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The
Double Helix needed to be held vertical for
the addition of a small amount of epoxy into the inside
ends. Rods of titanium were fitted to the inside curves
prior to the "end pours" for additional
strength. (Note, this step is prone to attract the
neighbor's attention and has been known to anger the
wind god!)
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Several
exotic woods, left over from the reconstruction of the
Amistad, were kindly provided by the ship builders
of Mystic Seaport. These were milled and epoxied together
into what would become a beautiful compass ring. |
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Carbon
paper was used to help transfer the deck's profile
into the underside of the compass ring.
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A
fancy circle of veneer edging was added to the compass
ring, courtesy of Constantines. (Note that a similar
edging was put on the edge of the cockpit rims.) Thank
you to Ritchie Navigation for the F-50-K deck compass,
seen in the center of the ring. |
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The
world's most beautiful compass to guide the Double
Helix on her voyage. |
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Close
up of wood marquetry.....not a spot of paint on the
Double Helix! |
