Alan P Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Sorry I've missed this somehow, probably browsing by the Bordfunker Method rather than looking in directly! Your repair work is almost as impressive as the building Won't be missing any more episodes. This was such an amazing era of sailing, you are doing a fine job on one of its stars. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thank all Alan I will be back on this soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi all, well I needed to do something to take my mind off things so decided to start the ratlines (actually I found it very relaxing) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 That's looking good KP mate. Your off to a real start with the rigging. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi all more progress on the Thermopylae 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hi all got the rear railings on and made a start on the aft mast ratlines connections. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Nice recovery from what might have been a stopping point for a lot of people. That was one of my teen builds too. I think I did it under a month but (obviously) nowhere near that nice! Very slick trick on the ratlines. Gonna have to remember that one. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantGoodale Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Are you putting the needle through the stays? If so, how thick are the stays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hi all well this is back on the bench (hoping to finish it by October, a bit optimistic butbi will try) sorry Grant not touched this in a while, yes needle through the stays ( needle is about half the thickness of the stays) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hi all here is the progress so far. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hi all here is the next update . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi all here is the next update I noticed a split in the vac form mizzen sail and was going to patch it with a stitched square then thought I would experiment with some super glue. Unfortunately the superglue made the weathering go white but a coat of acrylic white and you would never know. I've finished all the ratlines on the forecast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 At this rate I reckon you will have her done by October easily, great work! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hi all here is the next update seems like a lot of rigging on this but it's nothing compared to the soliel royal, and I've barely started this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi all here is the next update I'm actually quite shocked and proud, my missus just said you can't stick that in your junk yard(what she calls my spares room)she said I just can't think where to put it, maybe we could get a display cabinet. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Looking very good now - with all that level of detailed work completed it really comes to life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hi all, well that's one mast finished, only 2 more to go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi all well this is shelved again for a while I've broken the (I don't know what it's called) the bit that tensions the bowsprit, I'm not actually sure how to fix it as it's very thin plastic and superglue doesn't seem to work I'm so annoyed at my clumsiness, this is the fourth time I've broken something on this kit. I will fix it, it's just annoying. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 You need a quick fix so as not to lose the offer of the display case. If you can post a close up of the problem I suspect a solution will be forthcoming very quickly. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 That last pic is a close up of the problem you see the black piece sticking out, the other black bit in front of it is supposed to be on the end of it. I think it's called the catshead and the bit that's broken is called the whisker (or so I've been informed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 OK, I can see it now. If the part is too thin to be drilled and pinned, I would be inclined to remove both sides and make up replacement parts from Albion Alloys brass stock. Nobody will notice if the parts have to be a bit simplified over the kit items and structural strength is clearly paramount in this case. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi all well fixed part so back on it again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That's some seriously delicate work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hi all here's the next update got the anchor chains the anchors and populated the ship with sailors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nice! The sailors are particularly effective. Did they come with the kit? Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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