davyboy
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davyboy got a reaction from Tigerdvr in Model Shipway Ratline tool
Doug,that is how it was done. Stbd 1&2,Port 1&2 then Stbd 3&4,Port 3&4 and so on. A good dodge for single shrouds is,if the ship had 2 Burton pendants (masthead tackles) to incorporate these with the single forward shroud. Alternatively a false cut splice can be made joining the 2 single shrouds,the serving will hide this. Just for info,the forward shroud on square rigged RN ships was always wormed and served for it's full length. Prevented the sails chafing on the fwd shrouds when close hauled Think this was standard in all navies. I believe on fore and aft rig the rearmost shroud has this done.
Dave
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davyboy reacted to Landlocked123 in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Mike,
I think it looks great!
Best, John
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davyboy got a reaction from Canute in Model Shipway Ratline tool
An interesting idea but...What are the chances of not pulling the ratlines out of line when,after turning in the deadeyes reeving the lanyards then tensioning the shrouds? It's almost a guarantee you will pull them out of line,thread/rope can/will stretch after all. Could end up looking dreadful if you've glued the clove hitches. Just a thought Also,I can't imagine the hastle of getting 4 or 5 pairs of shrouds linked together by ratlines over the masthead in sequence stbd 1&2 then port 1&2 etc.
Dave
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davyboy reacted to wefalck in Model Shipway Ratline tool
I think the challenge will be to transfer the assembly to the model ...
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davyboy reacted to BANYAN in SMS WESPE 1876 by wefalck – FINISHED - 1/160 scale - Armored Gunboat of the Imperial German Navy - as first commissioned
Perhaps we need to lend you some of these guys then; sorry we munch on them occasionally also Sorry to clutter your log, ditch as necessary.
cheers
Pat
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davyboy reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Scourge of the Convoys.
Fock Wulf Fw200 Condor and Hawker Hurricane from CAM ship. Not an actual combat although there were several encounters of this kind.
W/C 15" X 12"
Jim
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davyboy reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Follow up to the 'Condor' painting.
HMS Wanderer lowers her Seaboat to pickup Lt Robert H Everett RNVR, after he had been catapulted off Maplin (Catapult Fighter Ship). He had just shot down a Fock Wulf FW 200 Condor. Well out from land, he had to ditch his aircraft near a ship in the convoy. This was the first success by an a/c operating from a Catapult equipped Merchant ship. At the time Maplin was being operated by the RN as a Catapult Fighter Ship, so I suppose technically she was a warship. However this setup developed into the Catapult armed Merchant ship, followed by the Merchant Aircraft Carrier, and finally the Escort Carrier.
jim
Watercolour 15" X 10"
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davyboy reacted to JerseyCity Frankie in OcCre Dos Amigos - foresail
I’m always surprised when manufacturers drop the ball on stuff that will CERTAINLY come up later when people start assembling their kits. Wouldn’t you assume they’d do their homework and observe existing examples of the rigs they are using? That they would have already had this conversation we are having now? Apparently they don’t count running rigging accuracy among their chief concerns. An odd turn of events since I’m CERTAIN all manufacturers bestow upon themselves words like “museum quality” and “historically accurate “.
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davyboy reacted to Angarfather in Statenjacht Utrecht by Angarfather - 1:36
Hello guys,
after a long time I am now back again in the forum. In the last three months there had been a lot of interesting jobs, two journeys and also time for modelling. But not enough time to post. With other words: time for modelling or time for posting. But now I will show you Utrecht today and of course some of the work steps .
Some pics from the rigg and the blocks
The main halliyard blocks
Gaff
The vang blocks
Many thanks to my Admiral for sewing the sails
the mainsheet
Jibbhalliyard
In / outhaul
The anchor
Regards Hartmut
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davyboy reacted to mhmtyrl in Beykoz Caique by mhmtyrl - FINISHED -1:35 - diorama
dear all
after multiple trials with the resin, I am finished at last :-) I admit that fishes in the crates look awkward :-)
next will be the wooden frame and display box.
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davyboy reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
@cog
Hello Carl,
here I show a comparison of both steering gears.
I think that now it is better
I promise: I will not grumble any more ...
