discussion Brian's Sovereign of the seas

[Bri62]

Morning guys, first day proper a few things to take note of :-
the bowsprit on the model is in the wrong position so I started to address that



On the kit the bowsprit is centered (which is wrong) so I made a start rectifying it.



It's got to be stbd side of the foremast this also meant the beakhead has to be modified.




Not a bad start and happy so far

 

[stillp]

I'll watch this too.
Pete

 

[Steven000]

Another great project, nice progress so far, have fun!

 

[Bri62]

A good place to stop for the day and let everything dry.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

won't take long to dry in this weather!

 

[Bri62]

won't take long to dry in this weather!

Aye it's sweltering here too, my model room needs AC lol

 

[minitnkr]

Did U chk. to see if rigging instructions follow the centered bowsprit vs the offset? Could be trouble down the line. Just a thought w/first cuppa.

 

[Bri62]

It's only offset by 4-5 mm it only affects the gammoning and there is no problem there

 

[boatman]

FLIPPIN HECK Bri you are tearin into her already wow an is it plank on frame for coverage on the hull ?
chrisb

 

[Bri62]

FLIPPIN HECK Bri you are tearin into her already wow an is it plank on frame for coverage on the hull ?

Yes double plank

 

[Bri62]

I need 24 deg angle on the bowsprit how do I get to measure it? anyone have a clue?

 

[boatman]

BRI STICK a plastick protrackter to a dead saure bit of wood then lline it up on the protactoer that sholud work
chrisb

 

[stillp]

Cut a piece of MDF or plywood to that angle then something to hold the bottom edge horizontal, and rest the bowsprit on the angled piece.
Pete