Ras Ambrioso
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To Bob G. I as I just posted I started it in 2017 but have not work on it regularly. I am starting another model ,a Fifie, I intend to keep a running log of it. On Emma I have logged a total of 240 hours to date -
You will have to excuse me. This is my first post on a build and I am still trying to find how to do it right. This build is also my first "full rigged" sailing model. I have been modeling since my early ages bouncing between airplanes cars and steam engines . After crashing multiple R/C models, I decided that boat building was the way to go but I feared the fully fully rigged models I admired in the museums. And I decided to combine steam with R/C and built a couple of steam boats successfully. In 2017 I moved into a senior community and again decided to try my hands at boat rigging. Looking at catalogs I came upon Emma Berry. The scale was good and a single sail should be a cinch, I thought. However, soon I found that his was not an easy kit. The plans covered the building of a real full scale boat: frames, planking and interior details. But, I wanted to give it a try and, what you see here, is the result. To date it is not totally finished because I ran out of the lines to complete the attachment of the mainsail to the gaff boom and I still want to add a little more deck detail. But I want to share it with you and thank you for the ton of information I have been able to gather from from your postings
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Great detailing and its giving me ideas for my Fifie
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Thanks for your last posting. It just happens I am, just today, doing research on the item of steam power for the winch. I asume you will provide the proper flue and chimney to go through the deck. I have not yet started my Fifie since I am trying to complete the Emma Berry. I am absorbing lots of information on, not only the kit, but the subject of the nets, their construction and their stowage
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Thanks for the quick reply. I am currently trying to set up my own build log and having troublr finding where and how. I am definetely not a super detailer but I enjoy putting a little bit of reality in my models
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yvesvidal, I live in an independent living facility and there is a little old lady that is a genius with the sewing machine. The sails are now finished and rigged but, would you believe, I ran out of the 1mm rope. I actually used 10 meters of that rope. I have ordered more and are now awaiting delivery. Then, I will complete the rigging by attaching the sail to the gaff. I have taken pictures while the building went on and I intend of publish them once I'm done. This has been probably the most difficult kit I have ever built. I will soon be starting on the Fifie
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What an excellent build. I am starting my ow Fifie and really appreciate your input. Hope to see the rest on page 4. My question is: how do they hang the nets on deck?
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This will be my first post. I am amazed at the amount of detail by yvesvidal on the inside. I am just finishing another Emma but I did not detail the interior. I am 84 years old and my hand and eyes are not as sharp as they used to be; but am am really pleased at the results giving room for a few boboos. Currently I am finishing the sails
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Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Ras Ambrioso replied to Kishmul's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Sorry, my bad 2017 not 1917 ras -
Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Ras Ambrioso replied to Kishmul's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Always liked Zulu as a representative of commercial stern wheelers. last post I see is from January 1917. What has happened to this work ? Ras Ambrioso
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