michael mott Posted April 21, 2013 Author #271 Posted April 21, 2013 John My only concern with placing the post here is that there is little room for a knee other than bridging between the posts. I can shorten the pawl a bit so that i can get the post a little closer. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted April 21, 2013 #272 Posted April 21, 2013 Steve, In this close up of the windlass on a small British coaster you can clealy see the anchor cable around what are also clearly wooden staves on the drum. It sounds crazy, but there you go! Michael, it this photo you can see that the post is almost touching the windlass. John Quote
michael mott Posted April 21, 2013 Author #273 Posted April 21, 2013 Steve, John. The source for my design was this set of pictures from Working Sail the pictures are in the set called "on deck" in the banner. John that is very close. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted April 21, 2013 Author #274 Posted April 21, 2013 Steve thanks for that compliment. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted April 21, 2013 #275 Posted April 21, 2013 That's a great set of pictures, Michael - and a pawl set up that I haven't come across before! John Quote
michael mott Posted April 21, 2013 Author #276 Posted April 21, 2013 Ok so I will clean up things and set the post close to the winch like this and add the second pawl and a small knee in front of the post. I need to smooth out the brass rings and solder the parts together now, plus cut the square holes for the mooth part of the drum. Michael Laurence_B, qwerty2008, garyshipwright and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted April 21, 2013 #277 Posted April 21, 2013 Michael, As the knee has to be shorter, it might look better if you made it taller to compensate. John Quote
SJSoane Posted April 22, 2013 #278 Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Michael, I just got back after an absence and caught up on your build. Fantastic! I am ready to take a class from you on metal working. Best wishes, Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/
michael mott Posted April 22, 2013 Author #279 Posted April 22, 2013 John thanks for all your help this afternoon. Mark, thank you for your confidence in my abilitiy. Well I finally got down to brass tacks and set the bolts in the staves cut the hole in the deck made a new knee for the post, I made the post a little smaller in cross section than the other posts. The anchor chain was pretty heavy so I used the extra leverage with the special bar. The pawl dropped onto the next tooth nicely as I turned the winch all the brass and wood are now glued together on the shaft I will make the small brass plates with the square holes to reinforce the square holes on the barrel, and the second pawl tomorrow. The winch and post are still removable from the deck at the moment. It's been a pretty long day so now a cup of tea and relax Michael PeteB, Calhoun Zabel, garyshipwright and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
russ Posted April 22, 2013 #280 Posted April 22, 2013 Michael: That looks great. Very nice assembly. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Jim Lad Posted April 22, 2013 #281 Posted April 22, 2013 The pawl dropped onto the next tooth nicely A fully working windlass, no less! John Quote
mtaylor Posted April 22, 2013 #282 Posted April 22, 2013 Michael, Super nice windlass. Is there anything on this model that won't work? Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
captainbob Posted April 22, 2013 #283 Posted April 22, 2013 Well done Michael, Wow only 24 hours since my last entry and look at all the construction you did, let alone the engineering. I like the way it finally ended up, I can just imagine myself there helping to lifting the anchor. Great fun. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
michael mott Posted April 22, 2013 Author #284 Posted April 22, 2013 Russ, John, Mark, Bob, thanks for stopping by. Mark My plan is to make everything that would work on the full size boat, also work on this model within reason. I took a break from the winch this morning and finished another shackle this one with a ring instead of a threaded section. The ring is made from some .011 music wire. the pin diameter is .073" or scale 5/8th inch the gap is 1 1/4" in scale Michael garyshipwright and qwerty2008 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted April 24, 2013 Author #286 Posted April 24, 2013 John Thanks. Back at the block Factory, A long time ago I purchased a small board of Lemonwood or Degame to make some wagon type wheels, the blanks were cut but the wheels never got made. I re-cut the small curved sections to use for blocks. the wood is quite hard and takes a fine polish it is similar in texture to Boxwood but a little darker. I wont be using this many double blocks, after shaping the profile I will cut a number of them in half to make single blocks like the ones on the right. and a metric rule The big blocks are Lemonwood the small ones in the front are Boxwood I also worked on a maple one with a metal frame The pin is 3/32 in diameter the new block attached with yesterday's shackle Michael mcpwilk, garyshipwright, PeteB and 9 others 12 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
