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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    Looking good!
  2. GrandpaPhil
    I have reached another milestone with this build. I am done with the standing rigging. Next up, I will be making some booms, gaffs and yards. Then, I will make sails. After that, I have to install everything and install the running rigging. The last thing I do on any model is to make and install flags and pennants. As a quick side note, I never expected this model to get past the hull covering phase, but I’m too stubborn to give up. So, I’m pretty pleased with my progress. I’ve never scratch built a model before so I’m very happy with it. It’s not perfect, but it’s good enough for a first run. I’ve learned a lot and have gained much valuable experience that will help me in future builds. Without further ado, I present the American Privateer Prince de Neufchatel with the standing rigging complete:
  3. GrandpaPhil
    Well done!
  4. GrandpaPhil
    I’m in the final stages of the standing rigging on the Prince de Neufchatel so I’ll be getting back to the Victory shortly. Using the Prince de Neufchatel as a learning project has worked wonderfully. I believe that the Victory will go together quite nicely once I get back to it.
  5. GrandpaPhil
    You have my most sincere condolences on your loss.
  6. GrandpaPhil
    Given the pictures that you have posted, I don’t think that you will have any difficulty rigging your model. Given your wood working experience, I don’t think you will have problems with anything that you will see in any kit. I have never had a Caldercraft kit, but I’ve heard really good things about them. A schooner is a great place to start. My first real ship model was the schooner Sultana by Model Shipways. I am currently building my first scratch build and I chose a schooner because they are relatively simple (compared to a square rigged ship) and make a beautiful model. I had no wood working experience when I started building ship models. I learned as I went. From my experience since then, I have discovered that the hardest part is getting started with the intent to finish. Once you pass that point, the hard part’s done. After that it’s just a matter of actually building the model. Take your time. Have fun. Don’t worry about making mistakes (my models are full of them). Learn from those mistakes and move forward.
  7. GrandpaPhil
    I only have one set of backstays left on the foremast and two on the main mast. I think that I am now done with the deadeye spacing jig.
  8. GrandpaPhil
    First two sets of backstays are in on the foremast.
  9. GrandpaPhil
    Also remember, if the hull is okay, masting and rigging aren’t bad to replace. It’s time consuming, but isn’t everything with this hobby? If you decide to restore the model, be patient, take your time and enjoy the process. Use it as a learning tool.
  10. GrandpaPhil
    I agree, the real question is how badly you want to restore it. I’d start by pulling off the broken parts and doing a good solid damage assessment on what your base looks like. Then I would assemble my materials and plans to begin replacing the damaged parts.
  11. GrandpaPhil
    All shrouds, along with the ratlines, and forestays are complete. Time to make some backstays.
  12. GrandpaPhil
    Your rigging will come out well. I’ve seen the rest of your work. You’ll do just fine.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Here’s the starboard top shrouds:
  14. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much!
  15. GrandpaPhil
    I got more done last night. I made 6 more deadeyes with 4 failures while trying to make the 6th one, lol. I removed a stay and rerouted it and added another that I had missed. I also added the fore top shrouds and left it with the ratlines half done down the starboard side. Quick note and lesson learned, I need to reinforce the mast tops better next time to prevent deflection under the stress of rigging.
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Awesome! Thank you!
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Are rigging, and belaying, plans for the same type of vessel relatively interchangeable between ships of similar size, class and time period, in the Royal Navy?
  18. GrandpaPhil
    Sheer poles are in place. Upper Main Shrouds are installed. Time to make the Top Shrouds and Top Gallant Shrouds on the Foremast.
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Lower ratlines are in. Time to make the sheer poles and the upper shrouds/ratlines
  20. GrandpaPhil
    I finally had time to work on the model today. I’m about 75% complete with the main mast ratlines. I’ll post pictures once they’re done.
  21. GrandpaPhil
    Awesome!
  22. GrandpaPhil
    Nicely done! Congratulations!
  23. GrandpaPhil
    Looking good!
  24. GrandpaPhil
    Bummer on the tire! Nice work on the model!
  25. GrandpaPhil
    From looking at the part list on Model Expo’s website, I’d say it comes out of 1/16” stock.

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