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For the most part the Lateen sail is at its final shape and the parrel is completed , the ribs measure out to about 2.5mm and the 2 hole dead eye at 1.5mm, I believe the Dutch used a double block instead but I'm happy with this arraignment at this scale. Still much work left in this area before setting the Mizen mast in permanently. Michael D. -
I checked out your St George log, quite impressive to say the least and I had wished I had found it earlier, trust me I thought long and hard about doing the conversion but in the end I decided it was just too tedious , reason being the sharper angle created by lowering the fall beneath the lower top would foul up the run of the crowsfeet and since they are glued to the sail that was out of the question but thanks as always Waldemar I really appreciate your suggestions. Currently working on the Mizen mast/Lateen yard and sail, still in the early furling stage and once that phase is complete the martnets and parrel will be next, the blocks are 1.5mm. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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Vasa by Jörgen - DeAgostini - 1:65
72Nova replied to Jörgen's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
Hi, As previously mentioned those bulkheads should be reworked, at the very least that particular bulkhead needs to be built out to create a slight curve and eliminate that dip/flat spot, that should be an easy fix at this early stage. One of these days I'll get up enough nerve to tackle a wood model. Looking good so far👍 Michael D.- 50 replies
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My hats off to you on one hell of challenging build👍 Hope all is well Michael D.
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Love all your work Patrick and this will turn out to be another gem!. I wouldn't have the heart to burn cherry wood, glad to see you're making great use of it👍 Michael D.
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I appreciate the likes gentlemen. Marc I just used thread for that added detail on the top . For awhile I had pondered whether or not to rig the stay tackle, the winding or the garnet tackles are appropriate for this time frame and I chose the latter. The pendant is .45mm line, the same as the shrouds, the runner is .30mm line and the fall is 60wt thread and is hooked to the mainstay collar, I do like the look of the added detail. Michael D.
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Thank you Kirill and stay safe out there on the high seas! I cleaned up what loose lines I had and finished the parrel tackle. Michael D.
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I for one love the work you're putting into this kit, we all have screw ups here and there that we need to hide, heck I almost cried when I cut thru the topmast shroud on my build doing the ratlines, a rope coil solved that. Michael D.
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Soleil Royal by yancovitch
72Nova replied to yancovitch's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
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Thank you Marc. Completed the fore course lifts, the blocks are 3mm in length and the pendants are hung from the masthead. Up next will be belaying some loose lines, parrel tackle and rope, buntlines etc before moving back to the bowsprit area. Thank you for comments. Michael D.
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Well I mocked up the old-fashioned top sail furl and I must say while far from perfect it doesn't look too bad for a fake job despite not being spiral furled, still undecided if I want to use the clews or not. Michael D,
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I see what you mean in the last photo but the paintings do not show the clews furled that way. I'm reluctant to redo the clews at this point since those lines are secured but it still might be conceivable for one to gather the center of sail in a vertical fashion and bring the clews outward where I have them now in a real case scenario, I'll mock up a center section in a few days when I return and see how looks. Michael D
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Thank you Kirill, regarding the topsail furl, besides I just forgot, I'm not accustomed to furling them that way but perhaps I can fake it by installing a furled vertical section in the center and have not to redo the simulated clews, whats your thought on this? Michael D.
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Guess I could've been a little more specific, my bad Marc, white tissue paper I picked up at Michaels...Item # 10272087, stuff you'd use for stuffing gift bags etc. Michael D.
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Thank you Marc I appreciate the compliment. I've always used just regular tissue paper and the results have always pleased my eye, I would imagine the Silkspan would be no different when making furled sails but might be a better choice for one wanting full billowing sails as it will hold up better when shaping them? Thanks for the likes. Michael D.
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The Fore course is just about complete, working on the martnets at the moment, I fabricated six hole euphroe blocks for the crowfeet and once I complete the starboard side, I'll remove the yard, rig the lift tackle pendants and reinstall the yard and clean up some loose lines. Michael D.
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Nothing really compares to the satisfaction of actually creating something with your hands, this is just excellent stuff Marc!👍 Michael D.
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Very intriguing build, curious as to what varnish you used that caused the issue and what you used with success?. My usual go to is Testors dulcote or Tamiya flat clear, also nice tip on using those little floss brushes👍. Your work is fantastic. Michael D.
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This build has been very enjoyable and maddening at the same time thus far. I have renewed respect for the late, great Donald McNary.... what that man was able to accomplish at much smaller scales are mind boggling! Here's a few pictures of the progress I'm making on the fore mast, that topgallant yard is so small I couldn't use the 1.5mm blocks so I fabricated some using styrene and they look much better scale wise vs detail but oh well. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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Thank you Ian, you can tell your friend I'm using the #100 wt silk thread from superior threads...Hehe. Michael D.
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Thank you Kirill. I secured the starboard fore lower lanyards and started on the port topmast ratlines, they look acceptable. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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A great Review Johnny, so essentially this is a cross over kit from Imai. I do have the big Revell CS that I plan to build in harbor rig fashion after my current build. You don't see too many builds of the CS at this scale for various reasons, but I see a lot of potential with this kit , my wheels are turning! Michael D.
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Thanks Johnny, I'll will check it out. Work continues on the fore topmast shrouds, just one left to do, also rigged the main topgallant stay and associated tackle, I made a mistake on this by starting the fall on the lower single block I had installed awhile back in the top instead of a single block at the end of the stay and did not feel like redoing it, so I had to use a double block at the end the stay, normally in most cases, not all, it would just made fast on the top. Completed one futtock and the topgallant parrels. Michael D.
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No worries, God Bless and many prayers to your family. Michael D.
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