Kenneth Powell Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share #91 Posted October 1, 2021 I can't believe it's been this long since I've posted. I did complete the lower shrouds. Thank goodness the wood is patient. Comments welcomed. Stay Safe - Kenneth VTHokiEE, DARIVS ARCHITECTVS, javajohn and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted August 7, 2022 Share #92 Posted August 7, 2022 Hi Ken, how’s the build coming along? 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share #93 Posted August 16, 2022 Hey Dave - Thanks for looking in. The build is going slow. Life and stuff always seem to get in the way. The heat index today should top at 112 here on the MS gulf coast so I think I'll stay in and work on upper shrouds. - Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted August 16, 2022 Share #94 Posted August 16, 2022 Yikes! Way to hot for me! Understand about life and stuff, happens to us all. 😁 Glad a fellow Rattlesnake builder is still around. 👍😀 STAY COOL! 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share #95 Posted August 16, 2022 Upper shrouds. Man, these things are small. I tried to add the metal hook and all but decided to make this way. Trying to solve that issue is another thing that put me so far behind. Comments welcome - Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted August 17, 2022 Share #96 Posted August 17, 2022 😳😁 Are the deadeyes loose enough to turn for alignment when it’s time to install? Actually, looks like you got them pretty aligned. 👍 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share #97 Posted August 17, 2022 I certainly hope so, Dave Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share #98 Posted September 22, 2022 I finished all the shrouds and thing did line up - mostly. I'll work to complete the standing rigging. Comments welcome - Kenneth Dave_E, yvesvidal, Mr Whippy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share #99 Posted October 1, 2022 I've been working on backstays. The plans call to use thimbles. The way I made them was to bore a hole into the end of a dowel then slice them off. When I used what I considered the appropriate size, they split. The instruction book said it's possible to hollow out a deadeye, but they split. What worked for me was to go up very little in size on the dowel and bore the smallest hole possible that would accept the rigging line. It took a while to sand them under magnification. They look a little oversized and a touch out of scale compared to the plans, but here they are: This is how the plan looks: This is how my model looks: I have a bunch more thimbles to make and a few backstays to finish. Comments welcome - Kenneth Knocklouder, Gregory and Dave_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSGerson Posted October 1, 2022 Share #100 Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) You might consider using brass tubing to make tiny thimbles. Obviously, the hole is already there. All you have to do is slice them off the tubing and paint. If you need to carve a groove on the outside perimeter of the thimble, place the ring on a tapered mandrel which will hold the ring tight while you file the groove. Wood becomes very weak at that scale as you have found out, whereas the metal thimbles remain strong and won't break. At this scale it will be impossible for the viewer to know what material they are are made of. It's a model, not a reproduction, Jon Edited October 1, 2022 by JSGerson Dave_E 1 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share #101 Posted October 1, 2022 Thanks JS. I'll look into it. - Kenneth Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #102 Posted October 4, 2022 Jon - Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it and it worked. I used the rotary tool to cut small slices then painted and rigged them up. I actually lowered the tool and tube into a cardboard box while wearing safety glasses to keep the micro-sized disks from flying away - or putting an eye out. This is why I like this group. Excellent tips from very talented people with no criticism, just encouragement. Ratlines are next. Comments welcome - Kenneth CiscoH, Prowler901, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSGerson Posted October 5, 2022 Share #103 Posted October 5, 2022 Glad to be of help. Dave_E 1 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share #104 Posted November 10, 2022 Working on upper ratlines. In the photo above it seems I'm off a little from my lines, but when I pull the paper up close things are right-on. Slow going but once I can sit for a while and get in a rhythm, it really moves along. One thing that has helped is that I moved the model from my basement with no natural light to my sunroom with northern exposure. Here in the Gulf South I get plenty of indirect sunlight year-round. I can see better and natural light improves my mood to tackle these tedious or what I preserve as difficult items. I'll march on and complete the ratlines. Comments welcome - Kenneth Oldsalt1950, Prowler901, PaddyO and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted November 10, 2022 Share #105 Posted November 10, 2022 Go Man Go! (But not too fast) 😆 Looking good Ken! 