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Sorry Nenad. I just had to change the knights to more practical models. I think this looks more workmanlike if not so artistic
 

Dick

The all set of the sails is ready
 

One of the sails is ready

Hi everyone
 
Many thanks for your Likes and comments. Piet- I love the symphony analogy. I hope I can get a good round of applause once the concert's over!
 
Well, I've done a little bit more of the large oval cabin; in particular the roof beams. Heaps more sanding, cleaning up and work to go, though.
 
Hope you enjoy the photos.
 
Cheers
 
Patrick

Thanks for the likes, the conversation, and the comments.
 
I'm slowly progressing on the planking even though several things have got in the way... It may get worse now that the new "toy" is here.     But I will do my testing using Licorne related items so some good will come out of it.

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Piet,
 
Sounds like music to my ears !!!

Maine spring is quick and fickle. We hit a new record low yesterday 42. Anyway I need to get ready for a float test Friday so I have made progress in several areas.
 
Sails rigging and masts
 
For sails I simply need to continue chipping away so when the hull is ready I can put in complete masts and rig up the running rigging right away. I remain unhappy about puckering but sais le vis
 as I complete sails and get them sewn onto the spars I need to start the running rigging.  as i said last time I take the machine sewn sails upstairs so I can work on them off hours.  I find early morning works best and those in the photo are all done now. after much consideration, I now believe proper blocks would have been galvanized metal straps and oily,dark and almost black wood.  As on other models for economics I have used the inexpensive bass or walnut made blocks they dont look like galvanized!  I started with them and found another problem.  pre-made blocks stop at triples and they are too delicate to add beckets.  These schooners actually used quads with a single drop to the deck because they used engines to raise the sails.  Gloucester and similar schooners had lines coming down port and starboard out of the top block and bottom. They had one direct to get close and then a whip on the opposite side with double or more blocks as needed to get it tightened up or trimmed.  For this first go i decided to put triple up and double down as that what was available.  I did not like this solution I started to install all of the belaying pins and deck staples.   These staples mostly take stropped blocks to receive sheets that go up to pins on the rail.  The open main deck has seven blocks on each side that will be very difficult to install in the narrow area beside the fore cabin.  So after much thought, I decided to bight the bullet  I went to Bluejacket and bought their beautiful stopped blocks all with beckets.  This allowed me to correctly rig the gaffs with the becket above and triples top and bottom.   yes they should be quads but I don't see any in the market at 1/4 inch.  I chose black to paint out the 'wood part' leaving the side strop, sheaves  and tabs  galvanized.   I installed all of the chain plates and have repainted this after the photo.   I dry fit a turn buckle and continue the long production.   After asking on this forum for feedback the responses i got were for paint as the standard galvanized solution.  Model expo had a 50% sale, so I bought one each aluminum and silver paint to try them out on brass.    They are very close.  I like the aluminum, as there is a little more warmth to it and slightly less shine. I plan to use both. To get ready for the float test, I needed to get some more lead. amazing, I looked on the web about 3 PM Friday and ordered 20# for normal shipping.....it arrived Monday  wow.  I completed the sailing keel; painted it out like the hull and added two 5 pound weights as a start.
 
Here is the hull with its new smooth bottom [ I used gloss paint to see the look and I don't like it...next coat back to satin fiesta red which is more like brick red and perhaps red lead.  I made up the strapped stand that holds the weighted sailing keel under the hull.  when ready it lifts up and bolts to the hull and I can lift both out and head for the water.   I have several hand weights in 2 or 3 pound to use to trim.  the current hull is 15#
 
 

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Looks great Cristiano.
 
About the flags ... missed the version info   Ah well we can't all be perfect ...

For Carl:
Those were all the versions of the flag that I made before the final one...are all showed in the posts.
 
 
Another update:
 
I finally installed the mizzen mast lateen sail and its related boom.
Now, as can be seen, the model start to have its definitive "appearance".
The two lateen sails are not "aligned", but it is normal, since are not "tied" to their mast in the same way (it is not a xebec).
 
I am proceeding with the rigging, and apparently it seems everything a bit loose.
It is normal since I have not yet placed the ropes that keep tight the sails.
 
I completed the filling of the belaying pin rail of the mizzen mast (other photo).
 
A lot of rigging is still to be placed, in addition of a lot of rope bundles (tons of ropes! everywhere! )
I am not satisfied by the stern boom since is too short (other photo).
But I have no solution, since the model "must" be placed in a niche inside a wall that has a maximum width of 90 cm.
that means a maximum lenght of the model of max 88 cm.
I know that is a silly problem and a silly limitation, but that is the space available and I must consider it...
Maybe one day I will become rich and I will buy a villa and I will have more space for this model and I will.....rebuild this boom! :D (dreaming is free)

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Very strong comeback Jason!!! Maybe you could be titled the comeback kid ;-)

Piet,
 
Sounds like music to my ears !!!

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Piet,
 
Sounds like music to my ears !!!

Very strong comeback Jason!!! Maybe you could be titled the comeback kid ;-)

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Don't you worry Bob, the magic is still there ... you just need to release it ... you'll manage .. I know!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 
 
It feels good to be building again but I see I’m back in my old habits.  I build and forget to take pictures until I finish, so no one sees what I do.   If anyone is interested in how I do a part or process please ask.  Anyway this is where I am for now.
 
Bob
 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone!
Here is the small next update - I am starting to make the sails.
 
Besdt Regards!
Igor.

Carl, Jonny, Nils, Mort and Jim and the 'likes', thanks for the "welcome back"...
 
Breaking up shaping the remaining yards with the first of what I suspect will be a lot of work on rigging the yards, the lower sling.
 
Previously estimated length of line was served, and then fed through itself to make a loop.  About 6mm was left to allow the end to be cut into a short taper.  GS Hypo glue was then placed on the end and rolled between my fingers.  The thin thread is the end of the serving line not yet trimmed)
 

 
Thread was then used to cover the unserved join, I used consecutive overhand knots, alternating sides.... 
 

 
Maybe a little bulky, but once trimmed its a reasonable approximation to a spliced, served loop.
 

 
Fitted to the main yard....
 

 
....and length checked to confirm it is of correct length.  Second time was a charm!
 

Composer Maestro Patric is composing a Symphony in minor, wood - opus glorioso in smooth flowing lines and colors.  Not the magic of flowing notes in sound but the magic of sight, observing the beauty of the tangible Symphony.
 
We are patiently awaiting for the completion of this Symphony when the orchestra has finally assembled on stage and all of us are immersed with the visible notes of this masterpiece.
 
Bravo Maestro! 
 
Cheers,

Just stunning work, Mobbsie.   Swiss pear is a wonderful wood to with but it has it's "issues'... soft being one of them.

Sorry Guys, I hit the wrong key, we will continue.
 
A big jump, the complete Upper Deck

 

 

 
These are the plans for the Upper Deck just for clarity

 
The Mortar Pit dry fitted

 
Mortar Pit all glued up with shackle rings fitted.

 
So there we are guys, your up to date, sorry for the big jump with the Upper Deck but I think I just got carried away.
 
All comments, remarks or suggestions are welcome, good or bad.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie