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toms10 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 reacted to Jack12477 in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
For my next ship build I decided to finally drag the Artesania Latina US Constellation kit out of my stash and start building it. It was given to me by a good friend as a birthday present 9 years ago and has languished on the shelf since then; partly because it was intimidating, but mostly because I did not have the work space big enough to set it up and build it and lastly I did not know where I would display it once built - still don't but that will be dealt with later on.
Even the box it comes in is huge and intimidating.
I first constructed a build board that will hold it. Unfortunately I routed a groove along the centerline of the board to hold the keel but when the keel sits down in the groove the bulkheads don't seat fully, so I set it flush on the board and screen small cleats alongside the keel to keep it upright and straight. Some startup photos are below: So far I have dry fit all the bulkheads, sanded them as needed and am now slowly gluing them in place use small pieces of aluminum angle to keep everything perpendicular to the false keel.
At this point everything is just dry fit
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toms10 reacted to md1400cs in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Tom,
Excellent work - looks just perfect
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toms10 got a reaction from Moab in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Got a little further. The lower shrouds and sheer poles are all in place. I guess mounting the crosstrees for the topmasts are next so I can put on the upper shrouds next. Just keep picking away at the standing rigging. Also need to mount the flying job boom so I can finish the bow sprit standing rigging.
As far as wood work I still need to make all the yard/spars ant that should be about it for making saw dust.
Hope everyone is safe and well as we plow through this pesky pandemic. Happy modeling.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Okay. So the pin idea worked. The shank and flukes are now 90* from the stock. I used a .025 dia brass nail and snipped the head off. Drilled a hole in the end of the skank and underside of the stock. Pressed in the pin and glued. Much better than making it all over. I need to stop working on the model late at night. Sometimes the brain shuts off but forgets to tell you. 😜. Thanks again to Beef Wellington for pointing this out to me.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Here is one of 4 anchors. It is all wood except for the blackened brass bands and the rope covered ring. I used the size formulas laid out in Mondfeld’s Historic Ship Models to get the size. At first it seemed very large but when I temporarily placed it on the bow and looked at other models of the Leopard it looked OK. I guess I never realized how big these things were! Now I need to make 3 more just like it😜.
Stay safe
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Did a bit more work this weekend. Attached the main and fore stays and snaked with the preventers. Also rigged the boomkins.
I think I going to change gears a bit now and work on the anchors and their rigging.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
So here is my figurehead as it stands today and probably forever. It is not glued on yet so I have time to think about it. It is not terrible i am am actually okay with it. I don’t see it winning too many sculpting honors but I don’t think I will be losing much sleep. 😜
Suggestion are always welcome.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Hi MSW
I need an opinion on the color of my figurehead. I could go all one color with antique gold.
or I could go with antique gold hair, a buff color for skin and a sea foam green for the dress. I think if I went with the green I would darken it just a bit.
I like the little splash of color. It brings a focal point to the overall model. Bear in mind the final sculpture is much better than this one in my opinion. This one is one of my earlier attempts and practice working with Sculpey clay. Just using it to play with for now. What does everyone think color wise? Does anyone have a different idea? Remember I am not an artist!
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from WalrusGuy in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Okay. So in these troubled times I figured everyone could use a chuckle or two. Here is a very rough outline of my first attempt at sculpting my figurehead. It’s okay to laugh; I did. It would still need a good bit of sanding and filing after baking but then again I have a whole 1 hour of experience. This could take a while. Good thing I have enough Sculpy to make 20 more! Then i can pick and choose. In reference to my previous post, Michael Angelo... your job is safe. Smile and enjoy. 😁😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Amidst the C-19 chaos I managed to get in a little modeling. I got the lower shrouds for the main and fore masts installed. Also have the main and fore stays and preventers made. Just need to tie them to the bow sprit and then snake them. That should be fun.
I also managed to get the bow sprit glued in and attached the hearts for the stays and other standing rigging.
Boomkins are dry fit for now. I think it is time for me to put on my sculpting hat and get the figurehead completed. Right now there is just a rough 5 minute attempt out of play-doh for spacing. My sculpting endeavors are not all that extensive unless you count the sand castles 🏰 at the beach! This should be fun. Michael Angelo move over - there’s a new kid in town. 😜😁.
Below are some progress pics. Stay safe everyone and happy modeling!
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Hi all
I got to spend some time Time on my build amid all the spring yard work and planting. I rigged up the anchors along with the anchor bouys. The bouys are currently attached to the anchors but the lines are just laying on the deck until I get the first few rat lines installed. Then I can mount the bouys to those and the shear pole. I put a question out there regarding the shear poles in the mast and rigging section but did not get any responses.
Also got the Mizzen mast and fore and main topmasts in place. I plan on attacking the Mizzen shrouds next and the the rest of the masts so I can work on the standing rigging some more. This is what she looks like to date.
Just need to find some blocks of time to keep plugging away at her.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Bluto 1790 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from davec in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from schooner in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Hi all,
I have been busy building my display case/table for my Constellation. I am just getting ready to stain it and will put up pics when all is said and done. In the mean time I played around with putting together a YouTube video of my ship build log pics. It's not quite ready for network TV but it was fun to do. Check it out.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from md1400cs in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Gahm in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Hi Jack
good to hear from you. I may be a bit bias as it was my first build. It was a fun build. You need to be careful about the order of the steps. The instructions are not the greatest. I believe I mentioned it in my log.
have fun with it.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Hi TreeSqueak
I do have the instruction booklet and picture booklet. Are you in the US? PM me your address and I will mail them to you. I don’t see me needing them in the future.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
A little more progress picking away at the standing rigging. My crows now have feet😁. From what I read in various sources, crows feet at the turn of the 18th century seemed to be somewhat “optional” or at the discretion of the captain or sailing master. I liked what they added to the model so me being the captain instructed my sail master to have them installed.
I enjoyed making these. There is one on each mast. The closeup above is the one on the main mast.
Tom
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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
Thanks David... I do like the vintage kits. This one has a lot of detailed metal parts, although there is some controversy around how long these Lead parts may last. The metal parts are better than having to build many parts, such as cross trees, Davits, etc... from scratch. At this scale those would be difficult. I did a custom mix of acrylic ochre and white to get the yellow where I wanted it. I used photos from my visit aboard the CWM last summer to match up the color. Wish I had taken more pictures of rigging aloft. I also reference your MS CWM build log a lot, it’s been very helpful. Thanks again for your comments, very encouraging. I still have a ways to go.
Onward...
John
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