Here I’m applying the Bare Clamp (no Rubber) onto the ends of the Strake applying pressure to the wood in the shape of the Stem.


Here I’m applying the Bare Clamp (no Rubber) onto the ends of the Strake applying pressure to the wood in the shape of the Stem.
I soaked these 2x5mm Planks for 12 hours in 2 parts Ammonia and 8 parts Water in my Soaker. Now I used both heat and gentle bending of Planks around this steep bend. I have already broken several Planks while trying to perfect this technique. Heat and Gentleness is key. 👍
I am able to get the large Clamp to push down on the Plank by clamping it against a Bulkhead… 🙄🤔👍
I don’t like to use the “Plank Bending” tools that break the grain of the Plank. IMO, it doesn‘t look as smooth. 🙄
The reason I collect Sawdust is because I use it in conjunction with White Glue for making Putty to fill in gaps.
I only realized this. When you soak the Basswood Strips in a Combination of around 1:10 Ratio of Ammonia to Water, this treatment changes the color of the wood to this beautiful patina…
I had to experiment around with a few different techniques to be able to tie the line around the Belaying Pin. This is the method that works for me.
I have done the looping on the top side of the Belaying Pin both with some Tweezers or a Grab Hook.
This is the way that I make Footropes…
I first cut a length of Line. I use this brand of String because I like how the Nylon soaks up the Superglue.
Make a Loop and tie a Clove Hitch with some Black Sewing String and loop around it.
I put this Block on the end of the Line.
Drill 2 Holes above Gun Port where the Wire that simulates Rope goes through…
Then, I sand the Gun Port Door so it it the same width as the Gun Port Hole.
I cut a strip of wood… 1mmx1.5mm to act as a “Hinge”… Then I apply Dap Weldwood Contact Cement to both sides.
In the meantime, also put some on the Gold Wire that will simulate a Hinge.
Make sure the Gun is in there first. I use Aleene’s Rapid Dry. Apply to both sides and wait around 2 minutes.
This is from Rigging Period Ship Models
I made this short video on YouTube on Rigging the Ratlines to the Shrouds.