Enterprise 1799 by Archicar - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:51

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It will be fine Rich, minor detail. I probably should have kept my mouth shut, sorry. 

Sam

[Rich.F]

Hi Sam, na its ok, it's advice and a constructive option.

 

Rich 

[Rich.F]

Small Update,

 

Not much been happening with build work and illness has been keeping me away. I have been reading posts I follow, But no real time and not much soon I have done a bit of the rigging, but taken it out and changed it as it did not look right to how i wanted it but happy what i have done..

 

Ill get a few pictures up over the weekend..

 

Till then

[Rich.F]

Well Wife's at work so er borrowed her laptop ..Shhhh!

 

Still waiting on parts for mine, hoped they would have been here by now.. .

 

Progress has been challenging, I have spent a bit of time sat in the garden while the kids are in the pool while we have this great British summer,  ( while it lasts )

 

well as you can see things have moved on.. i have done a bit of reworking .. (pic 089 -089a)

 

I glad i still get emails about peoples update on my phone. can't wait to look at the pictures. 

 

I brought a new ship last week as the hobby store, company is closing down with a loss of about 500 people country wide (uk) just hope someone comes along to buy them out. 

 

Its the billings Bluenose. although i have not found any build logs on this, I will indeed make one when i start it around xmas. 

 

for now take care all.

 

Rich

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Wow Rich, You have been cruising right along there. Looks good. good to see your back and dont worry, your secret of the laptop is safe here. How are he kit sales to work with? I will be there one day...soon...

Sam

[Rich.F]

Small update,

 

I found something like this on someones page on the MSW, So credit to them who ever you be.

[Rich.F]

I have a small problem, I have these bass rings the fit around the main masts, but i cant solder them together i have tried flux, but nothing solder wont take..

 

any advise would be helpful.

 

Thanks

Rich

Edited August 5, 2013 by Archicar

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Rich,

Have you cleaned up the edges with a file or something? You need fresh un-oxidized metal to solder to. What are you using for a heat source? What melting temperature solder are you using?

I am far from an expert, but I found what ruined the most joints for me was poor preparation. I have been using a small butane pencil torch and "Extra Easy" solder from OttoFrei.com, http://www.ottofrei.com/Silver-Wire-Solder.html. I think most of the people here use a prefluxed solder paste from MicroMark.com. I have not had a chance to try it but you cant go too far wrong with what is popular.

I have the same hoops here at the house, I will try soldering up a couple tonight after work.

 

Sam

[Rich.F]

HI Sam,

hope your well, and working hard.

 

Sorry not been around much been busy, + working on ship. 

 

I had to rip a load of rigging bit off and re do a few time till i was happy. but looks good i think, not the best out there but good for a first ship and attempt

 

Not touched ship in a week or so.. 

Only have a normal solder iron, cant use any flame, due to close to sails and masts. also normal solder, going to try epoxy resin or super glue. :-s

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Hmmm that does present a challenge! Judging by your pictures its too late to pull the masts up? I will be watching, I will have a similar challenge in the not so near future.

Sam

[Rich.F]

Well. Been on call this week so not been out and no call outs all weekend. So time again on the ship.

Had a few rigging problems. Not understanding the plans etc so a lot of redos ill up load pictures later.

Edited August 12, 2013 by Archicar

[Rich.F]

Small update. I have rig a few sails and then re rig a few more times, as some bit were not clear or others became to loose from the tension of others, I am happy how how my first build is coming along.

 

Got hold of a billings bluenose kit looks good. Going to wait till the enterprise is finished, cant find any logs on this though.

 

Off for a break with the family.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Archicar

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Rich,

Looking good. How did your ring situation work out?

Sam

[Rich.F]

Hi Sam, wow what a day, unpacking sorted washing on house re cleaned, after eldest stayed with his GF, mail gone though, now just catching up on here.

 

I used two pairs of long nose pliers and with great care, although i had to reorder some and the only size i could find was 3mm not the 2mm ones, what i did was squeezed them to over lap and then side ways worked rather well at least 90% them came spot on a touch of super glue and yeah they good, the rest i did to touch up on. ((not sure it that same out well ill up load pictures later.))

 

Hows yours coming along. although i will be popping by soon.

 

Rich

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Rich, The best trips always require the most unwinding/cleanup when you get back.

Sounds like you found the solution to the rings, great!

My build is slow, posting an update in a minute here. Stop by whenever you get a chance, no rush.

Sam

[shawn32671]

Great job with the Enterprise

[Rich.F]

Thanks pal.

[texxn5]

Looking nice. Great ship to build.

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Hey Rich, how is the build coming?

sam

[Rich.F]

Thanks for the comments all, very appreciated.

 

Hey Sam. Almost there, Ill get some pictures up soon. Just have a few changes to make, then i'm happy for the first build. Not sure what will be next :-s

 

I see yours is coming along She Looking Great too

 

Rich

[Rich.F]

well i'm over happy with this ship.Thanks to every ones input, comments and likes.. Glad there is no Dislike button. :S

 

Also there..

 

[Rich.F]

and the Name is Reviled ..

 

So many happy times with the build.. I have the Billings Bluenose to start soon,, and at least one more before Caldercraft HMS Victory.. Does anyone have any ideas. suggestions and likes for a specific kit?

 

Best regards

 

Richard

[shawn32671]

wow, super nice

[Rich.F]

thanks Shawn. They can only improve 

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Rich, great Job!! Congratulations!! Something to look back on and WHY would you want a dislike button??!

Sam

[HIPEXEC]

I'd like to copy your chain plates for my Constructo Constitution. Did they come with the kit or did you get them someplace else.

 

Great build!