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toms10 got a reaction from PeteB in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Houston we have propulsion! Actually it probably should be London we have propulsion! I was able to mount my first sail today. It took all afternoon, mostly staring at it figuring out all the intricacies of rigging. This is going to take a while 🤔😮. My goal is to bring the completed model to Modelcon in Philadelphia in August. Should not be a problem but I have learned that I am not the speediest modeler and I can only put a couple hours a day if I am lucky. I would be very hungry if I did this professionally. 😜😁
here is my sprit sail.
Now I have to try furling a sail as that is my plan for the top sprit sail.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from John Ruy in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the encouragement. Now that the first sail is on, the rest seem a bit less daunting. The bolt ropes are glued on to the edges using Aleene's fabric glue. It is pretty strong and dries clear. Being a fabric glue it is also somewhat flexible. The only "sewing" I did was at the ends of the cringles I tied square knots with 50 wt thread to help hold them to the sail when the rigging line tugs on them. Gave them a bit of reinforcement so the bolt rope does not tear off. The ones at the corners of the sails are just loops created by the continuous bolt rope with a simple overhand knot at the base of the loop to help keep its shape. The glue should be plenty to hold them in place, especially at the head of the sail. There should not really be all that much tension on the cringles from the rigging lines as the billowing shape of the sail is created by the wire under the leach and foot tablings. The rigging lines just need to be taut enough to keep the sail in the correct plane.
Tom
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toms10 reacted to TomShipModel in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Thanks for the very clear explanations.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Houston we have propulsion! Actually it probably should be London we have propulsion! I was able to mount my first sail today. It took all afternoon, mostly staring at it figuring out all the intricacies of rigging. This is going to take a while 🤔😮. My goal is to bring the completed model to Modelcon in Philadelphia in August. Should not be a problem but I have learned that I am not the speediest modeler and I can only put a couple hours a day if I am lucky. I would be very hungry if I did this professionally. 😜😁
here is my sprit sail.
Now I have to try furling a sail as that is my plan for the top sprit sail.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from AON in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
I usually have them at the tops of all the masts. It is just colored tissue paper. My main royal mast fell victim once. Snapped it off at the joint with the top gallant reaching around he back. Live and learn.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from John Ruy in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
I usually have them at the tops of all the masts. It is just colored tissue paper. My main royal mast fell victim once. Snapped it off at the joint with the top gallant reaching around he back. Live and learn.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Houston we have propulsion! Actually it probably should be London we have propulsion! I was able to mount my first sail today. It took all afternoon, mostly staring at it figuring out all the intricacies of rigging. This is going to take a while 🤔😮. My goal is to bring the completed model to Modelcon in Philadelphia in August. Should not be a problem but I have learned that I am not the speediest modeler and I can only put a couple hours a day if I am lucky. I would be very hungry if I did this professionally. 😜😁
here is my sprit sail.
Now I have to try furling a sail as that is my plan for the top sprit sail.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Bluto 1790 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Houston we have propulsion! Actually it probably should be London we have propulsion! I was able to mount my first sail today. It took all afternoon, mostly staring at it figuring out all the intricacies of rigging. This is going to take a while 🤔😮. My goal is to bring the completed model to Modelcon in Philadelphia in August. Should not be a problem but I have learned that I am not the speediest modeler and I can only put a couple hours a day if I am lucky. I would be very hungry if I did this professionally. 😜😁
here is my sprit sail.
Now I have to try furling a sail as that is my plan for the top sprit sail.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Moab in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
Hi John
The whale boat is coming along nicely. I have the same light. Picked it up at Harbor Freight a few years ago. For magnification I use an Opti-visor also picked up at Harbor Freight. I find it much easier to work with instead of underneath the magnifier light. I can also swap lenses for different magnification. I haven’t done that yet as the lenses that came with it are fine. I think they are 5x. I would need to check. Now I have the ring light up high over my model and magnifier on my head. Works well.
Keep up the great work.
Tom
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
I use a fluorescent light with a 5x magnifying lens. Helps me with my OCD. 😆
Best tool I have on my bench. 👍
Eyesight? Well, that’s a good Optomitrist. 🧐
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
Box completed, but need to clean up the compass with a new card.
Compass 2.0, next to its inspirational photo. 😆
Compass mounted..
Onwards... 😎
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toms10 got a reaction from PeteB in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Gahm in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from AON in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Bluto 1790 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So I have been playing with sailmaking lately. Finished putting on the bolt ropes and cringles for the sails I plan on hanging (about 18 or so). The lower ones will be furled. Still need to figure that out.
In the mean time... let the reef pointing begin! I am rough guessing at about 500 plus. This kind of make ratlines down right exciting 😜😁. Here is the spritsail getting started.
And when those are done it will be roband time! That is probably another 500 ropes! Then I can start attaching sails to yards and then attach the yards to the masts. At least that is the plan.
Please note that all plans are subject to change without notice... and usually do!😁
Tom
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
Now comes all of the neat miniature stuff that drew me in to build this Whaleboat. 😎
Very detailed Whale gun provided in this kit. Painted Flat black with Testors Enamel. I will have to dress it up with a bit of flat brass. 👌
Building the Gun Box...
Never give up your scrap, you never know when you need to go to your wood pile.
Some fine Micro carpentry. 😆
Little Cherry Stain to finish it off...
Mounted for display...
Onward... 😎
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toms10 reacted to Duck in Hobby Knife Preference?
Swann Morton #3 handle with a Swann Morton #11 blade is a great replacement for an Exacto handle with #11Exacto blades. Much sharper to start and stays sharper much longer.
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in Charles W. Morgan by John Ruy - FINISHED - Marine Model Company - 5/32”=1’ (1/76 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Kit
Ok, just kidding not finished without the flags.
Here the are...
Color Cpoier/Printers are great aren’t they?
Cant hang flags without Halliards.
48 star US flag for 1941...
The J & W.R. Wing Co. Flag, mounted to the Main Mast Flag Halliard.
And of course the Mystic ceremonial flag.
OK! Now she is finished.
I think so, we will see... 🤔
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toms10 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
Is there no rest for the weary!? The CW Morgan isn't even cold yet. 😃
Tom
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
The Center Board Case is capped and the Lifting Strap is in place and functional. 👍
Onward. 🍻
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toms10 reacted to John Ruy in New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
Wow! Went back to The New Bedford Whaleboat today. Opened My Build Log and saw it has been 3 months since I last worked on her.
Where does the time go. I’ve been finishing the Charles W Morgan for 3 Months! 😆
So I made progress today on the Whaleboat. Started adding details in the stern.
Standing cleats in the stern installed.
Foot brace installed.
Cleats installed...
Loggerhead installed
Stern details Painted... 😎
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in A Treatise on Rigging
Did a google search and this came up. I don’t think this breaks any copyright rules as the Library of Congress has this as a free download. Not sure if this helps.
20100616002tr.pdf
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Canute in A Treatise on Rigging
Did a google search and this came up. I don’t think this breaks any copyright rules as the Library of Congress has this as a free download. Not sure if this helps.
20100616002tr.pdf
Tom
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