TheBaron Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 hours ago, longshanks said: I'd pay to see the two of you at twenty paces having a duel of words 'Oh, for a moose of fire that would ascend. The brightest heaven of invention!' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 14 hours ago, TheBaron said: 'Oh, for a moose of fire that would ascend. The brightest heaven of invention!' I hadn't realised Shakespeare was a modeller or was Henry V? OK I had to Google it. My education continues Kev 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) On 2/9/2021 at 7:23 PM, TheBaron said: 'Oh, for a moose of fire that would ascend. The brightest heaven of invention!' Let’s see how A Midsummer Night’s Dream fares with our naughty word filters: ”Bottom, thou art translated” [Edit: Mike, you missed one!] Edited February 11, 2021 by Ex-FAAWAFU Naughtiness 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: ”Bottom, thou art translated” Begs the question to what ?? Bowsprit jigged out with traveller Mizzen goose neck instead of more traditional gaff jaws. This enabled the boom to be raised vertically smothering the sail against the mast enabling quick one man reef. A major success today. Since I started these miniature scratch builds I've been struggling with a way to make wood pulley blocks The two top left are 2.5 x 1.5mm. The rest 2.0 x 1mm and for anyone daft enough to want to know how I think the pics explain but feel free to ask. The 0.3mm brass rod is to act as a spacer. Tamiya thin used but use a fine brush to apply or you'll finish up with a blob Apply top layer If making a double work from the top down to ensure holes line up Pop it in the vice to clean / round the end and trim to length. Much easier to handle if you leave it long as long as possible Finished product Thanks for stopping by Stay safe Kev 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Oooooogh! Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 WOW!!! Incredible Kev, you must use 10x magnification! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Very neat idea for your blocks will have to put that in the book. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Exquisite fittings Kev. Class work all round in that last update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 16 hours ago, beefy66 said: Very neat idea for your blocks Yes, I did misread that. A quick double take quelled the shock! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 22 hours ago, robgizlu said: Oooooogh! Thanks I think 19 hours ago, TheBaron said: Exquisite fittings Kev. Class work all round in that last update Thank you kind Sir 5 hours ago, Brandy said: Yes, I did misread that. A quick double take quelled the shock! Ian Don't slam your book Keith 😂 Lockdown madness continues in the dungeon... Seeing what I can achieve in this to me new scale First attempt at a working shackles Ok the pin wont screw in and hooks Left over night with the weights to see if the hook opens Stay safe and warm Kev 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, longshanks said: Don't slam your book Keith 😂 Certainly wont mate to cold for that might snap something and besides have to make a not of that other idea about the tweezers' and clamps as a jig very ingenious bet you have not been called that before wrap up I am told the older generation feel the frost more be careful with those brass balls mate Stay Safe and Warm beefy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 A mixed bag today as I continue to play work at the various component parts required.... Soldering a 'bunkin' and placed in situ Experiments with cleats Mast/spar bands and eyes. Wire wrapped around two different sizes drill bits and then soldered So nothing exciting but progress...... Thanks for looking in Stay safe Kev 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hand-crafted jewellery eh! Is there no end.......... Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Awesomely intricate stuff! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 We are gratified that your decision to resume work on this proving to be the correct one. Lovely work. Impressed of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Been working on the mast cheeks which support the shrouds and of course I couldn't resist jury rigging the mizzen As you can see the jewelry fitted to boom and outrigger Experiment with shroud lashing. Left cord, right thread. Think I'm going with the thread. Thank you all for the comments and likes Stay safe Kev 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Very tidy Kev, looking great Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thats looking really good, all that miniature blacksmithery really pays dividends, its starting to become less of a scale model and more of a work of art ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Definitely agree withthe thread option Looking Fab Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice to see you kept at this build looking good and very detailed 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Excellent work... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Stunning stuff Kev, in fact quite incredible, I think you must have had a microscope or something for Chrimbo! Derek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 slow progress Trying out flaking the mainsail. This is just a test of scrap material. I've reduced the height of the sail by a third, otherwise you get toooo much bulk Flaked with the aid of the brass rod, water and PVA glue Mizzen sail drawn out Glued on 1mm wide strips to represent seams Trimmed. Wire inserted when turning the hem to be able to get some shape into the sail and a light spray Bolt ropes and eyes next Thanks for your kind comments and likes Stay safe Kev 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 More Gizmoligy with cloths pegs noted. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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