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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much! This has been very slow going, but the ratlines are almost done! Then, there are a couple of minor lines for the standing rigging and on to the yards, sails and running rigging!
  2. GrandpaPhil
    Portside foretop mast ratlines done: This means that top mast ratlines are now 50% complete!
  3. GrandpaPhil
    It would be a fun purchase if you had the money to burn (I don’t). It would look cool as part of a nautical display in the house. I don’t think you could have it outside, unless you lived in the middle of the country due to city (or village in my case) ordinances.
  4. GrandpaPhil
    Your work is incredible!
  5. GrandpaPhil
    Main top ratlines are done: Next up, foretop ratlines! The mizzen top ratlines will be last!
  6. GrandpaPhil
    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.
  7. GrandpaPhil
    I really like how your frameworks lock themselves into place, ensuring the hulls do not twist or warp. That is a great idea!
  8. GrandpaPhil
    Starboard main top ratlines:
  9. GrandpaPhil
    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.
  10. GrandpaPhil
    Congratulations! Very nicely done!
  11. GrandpaPhil
    I’m using sewing thread and single strands of DMC embroidery floss for my 1/200 Solferino.
  12. GrandpaPhil
    All lower ratlines are done! All 3 sets of the topmast ratlines should go quicker than the lower ratlines.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Happy New Year OC!
  14. GrandpaPhil
    The lower foremast ratlines are done: Now on to the mizzen mast ratlines and then all 3 of the top mast ratlines!
  15. GrandpaPhil
    A similar tool to that rivet maker is what I use for the indents on the coppering for my models. It works supremely well.
  16. GrandpaPhil
    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:
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
  18. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome back!
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Port side lower foremast ratlines are done:
  20. GrandpaPhil
    I carve mine with a scalpel and sand smooth.
  21. GrandpaPhil
    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.
  22. GrandpaPhil
    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.
  23. GrandpaPhil
    Making progress: Still on the first side of the first mast, lol.
  24. GrandpaPhil
    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!
  25. GrandpaPhil
    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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