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  1. Brenticus
    Ahh, that makes more sense. I'll search around for some images of how the anchors are stowed. The model of the Vestale will serve, I imagine. Pudding...I had to look that one up! And now I have learned something else! I might be too lazy to pudding the anchor ring...I'm not sure yet lol. But I just might give it a try (as I tried to make the deadeyes/ropes- but abandoned that one pretty quickly). Lol hopefully it won't come to "starting" !
  2. Brenticus
    I see! I'll have to take care of this tonight. Thanks for the step-by step instructions and the photos, it will be most helpful! Wait, what about the second pair of anchors? Or do I just put all 4 anchor cables through the same hawsehole?
  3. Brenticus
    Thanks for the feedback, B.E. I'm afraid, though, that this kit does not have hawseholes. What would you all suggest I do to make this look correct (or at least approach correct lol)? It might be a dangerous operation to drill a hole in the hull at this stage, but I am not opposed to it This makes a lot more sense now, since I saw the instructions and I was like "its just coiled up on deck? It's not attached to anything? What is the capstan even for if they just haul on these lines? I should have gone with my gut on that one, and questioned it. I hope I can salvage this. Maybe keep the coils but not attach them to the anchor...hmmm. In fact, there isn't even a hole in the bow through which I can feed the lashings of the bowsprit- even though it's in the directions! I guess this is why one should always do the research lol. @ Popeye, I was thinking of doing that exact thing (regarding turning the yards to starboard a bit). Well this confirms it, I'll do that for sure, though I'm still not sure which other sails I should use. Aside from omitting the spritsail just because I don't like them on anything built after the 1700's or so, they look old-fashioned to me (and yet I love the look of a lateen sail. I contradict myself) Just my own aesthetic sense. Thanks again for the feedback, all. My build is simple, and it doesn't have to be perfect, but I don't want it to just look wrong, so I appreciate the feedback.
  4. Brenticus
    That is, all square sails but the spritsail. I do not plan on using one. And the staysails might be a bit much so I probably won't use those either, unless you all think differently.
  5. Brenticus
    Well, I have fitted the anchor and anchor chains (coiled per instructions). I believe they may be a tad large, as far as scale goes. How do they look? I am quite proud of my coils, large or not lol. The anchors have been hung per instructions as well. Furthermore, I have finished adding the spritsail yards and accompanying rigging, in a lighter color which I believe is appropriate. I love the look of it. I do have a question however regarding a sail plan. If the wind is on her aft larboard quarter, what would a likely sail plan be? I generally would like to see a lot of canvas- all of the square sails at least- in the end. Or perhaps I should change the sail plan for the wind to be directly abaft? What are your opinions?
  6. Brenticus
    Indeed I have caught the big quite badly. I can't wait to try the Sultana- and really sink my teeth into it. To try and make something that could be in a museum or something. To just go all out and not cut any corners- and with the right tools/pieces too. Also, I have finished the stays on my frigate. I made two mistakes. 1. I didn't run the mizzen topmast stay through the fighting top but I'm hoping no one will notice. 2. I glued the mizzen topgallant stay to the main topmast in a way that the part going around the mast at the main topmast isn't level. It's not very noticeable however, and I plan to cover it up with some small black tape. Still and all, I think it looks pretty decent. I'm going out of order, so my next step is to add the backstays. And I've ordered some silkspan from Bluejacket to make sails with. After I fix those to the yards, all I'll have to do is attach the yards, rig them, and I will be finished! It will be great to have my first (completed) build under my belt!
  7. Brenticus
    Well, I have installed the shrouds/ratlines, and I think they look pretty decent (a lot better than the totally square ones from the 1/196 constitution that in picked up and never built anyway). ANYONE BUILDING THIS KIT TAKE NOTE: However, the ratlines did not fit into the recesses in the boards, something Lindberg must have anticipated, as it suggested I cut them further open to fit right). The problem is, the boards were already installed, so I had to trim them while attached, a tricky practice at best. I knocked off a few rails and gunport lids in the process but eventually got them fit. I would recommend anyone building this kit widen the notches BEFORE installing the boards, and checking for fit. There wasn't much room for the gunport lids so I had to move the "chains" around a bit. Furthermore, I didn't install them in the recommended way, which was inserting the lower ends into the holes in the side of the ship first, but the deadeyes seemed like they would be way too high above the boards, and it seemed too brittle to bend like that. So I just glued them on. The holes and results can be seen here: It's not ideal, but it will do for this build. Personally, I think the chains look worse than the ratlines. All in all though, I'm fairly pleased with the result, though the masts seem to have a slight take to them that I don't believe is correct for the period. The masts seem pretty well centered, I think (but am sadly ignorant of what is considered good or bad here), though the fighting tops aren't quite level Next up, the stays.
  8. Brenticus
    Aaaaaand I've lost the instructions. Apparently. lol
  9. Brenticus
    Okay I rigged the first set of deadeyes...I'm not ready for that yet lol. Not at this scale lol. I think I'll just stick with the shrouds that are supplied, unless they are super loose. Then I'll make my own and just glue on the crappy plastic ones. I'll save the deadeye work for my Sultana build when I get that lol. I might still do my own shrouds, but I'm done with these tiny deadeyes until I finish my 74 or do a wooden kit lol.
