HIPEXEC Posted December 21, 2014 Author #1381 Posted December 21, 2014 I've started to install my pre-made deadeyes on the upper fighting tops. I'm not permanently gluing any of them on until I can be sure of symetery and alignment. I've made those kind of mistakes before. The upper shrouds will be rigged like I'm supposed to...one shroud looping from one deadeye to another with some siezing. Aussie048, Dimitris71, src and 5 others 8 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted December 21, 2014 Author #1382 Posted December 21, 2014 I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to install double Bentinck Shrouds to hold down the futtock shrouds. Constructo doesn't call for these to be installed, but they are the correct way to do it. . They just attach the futtock shrouds to a futtock staff. At my scale there is no room the drill into the gutter of the deck to mount the Bentick Shrouds. Too much gun clutter. I shall ponder this for a while. GLakie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
robnbill Posted December 22, 2014 #1383 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) I understand completely. I am at 1:93 and Mamoli also did not include them in their plans. It is crowded on deck. I have attached photos showing the shrouds for my main mast. The Bentinck shrouds are only on the fore and main masts since the mizzen has the spanker mast that would preclude it's rigging. I have also attached a pdf from the thread that discussed this with photos from Popeye2sea that are from the current ship's configuration. I used these when coming up with my solution. The rings on the deck fit in open areas so they were not too terribly bad in getting access to them to rig them once installed. I also decided to fully serve the shrouds since I thought they would look better (they did). If you need more photos or have questions on how I did it let me know. Futtock-Bentnick Details.pdf Edited December 22, 2014 by robnbill Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli
HIPEXEC Posted December 22, 2014 Author #1384 Posted December 22, 2014 Great info, Bill. I don't even have room on my deck for double Bentincks. My deck is completely full of guns and coils, etc. On my mizzen, I'll have to use futtock staves since the spanker is in the way. As for the main and fore? Here's some pics of other choices. I'm not happy with any of this. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 22, 2014 #1385 Posted December 22, 2014 Only the fore and main mast need those. No need to worry about the mizzen Rich. Have a Happy Holiday!Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
robnbill Posted December 22, 2014 #1386 Posted December 22, 2014 The other option is to add the futtock staves,then catharpins across, either one, or one for each futtock shroud pair. I did the single for the mizzen with the bentinck shrouds fore the fore and main. Mine actually never hit the deck since the ring is in the waterway. The fore mast set took some fishing to get strung, but otherwise everything is up in the rigging. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli
patrickmil Posted December 22, 2014 #1387 Posted December 22, 2014 Rich, your shrouds and ratlines look great. I'm wondering where they got the idea for the bentnick shrouds to be lashed to a collar on the mast. GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
HIPEXEC Posted December 22, 2014 Author #1388 Posted December 22, 2014 Beats me? GLakie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted December 22, 2014 Author #1389 Posted December 22, 2014 Anyone know what this tool is? I got it in a gift of a 35 piece knife set by Hawk. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 22, 2014 #1390 Posted December 22, 2014 Probably wrong about this but it kind of looks like some kind of strip cutter. Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
patrickmil Posted December 22, 2014 #1391 Posted December 22, 2014 Rich, could it be a sharpener? GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
robnbill Posted December 22, 2014 #1392 Posted December 22, 2014 It is a stripper. You insert your knife into this holder and it will guide the blade. I never tired using it and totally forgot about having one until I saw your message. Maybe it will work well. I will have to try it. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli
HIPEXEC Posted December 22, 2014 Author #1393 Posted December 22, 2014 What's a stripper? Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 22, 2014 #1394 Posted December 22, 2014 I might have been right about it being a strip cutter Rich. The knife blade mounts in the machine and the sliding guide on the bottom guides the blade while you cut your strip. It's adjustable for different sizes of strips. Handy little tool. Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
captainbob Posted December 23, 2014 #1395 Posted December 23, 2014 Yes, it is used for cutting strips of wood from a sheet. The idea is good but this tool is not that accurate so I made my own. I made it longer to ride against the sheet better and I mounted the blade more securely so that it did not wobble in the holder. I use mine all the time for soft wood like poplar. I have cut strips as thin as .015 inch. Bob GLakie, HIPEXEC and Aussie048 3 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
captainbob Posted December 23, 2014 #1396 Posted December 23, 2014 First loosen the screws with the knobs on top. Adjust the plate on the bottom to the width of strip you want. Place cutter on sheet with edge of strip pressed against plate. Slide cutter along sheet. Bob src, Dimitris71, HIPEXEC and 5 others 8 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
HIPEXEC Posted December 23, 2014 Author #1397 Posted December 23, 2014 You guys are great! GLakie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 23, 2014 #1398 Posted December 23, 2014 I like your home-made strip-cutter Bob. Nice bit of ingenuity! Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
HIPEXEC Posted December 23, 2014 Author #1399 Posted December 23, 2014 Nail clipper trim it will be! Thanks GLakie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted December 24, 2014 Author #1400 Posted December 24, 2014 Merry Christmas to all! augie, Aussie048, Jetwrench and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 25, 2014 #1401 Posted December 25, 2014 Likewise everyone! Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
HIPEXEC Posted December 25, 2014 Author #1402 Posted December 25, 2014 My shipyard is idle today as we get ready to host 40 guests for a Christmas party. I'm 16 months into this build and I've learned a lot from all of you...that's a nice Christmas present! usedtosail, Mahuna, GuntherMT and 14 others 17 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Dimitris71 Posted December 25, 2014 #1403 Posted December 25, 2014 Hello Rich ,Merry Xmas !!! She is beautiful!! Cheers Dimitris HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale
HIPEXEC Posted December 27, 2014 Author #1404 Posted December 27, 2014 Holiday's over....back to the never ending ratlines! SkerryAmp, WackoWolf, src and 11 others 14 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Paul0367 Posted December 28, 2014 #1405 Posted December 28, 2014 One beautiful looking model, build quality is stunning. One thing that makes me happy to have chosen Constructo myself is there wood quality. HIPEXEC 1 Quote
HIPEXEC Posted December 29, 2014 Author #1406 Posted December 29, 2014 Out of the mouths of Admirals...... My Admiral just watched me tie what seems like my 50,000th ratline and says to me..."Don't put too many strings on your ship....I want everyone to see all of that fine wood work." Has any one heard that before? foxy, augie, Dimitris71 and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted December 29, 2014 Author #1407 Posted December 29, 2014 Paul, Did you start a build log for your Constructo? Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
GLakie Posted December 29, 2014 #1408 Posted December 29, 2014 Out of the mouths of Admirals...... My Admiral just watched me tie what seems like my 50,000th ratline and says to me..."Don't put too many strings on your ship....I want everyone to see all of that fine wood work." Has any one heard that before? Not exactly Rich, but my current Admiral's been watching me study rigging plans and asks me about a half-dozen times or so what this line is and does and what that line is and so-on. After a half-dozen I turn and ask her if this is a test or something, then she usually lets me be for a while. Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
Sjors Posted December 30, 2014 #1409 Posted December 30, 2014 Anja is telling me where all the lines goes Sjors HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
augie Posted December 30, 2014 #1410 Posted December 30, 2014 Gotta love the Admirals ! Mine has been heard to say 'It needs more ropes' GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
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