S.M.S. Emden (1910), HMV, 1:250

[drg]

Originally Posted by speedbird

Sometimes we just have to make a decision and go with it. I can think of numerous times where I’ve had to compromise due to lack of information or sources.

I’m not sure how I’m going to build my masts yet, probably even. Either way, I’m excited to see how yours turn out!

I’ll give you an update later, but according to my height gauge, about 8mm needs removing from the rear mast, and it has to be between the searchlight platform and the first crows nest. That then makes both crows nests and the top of the masts equal. Remove it from above the first crows nest, and it’ll throw out the subsequent levels if the other main features that have rigging between them.

[Don Boose]

It is a pleasure to follow this excellent build and to see the discourse between two master mode builders.

Don

[drg]

Originally Posted by Don Boose

It is a pleasure to follow this excellent build and to see the discourse between two master mode builders.

Don

Thanks Don, it would probably make a good script for an episode of Big Bang Theory!

[speedbird]

The finer points of adhesives and brass, and jokes about Karl Von Müller not having a mustache!

[drg]

OK so here we go again.



Started by measuring the relative heights of three key points on the masts - the centres of the spars where the horizontal rigging fits:

Front location A:



Rear; difference 7mm high:



Front location B:



Rear; difference 6mm high:



Front position C:



Rear: difference 6mm high.



Average to remove from rear mast = 6.3mm. Snip:



Snip:



Confirmation the features line up:



Then wrap some paper around the joint, paint and fix:



Not too bad, especially when the ladder is fitted, and at least the rigging will be parallel now:

[speedbird]

Now that looks really nice!

[drg]

Re-jigged the rear mast ladders a bit, and fitted the front mast ladders. I opted to make some spacers for them so that they form a deeper section to the thin upper mast sections. It’s stiffened them quite a bit:

[Don Boose]

Superb masts!

Don

[drg]

Originally Posted by Don Boose

Superb masts!

Don

Thanks Don! Big hassle, and I doubt the ladders and railings are anything like accurate, but I’m at the stage now where I just want:

a) things to look like they’re right even if they’re not

and

b) to finish this model before I go back to work in 2 weeks time!

Now, where are those davits...?

[PAPER FAN]

looks great. Model is superb.