dimensions to enable me to avoid any important mistake? Thank you. PS: For the anchor, have you used the standard natural 2,5 mm rope of the kit?
  6. drtrap
    The inclination of the bowsprit is a point of concern but I think that I'll keep this ratio
  7. drtrap
    Small, quick update... I'm pretty happy with the arrangment of the bowsprit and the relative bracket...
  8. drtrap
    I'm so closely following your log Jason and Jim's log too. I'll keep you informed. Cheers
  9. drtrap
    Out of duty shipyard...
  10. drtrap
    Ooopppss. The inclination seems nice (or not ?) but the central edge of the dowel can not reach the "docking point" of the bowsprit bracket. Thinking to use a round file to enlarge the bowsprit hole or to file the central 1/4 edge of the dowel to pass it through that I've created in advance.
  11. drtrap
    Thank you Jason. By looking sheet No 1 the distance a>b is 13 cm. When I'll shape and fix the central edge beneath the bowsprit bracket, I'll cut the dowel to a point as to keep that distance from the anterior front of the hull.
  12. drtrap
    Thank you Jason. I'm trying to study currently the procedures needed for the bowsprit installation. I dont't feel very happy and that I'm on the safe side with it... It is supposed that to start I have to cut the 8 mm dowel at a length of 212 mm but I don't know whether this dimension is the right one in practise, especially when the angle of inclination of the bowsprit and its central edge placement (pinned or glued on the deck) can easily alter (?) the levers and the attachments of the other edge... So, starting to share a lot of question for this I'd like to ask you, did you encounter any initial problems with the length of 212 mm? Do you suggest as my 1st step to dry fix the bowsprit bracket and test/file the central edge of the dowel accordingly before I cut to length of the sheet No2 212 mm? Every help would be appreciated..!
  13. drtrap
    I plan to leave for the moment unglued the gratings and the basic deck fittings and start to deal with the bowsprit placement and the bowsprit bracket fit. Is there any contra-indication on this by your experience? Thank you.
  14. drtrap
    Now trying to figure out the "course anatomy" of the anchor rope. Looking at the drawings of the kit and the photos of senior mates I think that first step is to fix the 1st rope edge on the deck beneath the anterior grating (propably using those holes mentioned by Jason some posts above) and leave the other edge loose for tying the anchor many steps later.
  15. drtrap
    That;s right Jim! I'll try to postpone fixing those fittings the later I can....
  16. drtrap
    Deck eyelets firmly fixed in place (after pre-drilled 0,5 mm holes) without any glue....
  17. drtrap
    The latest shots of her. Thank you
  18. drtrap
    Just a couple of photos showing the deck gratings (unglued still) in place. For the mo I'm trying to find a "varnished way" to revitalize the mood/pale appearance of the walnut parts...
  19. drtrap
    Hi Jason may I ask you about those two types of holes drilled on the desk and their importance? Have you created those holes as an in advance procedure for the next steps of the deck fittings fixing, for example to tie and "thread" the large rope of the most anterior gratting? As always, thank you. Stergios
  20. drtrap
    Thanks Jason
  21. drtrap
    It's time to go back to the deck fittings. Two basic questions before I proceed: have you glued only or pin-fixed the fittings and especialy the grattings on the deck? Have you applied any varnish on those fittings? Slightly coloured or uncoloured? Thank u in advance. Stergios
  22. drtrap
    Right !!
  23. drtrap
    Dimitris welcome! I'm so delighted to see your model in msw...
  24. drtrap
    This is my point of view to create and drill the eyelets-holes for the deck, the best i can... Thanks
  25. drtrap
    Hi Jim I'm counting a total of 21 pieces (parts 8, 15, 16, 17, 18 and those three of the mizzen mast on plan No 3) and i feel lucky cause all those 21 pieces are in the box of the kit. I'm so tired in ordering everytime new supplies and waiting approx. two weeks for the delivery....

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