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Thank you, Shipman, I checked out the numbers on my box and it's dated 1/20... nothing special and the only parts that had excessive amounts of flash were the deadeyes which I knew I wasn't going to use anyways and the trestle-trees, rest had the usual amount you'd normally find. Johnny I'll be looking out for your review/pictures of the Monogram CS as it's piqued my interest .I appreciate the information guys. Michael D. -
Marc I recall you had the same marring issue with the window panes earlier but can't remember your fix back then?. The petroleum jelly worked like a charm though and your masterpiece is progressing nicely👍 Michael D.
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Wow!, I don't know how I missed this one, but what a superb build....well done Baker👍 Michael D.
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Likewise SHJ really appreciate your efforts, very informative info there. Me personally I prefer the more pliable/ bendy plastics that lesson the break factor so to speak, up to this point I've had no issues with this reissued kit,( keeping fingers crossed) in regards to the masts not being up to the task. Michael D.
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Thank you Shipman, For the smallest deadeyes I used 0.50mm x 1.70mm styrene, using a chisel blade I just trimmed the corners off and cut out a notch on either side and used a #79 micro drill bit, once painted just cut it off the make ship sprue. I believe the Golden Hind was their first sailing ship issue but have not found any timeline info/issue dates on the others, they did reissue the St louis around 1973 thru the 80"s but is not included in their vintage classics anymore, so it will be difficult to locate one these days. I will have to check out the science museum. Michael D.
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Regarding those deadeyes, you didn't miss anything Shipman, they just happened to be in the picture with some of the thread I use per Kirill's request. Michael D.
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While I am gauging my build to that of Rex's build, there's no way I consider myself in the same league as Rex, but I will gladly accept that gracious compliment Kirill!. I hope the following pictures shed some light on the materials used and the process. The Hilliard's are mocked up on the bench using a simulated mast and penciled in main stay to scale taped into place to allow a spot of CA to hold the line in the blocks, the crows feet, (100wt silk thread) once painted are coated with flat acrylic clear and to hang for about 10 minutes before threading through the euphroe blocks and spot of CA after forming the tight crease just in that area only as the dried clear gives enough stiffness. The 60wt thread will be for the topgallant bowlines. Currently working on the main topgallant shrouds, the deadeyes follow the same rake as the top, also completed the topmast parrels and thanks for bringing up that link Marc, that will be the next Airfix build if I can I find one? Michael D.
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A small progress report, installed the main topmast stay, fore topgallant stay along with some of the necessary blocks and completed fore halliards. Arguably the crows feet are the most challenging part at this phase of the rigging in trying not to distort the stays too much, but pretty much unavoidable the higher up they go with the lighter stays especially at this scale, they could use a bit more tweaking to make them a little better, but overall they look ok. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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Thank you Kirill. I figured before I get too involved with the topmast shrouds I better deal with attaching the topmast yard parral while I have better access. The ribs I used 0.30mm styrene cut to just under 3mm in height, for the trucks I used 0.50mm styrene cut into a D shape for simplicity and used 100wt thread, the end result looks pretty good. Michael D.
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In between the work going on with the shrouds I decided to tackle the fish davit, the Vasa carried one and measures approximately 19' in length and around 9.5"x10.5", I used 1.5mm x 1.5mm styrene cut to 40. 6mm in length and is curved to match the camber of the deck, looks pretty good while being slightly undersized in thickness and is just set in place at the moment if I decide to redo it. Looks like it's time for some dusting! Michael D.
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The fore topgallant mast shrouds, lanyards and stay are completed and there will be no ratlines, this was quite a fiddly process to say the least to make everything look right at this scale and while I'm not overly happy with results the up close camera shots provide, the model as a whole does look pretty good to the naked eye. Up next I need to fashion the topmast and topgallant parrals, topmast shrouds and lanyards. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
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I think they turned out great Frank👍. I can't wait to see the partially rolled back canopy and thank you for the props! Michael D.
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Thanks Kirill, What I meant the stay was twisting, the top crows feet turned out great as there was nothing in the way of my big hands and I able to pierce the needle directly on top of the stay but now they were in the way for me to do that when I started the middle set as the needle was passing through at different angles causing the stay to twist, what I needed to do was start from the bottom and work up but at that point I running out of talent and went with plan B. I will try again on the main stay working for the bottom up but ideally they should be installed on the stay/partially rigged prior to installing the stay at least at this scale anyways and I will try this on the main topmast and top gallant stays, although the thread might be too thin to pass a needle through. Michael D.
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I have the fore top mast stay completed, I used 3mm and 2.5mm blocks for this, currently working on the spritsail topmast back stay, I failed miserably on my first attempt by piercing a needle through the stay, it took multiple tries to get the spacing to look right which I expected but trying to keep the alignment/angle of the needle as it passes through the stay on a consistent basis proved to be too much of a battle resulting in twisting and thus fouling the crows feet for the fore topmast stay. Plan B I just created a loops around the stay with a simple overhand knots, fed the crows feet through and tightened the knots then adjusted accordingly , once satisfied I put a spot of glue, overall I'm pleased with result with the stay having a slight even upward curve. Michael D.
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A small update of what I've been up to, working on the fore shroud lanyards, have the main stay and lanyard rigged along with the main mast tackles, the main topmast, top gallant and fore top gallant masts are just set in place for the overall shot, while far from perfect I think things are looking fairly good scale wise. Michael D.
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Great work jeff!, I would imagine you'd do the same for the stern lantern?. Couple of questions, how long does that paint glow for and how would you charge them once the model is cased?. The chevrons look great by the way, nice crisp lines!. Michael D.
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Thanks for the kind words guys, the fore stay lanyard is completed along with the four 1.5mm fore course buntline blocks, I just love the rigging phase of these builds! Cheers. Michael D.
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I started the rigging process on the fore mast, the tackles and the top sail top rope are rigged and the fore stay is halfway there, I still need to fabricate the 6 hole dead eye and then rig the lanyards. The mouse is made using 1/16" styrene rod that's filed into shape and scribed in the simulated stitching, although not noticeable at this scale, it does look pretty convincing at a larger scale, this is the technique I used on Victory... and then painted the mouse to match the rope....As always thanks for stopping by. Michael D.
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Thank you Marc, It's the figure I molded using the sculpey clay back in post#12 for stern and seemed a tad too large for that area but looks right at home earning his keep making sure the build continues scale wise under his supervision. Michael D.
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Thank you gentlemen, the task at the moment is completing the channels and the closed gun port lid ropes. Michael D.
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It was a good research project that's still on the back burner in my mind. Rudder ropes rerouted and the capstan is complete, the crew member stands a little over 6' at scale, probably a tad taller than the average man at the time but for scale purposes it looks good. Michael D.
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That's a real bummer Marc, there's always risks with these experiments but I still feel bad about it. I think building new rails etc around existing good stanchions would be the option I'd take. Michael D.
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Maybe for some form of garnet tackle?, positioned up towards the top like they are would allow them to handle more weight then say the stay tackle that's usually positioned about mid stay but then again there are tackle pendants. Stabbing in the dark here. Michael D.
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You're welcome Kirill and if I can make an educated guess I'd say they would be routed in a similar fashion, but I would use 2 ropes given the size and weight of the rudder. I was getting a headache looking at that stay rigging diagram Waldemar posted and would say yours is a good compromise, I would imagine I do not need to worry about that setup on the Vasa and go with the mouse on stay. Michael D.
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