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Raymond Deliz

Tue May 27 2014, 02:23am

Registered Member #4329

Joined: Thu Dec 12 2013, 06:21pm
Posts: 383

Greetings to all,
Now that I’ve completed all the shrouds (to include all of the ratlines) I turned my attention to the main yard. I first added the stirrups ensuring that they were ¾” from the spar and proceeded to add the footropes. As I was looking at the spar with footropes, I placed it upon the mast and visualized how it would be held in place via blocks and secured to the belaying pin when it finally slapped me in the face. I had the belaying pin rack but it was not drilled to accommodate the belaying pins. So I had a quick Pow-Wow with Woody and he suggested I use a drill bit on an Xacto and carefully twist the new hand powered drill until all the holes were made for the belaying pins. It worked like charm. I then worked on the triple blocks that are attached to the hooks on the head just above the top but below the cap. I then added the double blocks to the spar and also added the truss pendants. The following pictures will show you how she looks thus far.

Chad

Tue May 27 2014, 02:13pm

Registered Member #4119

Joined: Wed Feb 13 2013, 06:35pm
Posts: 36

Great job Raymond- that's a killer-looking cross section! -Chad

Raymond Deliz

Sun Jun 01 2014, 01:15am

Registered Member #4329

Joined: Thu Dec 12 2013, 06:21pm
Posts: 383

Greetings to all,
I’ve finally completed the standing and running rigging for my Triton. I added the truss pendant, nave line, and another pin rail on the QD rail and the top’s rail. I still have to dress up the lines a bit. I also have to add the other components together in order to say my build is complete. These items include, ballast, barrels, ½ boat, crates, spare timber, and lines. Upon completion of my Triton I’ll move ahead and construct a display case for it. The following photos will show you how she looks so far.

Raymond Deliz

Sun Jun 01 2014, 01:17am

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Joined: Thu Dec 12 2013, 06:21pm
Posts: 383

more photos

Gary M

Sun Jun 01 2014, 05:10am

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Joined: Tue May 07 2013, 10:50pm
Posts: 904

Raymond, outstanding! I love the shots that look up or down on the model. It gives the feeling of being there and is a great perspective. The rigging detailing is superb! Gary

[ Edited Sun Jun 01 2014, 05:13am ]

Raymond Deliz

Sun Jun 01 2014, 12:38pm

Registered Member #4329

Joined: Thu Dec 12 2013, 06:21pm
Posts: 383

Thanks Gary,
It took me a little longer for the rigging than any other part of the build due to not having instructions on the rigging process. I had to look at different photos and read other members's forums just to get a better understanding of the rigging. I'll be honest with you, I like the over all look of her.

Raymond Deliz

Mon Jun 09 2014, 03:13am

Registered Member #4329

Joined: Thu Dec 12 2013, 06:21pm
Posts: 383

Greetings to all,
Well like the old adage says, “All good things must come to an end”, I am here to report that after four fun months of working on my H.M.S. Triton, I have finally completed her. Today I have placed my Triton in her permanent home as the following pictures will show. Please enjoy (as much as I do) and I sincerely hope that a few of my fellow model ship builders will be able to take something away from my experience on my Triton.
I would like to thank everyone who has looked in on my progress and have given me words of encouragement.