Vladimir_Wairoa

Phenomenal rigging work Sir.

Hello, welcome to forum. Nice work indeed

I think I figured IT out Rob. AS far AS capstays on hemp rigged ships AS Glory was put on initially - i was a bit surprised as 1869 with All modern changes modern pumps etc She took hemp , i dont think capstays was usual practise on hemp rigged ships and i have three authorities reason fór this statement. Underhills tabs exclude capstays on hemp rigged ships and another reference Crothers in his book with Full rig asortment data typical clipper of éra doesnt show capstays on usuall rig AS Well , Michael doesnt show it on his rigging profile too. Im deliberately ommiting this peculiar feature unless someone brings total proof evidence hence backstays only. Thanks fór your input Rob.

Thanks you All fór warm words of support. Clearly this community is precious. update mom had a stroke thankfully mild one and no brain or memory or language center affected yet She is now going to rehab to help to restore walking abilities. With thankful thoughts i am now able to resume working and return to glory with easier mind... Speaking of .....Still much work ahead. Srarted topmast backstays ... i left glorry messy with topmasts rigging but was able to finish lower ratlines which Turned out rather fun and pleasing work ..photos soon... . @rwiederrich would like to ask Rob or other experienced folks about cap stay rigging fórtopmast or lower masts etc...... This is apparently one thing Underhill is not explaining clearly, at channel being Behind 6 shroud but At cap where ? Thimble At the back eur of cap or at the sídew of cap trom starboard and port side? And would glory caarry that ?and one or two ? I would be really thankfully fór that. I hope everyone is Well. Vlad By the way after christmass i stumbled on insane discount of books i couldnt miss from seaford press.. from 40 50 Down to 7 pounds or so....precious ones AS sloop of war.... And two other plans i treated myself with.... you May Guess where i will be heading after my clipper era wrap ...

Thank you Grant and others for follow Up. Just Fyi update. Works are interrupted atm as we have rather serious health issues in family. Hopefully everything will turn for better. Take care everyone....V.

Excelent indeed ! Wow

PF 2023

Many thanks Rob. & Merry Christmas.

Many thanks, wishing same to you and your family Pat.

I Wish peaceful celebrations, good health and joy everyone. This is last dressing update this year to our lady as I finally cleaned Up mess....to continue after christmass break. Been working *** Up with those shrouds and finally works on fóre topmast rigging AS Well. I Jumped Up to finish crosstrees ...and its gear. Forestay IS interesting part as there were various methods of securing stay. I first just tied fish tack caguely and temporarily at main forestay AS there will come blocks at 2/3 on its length downwards. Its clear from photographs that glory Carried double topmast Forestay carrying IT one usual way going according underhill thru Bowsprit Via cleats ať its sides and splitted IT Continued along Bowsprit thru holes in deck to be secured somewhere inside the deck. Glory Carried inner and outer jib stay All 7" served around Bowsprit Area... etc.. first going thru upper hook in martingale on port side again thru hole close Bowsprit into deck and outer oné thru upper hook on starboard side into deck in stbd side. Its All getting quite busy around Bowsprit now. 8" double backstays Also temporarily attached, served and seized ať the top. I run out of deadeyes so need to make few. Thbak you fór watching Any comments appreciated. Stand rig of main and mizzen topmast to follow. Foretopmast IS overloaded :)) Few pics ...

looks good Grorge. i see you didnt bother with tying up shrouds in three ties fashion you are still going fast anyway i climb up at masts still battling on those shrouds aaargh

Congratulations. She is masterfully crafted at highest level possible thanks for sharing with us.

Good day. It were few busy days in worshop as I decided to customize commercial deadeyes for glorys size. Im quite satisfied with outcome, being right size. Commercial ones are usually thin Made fór older vessels, niť suited for clipper to be nicely thick ... Forrstays fór All masts secured, ratlines have still tíme ... Deadeyes not yet tied AS im waiting fór thinnest thread fór tying works coming tomorrow - they go empty like hell. :))) Now in meanwhile im moving one floor Higher to finish crosstrees and mount topmast shrouds and topmasst backstays. Two fór mast were secured originally. Forestays with fish tack will come later on when yards are attached. Always checking if masts are in line and Angled properly. They are getting quite a streda from ropes strain. Im looking forward to making topmast as there are things like shackles ať the fid of topgallant mast etc....All becoming smaller oné more bit. .... Photos to speak. AS We dont have fóre deck proof, i believe underhill way was used already without hearts fór fóre lower mast double Forestays...later there were some screws added AS per photos. Anyway its All with agreements AS rigging depended on captains andany various securings might be used throughout ladys Carrer...

holly molly Richard, le gros ventre in 1:24 wow. i hope you woudnt mind i follow watching from first row . wishing luck, I plan to try first pof after adding up in machine arsenal in workshop eyeing for ventre as second pof build starting something easier, seems like this vessel is becoming star of show on ancre offerings being very popular. it is very beautiful vessel indeed. cad drawings are incredible indeed.

