Ondras71

I'm continuing on blocks..🔥

Last batch of 3 mm size..

Gradual waxing...

A short break in construction. Czech Republic Championship competition and model exhibition in the beautiful surroundings of the Czech Doksy Castle..🔥

https://www.klom-admiral.cz//id:12346/micr-sekce-c-2025-zamek-doksy

I continue to produce other blocks of smaller dimensions. "Machine" production with shaped cutters..

waxed...

I'm gradually getting smaller and smaller.

There will still be a lot of manual labor here..😴

On 4/28/2025 at 8:20 AM, Baker said:

Great work ondras.

A too complicated system for my poor mind to understand  but a great result 👍

Thank you very much Patrick. It's just that the translator doesn't explain it well..😁

All five Stays Mouse done..💥

Shrouds and Stay Mouse are strung..🔥

I studied the Stays Mouse braiding system. I created a jig from scraps. I used two systems I found..🔥

The ends are tied on a rope wrapping machine. I gradually weaken the wrapping thread until it is gone..💥

Stays mouse on Main stay done..💥

On 4/23/2025 at 8:32 PM, Alvb said:

Duyfken a tall ship???

For some, yes..😁

I am familiar with the Rope wrapping machine. I must confirm that the author Roman from Poland has mastered it with great craftsmanship. Super gears with gentle resistance prevent untangling. Polished material brass and aluminum. Interchangeable parts for many different activities. Very pleasant work...

I wrap weaker ropes directly, strong ropes filled with thread..

Fixed rigging ropes braided..👌

Other work halter shrouds, eyes and Stay Mouse basics..

Dirt from superglue patinas well with brown bitumen..

Now I'm going to braid Stays Mouse. I found this work 1:1 on Duyfken replica..

I finally started using a tool I've had at home for a long time - a beautifully crafted Rope wrapping machine..💥

https://www.rcmodel.com.pl/rope-wrapping-machin/

It works perfectly, tightens the threads beautifully when adjusting the spool resistance. 👍 And it doesn't matter at all that there is no motor.

On 3/18/2025 at 12:42 PM, Chuck said:

Really nice and precise craftsmanship.  Those blocks are fantastic.

Thank you very much Chuck, thank you for the like.🙂

More small blocks made..

Before I have the milling cutters ready for the production of small pulleys, I started making all the ropes. There are a lot of them, 10 basic diameters in total. All Dutch ropes are right-handed, which means that it is difficult to make weak 3x1 ropes. Right-handed threads are first twisted into left-handed threads and then the ropes are knitted. Guttermann threads are quite good, but the weaker cotton waxed Sajou threads like to hold their shape and I don't want to twist them in the opposite direction. After a long time of trying, I figured out the ropewalk settings and especially the last adjustment. All the finished ropes are slightly hairy, I stretch them under the flame of a lighter...🔥

The 3x1 Sajou cable with a thickness of 0.35 mm also has to be pulled over the edge repeatedly to align the threads. But it works..

I continue to make blocks, now Fidleblock in several sizes. The last size is borderline...

I started making blocks. First large sizes, there are only a few of them, and then non-traditional shapes. "lift block", "sheet block" and "fiddle block"...
The base on the milling machine, then hand-made..🔥

I plan to produce small-sized pulleys "by machine" on a milling machine using shaped milling cutters..😴

I finally fought the yards..🔥

Yards ready..

I bought fabric for sails, 80 g cotton batiste. I'm starting to learn to sew..

On 11/29/2024 at 2:01 AM, MikkiC said:

This is a stunning work of art! I also admire your building special tools, clever sanding shapes, etc. You give us all a lot of good ideas. Thanks for sharing this Ondras. 

Thank you very much MikkiC, thanks for the like..

I keep going slowly, I'm turning the yards..🔥

I came across a new Proxxon, a 4-jaw chuck.. Great Christmas gift. The placement of the prisms is more accurate..😍

The first yards have been dialed in. Additional items will be placed..

