rwiederrich Posted Saturday at 06:23 PM Share #181 Posted Saturday at 06:23 PM In your view what do you suppose the forward capstone does in the forecastle? I suspect its part of the anchor chain retention mechanism. The chain was then lowered down into the hold from there. The forecastle also acted as crews quarters. During this period , windlasses were being replaced by capstans in general use. Since both T and CS were composite ships, and iron and new technologies were replacing older wooden constructed older designs…… it is not a stretch to assume these upgrades were added to T. This is where good deduction comes into play. To paraphrase Spock; “When all impossible things have been eliminated whatever is left, however improbable, must be the truth”. Here are some examples of capstans driving below decks winches for anchor use. Rob fake johnbull, Scottish Guy, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted Saturday at 06:43 PM Share #182 Posted Saturday at 06:43 PM 17 minutes ago, rwiederrich said: what do you suppose the forward capstone does in the forecastle? Rob, it could well have been used to lower and raise the fore's main yard should it have needed repair or replacement. Scottish Guy 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted Saturday at 08:18 PM Share #183 Posted Saturday at 08:18 PM 1 hour ago, rwiederrich said: To paraphrase Spock; “When all impossible things have been eliminated whatever is left, however improbable, must be the truth”. Here are some examples of capstans driving below decks winches for anchor use. Actually, Spock was paraphrasing a Sherlock Holmes quote written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Of course Spock said, "Logic is little bird tweeting in meadow. Logic is a bunch of pretty flowers - that smell bad." Keith Black and Scottish Guy 2 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted Saturday at 09:46 PM Share #184 Posted Saturday at 09:46 PM 3 hours ago, Keith Black said: Rob, it could well have been used to lower and raise the fore's main yard should it have needed repair or replacement. True, it could have been used for a number of heavy load tasks……..but, I’m trying to use deduction to answer some questions addressing the forecastle of the antique model I presented. Rob Keith Black and Scottish Guy 1 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted yesterday at 04:54 PM Share #185 Posted yesterday at 04:54 PM Sorry Keith for confusing you. I have to admit that an explanation is in order if the model I posted is correct. Scottish Guy and Keith Black 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Fathers Son Posted 2 hours ago Author Share #186 Posted 2 hours ago Still working on planking but thought I would just post a couple of images of T so you can see where I am at. That yaught profile. Both sides are equal in progress. Forecastle is locked in, just sanding to the final shape. Temporary stand just to sit her on while working on her. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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