  10. Brenticus
    Thanks, I must say I am quite proud of my little frigate, and I've really enjoyed learning all of the skills of modeling and bashing lol. I do like my simple plastic kits, but I'm a pretty easy sell on wooden kits, there's a real allure there for me (how often have I looked at the HMS Bellona kit and dreamed lol). I'm easy to talk into wood kits just because I really want to make them But while I have caught the bug pretty bad (really want that Sultana lol), I probably won't quit plastics either. I especially want to lean how to make those plastic parts really look like wood. I'm really glad folks are enjoying my little frigate build, and I look forward to challenging myself in both mediums. I can see this as a hobby/art I'll probably cultivate for the rest of my life, and it's fun to learn new things from every new kit- and from all the helpful and friendly people here on this forum. I think I might try some very simple hand-made ratlines using wire (an idea I got from Blue Ensigns astoundingly great Superbe build, but I'm sure it has also been used elsewhere) or maybe just some good thread. It's another skill to learn, and hopefully will look really good. Pictures of a successful effort soon I hope!
  11. Brenticus
    Thanks for all the info. I think I'll ask the guy in the train part of the local shop (operated by a different guy) about decals, and check out my options with the printer
  12. Brenticus
    @Druxey: Thanks for the quick reply, but I'm afraid my printer is kaput. Might use my parents' printer though next time I'm over there- especially if the scripts JPett pointed me to. They do have N scale...that just might work. Either way, looks like I've got a good way to go. Thanks, all!
  13. Brenticus
    I have a question. I'm building the 1/130 La Flore/ Jolly Roger kit from Lindberg as a fictitious HMS Patrician. I would like to add the name of the ship on the stern in the appropriate semi-circular area that it would normally go, but I do not have the skills to do so with paint. 1. Is there a place I could order TINY, TINY little letters to spell out the name Patrician? 2. Is there some kind of pen that would work? I'm thinking even my small Sharpie won't work. Any other ideas for this? Or should I just kind of ignore it? After all, it's a nice to have, not need to have. For me, anyway.
  14. Brenticus
    Yeah, I will admit I am a little afraid of the hobby turning into work by going straight into another kit for my dad. Especially if I do the Wappen Von Hamburg before the Sultana...I'm a little afraid I'll burn myself out by the time I get to what I really want to do. Perhaps I should save the WVH/Captain Kidd until next year, and just make the Sultana for myself right now. I was going to use the WVH as a medium to learn how to paint/wash to really make decks look like wood...but there's no rush there if the kit is already wood lol. As for tempting, it's an 18.00 model at our local Hobby Lobby...cheap enough to abandon if you don't like it! Just sayin' Though if I wanted to be REALLY tempting, I would use the tiny little wooden deadeyes I bought for my 74 on this one. But I'll keep those for my Blue Ensign Le Praetorian knockoff lol. I did buy a little Blue Ensign (not to be confused with the user on this forum lol) and commissioning pennant for this model. I believe they will be very much the thing. It's funny how you get excited about the little things lol.
  15. Brenticus
    Your painting of the stern carvings makes me want to go cry in shame. Looking forward to seeing how this kit goes!
  16. Brenticus
    Wow! Impressive work. Especially with the little benches and the like. The lights too. I must have one. This has made the list...
  17. Brenticus
    Well, you've already outclassed my (1/3 or so done) much-less-accurate build! And your ship looks all the better for it. If you haven't checked it out already, Blue Ensign (above) put together one of these as a French 74 called Le Praetorian. It's an excellent build, and one I've patterned much of my own build after (and the places where I have strayed, I have regretted). Your own build seems similarly detail/accuracy-oriented, to your credit. Here's a link in case you haven't already seen it (hope you don't mind me linking to it, BE) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/152-le-superbe-by-blue-ensign-heller-plastic-built-as-le-praetorian-after-boudriot/ I will look forward to watching your progress with this build. I've already learned a thing or two about a Royal Navy 74 vs. a French one, and I look forward to learning more...and probably stealing it for my own build (thought not without credit) lol. Lord, how I wish there were more models of 74's...
  18. Brenticus
    Looks nice! I'm glad you're sharing this build, I've been curious about this Zvezda model. Thanks!
  19. Brenticus
    This may sound weird, but (keeping in mind the entire thing is AMAZING) your TIIINY little pieces of furniture in the great cabin BLEW ME AWAY. That's the extra mile and then some!
  20. Brenticus
    Oh, and I added the Main and Mizzen masts, etc. Same issues with fitting, but this time I was ready, so it wasn't much of an issue. Now for the rigging. I think I've got this.
