GrandpaPhil
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I see that you have the original rigging plans from 1938. That looks like a standard brig configuration. If you search for brig by title on the search function, for Model Ship World, you can see the other brigs that have been built on this forum. That way you can get a visual idea of how the rigging goes together, which is what I think you are asking for. I have a book called Historic Ship Models by Wolfram Zu Mondfeld. It is a most excellent resource for understanding most aspects of model ship building, but rigging in particular. I use that book so much that I am on my 3rd copy of it.
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I really like how your frameworks lock themselves into place, ensuring the hulls do not twist or warp. That is a great idea!
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Thank you very much! The Solferino’s standing rigging is almost complete. I am starting to locate everything and preparing to make a finishing run on the Victory.
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Looking for correctly scaled lines and rope
GrandpaPhil replied to Michael Smith's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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All lower ratlines are done! All 3 sets of the topmast ratlines should go quicker than the lower ratlines.
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Happy New Year OC!
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The lower foremast ratlines are done: Now on to the mizzen mast ratlines and then all 3 of the top mast ratlines!
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A similar tool to that rivet maker is what I use for the indents on the coppering for my models. It works supremely well.
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The hammocks/bedrolls were sitting in their container, just begging to be lost, so I added them to the model, now that the shrouds are run:
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Hello from Southeast Michigan, USA
GrandpaPhil replied to DonBMichigan's topic in New member Introductions
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I carve mine with a scalpel and sand smooth.
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The most difficult and lengthy set, the lower Main Mast Ratlines are done: On to the Lower Foremast Ratlines and then I’ll do the Lower Mizzen Mast Ratlines.
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Starboard Side Lower Main Mast Ratlines completed: Port Side Lower Main Mast Ratlines a little over half completed: They are time consuming, but so worth it. Also, once you get into a groove, they go better. It actually kind of reminds me of cross stitching. I think I guesstimated about 2200 knots for the ratlines on this model. I have been listening to classical music, and something called Coffee Shop Music, when I have been working on the ratlines.
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Incredible finish! Absolutely stunning work! This is one of the best models that I have ever seen! Happy New Year! May 2023 usher in peace and prosperity for you and yours! Stay safe! We are all looking forward to seeing your next build!
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All shrouds are in place: That means the standing rigging is done except for the ratlines. Ratlines will commence shortly. This also means that I am mostly done with most of the leftover parts from this model and it is time to straighten up my work area before proceeding and just leave out the yards, gaffs and sails/flags. I will be using blocks originally purchased for the Victory 2 years ago.
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For small scale models, I use overhand knots with thinned down white glue applied periodically.
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Top shroud deadeyes are in place: I am going to install the top shrouds and then rat all the shrouds down. I will start with the lower main mast because that will be the most difficult.
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The lower shrouds and all backstays are installed: All broken davits are repaired. This definitely went better than the last time I rigged a barque (or any other variation of a square rigged vessel), 7 years ago. This process here took a couple weeks. I still have to install ratlines, but I am going to save that for after I install the top shrouds, and tie all of them at once.
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Oops: Ordinarily I would upset about this, however this was a very opportune break. I dropped something on it. The silver lining is that I can now get to those two deadeyes.
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Intro to Card Models Pt. IV: Tools & Other Supplies
GrandpaPhil replied to ccoyle's topic in Card and Paper Models
I have been using Mont Marte glue that I bought off Amazon for gluing parts together. It works great and hasn’t been causing warpage. I have been using Elmer’s Glue Sticks for laminating card and wood together and gluing patterns or templates down to card or wood. Once it dries, it holds through cutting and doesn’t generally delaminate. Plus, it’s easy to remove the pattern from wood if you are not keeping it on the piece.
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