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Steve 12345 reacted to popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
some folks will use graph paper or draw lines on a paper to use as a backing, when tying the ratlines. I've seen others make a jig or template to gauge them. the shrouds themselves can be slightly limp.......it's the back stays that do most of the work. it's amazing how they are put together, considering that the shrouds are adjustable. we try so hard to keep the straight line for the ratlines, but in real life, if they were to be adjusted, the line would be offset by it. it's best to keep the ratlines slightly limp........to make them taught in any way will distort the shrouds....it doesn't take much.
I used to eyeball the dead eyes......but the last one I did convinced me that I needed to make a jig for them. I made one......now to get back to the ship that I goofed up on. it's compounded though, since it fell on the floor a couple of times.......poor duck is gonna need a reno.
I still do other things by eye.........I find it quicker, and my 'mind's eye' knows what I want
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from EJ_L in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Hi Popeye yeah think I'll keep the snake it seems rather a unique feature to me now that you have showed your like for it , as for the rat lines I love tying those things for some reason it sorta gives me a free evenings work where no brain power is required now getting the shroud line deadeye all the same height I find that frastrating it's a very very fine balance trying to leave a we bit to Allow for tension but not to much that there not level or leave to much and there to low I have tried every jig in the book for deadeye and ratline but have had no success so I try to eyeball both
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Steve 12345 reacted to popeye the sailor in Andrea Gail by BassicBill - Billing Boats 608
glad to hear you've found something to fill your time perhaps a build log on it might be something of interest. if you find that your experiencing gaps of time to be filled, and decide to get the kit, let me know. I'll get a St Roche and we can build them together there are only a couple logs here......none have been finished as far as I'm aware. I have the plans for it too......don't have the profile diagrams though.......downloaded the plans to follow along with a previous attempt to build it. I have the Norden in the closet at the moment......that might also be a doable build for you as well. just let me know in advance don't disappear.........your a good heart.......keep in touch.
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Steve 12345 reacted to popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
I'm glad that you don't feel like I'm critiquing in any way........it's not my nature artistic licence is paramount in my book. it just that I've seen other Bounty builds, and the ratlines have been done closer together. you've done a superb job with them, and I didn't want it to come back to haunt you......especially near the finish where things would be in the way. 5 - 8 mm is good, considering the scale. are you going to keep the snake? I can't recall seeing a build with it, but you've done a super job with too.......hate to see you remove it.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from EJ_L in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Popeye you have a very keen eye I think you are 100% right on the rat lines I knew there was something bugging me about them , I had went with billings suggested 10mm gap and the line I'm using is slightly smaller than the billings stuff I don't think that helped either ,don has suggested the 8 mm and I checked mine some even creep away to eleven mm in places so that 3mm difference could easily equate to six inches in the real world thanks for calling me out on this I played about a bit with them earlier to see if they will still move about which they actually can but if I have any trouble with that I will redo them thanks
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from leginseel in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Popeye you have a very keen eye I think you are 100% right on the rat lines I knew there was something bugging me about them , I had went with billings suggested 10mm gap and the line I'm using is slightly smaller than the billings stuff I don't think that helped either ,don has suggested the 8 mm and I checked mine some even creep away to eleven mm in places so that 3mm difference could easily equate to six inches in the real world thanks for calling me out on this I played about a bit with them earlier to see if they will still move about which they actually can but if I have any trouble with that I will redo them thanks
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Flower-Class Corvette by kpnuts - FINISHED - Revell - 1/72 scale - PLASTIC - modified as 1960's Bat Boat
Just found this brilliant read the whole log the bit when the lightbulb turned into a helicopter my jaw nearly hit the floor fantastic enjoy your build I know I am enjoying watching
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all lastnight I rather casualy wrote ill just need to do the ratlines tomorrow evening and that will complete the foremast ,I thought about that statement this morning and thought again but however the ratlines were not that big of a deal and are infact complete
first pic shows how I waste more thread than use but I get frustrated trying to use small pieces and would rather buy more than worry about wastage
little dab of watered down white glue on the outside knots only its not necessary to glue all the knots
and here they are trimmed up and my little delicate knot tying fingers
here is a drawing I keep near by for when I have brain freeze and forget how to tie
I also added this detail to the forestay copied from my victory plan and as far as I know not used on bounty I just liked the look of it and felt it added something but on reflection may cut this back out
not sure so I will sleep on it
thanks again for viewing and commenting
steve
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Steve 12345 reacted to leginseel in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi All, I've been busy with what seems small but time consuming stuff. The heat here at the moment hasn't helped as we've been up around 44C (111F) for a few days now. Hopefully this is coming down this week but it doesn't make me want to sit over a work bench!!
I made the tiller house a little while ago as per the kit instructions I didn't feel that it was good enough so I clad it with Mahogany and stained it Dark Oak and I think that it looks better.
These first two are as per the kit
Now after Cladding
Now after staining. I'll give it a coat of Sanding Sealer before I glue it in place.
I've also made a start on the Rudder.
I need to tidy it up and fit the 'bolt' Heads and stain/paint as my next job. I'm hoping to have it done and fitted before I go to England in a week or so.
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Steve 12345 reacted to donrobinson in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Looking at the AOTS it seems they should about 15" apart which would be approximately 8 mm at this scale. Nice work Steve, I like your little drawing it is amazing how we can tie hundreds of these knots then all of a sudden the mind goes blank and you forget
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Steve 12345 reacted to popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
I dunno.......I think the snake is rather cool, although I'm not sure if Bounty had it or not. the ratlines look really good......but I think they might be too far apart. I hate to see you get too far ahead, and then find this out. perhaps someone can confirm this.
