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I am Stumped........  

 

After going over the port and starboard onboard plans for cleats, eye bolts, and split rings, (feels like a thousand times), I am done adding them to the bulwarks.  ……ready to start adding cannon.  I am sure I have missed one or two rings, but I will find out soon. 
 

However, I am stuck and not sure where to look.  I have searched, and have yet to find information on how to begin attaching the lines.  I am trying to begin adding the breach lines first, and on the first cannon, I have yet to find a kind of guide.  I do not know how to use the tools that I got from Micro Mark, nor do I know the process for running the breach lines through those tiny little rings and eye bolts. 

 

All I am looking for is either a thread, site, or place to read up on "how" it is done.  When I look for it, I get a high number of responses, but they are how to build the block lines.  With hooks, I have that figured out in my mind, threading the lines through the eye bolts has me stumped.  I have added the pic for interest....  the breach line bolts on the cannon have been sized to accept the thread, which I have colored using chalk, and beeswax as a sealer.  It's how do I thread the eye bolts as they are already installed.  ⁉️

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It Ain't Purty, yet........     

 

.....but I have got my first (very first) breech line in place.  

 

Newbie Tip:  See that blue tape?....    It's there for a reason.  After losing 2 eyebolts down to the lower deck, I sealed it up.  😄

Newbie Tip 2:  If you are looking for a good source of information on how to run rigging, search on "Threading"    There are a lot of threads to read, and some info on how to resolve.

 

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2 hours ago, Redshadowrider said:

Quick Question:  I am having trouble finding the size of the thread used to lash the breach line to the rings on the bulwarks.  Can someone answer this?


I think the best rope available comes from Syren Ship Model Company. I think Chuck is making new rope and now has help. I wouldn’t use thread. You might want to check there….most modeler’s swear by his rope. (Me included…I’m biased though. His rope made all the difference on my Sultana)

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I Think it is Passable:

 

I did check the Syren Ship model site and the ropes section is under construction.  It appears that the source of their rigging lines is changing.  So, I decided to try with what I have since it is the very first time that I have worked rigging.  Here is the breech line on the first cannon and I think it will pass.  I was very clumsy at first, but as I progressed, I started to get a hang of the rigging line.  It is going to be an adventure to say the least, but I think I can do it now.  I have gained a new respect for those that do this as a hobby....  👍

 

 

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I don't think I really appreciate the detailed work on rigging I have seen on these forums until I opened up the fittings box for my alert and saw how small all the bits really were.

 

It looks good.

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Second Cannon & Newbie Tip:  

 

I have completed the breech line on the second cannon, and had an idea how to make the sagging lines the same on both sides.  I have colored the line with a couple of colors of pastel chalk (yellow orange and brown) then sealed it with bees wax.  To keep the length on both sides of the cannon, I inserted a long pin through the line on each side under the base.  I let it sit to allow the breech line to keep its shape and then carefully pulled it out.  Both sides sag the same and are the same length.  (I might do the first cannon over, but will wait to see how it looks with all the others.)  My guess is it will fade into the background.

I will now spend my time completing the starboard side and then onto the port.  Unless I find something that really needs posting, I will wait until the starboard breech lines are completed for another update.

 

 

 

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Progress is Slow and Tedious:  

 

Unfortunately, my building area is in the garage.  Most of the time it is bearable, but this time of year, it is a sauna.  Indoor temps have been ranging around 95-100, and that doesn't figure in the heat index.  Soooo, I got permission from the Admiral to temporarily do some constructing at the kitchen table.  I have 4 carronades in place and breech lines attached, but have temporarily halted their install.  And on top of that, we visited our first grandson for his 1st birthday, so I took a rest.  

I have started building out the tackles for the carronades, and am doing the wire for the hooks first.  Once that is done, it will be time to bend them in a curve and snip off.  So far, I have done enough for 7 carronades with one left for a single side of the Syren.  It is going well, but drilling the small holes for the hook is a pin vise process.  Any drilling under power ensures that I would probably have a lot of drill dust.  😄

......but it is air conditioned.   

 

 

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We all have to occasionally request our Admiral’s permission(s) to maintain quality of life!  👍🏽
 

Nice job negotiating…what did you have to give up in return???  🤔

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1 hour ago, Overworked724 said:

We all have to occasionally request our Admiral’s permission(s) to maintain quality of life!  👍🏽
 

Nice job negotiating…what did you have to give up in return???  🤔

We have been married almost 44 years.   I learned ages ago, that it is best not to ask.  😉

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Hooks & Tackles:  

I have completed the installation and bending of the hooks on each tackle.  I counted enough (64)  to be able to get through all of the carronades.  In fact, just in case, I did 65, but in bending the hook, it "sproinged" off into never never land.  It is possible that it fell right back into my pile of tackles and hooks, but time will tell.  I am either even or 1 extra to complete the rigging of the carronades.  In the pictures, you can see the completed tackles/hooks and also one that shows a small jig I put together for help in rigging each tackle assembly.    Pics are below.....

 

Newbie Tip:  For gluing each tackle block and hook, I used a "glue looper" which is a tool I didn't even know existed.  It is invaluable for gluing in small amounts in a small area.  I recommend it highly.  In the second picture, you can see a mixing cup tipped upside down.  The small shallow cup is formed on the bottom and can be used for holding CA as you work through each tackle.  The glue stays in liquid form until you are ready to fill the looper end.  And it is still clean for mixing epoxy or paint, etc.  later.

 

 

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One Down 71 to Go:😅

 

Got my first blocks and tackle in place on the carronade.  Just 71 more, and I will be done.....uh-huh.   Sorry about the picture quality in the close up.  (I decided to remove the other picture. I thought this would be better.)  It is not that visible without the glaring light and a little distance.  Well back to the kitchen table.  👍

 

OOPS...  For those expert riggers, you may have noticed that the outhaul block is at the back end of the carronade.  Fear not, I noticed this when I went back to continue.  It is now fixed and is attached to the bulwark.  😁

 

 

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One Down.....    

I don't even want to count how many to go.  This is one frustrating phase on this build.  I will say, that my absence from here is due mainly to not working on the ship for a couple of weeks.  We have had some activities at our flying field that have occupied my time.  Labor Day, yearly invitational with out of state flyers spending 5 days flying and B.S.ing.  And it just won't turn to fall temperatures here.  Now, I am back at it, but I still have miles to go.  

 

Here is my first rigged carronade.  I think it came out ok considering how much detail is in such a small space.  One thing I am going to look into is how to make the coiled rope touch the deck completely.  

 

 

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On 9/19/2021 at 2:48 PM, Redshadowrider said:

One Down.....    

I don't even want to count how many to go.  This is one frustrating phase on this build.  I will say, that my absence from here is due mainly to not working on the ship for a couple of weeks.  We have had some activities at our flying field that have occupied my time.  Labor Day, yearly invitational with out of state flyers spending 5 days flying and B.S.ing.  And it just won't turn to fall temperatures here.  Now, I am back at it, but I still have miles to go.  

 

Here is my first rigged carronade.  I think it came out ok considering how much detail is in such a small space.  One thing I am going to look into is how to make the coiled rope touch the deck completely.  

 

 

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Keep up the good work. I found rigging the carronades a particularly arduous task. I lessened the task by eliminating the upper  tackles - after I had completed one carronade I didn't like the look of the upper tackles because the blocks were too close together. I had already made up the blocks and didn't want to re-do them, so I decided to eliminate them all together. It's not authentic, but I'm satisfied with my decision.

Steven E. Sylven

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