Pete D Posted April 18, 2021 Author #121 Posted April 18, 2021 Started on some of the rigging on yards these are images of where they are secured to belaying pins . I have not neatened or cut them yet Robp1025 and Fernando E 2 Quote
Pete D Posted April 18, 2021 Author #122 Posted April 18, 2021 Image to show all the stays in place Robp1025, Fernando E and LucienL 3 Quote
Robp1025 Posted April 19, 2021 #123 Posted April 19, 2021 This is looking amazing my friend!! Cant wait to get there myself. Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #124 Posted April 25, 2021 The weekend warrior has some updates I have continued to work on the running rigging on the masts and spars Dean77, Robp1025 and Fernando E 3 Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #125 Posted April 25, 2021 Then on to the sails . This is a bit daunting as I have never done sails before . I did read about aging the sails , but decided to go with the original as supplied sails. I started with the flying jibs as it seemed these would be a little simpler given the space to be able to work with. Identified , assembled and attached the brass eyelets to the various jib sails. I needed to practice my needlework skills as there appears to be quite a bit in the future . Attaching them to the forestay via the eyelets was not as bad as I thought it would be . Photos of work in progress and completed Dean77, Robp1025 and Fernando E 3 Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #126 Posted April 25, 2021 I have decided to do the sails attached to the mizzen mast next . Just appeared like it was next in line. Started on some of the running rigging for the booms Dean77, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #127 Posted April 25, 2021 I did not find any 10mm diam brass ring that are recommended for use for the spanker sail . I made some from the 1mm brass wire that I have . Then attached the spanker sail to the mizzen mast Dean77, Robp1025 and Fernando E 3 Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #128 Posted April 25, 2021 Next up is the running rigging for the gaff topsail and then the attachment of the sail to the gaff Robp1025, Fernando E and Dean77 3 Quote
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author #129 Posted April 25, 2021 Just an alternate view to shown the completed rigging at the stern Robp1025, Fernando E, Dean77 and 2 others 5 Quote
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author #130 Posted May 5, 2021 Update on my travails I decided to try some rope hanks on belaying pins to see the effect. I tried them on multiple pin racks to see how they would look Robp1025, Fernando E and DonSangria 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author #131 Posted May 5, 2021 Back to the sails . Worked on the fore a main gaff sails . Attached the brass rings and necessary lanyards . Robp1025, Fernando E and Gus M 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author #132 Posted May 5, 2021 This the fitted finished product Dean77, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author #133 Posted May 5, 2021 This is the main mast pin rack , with multiple lines attached . And then with rope hanks for the photo Dean77, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author #134 Posted May 5, 2021 What the sails look like so far Robp1025, Fernando E, The Gimps Chimp and 4 others 7 Quote
Gus M Posted May 5, 2021 #135 Posted May 5, 2021 looks great Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section
The Gimps Chimp Posted May 5, 2021 #136 Posted May 5, 2021 Excellent work, that's a fine looking model........ Well done!!! Quote Current Build: .... Previous Builds: HMS Beagle - OcCre, HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft
Robp1025 Posted May 5, 2021 #137 Posted May 5, 2021 It's coming along great for sure!! Cant wait to see what progress you make next weekend. Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #138 Posted May 16, 2021 An update on the build progress Worked on the foresails installation . This shows the Fore Royal Sail Front and rear view to show the rigging Robp1025 and Fernando E 2 Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #139 Posted May 16, 2021 Work on the fore top gallant sail . I have showed the process I followed to prepared the sail . The blocks were attached to the lower corners Robp1025 and Fernando E 2 Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #140 Posted May 16, 2021 This is the fore topsail complete and fitted Fernando E and Robp1025 2 Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #141 Posted May 16, 2021 Fore sail attached . Also showed views of the blocks arranged on the foresail as well as the rigging behind Robp1025, Dean77 and Fernando E 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #142 Posted May 16, 2021 So just a few observations that I have noted during this stage of the build. I have never done sails before so tried to be as accurate as possible. But there are definitely some conflicting info in the build sheets supplied. Earlier in another build there was discussion about multiple ropes at various pinrails. Once I started tying ropes down . it can get really busy at the rails with the multiple ropes , also should be mentioned that the space to work in decreases with each attachment. So takes a lot of patience , tying and untying , then retying..... I actually detached the fore gaffsail , as I found that it kept obstructing the line of site , and once I had done the work on the foresails I re-attached it . May be something to keep in mind. I had to re attach a number of blocks on the foremast . Some were attached in the incorrect place , some were attached facing up when they should be down. So I guess I needed to pay closer attention to the instructions. Some of the blocks broke free when placed under the tension of the rope . Again I think it has to do with the 0.15 thread that seems to be very "brittle" . I eventually changed to 0.25 thread as it is a little more sturdy. Here are some shots of the fore pin rail . looks really busy LucienL, Fernando E and Dean77 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author #143 Posted May 16, 2021 Just another view Dean77, Fernando E, Robp1025 and 1 other 4 Quote
Techtonic Posted May 17, 2021 #144 Posted May 17, 2021 Looking great! I'll be getting on to the sails soon so I'm following your progress and suggestions very closely. It's strange you've had so much problems with your 0.15mm thread - I've had no problems with any of mine breaking and I've got it rigged pretty tight. Not one single breakage. Maybe your kit had a bad batch. Quote Complete: OcCre HMS Beagle 1:60 Amati Victory Models HMS Pegasus 1:64 Amati Victory Models HMS Vanguard 1:72 In Progress:
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #145 Posted May 31, 2021 So the last update Completed work on the sails for the main mast . Was excited to be able to have it look like the box picture Robp1025, LucienL, Fernando E and 1 other 4 Quote
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #146 Posted May 31, 2021 Fixed the work boat at the stern Fernando E and Robp1025 2 Quote
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #147 Posted May 31, 2021 Made some rope for the port and starboard work boats Dean77, Robp1025 and Fernando E 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #148 Posted May 31, 2021 Workboats in place Robp1025, Fernando E and Dean77 3 Quote
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #149 Posted May 31, 2021 All the boats Robp1025 and Fernando E 2 Quote
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author #150 Posted May 31, 2021 Finally , hoisting the flags....build completed clearway, LucienL, Fernando E and 8 others 10 1 Quote
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