Scotty W Posted June 6, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 6, 2023 I think I'm ready to install the two masts on my 1805 Swift but I'm terrified I've forgotten something before I do. This is my first timber ship and I am spending all my time on the ship trying for figure out why I shouldn't glue the masts on yet. Please someone calm my nerves and give me a checklist for what to have done, other than the obvious, before I glue the two masts on. I have attached all the blocks and drilled all the holes into the masts and spars. The bowsprit is already installed as are the guns, hardware (cleats and rings), the anchors and the deck furnishings except the cabins, pumps and fiddly details. What am I overlooking? Pictures to come on edit... BLACK VIKING, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 6, 2023 Share #2 Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Rather than gluing them in the steps inside the hull set them in place and wedge them where they pass through the deck as was done on the actual ship. If that is going too far, a dot of glue where they pass through the hole in the deck should be sufficient and it is located where you can unglue it with IPA or water if necessary. The standing rigging should add more security to this little bit of gluing to keep them in place. Allan Edited June 6, 2023 by allanyed mtaylor, davyboy, BenD and 4 others 7 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...
Dr PR Posted June 7, 2023 Share #3 Posted June 7, 2023 Take a good look at drawings and photos to see if there are any pieces that must go on the masts before they are installed - like mast hoops that gaff sails attach to. Boom supports, bells, etc. allanyed, AgesOfSail, Scotty W and 1 other 4 Quote Phil Current build: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/19611-albatros-by-dr-pr-mantua-scale-140-about-1815/&tab=comments#comment-601276 Previous build: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/19321-uss-oklahoma-city-clg-5-1971-3d-cad-model/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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