Gregory Posted August 11, 2020 Share #31 Posted August 11, 2020 There are tables somewhere that would indicate diameter/circumference or whatever. but in modeling I go with what looks good. Here is an example from Victory. Out of proportion rope and tackle would be distracting.. I think the breeching rope on the cannon in my signature looks too small. I would change it, but the model is no longer in my custody.. SweepHall 1 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks all for the reply I’m going to use 0.5 mm thread for it seems to look the best on the cannon itself I have another dilemma everything so far has gone to plan on the instructions till now lol 😂 while looking this up with the thread I have noticed a lot of people have used eyelets on there cannons to rig them to the hull but the plans show a 1 mm wire to be used with no loops of overhang Isit a mistake on the drawing where the wood is shows a straight wire which is what I have done but everywhere else seems to show eyelets but mine I got don’t fit the cannons ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted August 11, 2020 This is my cannon Edwardkenway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted August 11, 2020 Share #34 Posted August 11, 2020 Hello Liam Have fun doing the rigging of the cannons - very fiddly 🙂 Used 0.75 thread for main restraining rope and 0.10 for the other bits. Nice to see another Sherbourne. Regards Doug Edwardkenway 1 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted August 11, 2020 Share #35 Posted August 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, Liam said: Isit a mistake on the drawing where the wood is shows a straight wire which is what I have done but everywhere else seems to show eyelets but mine I got don’t fit the cannons ? I don't think it is a mistake exactly, looking at the picture from Caldercraft here: http://www.jotika-ltd.com/KitPics/LRG/Sher_Cannon_lrg.jpg You can see that only the breaching line was used, I don't think the kit intended that the side tackles were rigged (but this doesn't mean that you can't do it, it can add a lot to the model). You may have to purchase some addition eyelets though (Amati has some ones that I'm currently using and you may want to get some 2mm brass split rings while you are at it to go with them at certain points). Then you'll have to drill some holes in the carriages to accept the eyelets. Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted August 11, 2020 Share #36 Posted August 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, Liam said: the plans show a 1 mm wire to be used with no loops of overhang That 1mm wire represents part of the carriage structure.. It doesn't look like the kit provides the various eyebolts and hooks that would be part of the gun tackle.. You would have to procure those from other sources.. Here are some carriages from DocBlake's Blandford. Edwardkenway 1 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks all for the help I get it now I will look into getting the relevant bits to do it 👍🏻 VTHokiEE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 11, 2020 Share #38 Posted August 11, 2020 The metal wires in the diagram are for making trunnions -- the little posts on the cannon that rest atop the carriage. The cast guns in the kit have the trunnions molded already. Rings and eyebolts can be easily and cheaply made using annealed wire and round-nose pliers. Edwardkenway 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted September 5, 2020 Hello all hope all is well been a while since I last posted A update I have been working on my Sherborne I am actually not to far from finishing it just doing the last few bits of rigging and touch up paint and name to be added. I have chosen my next kit decided to go with HMS snake just awaiting it to arrive ccoyle, JpR62, BenD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted September 5, 2020 Share #40 Posted September 5, 2020 Looking very nice Liam, great choice for the next project! there's one or two snake logs on here, I've yet to make the leap to more than one mast. Good luck with Snake but as you're doing fine with Sherbourne I'm sure you'll be just as good😁👍 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted December 16, 2020 Hi everyone hope all is well been a few months since I last updated on the progress of my Sherborne but I am glad to say it is all but finished just a few extras I want to add on the deck I.e barrels and cannon balls but apart from that it is finished photos will follow i will also be starting a new ship hms snake over Christmas Edwardkenway and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted December 16, 2020 Henke, Edwardkenway, Gregory and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted December 16, 2020 Share #43 Posted December 16, 2020 Congratulations on finishing your Sherbourne. It really looks nice. I will be looking forward to seeing your HMS Snake build. Liam and Edwardkenway 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 16, 2020 Share #44 Posted December 16, 2020 A lovely, smart looking Sherbourne, Liam, nice work! I hope you're doing a build log for Snake? Ryland Craze and Liam 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 16, 2020 Share #45 Posted December 16, 2020 Very nice, well done! Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and Liam 3 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share #46 Posted December 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Edwardkenway said: A lovely, smart looking Sherbourne, Liam, nice work! I hope you're doing a build log for Snake? Yes I will be doing a log for the snake model looking forward to the Cooper work on it going to be a bit more challenging Edwardkenway and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 17, 2020 Share #47 Posted December 17, 2020 Super job, Liam! Ryland Craze and Edwardkenway 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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