I wish all modelers a lot of peace and, most importantly, diligence and a passion for building in the next construction year 2025.

Placed deadeyes pulleys on tops..🔥

Tops received mounting elements..🔥

Like the pattern of Barents boat tops..

Here is a beautiful series about construction : 

Finished tops..

So it's rope and block time..🔥

Thus, the production of column tops had two episodes.
The first, of course, is an exam. The direction of the flight of wood betrayed me. The second attempt was successful..

The top of the main mast dries, After waxing, nails and other details are added. The second top will be a piece of cake..🔥

Measurement by a sailor..

On 9/14/2024 at 12:18 PM, GeorgeBierman said:

Hallo Ondras. Your work is fantastic, I follow it very closely. I am trying to build the same ship using 3D software. I just want to say thank you for this priceless collection of pictures that shows your work step by step. It is invaluable to someone like me. I am just a hobbyist, you are the professional, so I just want to thank you. I upload a picture of my effort so far. It is just a work in progress, not the final colors or textures yet. As ever, looking forward to more uploads from you. Regards, George

Hello George. Interesting and clean painting. I also try to look for details and shapes on the internet, so I agree with your effort. I am curious about the resulting drawing. Ondras

20 hours ago, MikkiC said:

I want to smooth out that awkward looking bungle so that the transom doesn't hang below its supports thus creating a nice, cleaner line.

 

I greet you. The line is easy to maintain. I did the same thing on my boat. Fingers crossed for progress..🙂

San Martin kit...

The second plate weakened under the cutter. After 0.1 mm, it removes sensitively..

Continuation of making hoops. My first attempt from the board broke years later. Second attempt according to reality from glued parts..

I had the cutters narrowed to 3 mm to shape the posts..

Now I will gradually create the shape of the posts, then they will be cut..

On 8/3/2024 at 4:09 AM, Hubac's Historian said:

Awesome!

Thank you very muchHubac. Thanks for the like.

Moving on to the tops. Creating an accurate 0.75mm thick wooden hoop took some trying. Finally, I looked at the production system on the dividing device under the mill. The dividing device was a bit wobbly, I found a system on the net to adjust the length of the collets and center them.

Base plate leveled on a lathe..

Milling works great by rotating the hands..

Board nails..

The board is glued to the hoop and carefully cut off..

Milled to the correct strength..

Now the top hoop. She is very fragile..😪

Thanks for the like..

I was still missing structural elements on the tops supports. So late, but added..

Plate tops..🔥

I finished the mast fight..

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Towards the end there are already very fragile parts..

Repair. It's worth creating a few extra parts..😪

Mast parts done..💥

Result..

Continuation - Tops..

 Finished the details of the mast heads (cap).. 💥

Dewetting for processing bonded parts..

Ready for the next floor with flagpoles...

After a really long break, I made progress again. Fore and main mast heads created. Just grooves for ropes and fittings... 🔥

I slowly continue on the masts..🔥

20 hours ago, kirill4 said:

Good day Ondras,

Lovely model and hjgh level craftmenship !!!

Like it very , very much!!!

Could it be happened  that designed "masts" happened to be  too small ( kind of proportional issue) for the size of the hull ?

of couse it is just my private opinion /impression after watching photo of your build log , I understood that everything made as per original  drawing , but... :)))

All the best!

ps

Could it be played in some comp. drawing programms , how general rigging plan  will be ooks like , if  masts , top- masts , etc...all will be  increased in length of  approx 5 to 10 % of original drawing size ?

Greetings Kirill. Thank you very much for your response, you hit the spot where I was wondering about mast height. I calculated the masts according to the table in the book "Mondfeld - Historic Ship Models" and the dimensions fit the plan.

However, the lower parts (main mast, fore mast, mizen mast) still seemed short to me. I compared the masts with the masts according to the Zeehaen plan and they turned out to be about 10 percent longer. So the masts are raised.

The Main yard and Fore yard locations will now sit as well..🔥