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  1. Ian B
    Unless advised otherwise my next actions are- 1.--- make the sails 2. fit sails to all yards 3. attach foremast yards to already fitted mast 4.attach main mast yards - then attach mast to hull 5. fit mizzen mast yards- attach mizzen mast. The main and mizzen are only dry fitted, I thought it would give myself lots of room to work around each mast as I rig them.
  2. Ian B
    My wife has been keeping me busy on the DIY front but I have now finished making the yards. In the kit they are only shown as plain yards with the appropriate blocks attached. I have with inspiration and pure plagiarism from other builds on here created stun sail booms, the support banding around the middle of the larger yards and feet ropes. For the foot ropes I drilled and glued in 3mm loops for stirrups, wrapped line around the yard to make the appearance of them being tied and painting them black. On reflection I should have not had the line tight but sagging slightly between stirrups.. never mind one to remember for my second build. The stun sail boom supports were made from soldered copper wire and blackened.
  3. Ian B
    I just love the way you have handled the furled sails, I am at that stage on my Bounty build and rest assured I will be using your inspiration and techniques...thanks
  4. Ian B
    Dank u wel Micheal..... and I know that's right as I use it in Holland
  5. Ian B
    servers me right for trying to be clever LOL!!
  6. Ian B
    Openstaande!!! The lighting effect on the finished model will be amazing
  7. Ian B
    Thanks Kevin, yes she is. I just need to create some time to complete the rigging. I am looking forward to starting the yards then--something different
  8. Ian B
    I have posted this on another thread talking about Buoys which inspired me to make some for my ship. but thought it worth also adding to my build. I am still working on the main and mizzen masts which should be ready for installing next week some time-fingers crossed Using a couple of old glass beads a bit of string and some wire it makes a reasonable (I think so) facsimile of a 17c anchor buoy.
  9. Ian B
    here is my attempt which I have now added to my Bounty.. I found a couple of odd shaped glass beads from a broken necklace, a bit of string and a couple of wire loops-- and OK so not strictly accurate but looks good 'in my opinion '
  10. Ian B
    amazing -well deserved recognition for what looks a simple straightforward display but massively under plays the skill, craftsmanship and patients required to achieve this superb standard.. well done
  11. Ian B
    wow that is good.. I have booked mark them and will do something similar when I get onto my next project as it could do with several small parts made in brass as I know the kit comes with the bits in plastic and need painting brass coloured.
  12. Ian B
    That is a touch that's makes such a difference to the finished model.... do you mind saying if it was very expensive getting the prop made?
  13. Ian B
    wow loads of super info, I am really glad I asked. thanks for the link. Next week I hope to sneak away from doing DIY and household chores when I am home and start creating them. Thanks again everyone. Ian
  14. Ian B
    This is a nice touch to add to any model, looks easy enough to make. I shall make a couple for my build, thanks Keith for the idea
  15. Ian B
    That's great, thanks for the very prompt reply and explanation. Right now to look at some of the builds on here about scratch building them..
  16. Ian B
    I think I have the right name , it is the parallel booms on the upper side of yard arms. Is this a feature all large square riggers have? It is not shown on my Billings Bounty model but a few Bounty builds and a lot of similar models have them? I am about to tackle making the yards and if they are needed then I need to plan out how I will do it. Thanks
  17. Ian B
    What about this multi purpose machine? The Unimat 83000 it seems to drill, lathe, mill and sand-- I am sure it could make the coffee to? Just google Unimat 83000
  18. Ian B
    :( :( :( makes my bowsprit look a mere 'pointy stick' LOL!!!!!! I can't wait to incorporate some of your ideas into my next build... keep the detailed pictures coming,
  19. Ian B
    I am following this with interest as 'one day' it is a ship I would really like to build. I think the physical size of the model does convey some of its wonderment people must have thought when the original ship was seen for the first time.. very impressed with the planking around the bow.
  20. Ian B
    So what we are all really saying is 'there is no definitive answer to this question' and we should leave to our judgment and the ascetics of the model?
  21. Ian B
    Hi , I have only just seem this build log and just wanted to say I really was fascinated by the video clips of the subs in action....well worth posting
  22. Ian B
    I think if you check on the build logs someone used it on their HMS Worrier...looked good
  23. Ian B
    Thank you Mike for taking the time to create this conversation. This is one task looming up on my Bounty build and this thread has been great in getting right in my head before attempting it, I intend to furl all the top sails and mizzen, a slightly gathered sprit sail and possibility have the main sail and fore main sail fully deployed-- apologies for the non nautical terms and the non standard deployment of sails-- just thought it would look good.
  24. Ian B
    As others have said 'the nails really make it' what a transformation a little detail (even if it took weeks to achieve) can make. love it
  25. Ian B
    I know it has to be done but it is a shame to paint them as people loose the idea of how much work has gone into creating this one element of the sub...

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