Eddie Posted March 15, 2017 Share #541 Posted March 15, 2017 hey howya goin Bob, well done mate she looks good. popeye the sailor, Elijah, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted March 15, 2017 Share #542 Posted March 15, 2017 Bob, Thanks for posting more photos! She looks beautiful!! It's definitely a challenge to photograph the entire ship. Erik Elijah, Ryland Craze, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadheus Posted March 15, 2017 Share #543 Posted March 15, 2017 Bob, Pawel Canute, popeye the sailor, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted March 15, 2017 Share #544 Posted March 15, 2017 A little late for the finish party but man, a great job again 👍🎉 Congrats... Be proud of what you have done and i will keep an eye on the Halifax. Sjors Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share #545 Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks so much again to all for your kind words and "likes". While we all build for our own enjoyment and satisfaction, none of us can deny that it's great to have your peers offer praise for your efforts. Bob gjdale, Sjors, Canute and 4 others 7 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...
popeye the sailor Posted March 15, 2017 Share #546 Posted March 15, 2017 I didn't see the pictures when I read your post last bob re#556........you may have put them in later?!?! stunning looking ship........really shows how complex the rigging is. super job! mtaylor and Canute 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...
rafine Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share #547 Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks so much Denis and the "likes". You caught me Denis. I did add the pictures shortly after the post had been made ( I'm old and I forgot them ). bob Canute, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
popeye the sailor Posted March 16, 2017 Share #548 Posted March 16, 2017 additional pictures are always worth the wait. now get that beauty in the gallery before it happens again rafine and Canute 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...
captgino Posted March 18, 2017 Share #549 Posted March 18, 2017 What a superbe build!!! Looking forward to see your Halifax. Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #550 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks so much JP. Bob mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 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...
Captain Poison Posted March 19, 2017 Share #551 Posted March 19, 2017 Congratulations for this excellent work! and like others, waiting for the Halifax... mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #552 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks so much Captain Poison and Zoltan. Bob Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 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...
CaptMorgan Posted March 19, 2017 Share #553 Posted March 19, 2017 I love your work. It is awesome and an inspiration to all of us.... What's next on your project list??? mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Red and 1 other 4 Quote Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share #554 Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks so much CaptMorgan. I'm now working on the schooner Halifax. A build log has been started under kit builds. Bob mtaylor, Canute, MarisStella.hr and 1 other 4 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...
Rustyj Posted March 24, 2017 Share #555 Posted March 24, 2017 Hi Bob, That was a really great build and your finished model looks outstanding. As always its a joy watching and learning from you. Good luck with the Halifax. Canute, Ryland Craze and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston Completed Build Logs: USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share #556 Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks so much Rusty. Greatly appreciated. Bob popeye the sailor and Canute 2 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...
preservedkillick Posted August 25, 2018 Share #557 Posted August 25, 2018 Hi Bob What a beautiful Granado you've created ! I've a small problem with mine - hope you don't mind me asking so long after the event..... (and apologies if the answer is in your log somewhere - I've not read it all) The problem is the vangs on the wingsail gaff - none of the Jotika docs refer to these, nor does my copy of "Anatomy of the Ship", but I notice you've fitted them. Fitting vangs seems essential, otherwise there's no tension on the lifts. What did you base fitting these on ? And where did you belay the falls to ? Thanks Alan popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share #558 Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks so much Alan. As to those vangs, I'll take your word that there's no reference in the plans or AOTS, and fall back to the likely answer that I just didn't like the way that the gaff looked without them, for the reason that you state about lack of tension. It appears that I belayed them to the topgallant backstay, for lack of any other convenient point. Probably not correct, but it worked. Bob Canute and popeye the sailor 2 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...
preservedkillick Posted August 26, 2018 Share #559 Posted August 26, 2018 Hi Bob Thanks so much for the prompt reply - I think I'll end up adding vangs for sure. One more related question if I may... You say in the log that you used the kit "jaws" for the wing sail gaff, but they don't seem to fit at all well, because the mainmast is pretty much square-section at that point (because of the cheeks fitted either side). Am I missing something ? Alan Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share #560 Posted August 26, 2018 Alan, the gaff is mounted well below the cheeks and they should not be a factor at all. See the photos in Post #549. Bob popeye the sailor and Canute 2 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...
preservedkillick Posted August 27, 2018 Share #561 Posted August 27, 2018 Hi Bob Sorry, I meant the side fishes, which extend over halfway down each side of the mainmast. I can't make the gaff jaws anywhere near fit around these Alan Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preservedkillick Posted August 27, 2018 Share #562 Posted August 27, 2018 Hi (again) Bob Looking more carefully at your (really nice!) photos and reading your log more carefully, I can see that you shaped both the mainmast and the bib/side fishes so that the overall assembly ends up pretty much round, allowing the kit wingsail gaff jaws to fit. Of course none of this shaping is called for in the jotika instructions, or really indicated in AOTS, so I made no attempt to do it - just glued the kit bibs either side of the circular lower mainmast, ending up with something quite square. I can't do anything about the mast at this point, so I guess I'll try to open out the kit jaws, or if necessary scratch some more "open" ones that will fit my mast. Sometimes experience is far superior to just following the instructions ! Onwards and (at worst) sideways ! popeye the sailor, rafine and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted June 18, 2019 Share #563 Posted June 18, 2019 Bob, Congratulations! Excellent work! Phil popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share #564 Posted June 19, 2019 Thanks so much Phil. Bob Canute, popeye the sailor and GrandpaPhil 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...
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