  21. Brenticus
    Popeye, That sounds interesting, I think I'll google around and see if I can find that article. *holds out arm* OUCH! I'm bleeding! Wait, is that...is that sawdust?? Honestly, I believe wooden models are where my heart lies over the plastic ones. Much in the same way that my heart lies with old wooden vessels with ropes and canvas more than it does with (admittedly awesome) battleships and destroyers and such. Which is to say all of them are totally sweet, but the wooden ships really get me. I appreciate the vote of confidence, and I am very much looking forward already to a Sultana build. Indeed, I believe I have very much caught the bug. However, I am somewhat torn. I plan on building another ship for my father's birthday in November, the Lindberg Captain Kidd, and I am partway through the Heller 74. The 74 will almost certainly have to wait, as I am wanting to make it almost perfect with the rigging...wooden blocks...the works. I'm not sure if I should complete both before moving onto wooden models (a realm from which I may ne'er return), complete my dad's kit before doing the Sultana (finishing the 74 later), or putting both on hold (or maybe never doing the Captain Kidd/ Wappen Von Hamburg)- and making the Sultana for my dad. About how long do you think it would take more me to finish the Sultana properly? That would be using simple hand tools like you have discussed- I have no garage and few tools. Plus I find that there is something about working with wood with simple tools- probably because it's closer to how the real ships would have been created, I suppose. If I started a Sultana build in a couple of weeks, might I be able to finish it by mid-November if I worked on it daily? I'm betting it would take a lot longer, but I really don't know. Most of the build logs mention a very long build time, but most people have less free time than I (married but no children and a very understanding wife) so I am not sure.
  22. Brenticus
    Hmmm, that's interesting. I didn't have any trouble with the ratlines (aside from the holes not being big enough, but the instructions told me they'd have to be bored out anyway). Although they were a tad short- I couldn't get the ratlines all the way up...had to leave one notch exposed near the crosstrees. I guess this kit must be really inconsistent in quality.
  23. Brenticus
    Lol funny how those labels work. Perhaps they mean the box can be operated by a 10 year old? Lol. I have not yet started a wood kit, but I find I really want to. I'm glad you think I can handle it, as I've decided that after I get all of this taken care of (including the Wappen Von Hamburg/ Captain Kidd...it's for my dad's b-day....but the Heller 74 can wait), I'm going to tackle the Sultana by Model Shipways. I've heard it's easy enough, with good instructions. And it's a very neat little brig. I'm trying to learn as much as I can making these few builds before I move onto the wood kits, but I can't wait to do them. There's just something about it, aside from how good they look. Especially when I see POB construction...it's like a real mini shipyard, like building a real ship- or that's the feeling it evokes. Hopefully one day (probably a long time from now) I will be at a point where I can tackle the 1:100 HMS Bellona. Or the Surprise. Haven't decided.
  24. Brenticus
    Thanks! I'm glad it's still is in one piece after the couple of hours of rage-fitting it went through lol. I'm not sure if it's determination at this point or just finishing the thing just to spite Lindberg haha. Jk, I don't think I can complain/expect too much about/from an 18.00 kit. I know the feeling lol. I'm very new to wooden model ships, but I'm working on a couple other projects myself already. I was in the model shop the other day and one of the kits was open. All the pieces where there, so the owner offered it to me for about 25% off. But with a 74 gun ship, galleon, and frigate still waiting to be completed, I figured I had better not. And every time I pass a model of a warbird, I have to talk myself out of getting it lol.
  25. Brenticus
    So, I finished the foremast last night, as well as the bowsprit. Both need some touch ups- pretty heavily in a couple of places. The masts fit so poorly, needed so much shaving down and cutting, they might as well be from another kit. Honestly, these parts are a nightmare. I had everything nice and painted (my mistake to not try and fit them beforehand), then I went to put it all together. The top of the fore mainmast would NOT fit through the hole in the top, so I had to cut the top of the mast down...and down...and down again. I probably cut about a fifth off of that mast around the top before it would fit properly. Then I tried to fit the fore topmast. Not much better. It ended up getting stuck most of the way through, but just a little short- about 3/16 of an inch. I'll have to fill it in with putty. It's pretty well stuck not and weakened from the ordeal of getting in there at all. But it seemed like it would fit. Oh well. Finally, the crosstrees where the ratlines (I'm using the standard ones, they don't seem too terrible compared to some) was really just a nightmare. I was told to add the bottoms of the ratlines before fitting the crosstrees. But if you do that, then there's NO room to get the ratlines far enough up to be locked into the piece before its fitted over the mast (which holds them in). So I had to pull out my ratlines from the fighting top, get them to stay in the piece (a job under the best circumstances), all the while also trying to slide that piece back onto the topmast. I fiddled with the thing so long, it became bent and weak with fatigue. BUT. I did eventually manage it. And I managed to get the ratlines back in place on the fighting tops. I shaved down the topgallant mast (barely even tried without cutting) and fitted it. Then, I dropped the whole thing into place. Shockingly, the foremast itself fit perfectly into the hull, with no fuss whatsoever. The bowsprit was fine, but their molded lashings around it won't work. That's fine, they look terrible anyway. WHEW. One mast down, two to go. Maybe the next two will be easier, but I'm not holding my breath lol. Learning a lot though.

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