Elijah

great looking mortars Bob,
 
Nils

After completing work on the head, I wanted to do something less demanding (really, what wouldn't be ?}. I chose to do the two mortars. I used the kit's castings for the mortars, modified only by the addition of handles, as shown in AOTS. The handles were bent from wire. The mortar beds were also done with the kit parts, including eyebolts and the PE cap squares. I decided to show the mortars with one in a raised (firing) position and the other in a lowered (stowed) position.
 
I'm now moving on to start the remainder of the main deck detailing.
 
Bob

Thanks so much B.E. Your interest and comments are always appreciated.
 
Bob

very nice work Bob, and your planking in close-up looks excellent, great headshot photo's.  
 
B.E.

The more mess the better IMHO lol
Planking looks good but the bend will increase the further up the hull you go

Thanks!! I stained all the major subassemblies today and have arranged them in a mock up of the finished ship, except main mast.
 
The planking of the life boat is going well, even if I have only done one plank on each side. I first glued the planks to the frames in the middle of the boat and let them dry. Then I glued them to the bow and stern and fixed them with small clamps. It is fairly slow but worked well. I have also sanded them down quite a bit, especially where the join the bow and stern and where they "twist" in more than one dimension. That way I avoided having to soak them.
 
The paper in/on the ship is to protect the deck when I stain the inside of the hull. Also my workplace is not very tidy… It is small and though I try to keep it clean, building is much more fun than cleaning so it is never tidy enough
 

 

Hello again! Yesterday I had a sick day, so I got the whole day to build! You won't believe how much progress you can make when you have the whole day to work! I built the fairleads, splash rails, chain plates and deadeyes, belaying pins with rails, and some more eyebolts! The splash rails were fairly simple. I took them off of the plans and painted them. The fairleads were made from Manila folder and wire. The chain plates took the most time. I cut brass strips to the correct lengths, bent and shaped the hooks, drilled the holes, and cleaned them over a candle flame. The hole drilling was a bit more involving, as I broke the drill bit that was the correct diameter . I just used the next size down and drove a pin through each individual hole, widening it to the right dimensions. I painted them, and painted the pins that hold them on the hull. The deadeyes are held on by a thin black line that's kookier on the hook of the chain plate, threaded through the cap rail, and tightened around the deadeye. The line is held in place with ca. The belaying pins were painted at the head first, then glued in to the cap rail. After they were in the cap rail, they were painted on the lower half. The paint is only on the visible side, so it shouldn't rub off during rigging. None of these items were made completely perfectly, but I chose some of the more appealing photos . Though it isn't perfect, I am still happy with it. Plus, there isn't much I can change now, so why worry about it? Anyway, here are the pictures.
 




 


 
I forgot. I also drilled the mast holes and have nearly finished the launching ways. Until next time!

Hello again! Yesterday I had a sick day, so I got the whole day to build! You won't believe how much progress you can make when you have the whole day to work! I built the fairleads, splash rails, chain plates and deadeyes, belaying pins with rails, and some more eyebolts! The splash rails were fairly simple. I took them off of the plans and painted them. The fairleads were made from Manila folder and wire. The chain plates took the most time. I cut brass strips to the correct lengths, bent and shaped the hooks, drilled the holes, and cleaned them over a candle flame. The hole drilling was a bit more involving, as I broke the drill bit that was the correct diameter . I just used the next size down and drove a pin through each individual hole, widening it to the right dimensions. I painted them, and painted the pins that hold them on the hull. The deadeyes are held on by a thin black line that's kookier on the hook of the chain plate, threaded through the cap rail, and tightened around the deadeye. The line is held in place with ca. The belaying pins were painted at the head first, then glued in to the cap rail. After they were in the cap rail, they were painted on the lower half. The paint is only on the visible side, so it shouldn't rub off during rigging. None of these items were made completely perfectly, but I chose some of the more appealing photos . Though it isn't perfect, I am still happy with it. Plus, there isn't much I can change now, so why worry about it? Anyway, here are the pictures.
 




 


 
I forgot. I also drilled the mast holes and have nearly finished the launching ways. Until next time!

Hello again! Yesterday I had a sick day, so I got the whole day to build! You won't believe how much progress you can make when you have the whole day to work! I built the fairleads, splash rails, chain plates and deadeyes, belaying pins with rails, and some more eyebolts! The splash rails were fairly simple. I took them off of the plans and painted them. The fairleads were made from Manila folder and wire. The chain plates took the most time. I cut brass strips to the correct lengths, bent and shaped the hooks, drilled the holes, and cleaned them over a candle flame. The hole drilling was a bit more involving, as I broke the drill bit that was the correct diameter . I just used the next size down and drove a pin through each individual hole, widening it to the right dimensions. I painted them, and painted the pins that hold them on the hull. The deadeyes are held on by a thin black line that's kookier on the hook of the chain plate, threaded through the cap rail, and tightened around the deadeye. The line is held in place with ca. The belaying pins were painted at the head first, then glued in to the cap rail. After they were in the cap rail, they were painted on the lower half. The paint is only on the visible side, so it shouldn't rub off during rigging. None of these items were made completely perfectly, but I chose some of the more appealing photos . Though it isn't perfect, I am still happy with it. Plus, there isn't much I can change now, so why worry about it? Anyway, here are the pictures.
 




