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EJ_L
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EJ_L got a reaction from DARIVS ARCHITECTVS in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from Prowler901 in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Bowsprit assembly complete and installed. Missing a few blocks still but those will install when the rigging commences. Foremast up next.
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EJ_L got a reaction from KentM in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Bowsprit assembly complete and installed. Missing a few blocks still but those will install when the rigging commences. Foremast up next.
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EJ_L got a reaction from KentM in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from DARIVS ARCHITECTVS in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Been a while since I have updated but I have been slowly making progress. All of the exposed guns have been rigged.
Next up will be the channels and then gun port lids.
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EJ_L got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from KentM in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Marc, Vic, thank you very much.
Still very busy but I've managed to get in some build time and finished installing the gun port lids and canons. A couple more items and Royal Louis will be ready for masts and rigging.
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EJ_L got a reaction from coxswain in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
I will echo Kevin in his statement of your ability to see all of these compound angles and layers and translate them from 2D to 3D. I work in construction reading 2D plans to visualize 3D buildings, but even with all of that practice, I struggle to see what some of these artists try to convey in their pictures. Your model, aside from being simply astounding, has done a lot to help me understand the make up of these vessels complex curves and angles and how they interact to form the complete picture. You pick out details that are easily overlooked and workout incredible ways of making these difficult pieces look, maybe not simple, but doable. Bravo!!
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EJ_L got a reaction from Robert Taylor in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from md1400cs in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Some work on the bowsprit mast. As with all masts and yards, I’m trying to attach as many blocks and other components as possible before securing to the ship.
This is made trickier as I intend to have sails but of course the rigging plans do not include that information. To figure out what is needed, a lot of consulting other books and examples is taking place for each sail to try to find all the components needed. Even more fun is that I am used to building ships with spritsail topmasts, and this one has a jib boom and sail. My accumulated knowledge of the former is not helping right now…
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Spent the week working on the last tier of stern windows, enclosing the captains cabin.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
A little more work. Getting all of the pieces installed that will shortly be covered up.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Not a lot has been done lately as I have been busy on other projects. Now that those are wrapped up, I am back to working the planking ever upward. Hopefully I will be able to top out the stern bulkheads soon followed by the forecastle. Once everything is topped out, I can start working on the decorations.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Working on the upper stern structure. Pierced the last of the gun ports and the four cabin windows in the office quarters. I had to adjust those two down as the drawings showed them in the middle of the poop deck. Also setting the poop deck beams and cutting channels to run the wires for the lights.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Hello all! I know it it has been a while since I have updated, been a little busy but mostly just needed a break. Back now with some updates to share.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Another update. Lower QGs are enclosed and I am working on closing the stern on the next deck. I finished planking the sides of this deck as well and will soon be working upward on the quarter deck. Progress is slow but forward.
I know some of the trim looks weird in these pictures, especially on the QGs. That is due to the lack of the decorative pieces that still need to be carved and fit into place. I installed some trim as kind of a place holder and some that will remain but will be trimmed or embellished as needed. It is definitely a work in progress.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Great cabin stern windows have been installed and trimmed. Wrapping the QGs next then details and paint.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Framing of the cabins and quarter galleys continues. The lower cabin framework is in place and I am now setting window frames. The trim work will build up and out from this. Fortunately, the decorations are much simpler than S.R. was however, the scale is smaller at 1:90 compared to 1:77. It may not sound like much but it will add a lot of challenge to make those decorations look good.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Started setting the gun carriages that will not be detailed. These will just support the gun barrels and will be completely blocked from view by the deck above. The guns will be installed through the gun ports later.
I also started to frame and close up the cabins. Once the sides are done, I will move on to closing the stern as well as building the balconies and quarter galleys. This work will also allow me to continue running the hull planking upward on both the forecastle, quarter deck and the poop.
As always, thank you all very much for the comments, likes and following along!
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Lower hull is finished. The planking has laid down fairly smooth so sanding didn’t take very long. Applied poly finish over the mahogany wood on the lower hull and over the first two bands of wales and yellow wood. Once the rest of the planking is complete, I will extend the finish so that all the surfaces are evenly covered.
Also today my latest library addition arrived. I intend to carve my own decorations for this ship as I did the last.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Michael,
The device is the "Professional Building Slip" by Hobbyzone. (Yes I had to look it up) I purchased mine through Hobbyworld-usa, who are located in New Hampshire but are a dealer for Hobbyzone stuff. My review of it would be overall positive. Honestly, the only real drawbacks are part of what make it good, it is heavy, and large. For someone building these large ships, those two items are excellent for helping to hold her steady when working. With all the clamping pieces fully adjustable and removable, I have been able to work on the ship in a variety of positions. The drawback comes in that it is not quick or easy to move the ship around and so if you are changing positions frequently, as I am at the moment working on the planking, it is easier to remove the ship from the slip. I will resume using her once I have finished the planking and am ready to resume work with the ship right side up. I am probably going to line the inside clamping edges with something soft however to prevent marring the finish. It feel as though it is a great addition to the shipyard and will likely become invaluable when I start attempting fully framed models.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Royal Louis 1780 by EJ_L - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Another step closer! This picture was actually taken a few days ago over the weekend and now I am actually done on one side and should be complete on the other by the end of the week.
Once the planking is done, it will be off to the wood shop for sanding and minor gap filling followed by finish coats.
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