ErnieL Posted May 27, 2020 Share #181 Posted May 27, 2020 I'm loving it! I'm still slogging through the first planking. It looks beautiful so far. I'm playing with the idea of backdating mine to the age of crows feet, because I see many a 28, 36, and 44 in my future.... Carry on, Sir!! It's looking bloody marvelous. Sir Glenmorangie says so hisself, he does. Quote On the bench: Vanguard Models 1/64 HMS Speedy On Deck: Vanguard Models 1/64 Zulu, Vanguard Models 1/64 Fifie, Victory Models 1/72 HMS Bellerophon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share #182 Posted May 27, 2020 thanks ErnieL 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted May 27, 2020 Share #183 Posted May 27, 2020 Looking really good Glenn. I’m sure you’re right to fit the gaff and boom first. Derek Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted May 27, 2020 Share #184 Posted May 27, 2020 The masts are looking nice! Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #185 Posted June 7, 2020 My progress is slow at the moment. I have finally installed both the rudder and the main mast so today I started work on adding the boom prior to fitting the shrouds. As can be seen from the plan sheet there is a nice double block assembly required for the boom topping lift. This took a little bit of time and effort to get the loops on the blocks, but it was not as difficult as I first feared and the boom was fitted and the topping lift added without to many problems. I just need to finish off belaying the drop. I have positioned it around the belaying pin, but I needed to take a break so will come back to it tomorrow to finish it off and add the other boom rigging. I will also add and rig the gaff in the next few days before I start work on the main mast shrouds. I realised that I had not fitted the cleats to the stern patterns so it was a bit tricky drilling the holes with the tiller and cannons in situ, but I took my time and managed it without incident. Edwardkenway, Jonny 007, VTHokiEE and 5 others 8 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted June 8, 2020 Share #186 Posted June 8, 2020 Looking really good! Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #187 Posted June 10, 2020 I have now finished adding the boom and gaff. I did have to redo the boom because I made a fundamental rigging error with the boom topping lift rigging, as I took it through the wrong double block on the main mast. I did find it difficult threading the 0.25mm natural thread through the 3mm single blocks even when the end was hardened with ca, but eventually found a workable solution. As I have said before I'm not very good at rigging, or taking photo's but I'm getting a bit better at the rigging. egkb, DelF, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzdal Posted June 10, 2020 Share #188 Posted June 10, 2020 Quote I did find it difficult threading the 0.25mm natural thread through the 3mm single blocks even when the end was hardened with ca, but eventually found a workable solution. What was your solution ? I hope to build the "Flirt" as my next project. Richard Quote Richard Current build : Victory cross section / DeAgostini, Lady Eleanor / Vanguard Models Other builds : N scale computer controlled model railroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #189 Posted June 10, 2020 Just now, Suzdal said: What was your solution ? I hope to build the "Flirt" as my next project. Richard I taper the edge of the thread but cutting at approx. 45 degrees across the thread which really helps. I normally run a 0.6mm micro drill through the 3mm block holes which seems OK for the most part but I have increased the micro drill bit size to 0.7mm when the thread is 0.25mm which seems to have done the trick. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share #190 Posted July 5, 2020 I have not done an update for a while. I have decided to take a different approach and I plan to only part rig the build. The rigging instructions are very easy to follow but with my poor near vision, and my extra large hands I'm been finding it a challenge. Also I have a new project starting shortly with a 1 / 250 scale build of the Yamato. KARAVOKIRIS, egkb, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 7, 2020 Share #191 Posted August 7, 2020 How is your Speedy coming along? Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share #192 Posted August 8, 2020 9 hours ago, glbarlow said: How is your Speedy coming along? Hi, I have partial rigged Speedy. I have really enjoyed the build of a very well design product but I have no plans to carry on further as I have a commission build project to undertake for a close friend. glbarlow 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share #193 Posted October 17, 2020 This is so very true for me. PeterB010, Richard44, usedtosail and 2 others 3 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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