 


 
I forgot. I also drilled the mast holes and have nearly finished the launching ways. Until next time!

Hello again! Yesterday I had a sick day, so I got the whole day to build! You won't believe how much progress you can make when you have the whole day to work! I built the fairleads, splash rails, chain plates and deadeyes, belaying pins with rails, and some more eyebolts! The splash rails were fairly simple. I took them off of the plans and painted them. The fairleads were made from Manila folder and wire. The chain plates took the most time. I cut brass strips to the correct lengths, bent and shaped the hooks, drilled the holes, and cleaned them over a candle flame. The hole drilling was a bit more involving, as I broke the drill bit that was the correct diameter . I just used the next size down and drove a pin through each individual hole, widening it to the right dimensions. I painted them, and painted the pins that hold them on the hull. The deadeyes are held on by a thin black line that's kookier on the hook of the chain plate, threaded through the cap rail, and tightened around the deadeye. The line is held in place with ca. The belaying pins were painted at the head first, then glued in to the cap rail. After they were in the cap rail, they were painted on the lower half. The paint is only on the visible side, so it shouldn't rub off during rigging. None of these items were made completely perfectly, but I chose some of the more appealing photos . Though it isn't perfect, I am still happy with it. Plus, there isn't much I can change now, so why worry about it? Anyway, here are the pictures.
 




 


 
I forgot. I also drilled the mast holes and have nearly finished the launching ways. Until next time!

Hello again! Yesterday I had a sick day, so I got the whole day to build! You won't believe how much progress you can make when you have the whole day to work! I built the fairleads, splash rails, chain plates and deadeyes, belaying pins with rails, and some more eyebolts! The splash rails were fairly simple. I took them off of the plans and painted them. The fairleads were made from Manila folder and wire. The chain plates took the most time. I cut brass strips to the correct lengths, bent and shaped the hooks, drilled the holes, and cleaned them over a candle flame. The hole drilling was a bit more involving, as I broke the drill bit that was the correct diameter . I just used the next size down and drove a pin through each individual hole, widening it to the right dimensions. I painted them, and painted the pins that hold them on the hull. The deadeyes are held on by a thin black line that's kookier on the hook of the chain plate, threaded through the cap rail, and tightened around the deadeye. The line is held in place with ca. The belaying pins were painted at the head first, then glued in to the cap rail. After they were in the cap rail, they were painted on the lower half. The paint is only on the visible side, so it shouldn't rub off during rigging. None of these items were made completely perfectly, but I chose some of the more appealing photos . Though it isn't perfect, I am still happy with it. Plus, there isn't much I can change now, so why worry about it? Anyway, here are the pictures.
 




 


 
I forgot. I also drilled the mast holes and have nearly finished the launching ways. Until next time!

The stain looks great on the hull! Nice job!

Those are some fantastic looking gratings! I look forward to more!

Thanks everyone for your nice comment and the likes !
 
I have to hurry with the decorations......I wish!
We went for gold paint and normally you buy just gold.....clean and that's it !
Not with Anja at your side.....
She was coming with a typical gold.
It looks if it is on the decoration for ages !!!!!!!
But I have to say.....it looks wonderful !
I know, you want to see some pictures but you have to wait for that.
I finished the clock chair and the roof of that is also gold painted.
When the paint is dry tomorrow and I don't forget it, I wil post a picture   
 
Sjors

I think you did a great job!! She looks WOOOOW.
 
Hennie

Nice....and the lady slowly emerges ...
 
cheers
 
Pat

She's shaping up nicely, Sjors.  The paint is looking great along with everything else.

Nice baby She becomes!

Looking good Sjors! Can't wait to see it with all the decorations. Hurry up!
 
Nick

Nice Sjors! But it looks like the hole in the column 42 row 17 of your grates is .001 out of square!  Joking of course, waiting somewhat patiently for the next installment.
Sam

And then it is time for an update and pictures
 
The snebbe got his blanket   
The gratings are also on the snebbe.
Have make the gap on the middle deck.
Filled and painted
Make two walls against the middle deck, filled and painted.
There is at the moment a lot of blue but don't forget....it's gonna be full with decorations !
 
Sjors
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Thanks you all again.
I don't know if I going fast , I'm just going......
It goes not that quick anymore because of all the painting of the decoration.
And paint needs to dry ( I think )
 
@ Jason,
 
You have to hurry with that copper or yes, another build   
 
@ Popeye,
 
Yep, the deck need some modifications......
 
@ Frank,
 
I never see a build that all fits perfectly together.
So we are playing a little with tools and fillers and we finish the job !
 
Sjors

Great progress Sjors, she's looking great.
 
Cheer,

Looking good Sjors, must be frustrating when these mfgs. can't make parts that fit.... seems you.ve got it fixed, nice work!!
 
Frank

super progress Sjors!   looks like you have some adjustments to make with that mid ship deck