michael mott

Danny the picture of the full model sitting on the workbench was a bit of a surprise, for some reason I had not equated the scale of your model with its actual size. Your photographs and the level of detail in many of the small items led me to thinking this was a much larger model. Then with the last pictures of the head timbers, I realized just how small and fiddly these parts are.

Hats off to you sir for some very fine modelwork.

Oh

  and congratulations on the completion of the move.

Michael

Mark there is always a way, always! nicely done.

Michael

Guns are not my thing, but that musket is an exquisite piece of modelmaking!

michael

Great to see the plating done Nenad, now you can get back to the topsides.

Michael

beautifully precise workmanship Ed it is a joy to follow your progress.

Michael

Omega very neat. your dental mirror reminded me of a neat way we used to look into Architectural models. We made some small periscopes, they are easy to make with a bit of tube you just need a couple of small mirrors set at 45 degrees. try it, I think you will be both pleased and surprised.

Michael

Hmm.. and inch long, very nice detail.

Michael

Hi Mick, somehow I missed your build, very fine work and great job so far on the rigging.

Michael

Looks very nice Pete, 14 inches long seems like a nice size for a fleet of these.

michael

Bob thank you for the detailed explanation.

michael

Nils, thanks for the clarification on the hammocks.

michael

Excellent work and explanations Bob.

One thing that I am curious about is the use of the two sets of blocks for the Gaff up-haul, was it because the weight was to much for just a triple block?

Michael

Bob that is a neat way to sort out the rigging I will have to remember that one.

Michael

 

This is the line that will control tacking on the mizzen mast

Steve I am curious about how the line stays taught on the drum, is it purely the pull of the sail?

Michael

Omega I still am having a hard time getting my head around how small this model is, I think I would have been tempted to build the whole thing out of Styrene given the tiny sections. You are doing an incredible job

Michael

Definitely tiny! Wow.

Michael

Great work on the hammocks Nils, clever use of Butchers tape.

Michael

Alfons just catching up, very nice work so far crisp and clean paint work as well.

Michael

Pete this is a wonderful model and I am also looking forward to your 1:1. It will be a great build as well I am sure.

Michael

Antony the section looks like it is nearly finished. The film you mentioned for the copper plates how does is follow all the surface modulations or is it some sort of spray?

Michael

Omega thanks, I am really pleased with the colour of the deck.

David, Now I understand thanks.

Michael

David a lift gate, can you elaborate?

Nils, thanks but I needed to rework the handle to accommodate the bowsprit.

Today I oiled the deck and fitted the main bowsprit hardware.

Then reworked the handle.

Next I will add some guides for the hull to find the keel track. then give it a coat of paint

Michael

Just continuing to watch in awe.

Michael

Thank you Brian.

Steve:  the getting her back on is the least of my concerns at the moment, it just occurred to me this morning that the whole configuration is daft because I have not accounted for the rigging which includes a bowsprit and bobstay, even if the bowsprit were housed. 

Your suggestion makes a lot of sense.

Oh well back to the drawing board.

Thank you to all of you who added likes

Michael

Thank you for the likes.

Pete, I am melting a few weights every day now, and so far I am up to 25lbs.

Steve you are probably right, Apart from the Skipjack launch I am already thinking about the next cutter.

I felt like getting the trolly finished so worked on it today, it looks a little whimsical but I like the ergonomics of it.

it is a good height for moving to the water.

Now it just needs a coat of paint. and it will be ready for the cutter's next ballast test.

Michael