I waste more thread.........fat fingers can be a curse
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all lastnight I rather casualy wrote ill just need to do the ratlines tomorrow evening and that will complete the foremast ,I thought about that statement this morning and thought again but however the ratlines were not that big of a deal and are infact complete
first pic shows how I waste more thread than use but I get frustrated trying to use small pieces and would rather buy more than worry about wastage
little dab of watered down white glue on the outside knots only its not necessary to glue all the knots
and here they are trimmed up and my little delicate knot tying fingers
here is a drawing I keep near by for when I have brain freeze and forget how to tie
I also added this detail to the forestay copied from my victory plan and as far as I know not used on bounty I just liked the look of it and felt it added something but on reflection may cut this back out
not sure so I will sleep on it
thanks again for viewing and commenting
steve
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Thanks EJ and Popeye it's always encouraging to have your support and thanks others for the likes Hi reklein thanks for checking in and the reassurance on kit choice as a first build I've found a local club that have an old abandoned army airfield and offer lessons along with checking the model over and taking her on a maiden flight . The toolboxs I built the top one a couple years ago and the bottom box just at the start of this build ,the top box I made a YouTube vid on my channel you can check that out here
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Steve 12345 reacted to leginseel in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Beautiful work as always Steve. I'm a good way behind you and your build has become my number 1 point of reference.
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Steve 12345 reacted to leginseel in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
I think I'm going to stop commenting from my iPod as it appears to repeat the whole post again including all the photos. Has anyone any ideas how it can be stopped??
Sorry for clogging you up Steve.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from KingDavid in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Thanks EJ and Popeye it's always encouraging to have your support and thanks others for the likes Hi reklein thanks for checking in and the reassurance on kit choice as a first build I've found a local club that have an old abandoned army airfield and offer lessons along with checking the model over and taking her on a maiden flight . The toolboxs I built the top one a couple years ago and the bottom box just at the start of this build ,the top box I made a YouTube vid on my channel you can check that out here
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from GrantGoodale in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all lastnight I rather casualy wrote ill just need to do the ratlines tomorrow evening and that will complete the foremast ,I thought about that statement this morning and thought again but however the ratlines were not that big of a deal and are infact complete
first pic shows how I waste more thread than use but I get frustrated trying to use small pieces and would rather buy more than worry about wastage
little dab of watered down white glue on the outside knots only its not necessary to glue all the knots
and here they are trimmed up and my little delicate knot tying fingers
here is a drawing I keep near by for when I have brain freeze and forget how to tie
I also added this detail to the forestay copied from my victory plan and as far as I know not used on bounty I just liked the look of it and felt it added something but on reflection may cut this back out
not sure so I will sleep on it
thanks again for viewing and commenting
steve
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from mtaylor in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
The rope coils are so easily left out at the exitment of completion I keep meaning to begin making them pre finishing stage please show your procedure for them I have seen many diff types
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
The rope coils are so easily left out at the exitment of completion I keep meaning to begin making them pre finishing stage please show your procedure for them I have seen many diff types
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from zoly99sask in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
The rope coils are so easily left out at the exitment of completion I keep meaning to begin making them pre finishing stage please show your procedure for them I have seen many diff types
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
The rope coils are so easily left out at the exitment of completion I keep meaning to begin making them pre finishing stage please show your procedure for them I have seen many diff types
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Steve 12345 reacted to EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Thanks everyone for the nice words and the likes!
The major components left for the rigging other than that last yard are just the braces. While there are a lot of them to do, they are relatively easy to rig compared to what has been done already. Other items are the anchors and stern lanterns and I will also add all the rope coils at the belaying pins and on the deck where needed. May be a few other things I'm not thinking of but those are the main things to do.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from ken3335 in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all lastnight I rather casualy wrote ill just need to do the ratlines tomorrow evening and that will complete the foremast ,I thought about that statement this morning and thought again but however the ratlines were not that big of a deal and are infact complete
first pic shows how I waste more thread than use but I get frustrated trying to use small pieces and would rather buy more than worry about wastage
little dab of watered down white glue on the outside knots only its not necessary to glue all the knots
and here they are trimmed up and my little delicate knot tying fingers
here is a drawing I keep near by for when I have brain freeze and forget how to tie
I also added this detail to the forestay copied from my victory plan and as far as I know not used on bounty I just liked the look of it and felt it added something but on reflection may cut this back out
not sure so I will sleep on it
thanks again for viewing and commenting
steve
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from clearway in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Thanks EJ and Popeye it's always encouraging to have your support and thanks others for the likes Hi reklein thanks for checking in and the reassurance on kit choice as a first build I've found a local club that have an old abandoned army airfield and offer lessons along with checking the model over and taking her on a maiden flight . The toolboxs I built the top one a couple years ago and the bottom box just at the start of this build ,the top box I made a YouTube vid on my channel you can check that out here
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Dali in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all lastnight I rather casualy wrote ill just need to do the ratlines tomorrow evening and that will complete the foremast ,I thought about that statement this morning and thought again but however the ratlines were not that big of a deal and are infact complete
first pic shows how I waste more thread than use but I get frustrated trying to use small pieces and would rather buy more than worry about wastage
little dab of watered down white glue on the outside knots only its not necessary to glue all the knots
and here they are trimmed up and my little delicate knot tying fingers
here is a drawing I keep near by for when I have brain freeze and forget how to tie
I also added this detail to the forestay copied from my victory plan and as far as I know not used on bounty I just liked the look of it and felt it added something but on reflection may cut this back out
not sure so I will sleep on it
thanks again for viewing and commenting
steve
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