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davyboy reacted to cog in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Perhaps you should show the contrast between this and the previous version ... this one is stunning, but you'll probably find fault with it as well ...
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davyboy reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
@JOUFF
@cog
Thanks for the kind words.
It continues with the construction of the steering gear.
The previous version was also not satisfactory.
Here I show the trial assembly. Only when it can be ensured that everything fits, then the steering gear comes on the ship model.
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davyboy reacted to dvm27 in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
You have insanely high standards, Johann. Which is why your model is amongst the tops!
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davyboy reacted to Gregor in La Mutine and La Topaze by Gregor – 1:64 scale - French Schooners - La Jacinthe Type
As La Topaze has no cover for her spars and oars, I had to make them in order to lash them down beside the cutter – so I made the complete set.
There are still some details missing (pumps, decorations). But the next step will be a simple one: a chimney for Topaze’s galley.
I wish you all a happy New Year!
Gregor
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davyboy reacted to Gregor in La Mutine and La Topaze by Gregor – 1:64 scale - French Schooners - La Jacinthe Type
This bench for officers (quite typical in French ships) stands as a symbol of slow progress:
But still, I managed to add a few details to my decks.
A closer look:
Both ships now have their binnacles: Topaze a very traditional one, Mutine the new, modern version. Topaze’s compass is 25cm in diameter, that of La Mutine 25, according to the Atlas du Génie maritime.
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davyboy reacted to toms10 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Managed to carve out the stern lettering. I am glad the name is short! That may be one of the requirements for any future builds. Tiny little guys, they are about 6mm high by 0.8mm thick.
Tom
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davyboy reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
Hi Johann, it is nothing difficult. Thimbles are made from brass tube 1,0x0,1 mm (resp. 1,5x0,1 mm). The tubes are cut to lenght cca 0,8 mm (resp. 1,2 mm) (see first picture) and then they are slightly compressed on both sides by a punch and hammer.
So blocks for masts are prepared and partly installed on the relevant masts, now I will continue with the blocks on the yards.
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davyboy reacted to paulsutcliffe in HMS Diana By Barbossa - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - The 1794 Attempt
Hi Christian
That is a davit used with the windlass to lift the anchor rope and isn't part of the helm, when in use the rudder was unshipped and the davit removed when the rudder was in use, there should also be holes at either end of the windlass for turning with two bars, the davit sits in a step on the rear floor angled to stop it going over the stern under weight
Hope that helps
Regards
Paul
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davyboy reacted to Barbossa in HMS Diana By Barbossa - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - The 1794 Attempt
Hello
The 26ft longboat :
As mentioned, there's been some trial & error situations but here's my final shot.
Regarding it's color scheme, I must admit there's some personal interpretaion involved.
Furthermore something is puzzling me : referring to the AOTS-book there is some device that seems to secure the helm (see last pic) . Any ideas about its purpose ?
Best wishes for 2018 to you all
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davyboy reacted to John Allen in Ship paintings
Your extremely prolific the way you can whip these out. That being said I have not seen one I would not be proud to hang in the house.
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davyboy reacted to BANYAN in Ship paintings
I'll say it again - you certainly can capture and portray the 'atmosphere' in your paintings. No need to go to a gallery as we have one of the better 'virtual' ones available to us here on MSW
cheers
Pat
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davyboy reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
The last one was The Searchers, this is The Rescuers. Breaches Bouy rescue, imaginary, not an actual rescue.
Jim
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davyboy reacted to clifforddward in Hot air gun
Just be careful with the heat, and keep the nozzle moving if you don't want scorched wood (or fingers)...Don't ask how I know about this....
I've got a commercial heat gun I've used for electronics and a wide variety of items...One thing that is very helpful is making a "cradle" to hold the heat gun in so you can have both hands for manipulating the part. I can't find mine in the shop just now so cannot post an image, but definitely helpful.
Once you realize what a strong, localized heat source can do you'll find all sorts of uses!
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davyboy reacted to Maury S in Hot air gun
Greg,
Using the heat gun will make Box more brittle so tight bends might be awkward. Depending on the temperature, it will also char the wood if you're not careful. By the way, you can use it for low temperature soldering as well.
Maury
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