Yankee Hero by Ed Gibbons - BlueJacket Shipcrafters

[MrBlueJacket]

On 9/11/2021 at 3:25 PM, Ed Gibbons said:

Any tip on how to glue the traveler without getting glue on deck?

Bend the traveller to shape and trial fit into the holes. Then dip the ends into CA and insert.

[BobG]

6 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said:

Bend the traveller to shape and trial fit into the holes. Then dip the ends into CA and insert.

 

This is exactly how I would do it also. Just be careful to use only a tiny bit of CA so that you don't get glue squeezing out onto the deck. Have a small cloth on hand with a dab of acetone on it so you can quickly and carefully wipe off any excess CA.  

[Ed Gibbons]

Not quite done. Need to clean up some of the lines. Used the thin wire to attach the blocks. Also used the thin wire on the aft end of the boom and gaff. The thin black thread kept coming off during the rigging. It’s been an interesting experience. I found the intricate process of attaching the blocks and running the line through challenging.  After I’m finished I’ll post a few more pictures and summarize what I learned.