Astrolabe 1812 by Knocklouder - Mantua - 1:50

[Keith Black]

29 minutes ago, Knocklouder said:

The plan shows eyehookd to the deck, but that doesn't look right to me, they need block and tackles to tighten them up I think.

 Bob, IMHO blocks would not be strong enough to hold the stay lines and eyebolts alone doesn't seem right. Were I you, I'd use bullseyes. They're sturdy with a means of slacking or tightening when necessary. 

[Knocklouder]

Oh happy  days, although I only got to tie 83 clove hitches before the arm started trembling a bit more than I like. Lol when you get to the point were you shake so much the knots start to unravel its time for a nap lol.

  @Keith Black I like that idea, and had to move Rodney's binder to get at my drill press. As luck would have it I open it , ha ha. 😅 

Single and double blocks tied to the rail. I was thinking of doing the same, but tieing them to the deck with hooks . The plan show eyebolts to the deck the instructions say nothing. Even the euphroes blocks are just tied to  to the stays , no blocks  either.  I tryed to make some euphroes blocks, (extstream  laughing) and the call to @Gabek figure and things, he whipped me up some the right size.  ✅️ 

Thank you very much my friend. With the knowledge that I got from  doing the Duchess of Kingstons crowsfeet lines  and these euphroes blocks I hope to make a decent job of them.   I also keep notes from  @Vanguard Models  that Chris made for his Duchess, that and help from all of you ,I don't fear them lol. 

80 clove hitches on the upper  main mast,

And 3 on the Mizzen mast 83 , I had to slip this paper between the shrouds and the stays. I was going cross eyed looking at all the lines.   So later today, after more research I will tie up the Mizzen ratlines  then turn her around and tie a few more lol 😆  270 more plus some for the Futtock shrouds  but who keeps track of things like that  

 Good to be back in the shipyard even if it was just a few hours. 

  Very , very greatful for all the help I get here, and for all of you.    

 

Knocklouder. 

Edited Wednesday at 08:27 PM by Knocklouder
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[Keith Black]

 Glad to see you back at work, Bob. The Astrolabe is really looking sweet! 👍

[Knocklouder]

Rigging continues,  it never ends lol. Right after I rig Rodney's  Astrolabe,  I have my Pegasus to rig, then a Bluenose I to rig. Followed by a Scientific Bluenose to build and rig. And of course a Surprise  😮 🫢 

The upper shrouds ratlines on the portside as well as the stays are in place with deadeyes. I turn it around  so I could do more ratlines  😃 I can't believe how much fun this is ,I missed it so much lol and was only  out a week .

  Buddy @Gabek is planning a trip out to my shipyard.  He says it's for my coffee,  but I think he is wanting to show me his handy work. I am so excited,  I told him to hold his nose,  I have been dealing with septic tank issues for three-day 3 now. It is fixed but could use some wind and rain lol.

 

 I may tie the crowsfeet lines on, but the call of the clove hitches is to strong lol.

That and nervous about doing simple crowsfeet lines  lol

 This is the best place to be ,I  am greatful for all the fun I have building, getting to know fellow modeler  is priceless.   

   I know ,I know I have to much to learn but I am happy with my progress. I can still see all my mistakes  but I know that they are there to correct on the next  ship.

 That's it for today  the old arm is saying  " let's quit for the night "but look at those ratlines empty waiting for clove hitches 😁

Thanks for looking in. 

Knocklouder 

[Glen McGuire]

That rigging is looking really good!  

[John Ruy]

Incredible work Bob, I’m sure that swear jar is filling up. LOL 😂

 

STEADY AS SHE GOES. 🍻

[Keith Black]

Spectacular work on the rigging, Bob. Glad to see your arm hasn't slowed you down too much. Even at a little slower pace you're at least twice as fast as I am.