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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    The Prince de Neufchatel is done. It’s my first ever scratch build. I learned a lot from this build. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad for a first try.
  2. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you all for the likes and the comments! The rigging is complete! All that I have left are the flags.
  3. GrandpaPhil
    Starboard stun sails are on and rigged.
  4. GrandpaPhil
    In the process of installing the first set of stun sails, I discovered that I had made some mistakes. So, I unleashed rigging spiders on my model. They cut out the the fore course sheets and tacks. If you leave them, they interfere with the stun sails.
  5. GrandpaPhil
    The top gaff sail is on and rigged. If I wasn’t adding in the stun sails, I would be done with the sails. But, I am adding stun sails, so they’re next!
  6. GrandpaPhil
    Quick question, is there any record on the masting/rigging for Winchelsea? Would it be the same as for Triton?
  7. GrandpaPhil
    The Main Sail is installed and rigged.
  8. GrandpaPhil
    The main sail is attached to the gaff and the boom.
  9. GrandpaPhil
    Main top gallant sail is on. That’s the last of the square sails. Next up, the main sail and the main gaff topsail. After that, I’ll install the stun sails. Lastly, I need to make some flags.
  10. GrandpaPhil
    I’m going to build the HMS Winchelsea. I will build from scratch. Most of my build will be plywood and basswood with cedar carvings. I am backed up a couple of builds, but I will be participating. I can’t pass this one up. The Winchelsea makes for an impressive model.
  11. GrandpaPhil
    If the plans for the kit has line drawings, find the body plan. Otherwise find the part of the plan that has the bulkheads. Pick out whichever bulkheads that you want to place the cradles for your stand at, trace the to them waterline. That is the inside of your cradle. Next, draw out the outer side of your cradle. Reflect the entire thing over the centerline. That’s how I did mine. It sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. See post 64 of Prince de Neufchatel by GrandpaPhil in the scratch build section.
  12. GrandpaPhil
    I like glue sticks for adhering plans to wood.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Are we going to be able to just buy the plan set or will we need to buy the starter kit to build Winchelsea?
  14. GrandpaPhil
    Excellent work!
  15. GrandpaPhil
    Excellent work!
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Or just scratch build a couple of blocks.
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much!
  18. GrandpaPhil
    I agree! Fantastic work!
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Your metalworking is fantastic!
  20. GrandpaPhil
    Very cool!
  21. GrandpaPhil
    The fore royal is installed and rigged. That’s it for the primary square rig on the fore mast. I also rigged the fore signal halyard.
  22. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you all very much for the comments and the likes! The fore top gallant sail is on and rigged. I did much better on the bowlines and the bunt line. That leaves two royals, the main sail and the top main staysail plus the stun sails. The stun sails will be the last sails to be installed due to the necessity of being able to belay lines around them.
  23. GrandpaPhil
    Okay, thank you!
  24. GrandpaPhil
    Too many to count, lol.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    Well done! Congratulations!

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