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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
Many thanks, Norman. Merry Christmas to you and to everyone of you my friends. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Today, I plan to sand down the channel and attach the chesstree in place without open the hole on it. I'll drill the hole later on just to realize first the appropriate point/height to pass the rigging of the main tackle. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Thank you Jason I feel that the hole is important for a kind of support for the rigging of the main tackle. I think I'll leave the chesstree unmounted till that stage of rigging to accomodate better its position and the possible sanding of the channel.... Cheers -
Solder brass rod for deadeye
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Echo that Garward we're waiting for your next tutors.... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
This is the point of concern. As you see the only way (to have the fender at least flush with the vertical border of the small opening) is to place it underneath the posterior edge of the foremast channel. As I'm still in a preliminar stage of the build I don't know what's the functional use of that fender/chesstree....What do u think, to fix it under the posterior edge of the channel or leave it for a next phase of the consrtuction? Thanks. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Oh yes Norman, I've chequed their position a lot of times... I'll try to upload a couple of pics to see better the misalignment.... Thanks -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi, I try to fit the side fenders but no "room" to place the single, most anterior of them cause the the posterior edge of the foremast channel ends in a point which intersects the small rectangular opening of the bulwark (can't remember its name...). The plan of the kit is definitely so different... I'll leave the single fenders/chesstrees(?) unmounted for the mo and I'll see later what to do about -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi Jason, I ordered the blocks here: http://www.radekshipmodels.cz/en/list-of-kits-and-accessories/accessory---blocks They are (and looked) so tiny! Pics to follow... -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Finally all the aftermarket 32's carronade kits arrived, so I prepare myshelf to deal with the weaponry. In the mean time I have received the aftermarket 2mm double blocks for the rigging of the guns. I hope those blocks of 2mm to be an interesting alternative option. -
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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I'm totally sure that I'll see her more beautiful than ever Jim.
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I'm very very sorry to hear your news Jim... I can't believe that... Now I know better why, every time at the end of my shipyard-work I had the tendency to move the model in more safe places even I have'nt any cat... I know that my build is so many steps behind you (no masts, no minor fittings on the desk) but the danger of such accidents was always in my mind.. Wish you the best my friend and please, stay with us...
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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
Thank you Jim. I've additionaly fixed (and secured, I think) the stropped deadeyes into the channels slots using epoxy glue.... Finally the slots are closed using custom made walnut 1,5X1,5 strips, next step black-painting of the channles using my favourite Vallejo's matt black.. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi guys, I'm wondering about that almost vertical strip-like plank indicated by the arrows on the plan at the most aft edge of the outer bulwarks. Have you realized, what exactly it is? It is a walnut profile strip, I can;t understand by looking the plans/manual.... Thank you. -
Hi Jim it's so interesting and educational to follow every step of your build..!! Waiting to see your latest progress...
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Hello again Jason as i'm waiting for the dispatch of the aftermarket carronades etc could you please tell me how have you fixed the rope hole on the barrel? Using cyano, epoxy glue or soldering. Thank you. Stergios
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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
...actually I'm looking for my calculator !! -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Just wanted to see and hear your opinion regarding the double blocks of 2 mm!! I think that those are more suitable to the 32'lbs carronades... http://www.radekshipmodels.cz/en/list-of-kits-and-accessories/accessory---blocks -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
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I can imagine what a picturesque countryside... Any photo from the pub?
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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
Hi Jason and thanks all the above mentioned aftermarket fittings are already in my shipyard. Wanted to ask especially for the ropes. Ropes for gun and deck assemblies and tackling. Cheers. -
HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
drtrap replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
...as I'm ready to place my next order (propably to cornwall model boats) I'd like to ask your suggestion my friends. Except the aftermarket next 14 pieces of 32's carronade kits I'm about to order what kind of other fittings (I'm concerned especially for the guns and deck tackling ropes (size, color, etc)) do you suggest to ask for? Thank you as always in advance. Stergios
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