marktiedens Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share #601 Posted December 5, 2017 Thanks Michael - yes those are Chuck`s blocks & rope. Thanks Pete - as you can see the blocks & rope from Syren make a big difference. Mark popeye the sailor, zappto and md1400cs 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappto Posted December 6, 2017 Share #602 Posted December 6, 2017 Good to see so clean and nice quality rigging, keep up good work! popeye the sailor and marktiedens 2 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted December 6, 2017 Share #603 Posted December 6, 2017 Exceptional rigging. Wow. Regards Martin zappto, popeye the sailor and marktiedens 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share #604 Posted December 6, 2017 zappto &Martin,thanks very much for your kind words. Mark popeye the sailor 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 6, 2017 Share #605 Posted December 6, 2017 really superb rigging.......love the way that yard hangs marktiedens 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share #606 Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks Popeye - the camera usually shows a lot of faults,but it looks good to me also. Now if I can continue the rigging without knocking something loose....................................... Mark popeye the sailor and fmodajr 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share #607 Posted December 13, 2017 update - The mizzen yards are now completed. After some discussions with Pete(piratepete007)it was decide to mount the crossjack yard a little different than what the plans showed. It was mounted with a simple sling with no halliards & the lifts were rigged with deadeyes instead of running tackle. That yard was almost never lowered,so that semi-permanent mounting was used. Still need to do the braces yet,as well. Some of the belaying points for the lateen yard were a little vague,so I rigged them where I thought would be best by adding a couple of cleats to the poop deck. Mark md1400cs, Mirabell61, Ferit and 11 others 14 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted December 13, 2017 Share #608 Posted December 13, 2017 Beautiful!! work Mark........ Great looking build... Frank Mirabell61, md1400cs, marktiedens and 2 others 5 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted December 13, 2017 Share #609 Posted December 13, 2017 Amazing work. OC. md1400cs, Mirabell61, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted December 13, 2017 Share #610 Posted December 13, 2017 Congrats Mark - sometimes it's a little hard to 'step outside the square' (in this case the drawings), but you did and that is great. The comment you made regarding the crossjack is historically valid for that time period where the running lift rigging was replaced by a standing lift rigging. Your overall rigging from bow to stern is the best part of the ship build. Pete popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and marktiedens 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share #611 Posted December 13, 2017 Pete,O.C.,Frank - thank you all very much! By the way,the bowsprit yard also has a standing lift rigged with deadeyes,which is shown on the plans,so I don`t think it looks out of place to rig the crossjack yard similarly. An extra thanks to Pete for researching this rigging. It`s not that the plans are wrong - there are several variations in the rigging that could have been used in that time period. Mark riverboat, popeye the sailor and piratepete007 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #612 Posted December 19, 2017 A little more progress - The ship`s boat which was built earlier is now in place along with the anchors. The pulley hanging from the cathead was made by using a 7mm triple block with a copper strip bent around it & soldered shut. Then I soldered a hook to the copper strip to hang the anchor on. Also got all the upper yard braces on. Next will be the fore & main yard braces,sheets,& tacks. Mark tarbrush, Dee_Dee, Mirabell61 and 11 others 14 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted December 19, 2017 Share #613 Posted December 19, 2017 Sweet indeed - that close-up of the anchor and all of the surrounding details is such also excellent work!! regards, marktiedens and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #614 Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks Michael. I can see that I need to find a darker background - the lighter lines are nearly invisible against the light background. Mark popeye the sailor 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted December 19, 2017 Share #615 Posted December 19, 2017 Everything looks so authenetic Mark. Well done. Pete marktiedens and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken3335 Posted December 19, 2017 Share #616 Posted December 19, 2017 Hi Mark, It's very obvious why your RW has taken you much longer than mine to build. The detail and finish is simply superb, a real work of crafted art to be proud of. Each time I see pictures of it I just have to sit back and admire, I'm glad that it will never be shown next to mine. Ken popeye the sailor and marktiedens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #617 Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks Pete - not far to go now. Thanks Ken - nothing wrong with your RW - looks great. Mark ken3335 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share #618 Posted December 21, 2017 Well,my Royal William is finally done after adding the lower yard braces,sheets,tacks, & flags. The flags are really nice - printed on silk with great colors. The flags were simply wetted down & pinned to a board with some folds & when dry they held their shape.This has been quite a journey with all the interaction with Pete & others. My sincere gratitude to Pete for helping me out on some of the areas that I was not that knowledgeable about - I don`t think I could have finished it without his help. Thanks also to all those who commented,hit the like button,or just silently followed along.Despite some of the mistakes, I am happy at the way it turned out. I will try to get some more pics in the gallery in a day or two. Now what shall I do next...................................................................................................... Mark ChrisLBren, bartejo, Barbossa and 18 others 21 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 21, 2017 Share #619 Posted December 21, 2017 Mark, that is a lovely and very impressive piece of work. I'm sorry that I didn't follow along earlier Bob zappto, popeye the sailor and marktiedens 3 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share #620 Posted December 21, 2017 Thank you very much,Bob! Mark zappto and popeye the sailor 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted December 21, 2017 Share #621 Posted December 21, 2017 Mark, You are 'happy' with your finished model and the work involved ? You should be 'ecstatic' having built such a fine model - it was a true labor of love on your part and our discussions proved to be highly stimulating and the prodding I received from you certainly expanded my knowledge base. So, many thanks for that. Like many others, sharing your journey was both an honor and a privilege. You proved to others that although this 'kit' may be seen as difficult by some, your persistence showed otherwise (its as difficult as you wish to make it). All the best. Pete zappto, marktiedens and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappto Posted December 21, 2017 Share #622 Posted December 21, 2017 Wow, this is a nice piece of history, very good work! popeye the sailor and marktiedens 2 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share #623 Posted December 21, 2017 Thanks Pete - much appreciated. Now,then,how is your knowledge on Spanish ships? Thanks very much zappto. Mark popeye the sailor and zappto 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted December 21, 2017 Share #624 Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Mark, It's been a pleasure following this one from you sir. Brilliant work - congrats indeed. Regards, Edited December 21, 2017 by md1400cs zappto, popeye the sailor and marktiedens 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 21, 2017 Share #625 Posted December 21, 2017 Magnificent! Congratulations! popeye the sailor, zappto and marktiedens 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 21, 2017 Share #626 Posted December 21, 2017 she's one heck of an impressive model Mark. very well done.......the rigging is amazing! zappto and marktiedens 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share #627 Posted December 21, 2017 Michael,Chris,Popeye - thank you all very much. Yes,at 1400mm long it does make into an impressive model. Not sure what the weight is (don`t have an accurate scale),but it`s quite heavy also. Mark popeye the sailor and zappto 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted December 22, 2017 Share #628 Posted December 22, 2017 Beautiful Mark. Great work on an impressive subject. What's next? popeye the sailor, marktiedens and zappto 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share #629 Posted December 22, 2017 Thanks very much,Mike. What`s next? Well,I haven`t decided yet. I have a Spanish ship,a couple more English ships,& a couple of American ships in my stash.Decisions,decisions................................ I have a few things to fix up around the house first,plus I need to get over my annual Christmas cold. Mark zappto, popeye the sailor and Landlubber Mike 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomac6305 Posted December 22, 2017 Share #630 Posted December 22, 2017 Outstanding! zappto, marktiedens and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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