USNCHief013107 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted February 16, 2022 Fixed it! Bill Morrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #32 Posted February 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ian_Grant said: Looking good! Don't tell me you made those tiny dividers!!!?? Ok. I won't! :O) Ian_Grant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share #33 Posted February 26, 2022 Progress is a little slow due to working late. I will post some photos tomorrow. Gun ports cut out, stern and transom are done, putting planks on inside bulwarks. Will try to frame gunports and install and cap rail this weekend. Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #34 Posted February 27, 2022 Progress, but it seems what I plan on getting done over the weekend always hits a snag. I am learning patience. Paul Le Wol and Srodbro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours to make new Catheads. The laser cut kit ones broke in multiple pieces. As a matter of fact, every laser cut kit piece broke. Very brittle stuff so ir looks like I get to scratch a bunch of stuff. Dave_E, Paul Le Wol, usedtosail and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srodbro Posted March 1, 2022 Share #36 Posted March 1, 2022 What type of wood did you use for the cat heads? Quote Steve "If they suspect me of intelligence, I am sure it will soon blow over, ha, ha, ha!" -- Jack Aubrey Builds: Yankee Hero, Fannie Gorham, We’re Here, Dapper Tom (x3), New Bedford Whaler, US Brig Lawrence (Niagara), Wyoming (half hull), Fra Berlanga (half hull), Gokstad Viking Ship, Kate Cory, Charles Morgan, Gjoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share #37 Posted March 3, 2022 On 3/2/2022 at 12:46 AM, Srodbro said: What type of wood did you use for the cat heads? Sapelli. 2 strips laminated together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share #38 Posted March 13, 2022 Got the Channels (sp.) and top rail on. Initial colors of paint on yesterday but still needs touch ups and the stern name, stars and trim to be painted white. Not sure I like the light yellowish shade on the sides. May add some orange-brown to add a little "tea" tint to it. No more progress for a couple weeks as I will be on travel. Wish ya'll the best. ct mike, Dave_E and Paul Le Wol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srodbro Posted March 13, 2022 Share #39 Posted March 13, 2022 Your build is really looking good. Very, very nice. Just a comment on channels and pinrails. On Dapper Tom, the length and mounting height of the channels and pinrails are just about equal, and almost exactly opposite each other below the rail. I found to my chagrin on past models that when I eventually get to rigging shrouds and belaying lines from above that the channels and pinrails invariably are weak points that break when I hunker down on the lanyards, or insert a belaying pin into a just-a-bit too tight hole ( I’m probably just too heavy handed for this work). So, I now make a point of reinforcing those elements with a piece of brass wire run thru each. I reinforce at the fife rails, as well. Just a thought. Those things are really inconvenient to fix while rigging. ( Sorry … not sure why pics got rotated). ct mike and Dave_E 2 Quote Steve "If they suspect me of intelligence, I am sure it will soon blow over, ha, ha, ha!" -- Jack Aubrey Builds: Yankee Hero, Fannie Gorham, We’re Here, Dapper Tom (x3), New Bedford Whaler, US Brig Lawrence (Niagara), Wyoming (half hull), Fra Berlanga (half hull), Gokstad Viking Ship, Kate Cory, Charles Morgan, Gjoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share #40 Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 10:58 PM, Srodbro said: Your build is really looking good. Very, very nice. Just a comment on channels and pinrails. On Dapper Tom, the length and mounting height of the channels and pinrails are just about equal, and almost exactly opposite each other below the rail. I found to my chagrin on past models that when I eventually get to rigging shrouds and belaying lines from above that the channels and pinrails invariably are weak points that break when I hunker down on the lanyards, or insert a belaying pin into a just-a-bit too tight hole ( I’m probably just too heavy handed for this work). So, I now make a point of reinforcing those elements with a piece of brass wire run thru each. I reinforce at the fife rails, as well. Just a thought. Those things are really inconvenient to fix while rigging. ( Sorry … not sure why pics got rotated). Thanks! I thought of the weak joints after breaking off half of the boarding steps and re-enforced the channels with bamboo rods. I will ensure the pin rails are addressed too! Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share #41 Posted April 3, 2022 After a couple of weeks on travel stateside, it's good to be home. Got a bit of progress done. Repainted the hull and the trim is done on the transom. Then I got the copper sheathing done on the bottom. I didn't realize how finicky the copper tape was as this is my first shot at plating a hull. I was worried I would not have enough tape to do the whole bottom and rudder since about 1 1/2 meters of the roll was miss stamped and un-useable, but I had just enough. This week it will be on to the bowsprit and masts while I wait for the planking strips to come in. I didn't like the scribed deck I was planning on using, I felt they were too narrow. Cheers! Dave_E, Oldsalt1950, usedtosail and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) More progress....Bowsprit, Fore and Main Masts constructed. Rigging blocks etc. will come later. Planking for deck arrived. What timing! Edited April 11, 2022 by USNCHief013107 Dave_E and ct mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share #43 Posted April 11, 2022 Need some help! The deck planking came in and I want to get this started, but I do not know what the proper layout should be. Was nibbing done in 1815 and if not, what should my deck have? Waterway or not, margin plank etc.? Thanks! Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share #44 Posted April 23, 2022 Not much progress on the boat, sorry. Been a bit gray. My Mum passed away. Lost Dad in 2006 right after I returned from my second trip to Iraq. Jim and Joan Henderson were the reason I didn't end up in jail or a morgue. Only special people are willing to adopt a 16 year old troubled teen with a juvenile record. At least I was fortunate enough to say goodbye. Ya'll hug your loved ones every chance you get. Peace. bruce d, Roger Pellett and Dave_E 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted April 23, 2022 Share #45 Posted April 23, 2022 Condolences to you and the family. Good words of encouragement for all. Thank you. bruce d and USNCHief013107 2 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalt1950 Posted April 23, 2022 Share #46 Posted April 23, 2022 My condolences Chief. Dave_E 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted April 23, 2022 Share #47 Posted April 23, 2022 Hi Chief, I am very sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. Your Mum and Dad must have been wonderful people. Dave_E 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srodbro Posted April 24, 2022 Share #48 Posted April 24, 2022 This thread may be a good reference to respond to your #43 post. USNCHief013107 1 Quote Steve "If they suspect me of intelligence, I am sure it will soon blow over, ha, ha, ha!" -- Jack Aubrey Builds: Yankee Hero, Fannie Gorham, We’re Here, Dapper Tom (x3), New Bedford Whaler, US Brig Lawrence (Niagara), Wyoming (half hull), Fra Berlanga (half hull), Gokstad Viking Ship, Kate Cory, Charles Morgan, Gjoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted April 24, 2022 Share #49 Posted April 24, 2022 Threw caution to the wind and put the deck planking on. Made mistakes, learned alot. I am satisfied with my first shot at planking a wooden deck. Srodbro, Dave_E, Oldsalt1950 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share #50 Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) Now that I am done with HQ's inspection and home from Mom's funeral, I have been able to do a bit of work off of the hull. Got the yards and booms built and painted with a few touch ups to do and the cannons have had blocks added, still need quoins and straps/bolts added. Today I will clean up the hull, touch up the paint and finish weathering the copper plating. Wish ya'll the best. Edited June 11, 2022 by USNCHief013107 Paul Le Wol, Dave_E and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share #51 Posted June 11, 2022 Question for the more experienced: Do I add the treenail "dots" to the deck planking or at this scale would they be too big and look oversized? If the recommendation is to add the treenails, how many on each plank and suggestion on how/what to use to add them? Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalt1950 Posted June 11, 2022 Share #52 Posted June 11, 2022 At the scale you are working in I would say no. It is however a personal preference. Dave_E 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 11, 2022 Share #53 Posted June 11, 2022 At 1:76 the scale diameter of the treenails used on deck planking would be about 0.01" Finding a drill bit that small would be a challenge, and making consistent dots with a 0.3mm pencil lead would be a challenge. Even a #80 drill bit is 30% too large. When in doubt, leave it out. Allan Dave_E and Srodbro 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief013107 Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share #54 Posted June 12, 2022 No treenails it is then! Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted July 4, 2022 Share #55 Posted July 4, 2022 I am trying to wrap my head around the rigging plans of this kit but it is confusing. The standing rigging is the easy part. The running rigging doesn't make sense. I know some lines are attached to the sails so if there are no sails, so these pieces would not be on the yards/masts correct? Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srodbro Posted July 5, 2022 Share #56 Posted July 5, 2022 Here is what I did. 1 If no sail, then no buntlines. If sail is furled, then run buntlines to belaying point. 2. On Fore Topgallent yard with no sail, attached block for clew to sheet ( here, Topgallent yard is in lowered position, while Topsail yard is partly lowered for reefing). 3. At lower course, with furled sail ( although I think same could be done on bare yard) attach together clew, sheet and tack. Distance from yard/boomkins would be whatever looks good to you, but on mine the clew is buried up in the sail) 4. If no headsails, I just eliminated the halyard, downhaul and sheets on this model, but have hooked them all together on another, similar to the clew-sheet-tack on a square sail. All the details of my rigging may not be entirely correct (the upper block for the Fore Topgallent clew should certainly be closer to the yard) but I take artistic license on my models, for my own enjoyment. Dave_E 1 Quote Steve "If they suspect me of intelligence, I am sure it will soon blow over, ha, ha, ha!" -- Jack Aubrey Builds: Yankee Hero, Fannie Gorham, We’re Here, Dapper Tom (x3), New Bedford Whaler, US Brig Lawrence (Niagara), Wyoming (half hull), Fra Berlanga (half hull), Gokstad Viking Ship, Kate Cory, Charles Morgan, Gjoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted August 21, 2022 Share #57 Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) After numerous out of town trips, family interruptions, injured thumb (try opening glue bottles one handed) and breaking off every gun port lid at least 3 times each, the guns are finally on and rigged. 2 six lb. forward and 4 nine lb. finish the fit. High School Football coaching started 2 weeks ago and I am learning 2 new playbooks, offense and defense, so progress will remain slow until November. Sorry lighting is a bit dark. Edited August 21, 2022 by USNCHief CiscoH, usedtosail, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted September 4, 2022 Share #58 Posted September 4, 2022 A little more progress....Next the rudder. Srodbro, Dave_E, ct mike and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted October 7, 2022 Share #59 Posted October 7, 2022 I have been sidetracked the past few months with coaching H.S. Football here at the base school. 3 more weeks and it will be back to the bench. Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNCHief Posted November 13, 2022 Share #60 Posted November 13, 2022 It looks like the build will be put on hold some more. We are being forced to move due to the owner not willing to change the electric company and plan so 1200 Euros a month electricity is 4 times what I should be paying and I am tired of being taken. I am also tired of the roaches (owner refuses to fumigate) so we move into the town of Rota. Less for rent, closer to work and more room. Down side, no pool. I do get a bigger Man-Cave AND a BUILD ROOM! so it is a win! We will get a hot tub to soak in and the beach is 1 block away. Ya'll be safe, be well and be blessed. BobG, Dave_E and CiscoH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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