DB789 Posted March 9, 2024 #31 Posted March 9, 2024 Looks great, it could be the perspective in the photo, but it looks like your bowsprit isn’t straight. I think that it should be parallel to the centreline of the hull and roughly in line with the boom. Photo from my very dusty Zulu below. Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
woodartist Posted March 10, 2024 Author #32 Posted March 10, 2024 The sails arrived this morning ad I started tapering the masts as per the plans. I started with the main mast which was square walnut. I was using the mast ring piece to determine if I had got it narrow enough. Some how in the process I lost the mast ring piece. I searched for two hours and did not find it. So I decided I would try and make a replacement. I got the smallest washers I could find. I had to drill the center of the larger washer out to get it to match the size in the plans. I clamped the washer in a vice grip, then put the vice grip in my wood vice to keep it secure. I will need to paint it black but it will work. not as elegant as the brass mast ring but it will perform the same function. Now back to tapering. Der Alte Rentner and GrandpaPhil 2
Knocklouder Posted March 10, 2024 #33 Posted March 10, 2024 Very nice, I would not fear the rigging by looking at your attention to details. Plus I hear that Vanguard Models have the best plans and instructions, and if you get stuck you got a direct link here to all the help you'll ever need. All 45,700 and some of us lol. Good luck on your journey. Bob M. "Start so you can Finish!" In progress: Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; In queue: Pegasus - Amati 1:64 Completed: The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80 Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20
woodartist Posted March 10, 2024 Author #34 Posted March 10, 2024 Thanks, the boat builders here are awesome. I read it every day. Without their experience, expertise and guidance, I would have quit long ago.
Der Alte Rentner Posted March 10, 2024 #35 Posted March 10, 2024 I'm only guessing here, but if I were a gambling man, I'd wager you built your own work bench. I've never seen a vise installed at the end of an arc like that. Cool!
Der Alte Rentner Posted March 10, 2024 #36 Posted March 10, 2024 On 3/9/2024 at 9:02 AM, DB789 said: Photo from my very dusty Zulu below. Thanks for sharing. You just cinched the decision to build a display case for me! DB789 1
Der Alte Rentner Posted March 16, 2024 #37 Posted March 16, 2024 On 3/10/2024 at 3:12 PM, Knocklouder said: All 45,700 and some of us lol. I had wondered about the size of this club. Glad to be in such good company.. Knocklouder 1
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