Rossi46 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share #91 Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks hipexec. Jack12477 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share #92 Posted March 16, 2017 Im really excited to see a mast all done up with the ratlines so im completing just the main mast before going back to a complete other small tasks. The ratlines are going smoothly but it is a pretty slow process. I use a piece of paper with 7mm spacing to set the first knot in each row, then eyeball the rest. Bill Hime, Jack12477, billocrates and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted March 16, 2017 Share #93 Posted March 16, 2017 I fell behind on your build, Wow, have you got lots done. Very nice work Jack12477, Rossi46 and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierretessier Posted March 16, 2017 Share #94 Posted March 16, 2017 Have not been here for a bit....WOW I am floored. This is museum quality. Nice work mate! billocrates, mtaylor, VACorsair and 2 others 5 Quote Pierre. All in all it's pretty relaxing when you just take your time..... Current build Santa Maria by MarisStella Completed Batelina by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaaslo Posted March 16, 2017 Share #95 Posted March 16, 2017 Nice job. one question: did you wax the lines prior to installing them on the ship? Jack12477, billocrates, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Pavol stands for Paul, Pablo, Paolo etc. Please do not try to pronounce it, just call me Pav... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share #96 Posted March 16, 2017 4 hours ago, maaaslo said: Nice job. one question: did you wax the lines prior to installing them on the ship? I didnt wax them no. I found it not too bad without the wax to be honest, and i glue the knots to secure them and didnt want to affect that. In some spots there was a little white glue residue which i will touch up with black acrylic paint which worked great on a test area. Im sure some prefer to do ratlines without glue, but i find it very helpful at keeping lines clean and even. billocrates, Heronguy, Blighty and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #97 Posted March 19, 2017 Finished all of the shrouds and a few ratlines for the main mast. Ill plug away at the rest of the ratlines while working on other stuff. The picture from the front side is one of my favourite shots yet. I cant imagine how it will look with full rigging and sails. Blighty, billocrates, VACorsair and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share #98 Posted March 27, 2017 Probably didnt need to attach the bowsprit and some standing rigging before even completing the foremast, but... I couldnt resist😈😎 billocrates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share #99 Posted March 27, 2017 VACorsair, billocrates, Blighty and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rossi46 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #101 Posted April 6, 2017 Continuing with the shrouds and ratlines. Also finished the front mast. Placed some of the standing lines for the fun of it. Love the look of those, and they wont hinder the things i still have to do. coxswain, mtaylor, Blighty and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #102 Posted April 6, 2017 I also made some last minute changes and added three lights. It was a pain running the wiring after the fact but im really happy with the results and it was worth the hassle and near disasters. Jack12477, Blighty, Waitoa and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted April 6, 2017 Share #103 Posted April 6, 2017 Beautiful work! mtaylor, Rossi46 and Blighty 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted April 6, 2017 Share #104 Posted April 6, 2017 Lights look great Em, reminds me of chicken soup and cilantro, lol Rossi46 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share #105 Posted April 18, 2017 Continuing work on rigging and ratlines. Also added a sail and the boom, which i prerigged with all the pre measured lines. Blighty, Waitoa, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share #106 Posted April 24, 2017 Added the rear and front sail. Certainly have to be conscious of all the string running all over the place, but it sure looks cool. I quite enjoy the rigging. Interpretting the plans is continuing to be a challenge but ive found enough references to get through it fine Blighty, mtaylor, Waitoa and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share #107 Posted April 24, 2017 Here are the pics. Jack12477, coxswain and billocrates 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share #108 Posted April 24, 2017 Am i going to have trouble with the main sail fitting? I didnt realize the middle bottom sail was supposed to be up closer to the fore mast. Blighty, Jack12477, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted April 25, 2017 Share #109 Posted April 25, 2017 Looking great Em Rossi46, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted May 14, 2017 Share #110 Posted May 14, 2017 I just discovered this build, and it's lovely. I can't wait to follow it through to completion. Your sails are quite nice. Rossi46 and billocrates 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share #111 Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks cathead. Im having so much fun just bouncing around on different things. Dont follow the order in the manual much, just avoid getting in the way of yet completed steps. billocrates, coxswain, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share #112 Posted May 15, 2017 Ive also started the display stand/case. Its going to sit on the table and have acrylic sides and led overhead lights. Couldnt resist a preview😎 i still have lots to do to strengthen and add the glazing and top. Ive seen some really nice displays on forum and got inspired Jack12477, Cathead, coxswain and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #113 Posted May 17, 2017 Continuing work on display for the model billocrates, Jack12477, Blighty and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #114 Posted May 17, 2017 A quick question, are these AL Surprise kits designed with the larger main mast described in the Aubrey Maturin books or as the ship really was built? Beautiful build. I love the display stand so far. Going to look sharp. Jack12477 and Rossi46 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 17, 2017 Share #115 Posted May 17, 2017 This is the best "First Build" I've ever seen. You have a great talent for model ship building. Bill Hime, Rossi46, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #116 Posted May 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, Sailor1234567890 said: A quick question, are these AL Surprise kits designed with the larger main mast described in the Aubrey Maturin books or as the ship really was built? Beautiful build. I love the display stand so far. Going to look sharp. No idea. I have read many of the books, but only to get a sense of life on the boats etc... Not from a technical viewpoint. The foremast and main mast both use the same diameter dowel, but the main mast is taller with longer spars. Im loving this build so far and basically followed my own whims when it comes to historical vs fictional accuracy. billocrates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #117 Posted May 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, HIPEXEC said: This is the best "First Build" I've ever seen. You have a great talent for model ship building. Thanks, thats very kind of you. This build is definately exceeding my expectations but the truth is, i try to take advantage of every resource on this forum, measure twice and cut once and dry fit things before gluing. Those approaches have really served me well. I also knew early on which side would be displayed. So i do the hidden side first in case i discover a better or easier way of doing something, and apply it to my "display" side lol. billocrates and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted May 17, 2017 Share #118 Posted May 17, 2017 That's my boy!!! Rossi46 and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted May 17, 2017 Share #119 Posted May 17, 2017 Coincidentally, I've been reading up on the real Surprise and the fictional one. My impression is that all the model kits are based on the real one; no one seems to make a model of the Surprise as described by O'Brian and as rigged by Aubrey. As I understand it, the difference doesn't relate to whether the mainmast is taller than either the fore or mizzen masts; that's generally true regardless. The point is that, in the books, Aubrey added an even longer mainmast, meaning that collectively the entire mainmast assembly towered over the fore and mizzen, instead of being just a bit taller. To my eye, images of the AL kit look like the normal mast/rigging, not Aubrey's altered version. Jack12477, Rossi46, billocrates and 1 other 4 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #120 Posted May 17, 2017 I tend to agree with you about how they look. I'm curious to see what she'd look like with the changes made. Jack12477 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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