San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70

[Sjors]

On a rainy friday I thought it was time to do something…..

 

The holes in the tops are drilled and no, I don't used a drill hammer 

Then it was time to shape the top of the lower part of the mast.

I have to make it squire and I don't have a lathe so I'll do it by hand using a file.

I think it work just fine 

Of course pictures of it.

 

[lb0190]

Very nice Sjors. The finish line is getting into sight!

[patrickmil]

Sjors, the tops look very nice with the black color applied. This is a fantastic build.

[Micklen32]

Looking good Sjors

Not sure what finish I will give mine yet

The top two aren't platforms as such but just a few planks laid down

 

 

I presume they are there to hold the shrouds or whatever the ropes are that hold the ratlines are called   

Still more to do than you think when you look at the plans   

 

The guitar kit has arrived but I think I have a bit problem with the neck fit in the body that I have to sort out   

[augie]

Really shaping up.  The fit of the masts in the top looks great.  WELL DONE, MATE.

[popeye the sailor]

looking good Sjors........the masts are coming together   you'll be ready to do the shrouds before you know it 

 

those are called cross trees Mick

Edited October 11, 2013 by popeye the sailor

[lambsbk]

It looks very good Sjors. Those drill skills show up well.

 

Mick: the cross trees did just what you think.

Edited October 11, 2013 by lambsbk

[src]

Sjors, Platforms look great! Am I understanding you have MORE Ratlines to do?? masochist! 

Any idea why the ship builders of the day chose to make the platforms with "joists" radiating out from the center instead of a simple box frame? 

Sam

[Sjors]

@ Larry,

 

Thanks you   

But the finish line is far away…

There is a lot to do before that's happening….

 

@ Patrick,

 

Also that you   

That black came out eel.

Between the top and mast cap , it's also gonna be black.

 

@ Mick,

 

I have also 3 of those cross beams…

And I think that I'm also painting them black.

I have to see……

 

@ Augie,

 

Thank you very much !

It was tricky to get the mast squire, but I did it.

2 more masts to go this way…….

 

@ Popeye,

 

When I go like this, I'll be in no time back to ratlines 

But I have only one week before I go for my whole shift…

No more part-time work anymore….

And I like it so much !

 

@ Dave,

 

Thank you !

 

I have used a standard drill and it work 

When I did it out of the hand, I'm not getting them on one line…..

 

@ Sam,

 

Also that you very much !

And yes, I have more ratlines to do…..

Maybe a little less then on the Le Mirage, but I don't mind.

But first I have to make all the masts.

And of course the bowsprit.

So it takes some time before I got there.

The joints for those tops are for , maybe, not slipping away and to drain the water.

If I'm wrong, I know that somebody has the right answer.

 

[riverboat]

Now, that wasn't hard, was it!........ Looks real good Sjors, nice job on the tops!!

Frank

[Sjors]

Thanks Frank,

 

It was not hard I only have to do it !

And 2 more to go.

 

[Ferit]

Hi Sjors,

Looks very nice and shapely...

I begin to believe that you love deeply making ratlines, your old nightmare...

You are running to make them anon... 

Edited October 11, 2013 by ashiponthehorizon

[Sjors]

Hi Ferit,

 

Thanks.

And yes, I like those ratlines   

For a few builds later i will found a build with 6 masts and on each mast 3 levels , and that with all ratlines…YES !!!!!!

 

[gjdale]

Nicely done Sjors. Looking good!

[Sjors]

Thanks Grant,

 

Every time it goes better.

Soon I'll be no apprentice anymore 

 

[popeye the sailor]

I think your apprenticeship is over Sjors.......you've completed one ship already     it's guys like me,  who are playing Ketchup.......and I'm trying,  with all the gusto I have mustard! 

[Sjors]

You think so Popeye??

 

I just like it when I'm a apprentice….

I can make mistakes without blaming for it     

 

[popeye the sailor]

you be whoever you want......."he who is truthfull to himself,  is a humble person" 

 

 

.......besides,  you have the Gnomes to blame........your covered 

Edited October 12, 2013 by popeye the sailor

[mobbsie]

Hello Sjors, 

 

Your apprenticeship ended ages ago my friend, you cant blame the ghomes any more, they just follow orders.   :D  

 

The Fighting tops are looking superb, well done.

 

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion without getting jumped on, is it possible to square of the top of the lower mast where it fits into the mast cap.

 

You have no idea how brave I feel right now.

 

Speak to you soon.

 

mobbsie

[Sjors]

Mobbsie,

 

thank you very much.

 

You are not bold but….the hole in the mast cap is round…a little difficult to make the top squire and put it in a round hole……..

 

[augie]

Hmmmmm.  putting square pegs in round holes.  Sounds like a page out of my playbook  

[mobbsie]

The part I was referring to is the coller at the base of the round bit, it should be flat so that the mast cap sit squarely onto it.   

 

mobbsie

[Sjors]

Oke,

 

I'll shall take care of that…

 

[SkerryAmp]

Sjors? Apprentice?    Now I have heard everything......

[Adrieke]

looking good Sjors

 

more ratlines soon and the way you are going with the aggy you ll be doing those too soon :P

[Pygothian]

Wow!

 

That is one impressive model.

 

One day I hope I will be able to try something at that level.

 

I look forward to your progress!

[Sjors]

@ Adam,

 

I see myself still as an apprentice 

It goes better everyday but still……..

When I reach the level go some guys ,then I can say that I'm a little bit more as an apprentice !

 

@ Adriaan,

 

Yes, more ratlines in the future but ….Aggy ?

She is still in the box, waiting !

 

@ Pygothian,

 

Welcome to my build .

Thanks for the good word.

And it's not that difficult to build such kit.

I can do it so I think you can do it also !

Do you have a build log?

 

[Sjors]

Mizzen mast is done       

 

Fore mast and main mast and the bowsprit still to do…..

 

 

Edited October 14, 2013 by Sjors

[Kevin]

lovely work, well done, im about 700 hours behind you

[Micklen32]

Coming on very nicely Sjors

I will be there on the Endeavour soon

I just have the chainplates to get in place then I will be on to the masts with gusto

Great stuff