👍😀 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share #106 Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks Everyone for the likes and comments. - Kenneth Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share #107 Posted November 26, 2022 All upper and lower mizzen complete. I hope I'm getting better at this, can't tell. Comments Welcome. Thanks - Kenneth Prowler901, Oldsalt1950, Dave_E and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted November 26, 2022 Share #108 Posted November 26, 2022 Nice work Ken! 👍😀 Knocklouder 1 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 November 26, 2022 Share #109 Posted November 26, 2022 Looking good Ken. The lines look like they could use just a bit more tightening. Jim Knocklouder and Dave_E 2 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share #110 Posted December 9, 2022 Milestone!! All ratlines completed! I've never worked on shrouds and ratlines like this before, so I really feel accomplished. It seems the more I did, the easier it got and better they appeared: Now on to a few details and then gaff, boom, and spars. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Comments welcome - Kenneth DARIVS ARCHITECTVS, Knocklouder, Dave_E and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javajohn Posted December 10, 2022 Share #111 Posted December 10, 2022 Nice work, Ken! She looks Beautiful! Dave_E and PaddyO 2 Quote John Current Build: Rattlesnake (Model Shipways 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share #112 Posted December 22, 2022 Thanks Everyone for the Likes and comments. I built and installed the 3 netting guard rails. I cut the heads off long straight pins and cut them to length. The netting is what my Admiral suggested from the craft store. These photos show how my ratlines improved from upper to lower. I also have the gaff, boom, and spars cut to length from appropriately sized dowels. I'll be working on those next. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All! Comments welcome - Kenneth Knocklouder, Hartron, DARIVS ARCHITECTVS and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted December 22, 2022 Share #113 Posted December 22, 2022 Looking good Ken! How did you get your plans with the red in them? 🙏🎄 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share #114 Posted December 22, 2022 Thanks, all for the likes. Dave - The Model Shipways kit I have came with 4 pages on 2 sheets of plans (front and back). This is the only page for rigging. They put the standing rigging in black and the running rigging in red. This combination makes the one page really jumbled. Thank goodness others have built and logged this model before me and I can see how it's supposed to be. Comments welcome - Kenneth And again, everyone have a great holiday season. Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share #115 Posted December 28, 2022 Just a quick photo. The Admiral loves to cross-stich and makes several Christmas ornaments for gifts each year, so I thought I'd show her cross-stich cut-offs and my rigging cut-offs together. Hobbies for everyone. Happy New Year to Everyone - Kenneth CiscoH, Gregory and Dave_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share #116 Posted January 3, 2023 Work accomplished since last post: Gaff and boom finished and rigged I bought these very small beads for parrels. I emptied the container into a small bowl to take the photo with the label visible. Mistake. I spent half the afternoon chasing the things across the table and floor trying to return them. They have no weight. Gaff and boom installed: The beads worked great, worth the trouble. Spars are next, one mast at a time Comments welcome - Kenneth javajohn, Dave_E, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share #117 Posted January 4, 2023 Thanks Everyone for the likes and comments. Mizzen mast spars painted and rigged and ready to install: - Kenneth Dave_E, CiscoH, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollingreen Posted February 1, 2023 Share #118 Posted February 1, 2023 Thanks for the great work Ken! I am just starting the masts on my model and it is very helpful to see such clear photos of your work. You are setting a a high bar to keep up with. Kenneth Powell and Dave_E 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share #119 Posted February 1, 2023 Thanks, Rollingreen - I've been trying to get these latest two spars installed, but every time I look at the plans it all seems to get more and more jumbled. I find that if I read, then re-read, then study a little more, look up other builder's photos I almost know what to do. Like I mentioned earlier, all rigging is on one page, so a little clarity is sacrificed. I feel like once I get the mizzen mast spars completed, the other two will fall right in. Comments welcome - Kenneth Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share #120 Posted February 7, 2023 I finally got the 2 mizzen spars on the model, and I hope I did it right: I have all the other spars shaped and painted and ready to rig, but the plans have no place for the main lower yard lifts to attach. The only reference is this drawing at the top of the plans: It says 'Lifts lead thro sheave in covel (cavel?) abreast mast and belays on its cleat'. What? I cannot find a meaning for covel or cavel. The plans show the mizzen and fore, but not the main unless I'm missing something. If he means kevel, then it's not on the plans. But adding one would be easy enough. Help and comments welcome - Kenneth DARIVS ARCHITECTVS and Dave_E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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