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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to aliluke in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Great stuff Andy, your work on the rigging detail is incredibly impressive and inspires me to take that step up when I get there (a serving machine is required). A beautiful ship model you have there. I second Hamilton, the outdoor shots are great.
Cheers
Alistair
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realworkingsailor reacted to hamilton in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
I love these outdoor shots Andy - she looks really great!
hamilton
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Always glad to oblige you folks with a photo or two when opportunity presents itself.
Popeye, you should know there's no such thing as "normal" in the transportation industry
The way I'm looking at it, two months now means a longer break until spring AND I get Christmas at home... Well worth it if you ask me
BE, Steve, thank you both for stopping by. Always nice to get some positive reinforcement from a couple of Pegasus/Fly vets such as yourselves.
Jason and Sjors you're just two of many names that popped into my head when I thought of doing my own rigging manual... Keep in mind that at the moment it's still only a possibility, I'm neither a writer, and artist or a teacher, and there's a lot of ground to cover.... That and I'd like to try to get my ship done next spring...... I hope...
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to hamilton in HMS Blandford by hamilton - FINISHED - from Corel HMS Greyhound - 1:100
Trying to keep the spiders away, Mobbsie - hard to do when my son likes to keep them as "pets".....
Anyway, a very small update. I've always found it difficult to document rigging on my ship models. Partly this has to do with the camera I'm working with - my iPhone camera. The HD setting gets good photos but the files are ridiculously large. So I settle with what I can get and what's reasonable to handle...Anyway the following photos show the progress since last time. I've rigged the mizzen topmast shrouds and stay, the main stay and preventer stay, the mizzen and mizzen topmast staysail rigging (since this would be difficult to do after rigging the main shrouds) and begun the main shrouds (I just have to adjust them and tie off the lanyards. The photos do not do it justice - I don't mean this in an immodest way, but just that the photos are not the greatest and do not show the model to its best.
After tying off the main shrouds, I'll do the snaking between the main and main preventer stays add the lower topmast deadeyes, futtock staves and futtock shrouds and install catharpins on the main shrouds. Following this, it's on to making main topmasts, two in total - one for rigging, one spare for the ship's boat. If I can get that far by Sunday I'll have another update. Until then, enjoy and happy modelling
hamilton
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realworkingsailor reacted to Jaxboat in Confederacy by Jaxboat - Model Shipways
LOL.It does seem like a football field! Thanks for the comments on the finish . It is a rich brown color and it will contrast nicely to the Lower planking. Now on to the spiling Ben has assured me it will be great fun!
Best
Jaxboat
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from SkerryAmp in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to lb0190 in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Andy, she looks absolutely impressive
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from st george in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from rdsaplala in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to Jim Lad in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Lovely set of photos, Andy!
If you're a bit short of sun you could always come over here. It's still early spring and the temperature's over 30 degrees already!
john
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Kevin in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to Sjors in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Andy,
Thank you very much !!!!!!!!!
It keeps me satisfied till december when you can make new pictures
Wonderful pictures of a wonderful build !
And when you are writing that manual , send me a copy please…..
Have a safe trip and I will follow you again on that other topic.
Have calm seas and watch out for all the danger that is around you !
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realworkingsailor reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Very nice indeed Andy, for one, I'd certainly welcome a tutorial on the rigging method - especially the serving on the more complex bits.
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realworkingsailor reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
She looks very impressive Andy, great shot of the rigging at the Main Mast top.
B.E.
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realworkingsailor reacted to lamarvalley in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well well, that's some nice looking rigging there Andy... I can't name half the stuff I see but I can appreciate it
Suck up those rays while you can.... and for what its worth... we all love a pic or two.... words are nice but pictures... well, you know...
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from NAZGÛL in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Script in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Stockholm tar in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from hamilton in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Well... this will probably be the last little bit of "fun in the sun" until next spring. I expect to leave Thursday morning, so the shipyard will have to be tidied up before then, and I don't plan on any more building until I get home in December... and by then it's too snowy for outdoor pics. As it is I had to wait until just before noon for enough sun to filter into the backyard... Another sign the days are getting shorter and cold weather is coming.
Hopefully this will satisfy a few of the photo-addicts that lurk around here..... (you know who you are.... Sjors.... ).
Incidentally... based on the number of questions I've received from people... I may have to consider writing my own rigging manual.... and for some reason that strikes me as rather odd.... since I'm far from an expert on the subject.... I dunno.... Something to ponder over then next few months anyway.....
Andy
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realworkingsailor reacted to rdsaplala in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Excellent looking boomkins there, Andy.
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realworkingsailor got a reaction from Kevin in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Thanks Michael
There's plenty of opportunities to make furballs out of rigging a ship, I figure anything I can do to try to keep things in order has to pay off at some point.
Welcom aboard, Jack. The friezes are photo etched brass that came with the kit, the trick is trying to make them look painted on... judging by your comments, I guess I did alright... thank you..
Small update time. The weather today has turned...well... fall-ish. Good day to stay indoors and poke at model ships... In that light, I went after the boomkins and their associated rigging. By and large, fairly straight forward, the biggest challenge is maintaining some semblance of symetry. The fore-tack blocks mark my first use of Chuck's excellent aftermarket blocks. I'll need to order a few more before I get finished rigging. Besides, you can never have enough extras laying about
Oh yeah... another GFP...
Andy
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