Meantime in shipyard...

congratulations to excellent build and beautiful presentation. thanks for sharing with us.

It would be childish to act "touchy" when going futile direction due Lack of focus or whatever reason. Besides, R&R are watching her for 2 years now and i know how precious those advices are...so i dont play showoffy here im not ashamed to show even "stupid mistake " its hobby for sake of it :)) ...and meant to be fun. Sometimes i find myself doing nothing just sitting next to glory and stare at her Elegant rake....other time im pissed i see i constructed little unstraight forecastle...and so on 🤩 ...building scratch is not Kit experience. It presupposes wrong paths. And top of that,m already i really looking forward to some fine Kit after glory IS over. Fór relaxing following instructions build

Rich, im glad you see her apealing in whole. Im satisfied as ropes thickness IS proper now (kudos to Rob) and for All upcoming rigging. stay tuned, interesting stuff is to come as rigging progresses. All best. V.

Rob, Man, contrary, you are saving me from further disaster if i continue unnoticed. We have been thru with this many times and I state always, that this kind of cooperation IS fruitfull in science etc. Only one person work has ultimate disadvantage in way if focused on one aspect if leasing wrong IT Can end Up wrong. We played Devils advocate in numerous times questioning usage, photographs, forecastle heigth, experienced etc which proved amazingly. I Can be only thnakful fór that. Speaking of your rig i didnt have múch tíme to watch IT in entirety thru summer, and IT IS blessing fór me to have it dome before my eyes if i need to. More I rig now I am shaking head upon what you really do in your favoritke scale even hooks fór chains and how cleanly. appreciation fór your achievementust be understood AS im ať limit with my scale. Moving forward. Frankly i mušt say i like glory rigged, watching head feat. She looks more completeand real to me. I added to head feat what was missing so far and yes its starting to get busy . Bowsprit ia double guy rigged being 2000 tons +. Third guy fór jibboom added. I know even martingale backstay should be taken by catheads - crazy what those withstood, but i left them Allittle below. I hope you Could swallow this l didnt want to pack it terribly. I didnt make new baplancer AS Well. I Also made Anchor windlass mechanism and now will continue with main and fóre shrouds before moving Up. I ditched blonde lanyard fór stanfing rigging AS per Robs experience and i realised its nôt true depiction of how boats looks in real. Its more distracting so i like IT Dark with blonde wood deadeyes etc....oh and sorry fór bulleyes those are myself Made nôt such pretty as previous. Thnaks múch enjoy and stays tuner fór upcoming i will leave pics speak. V.

So great build.

Rob, Rich, First Rich, please spare praise words, my work IS merely mediocre and i mean IT seriously:) We All know our glory had special feel in our hearts. Really thanks for your effort to pinpoint inaccuracies. You know I am basically blank page As far as this point of build and this IS my first real rigging. I know Rob knows most but i prefer to build not to bother asking everything in advance. . You saw i only recently realize rope thickness IS measured in circumference not in diameter. Please Keep in mind its not any bother to me if you have to intervene. Im not any concerned quite contrary... it doesnt devaluey progress in my eyes ať All. Im thankful fór whatever IS easily redoable better sooner than later i was so múch overwhelmed in underhill book I forgot to realise that Glorys jibbbom Could be rigged still slightly different AS its different... and didnt check Miachaels draw. Im already making addituons Rob which IS easy peasy to add third jiboom guy etc.... As far as Anchor chain i removed IT completely AS Well. Be assured my friends my ultimate goal IS to have glory AS much true AS you wish She would be. AS i would like to say She still IS vety múch untill now. From now with rigging I believe there wont be much crucial error as i will double check both, Underhill and Michael Mjelde and I hope IT will be pleasure to watch , i Can imagine I caused slight discomfort to Rob especially recent tíme . Meaning slightly humorously of course .. @Rob, i usually try not to bother with slight innacuracies but with properly studying head feat now looking ať your jibboom coincidentally, i found misplacing middle jibbom band and chain , but to be me i wouldnt bother. If you see glorys jibboom photos and Michael draw, band, and stays, inner jibstay jibstay, topgallant flying stay and royal jibstay, band between jibstay and topgallant stay IS clearly not right in center but in 2/3 of its length far nearer towards royal stay and bands. I already just now Made mine...and you Can see i cpuldnt unfortunately narrow boom behind band. Maybe i will rework IT to look more realistically.

really nice work on mast Mike.

Bowsprit. Bowsprit rigging of these later éra ship it seems to be rather easy fór modelers comparing to earlier rope rigging boats. It seems glory had double Bowsprit guys fór that i have eyes premade on deck. Seems i will have to add that and ropewalk IS not yet ready. Hearts vs "bulleyes" polemic is nit opened :)). Some pics. Thank you. za

congratulation to finishing fantastic work and ship. V.

your sails are to own a medal alone Bruma! I see you are shaping her catching wind at full speed. usually all rigging dissapears under sails but not in your case. joy to watch.