Mike Dowling
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Eddie in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Capt.Fisher in HMS BOUNTY by Capt.Fisher - Artesania Latina - 1:48
That's a good job done well. I guess you will be fighting with the rubbing strakes next ?
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from sygreen in Scotland by sygreen - Corel - Scale 1:64 - First wooden build
Just a thought, keep it coming with the pictures. Sometimes it is easier to spot a mistake before it happens and we only want to help.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from sygreen in Scotland by sygreen - Corel - Scale 1:64 - First wooden build
Make sure you sand along the grain of the planks. If you try to do it across the edge you will splinter them.
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Mike Dowling reacted to Captain Al in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
I'm not very clever but my thought would be, tight enough to be taut but not so tight as to put any real tension on them and the masts themselves. I think the idea is that they look more taut than running rigging, but since this is a model, they're not really holding up the mast. And also remember, depending on the point of sail (which direction the wind is coming from) the windward side's shrouds are tighter than the lee side. Not knowing how delicate things up top are, I would not risk putting any more tension than is needed to look good. I wonder, will the thread you use have much stretch over time?
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Mike Dowling reacted to shihawk in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Good luck with the rigging ,wish i was at that stage ?? will be watching .Have Fun !!
Boyd
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from cristikc in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling reacted to jastrząb in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
A very nice result! Now the rigging awaits you
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Mike Dowling reacted to TonyUK in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Mike, what brilliant job you have done! Fantastic looking model.
I've just spent an hour or so reading this whole thread and found it very interesting and helpful.
I have just started my very first ship model. Gorch Fock 1:90 by Mantua. After hours of online reading, studying the instructions/labelling, I finally made a start yesterday (I have made the stand!). Your building log here has inspired me to do the same, as you have had such helpful friendly advice along the way, which I know I will also require! What a great site! Cheers
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Bindy in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling reacted to Mirabell61 in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
very nice looking build Mike,
enjoyable to see the Progress...
Nils
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Mike Dowling reacted to Capt.Fisher in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Well Mike, your progress is AMAZING so far! Respect!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Eddie in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
So, that's the easy part done. Next the masts, spars, rigging etc etc.
Before I start here are some views from the mast before I start them!!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Eddie in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Hello all!
I have now finished the hull ! There are a few accessories like barrels etc to add but they will wait until I come to the end as I don't want them rattling about. A few bits to do on the launch as well but they also will wait.
Thought you would like a few pics. For the purists amongst you out there I have made a couple of minor modifications and I may give prizes for anyone that can find them!!!. The fact that it is not painted is not a modification but personal choice so no prizes for that.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from UdoK in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from dgbot in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling reacted to Cannon Fodder in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Wow Mike, very inspiring work.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Ian B in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from shihawk in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Hello all!
I have now finished the hull ! There are a few accessories like barrels etc to add but they will wait until I come to the end as I don't want them rattling about. A few bits to do on the launch as well but they also will wait.
Thought you would like a few pics. For the purists amongst you out there I have made a couple of minor modifications and I may give prizes for anyone that can find them!!!. The fact that it is not painted is not a modification but personal choice so no prizes for that.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from maso in Santa Maria 1492 by Dominic - Artesania Latina - 1:65 Scale
I think the point has been made quite enough. The comments have obviously been taken on board. Further comments along the same lines are neither helpful or constructive. Give the guy a break and get on with some modelling.
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Mike Dowling reacted to allanyed in Thoughts on standing after running rigging
Mike,
When at all possible, work from the inside out and then the spars and running rigging. If you do not already have any, consider getting a rigging book or two. Volume 4 of TFFM by David Antscherl, James Lees Masting and Rigging are VERY good. The former explains how-to rig a sixth rate, but much of the information will serve you well for any vessel. The latter covers a range of vessel sizes from 1625 to 1860 in such a way that you can calculate mast, spar and rigging sizes. It is not so much a "how to" book but gives a wealth of information including where each piece of rigging starts and ends. It is laid out in pretty much the order you would do the rigging. There are a few others that many of the folks here like and can recommend. These two happen to be my personal favorites.
Allan
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Mike Dowling reacted to dgbot in When to fit sails?
Once the masts are prepared you should start on the shrouds first altrnating from port to starboard for each shroud. Once they have been rigged and connected to the deadeyes you would then start on the stays. This is how I normally start out.
David B
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in When to fit sails?
I really appreciate your reply, thoughtful but not at all patronising, thank you very much.
Yes I like you learn far more from pictures than words so I may well have a look for the book you suggest.
Thank you again.
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