Pete D Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share #122 Posted April 18, 2021 Image to show all the stays in place Fernando E, Robp1025 and LucienL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robp1025 Posted April 19, 2021 Share #123 Posted April 19, 2021 This is looking amazing my friend!! Cant wait to get there myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #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, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #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 Robp1025, Fernando E and Dean77 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #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 Robp1025, Dean77 and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #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 Fernando E, Robp1025 and Dean77 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share #129 Posted April 25, 2021 Just an alternate view to shown the completed rigging at the stern Fernando E, Robp1025, Dean77 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #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, DonSangria and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #131 Posted May 5, 2021 Back to the sails . Worked on the fore a main gaff sails . Attached the brass rings and necessary lanyards . Gus M, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #132 Posted May 5, 2021 This the fitted finished product Robp1025, Dean77 and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #133 Posted May 5, 2021 This is the main mast pin rack , with multiple lines attached . And then with rope hanks for the photo Fernando E, Robp1025 and Dean77 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #134 Posted May 5, 2021 What the sails look like so far The Gimps Chimp, Robp1025, Dean77 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus M Posted May 5, 2021 Share #135 Posted May 5, 2021 looks great Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gimps Chimp Posted May 5, 2021 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robp1025 Posted May 5, 2021 Share #137 Posted May 5, 2021 It's coming along great for sure!! Cant wait to see what progress you make next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #140 Posted May 16, 2021 This is the fore topsail complete and fitted Fernando E and Robp1025 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #141 Posted May 16, 2021 Fore sail attached . Also showed views of the blocks arranged on the foresail as well as the rigging behind Dean77, Robp1025 and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #143 Posted May 16, 2021 Just another view Fernando E, Techtonic, Dean77 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techtonic Posted May 17, 2021 Share #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 In Progress: Amati Victory Models HMS Vanguard 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #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, Fernando E, LucienL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #146 Posted May 31, 2021 Fixed the work boat at the stern Robp1025 and Fernando E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #147 Posted May 31, 2021 Made some rope for the port and starboard work boats Robp1025, Dean77 and Fernando E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #148 Posted May 31, 2021 Workboats in place Dean77, Fernando E and Robp1025 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #149 Posted May 31, 2021 All the boats Fernando E and Robp1025 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share #150 Posted May 31, 2021 Finally , hoisting the flags....build completed Dean77, LucienL, navid and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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