shipaholic Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #181 Posted July 20, 2014 I am working on attaching the various blocks to the masts and tops. I stropped and fitted the block for the main topmast preventer stay. Fitted the blocks on the underside of the fore top. robin b, tarbrush, Aussie048 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted July 20, 2014 Share #182 Posted July 20, 2014 That is really nice work on those blocks. How are you serving the strops and what diameter thread are you using for the strop and serving thread? I am starting this phase of work on my bowsprit. So far I have adapted Chucks rope walk by adding hooks to the central gears and attaching the thread to those hooks. I then feed the thread to create the serve by hand whilst turning the gears, 1st the left side and then as the thread tightens, I turn the right side. This works okay :-/ but takes 30 minutes to produce a 30 cm length of thread... Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #183 Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Hi Mike I am not serving the small blocks - too much detail that can't be seen, too difficult to do properly, I use black linen thread (see pic). I am serving the larger blocks and hearts, I have a serving machine that I bought off Alexey Domanoff, it works really good. I just use hemp coloured sewing cotton for serving. Steve Edited July 20, 2014 by shipaholic Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #184 Posted July 20, 2014 Fore top almost completed kiwiron, UdoK, Captain Slog and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #185 Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Been busy this weekend made the rest of the futtock deadeyes, I used copper wire to make them then filled them in with solder and filed them flat and drilled the hole for the hook. I finished off the foremast and top, added the block for the main topmast stay. Now to finish the main mast and top. Edited July 27, 2014 by shipaholic robin b, Captain Slog, jwvolz and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted July 27, 2014 Share #186 Posted July 27, 2014 That is very clever. thanks for the tip Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 27, 2014 Share #187 Posted July 27, 2014 Nice work Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiron Posted August 10, 2014 Share #188 Posted August 10, 2014 That's a great solution to a hard part,nice job. Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share #189 Posted August 31, 2014 Hi people, been away for a few weeks (holiday in Thailand) hoping to get back into the build this week. Here's a broadside view of how she is at the moment kiwiron, Dubz, Captain Slog and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share #190 Posted September 7, 2014 I was able to spend a bit of time on the ship this weekend. I made the cat blocks and I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't figure out a way to simulate the wider centre of the iron band around the block where the sheave pin goes through. I started making the second anchor as well. GuntherMT, shipcarpenter, Karleop and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 7, 2014 Share #191 Posted September 7, 2014 Nice work! Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 7, 2014 Share #192 Posted September 7, 2014 The blocks look fantastic! What size are they please? I am going to build and rig my anchors shortly Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share #193 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks Greg and Mike, the blocks are 9mm long Edited September 7, 2014 by shipaholic Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted September 9, 2014 Share #194 Posted September 9, 2014 Hi Greg, Just found your log, a went through every page. Very inspirational and fantastic photo diary. Lots of top ideas for us beginners to learn from, my Endeavour being a first time build, need all the ideas and tips as I can get I reckon. Keep the spirit(bundy ?) up. Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share #195 Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Dave, Thanks for the compliment. It's a pity all the earlier posts were lost when this site crashed last year, so my log on here now starts when most of the hull work was done. I still have all the earlier pics on my PC so if you want to look at any of the earlier work let me know. This is my second Endeavour, I built the AL endeavour a while ago, and my third wooden ship. You will find plenty of help on this site, if you post a question on your log someone will give you the answer or helpful advice pretty quickly. Actually I'm a beer man! Cheers Steve Edited September 9, 2014 by shipaholic Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share #196 Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) OOPS! made a huge mistake, well not that huge - a couple of mm. I spent a fair bit of time on the weekend making another one of the anchors. I bought a Caldercraft anchor that is 74mm long to use as the small bower anchor, the other anchor I had already made is the sheet or best bower anchor which is slightly larger at 76.5mm long. Then I looked at the drawing in Ray Parkin's book I have been using as a reference and noticed the diagram is of the small bower anchor. So the small bower anchor should be the one that is 76.5mm and the sheet anchor and best bower anchor should be 78.6mm long. So both anchors are a little bit smaller than they should be by a couple of millimetres. I am the only one who will notice so I will leave them as they are. Edited September 15, 2014 by shipaholic WackoWolf, Karleop, DaveRow and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share #197 Posted September 20, 2014 Today I spent a couple of hours making another anchor. I used 5/32" brass rod and some flat brass strip for the palms. Lots of filing to get the shape right and soldered together. When I finish this one I will have the sheet anchor, best bower and small bower. Two to go - the smaller stream anchor and kedge anchor. Cheers Steve tarbrush, Karleop, Captain Slog and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted September 20, 2014 Share #198 Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Steve, very nice metal work. Cheers Slog Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share #199 Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks Slog, how's your build going? you haven't posted anything for a while, working on the Bismark instead? Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted September 20, 2014 Share #200 Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Steve, The Endeavour has been put into ordinary for the time being (i.e. packed away in a big plastic storage box ) Because I don't have a permanent work area I didn't want to start the masting and rigging as it would be quite vulnerable and didn't want any dust on the rigging issues and would be a bit unsightly covered up in the living areas . Once we get our new place sorted I can keep it out and covered when not working on it so no dust issues. Hopefully around next April will have a dedicated modelling room. Slog Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #201 Posted September 21, 2014 Did a bit more of the anchor today, added the ring and making the stock WackoWolf, UdoK, DaveRow and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 21, 2014 Share #202 Posted September 21, 2014 Magnificent job. Wow. Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 21, 2014 Share #203 Posted September 21, 2014 Superb job. The metalwork is very very good. I am working on my anchors too, i will post updates soon. it has been awhile. Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted September 22, 2014 Share #204 Posted September 22, 2014 Great recreation Steve. Keep to good work up. Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted September 22, 2014 Share #205 Posted September 22, 2014 Superb work on those anchors. That is dedication to craft and art of the highest order! Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 25, 2014 Share #206 Posted September 25, 2014 I echo the comments of everyone above. magnificent work. Captain Slog 1 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowand Posted September 28, 2014 Share #207 Posted September 28, 2014 G'day Steve, Great work, Mate!! Your Endeavour is looking fantastic.... Cheers, Rowan D. Quote Current build HMB Endeavour - AL Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share #208 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Spent a few hours today finishing off the best bower anchor. The hoops are made from copper wire that I flattened with a hammer then shaped and soldered. For the previous two anchors I used brass rod for the pins this time I used some brass nails. I thought the heads of the nails looked too big so I filed each one smaller. Cheers Steve Edited October 4, 2014 by shipaholic Dubz, DaveRow, Captain Slog and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 4, 2014 Share #209 Posted October 4, 2014 Really impressed Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share #210 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks Greg. Okay lets post a few more pics just to show where I'm up to. Not trying to make it look like the Replica or like AOTS book, or Parkin's. My Endeavour is a combination of all the sources of info on her that I can find, my research project Edited October 4, 2014 by shipaholic DaveRow, GuntherMT, Captain Slog and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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