7/24/10

First-Class sloop-of-War Constellation

a 1/36th scale working model

RIGGING

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New HiTec servos.

Gin blocks for tops'l halyards
from
RB Models

Beginnings of the channels.

Brace fairleads on servo deck.
6/12/09

Looking in to the hull.

Temporary yard truss for brace testing.
6/28/09

Sockets for the posts for the tension springs and turning blocks.
07/25/09

The posts for the tension springs and turning blocks.

Brace springs mounted on post.
07/26/09

Servo setup w/legend.

Inserting the insert into the lower deck beam.

Spring post fastened in and springs moved up to line up with servos better. The posts were also moved outboard from their original positions

Putting the parts together.
8/2/09

Servo tray setup and mounted on servo deck in hull.

CDs and 1/8" thick wooden disks.

Cutting the wooden disks.

Main mast stack's about 1-1/8" tall.

Slot to thread line through later.
8/8/09

Boring a 1" hole.

Servo horn attached to bottom of stack.

Trying it out. Smallest drum is the main topsail yard, then the crossjack, and the largest is the main yard..

Drums in place
8/21/09.

Winch drums deformed by wood warping.
Do not use wood for the drums!
1/15/10.

Ropewalk head.

Brass sheaves for blocks.
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