russ Posted April 24, 2013 #287 Posted April 24, 2013 The blocks and shackles look very good. Great work. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
mathewp Posted April 24, 2013 #289 Posted April 24, 2013 That's one big model.I love the sleek look of her. I'll be back for another peek.Oh, that sounds like I'm reading a magazine, nothing rude intended. She's a beauty. Quote
captainbob Posted April 24, 2013 #290 Posted April 24, 2013 Michael, Love the blocks. They’re so nice you could sell your extras as jewelry. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
stelios Posted April 24, 2013 #291 Posted April 24, 2013 Michael, When I'll grow up, I want to become a ship-modeller like you! Now, seriously, I enjoyed every bit of this log, but especially the metal works. Your work is really inspiring! cheers Stelios slagoon 1 Quote Current build: not decided yet. Previous builds: Traditional Greek vessel "Symiaki Skafi" (scratch) Traditional Greek vessel "Perama" (scratch) HMS Bounty (kit)
Garward Posted April 24, 2013 #292 Posted April 24, 2013 Hi, Michael ! Your The blocks and shackles - good and beautiful work Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
popeye the sailor Posted April 25, 2013 #293 Posted April 25, 2013 you continue to amaze me Michael........your blocks and shackles look great.....actual rigging....wow! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
michael mott Posted April 25, 2013 Author #294 Posted April 25, 2013 I woke up this morning to an unresposive desktop computer. seems that the keyboard and mouse were not responding. this being typed on my laptop which normally is not connected to the web, I just use it off line. so today I needed to get things updated and protected. needless to say XP found 122 updates for this laptop which it still installing it seems to be taking all day. also I had to purchase and download virus prtection. all this seems to be taking a great deal of time. The desktop is in for repair. So this is slow at the moment. I did work on shackles today Well adding that pic that took ten minutes so until qall th updating and fixing is finished I will wait to upload any more pics. the lock rings were cut off the ends compression springs in the spring scrap box I will respond to comments tomorrow when this thing has finished it's work. This is really frustrating, I cannot imagine how frustrating dial up is these days. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted April 25, 2013 #295 Posted April 25, 2013 Best of lick with the desktop, Michael. In the meantime - just keep making shackles! John Quote
michael mott Posted April 25, 2013 Author #296 Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks John. It is still installing updates..... will this never end? Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted April 25, 2013 Author #297 Posted April 25, 2013 well I finally got tired of the explorer updates and cancelled it I use firefox anyway. and now it sweems to be back to a semblance of nomalcy. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted April 25, 2013 Author #298 Posted April 25, 2013 Russ thanks. Mathew thanks for looking in. Bob, Jewelery now that is an interesting idea. Stelios, "when I grow up" :D Garward thanks for your kind words. Popeye, yes actual rigging. Germanus before I forget thank you for your comments regarding the need to balance the size of the shackles, I had realized this. If I missed anyone my apologies While this computer was doing the updating I did spend most of the day working on the shackles I set up a small travelling steady to cut the pins for theshackles after drilling the holes for them . Each shacle was placed on the wood bar and clamped in the mill vice to drill the holes.the holes are .073 inch the retaining rings were snipped off the ends of these compression springs from the spare springs box. I did make some from the .011 thou piano wire but they were a little too fine . Michael Zbigniew, archjofo, garyshipwright and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Foremast Posted April 25, 2013 #299 Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks Michael for these deatails. I renew my congratulations Alex Quote If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again! (Stan Laurel)
Carlos Mariano Posted April 25, 2013 #300 Posted April 25, 2013 Hello michael mott Your way to build models like the old cutters is very motivating to me ,thank you showing your work Carlos Quote
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