I am completing the final details on the deck. Here are the anchors.
Virginia 1819 build log – Part 19
These images show the assembly of the carronade.
First, eyebolts were added. I matched the picture in the instructions, but later discovered that the instructions omit an eyebolt that goes on the end of the carriage.
Virginia 1819 build log – Part 18
I cut out the required stanchions, one set of 38 at 14mm for the forward railings and 20 at 17mm for the aft railings. A jig made it easy to cut pieces of equal size. Starting at the bow, I glued the stanchions in place, using the spacer pictured below for even spacing. In spite of the proper spacing, I only used 34 of the shorter stanchions.
Virginia 1819 build log – Part 17
Over the weekend I gave the hull and other assembled pieces a coat of polyurethane.
While waiting for the polyurethane to dry, I worked on tapering the masts, bowsprit, boom, and gaffs. I am grateful for the strength of the wood provided in the kit for the masts, as the dowels would certainly have snapped if they were of a lesser wood. The kit provides metal pieces for the boom and gaff jaws, but I decided to create wooden replacements. The original metal part can be seen in the photo.
Virginia 1819 build log – Part 16
Here are some more little pieces for the deck. I tried to challenge myself by creating replacements in wood for several of the metal parts. The originals and replacements can be seen in the pictures.