DSiemens
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DSiemens got a reaction from realworkingsailor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Please say Hawaiian...please say Hawaiian.....
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DSiemens got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Really coming together. Great work. That does sound like a tight fit. To much tighter and you'd be stepping into my part of the dark side and find yourself putting hinges at the base of the mast. Really though I think the tight fit will do her good. Makes it easier to get an up close look through the glass.
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DSiemens got a reaction from augie in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
That's funny I was just thinking at work today, now that we're moving off of the old DOS accounting system, where do I turn in my saber tooth tiger? I guess some one at IT should know.
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DSiemens got a reaction from IgorSky in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from dafi in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Rigging is coming together. Heres a couple shots.
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DSiemens got a reaction from dafi in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Well the rigging is coming together. I got some Uni 0/8 fly tying thread. Its great stuff. Very little stretch in the line. I do wonder though if my stay lines are to thin. I'm open to suggestions on that. Part of me thinks well it's probably close to scale but then it's also hard to see. That may change once I get the rat lines on them though.
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DSiemens got a reaction from dafi in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Thank you Michael and Popeye for your compliments they mean a lot coming from such experienced builders.
Well the hull is done finally. I guess I still have to drill holes in the chain plates but I'll do that when I start the rigging. For now I've go the masts up and the gaff and boom on for the spanker. Just need a few spars and it's off to the rigging yard.
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DSiemens got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from dafi in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Another small update. I created a little something I thought I would share. Once a month the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights hold a community build where we all get together and work on our various projects. It's a great time to spread rumors, show off and occasionally bounce ideas off each other. I have always had to be very careful getting my ships back and forth especially mid build.
Also I have been contemplating building a small version of a sea chest to put tools in just for the novelty of it. The plan would be to take DonHubbard's stand idea put it in a chest and have tools around it. While at Michaels gathering last minute supplies for the SIB library class tomorrow I stumbled across a small chest and decided to try my idea out. I call this the rigging chest.
Still need to work a few things out but so far so good.
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DSiemens got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
What is this I'm off the forums for a week and you end up going to the hospital?! Take it from some one who does the accounting side of that business your better off staying in a nice resort. Less money and better food.
Glad to hear your ok. Also it's good to see the case is in. I'm excited to see what comes next.
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DSiemens got a reaction from dafi in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from augie in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from molasses in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
More updates. The rigging is nearing completion and I've added a few sails. I have plans to differ the rigging from the plans a little. Mostly to help with getting the ship into the bottle but partially because it's what I would do if it were my ship. I'll through it out there and see what every one thinks.
The plans have the running lines to the spars running between the masts. My thoughts is with four spars this makes for eight lines running back and forth. Possible do able for a real ship but a ship in bottle that many lines in one spot becomes cumbersome. My though it to take the lines from the foremast spars and run them to the bowsprit. What this would do is give me access to the foremast spar lines outside the bottle which makes it easier to adjust the tack. I believe I've seen this done on other ships and maybe a true method of running the rigging. I'm just not as well versed with actual rigging styles. Let me know what you think.
FYI on the flag. It was created as the flag for the Mercury crew a group of online pirate enthusiast. This ship was created for the crew as well. They have gone all out with ship drawings flags and a well documented story on how they acquired the ship. Even the individual cannons on this ship have varying pound sizes and names.
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DSiemens got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Another small update. I created a little something I thought I would share. Once a month the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights hold a community build where we all get together and work on our various projects. It's a great time to spread rumors, show off and occasionally bounce ideas off each other. I have always had to be very careful getting my ships back and forth especially mid build.
Also I have been contemplating building a small version of a sea chest to put tools in just for the novelty of it. The plan would be to take DonHubbard's stand idea put it in a chest and have tools around it. While at Michaels gathering last minute supplies for the SIB library class tomorrow I stumbled across a small chest and decided to try my idea out. I call this the rigging chest.
Still need to work a few things out but so far so good.
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DSiemens got a reaction from trippwj in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Another small update. I created a little something I thought I would share. Once a month the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights hold a community build where we all get together and work on our various projects. It's a great time to spread rumors, show off and occasionally bounce ideas off each other. I have always had to be very careful getting my ships back and forth especially mid build.
Also I have been contemplating building a small version of a sea chest to put tools in just for the novelty of it. The plan would be to take DonHubbard's stand idea put it in a chest and have tools around it. While at Michaels gathering last minute supplies for the SIB library class tomorrow I stumbled across a small chest and decided to try my idea out. I call this the rigging chest.
Still need to work a few things out but so far so good.
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DSiemens got a reaction from augie in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Augie - It is I'll try and get some good pictures. The Library handed out all 20 tickets for the class so we'll have a full house. This will be very interesting.
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DSiemens got a reaction from Anja in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Another small update. I created a little something I thought I would share. Once a month the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights hold a community build where we all get together and work on our various projects. It's a great time to spread rumors, show off and occasionally bounce ideas off each other. I have always had to be very careful getting my ships back and forth especially mid build.
Also I have been contemplating building a small version of a sea chest to put tools in just for the novelty of it. The plan would be to take DonHubbard's stand idea put it in a chest and have tools around it. While at Michaels gathering last minute supplies for the SIB library class tomorrow I stumbled across a small chest and decided to try my idea out. I call this the rigging chest.
Still need to work a few things out but so far so good.
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DSiemens got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Another small update. I created a little something I thought I would share. Once a month the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights hold a community build where we all get together and work on our various projects. It's a great time to spread rumors, show off and occasionally bounce ideas off each other. I have always had to be very careful getting my ships back and forth especially mid build.
Also I have been contemplating building a small version of a sea chest to put tools in just for the novelty of it. The plan would be to take DonHubbard's stand idea put it in a chest and have tools around it. While at Michaels gathering last minute supplies for the SIB library class tomorrow I stumbled across a small chest and decided to try my idea out. I call this the rigging chest.
Still need to work a few things out but so far so good.
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DSiemens got a reaction from mtaylor in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Rigging is coming together. Heres a couple shots.
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DSiemens got a reaction from qwerty2008 in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Rigging is coming together. Heres a couple shots.
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DSiemens got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Rigging is coming together. Heres a couple shots.
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DSiemens got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Rigging is coming together. Heres a couple shots.
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DSiemens reacted to mtaylor in I Received an Admiral's Allowance, How to Spend it?
Max,
Put the checkbook down. Make a cup/glass of your favorite beverage and sit back. Now ask yourself this: Where do I want go with this hobby? If it's kits then power tools are a waste of money. If it's scratch building, then kits are a waste of money.
Then ask yourself: Where am I in the shipbuilding learning curve? If you're doing more and more scratch work and bashing, what tools will most useful for that?
It's a growth process, I think. When you're ready for the big power tool, you'll know it and no one will convince you otherwise. if you're more kit oriented, go for the kit and put the money away until you need that "next thing".. be it tools, kits, or wood.
Now I could tell you exactly what I'd buy, but it may not be what you'd want or need. Kinda' evil, aren't I?
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DSiemens got a reaction from qwerty2008 in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Well the rigging is coming together. I got some Uni 0/8 fly tying thread. Its great stuff. Very little stretch in the line. I do wonder though if my stay lines are to thin. I'm open to suggestions on that. Part of me thinks well it's probably close to scale but then it's also hard to see. That may change once I get the rat lines on them though.
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