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Papa got a reaction from Knocklouder in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa reacted to BikerMart in Anyone for a HobbyZone building slip?
This building slip is no longer on offer ☹️
My wife suggested that it be retained for a grandson who has expressed an interest in ship-building.
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Papa got a reaction from ccoyle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
Thanks. She has been done for a while. I just neglected to post a photo.
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Papa got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from ERS Rich in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
Cutting stage built and hung
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Papa got a reaction from Thukydides in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.
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Papa reacted to petervisser in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Hi Papa,
Just discovered your build log of the Gjoa. What a great model you have on the go. The reason I am writing is the fact that I visited Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk) back in 2003 when I sailed aboard the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Your model brought back some memories of the time I visited there and I thought you might be interested in seeing a few photos I took while I was ashore. I have also added a photo of a promotional poster the territorial government issued to entice some tourism.
Amundsen must have been a pretty guttsy guy to take on the Northwest Passage in such a vessel as the Gjoa. All the best going forward with your model.
Cheers,
Peter
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Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Boom and gaff are in. Now I am tying ratlines, my least favorite part of rigging.
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Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.
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Papa got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.
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Papa got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Boom and gaff are in. Now I am tying ratlines, my least favorite part of rigging.
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Papa got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Have the main shrouds in now.
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Papa reacted to xodar461 in Foss Landing and The shipyard at Foss Landing by xodar461 - Sierra West Scale Models - 1/87
Greetings!
It has been a while since my last post but work proceeds on Foss Landing. I have completed the Addison and here are a few photos. Construction is quite similar to the Jewel so there is no need to repeat. As with the Jewel, I chose to rig with scale blocks and rope, using turnbuckles for the standing rigging. The arrows on the photo below were for a brief tutorial on rigging that can be found on the Sierra West forum.
I will probably add some more details like netting, spare rope and barrels at a later time.
This completes the structures of Foss Landing. Here are some photos of them all laid out like in the diorama.
And here is a photo of some HO scale add-ons that can be seen in the photos above.
Next up: finishing the barrels, oil drums and trash cans, then onto the Shipyard.
Jeff
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Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Boom and gaff are in. Now I am tying ratlines, my least favorite part of rigging.
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Papa reacted to mgdawson in Help with translation of rigging term
Hmm ChatGPT says pretty much the same thing, maybe it's the bosuns belaying pin for giving slackers the hurry up 😂
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Help with translation of rigging term
The belaying key labels on my Gjoa sail plan are all in English except for one pin labeled ørefiken. I assume this is Norwegian as Gjoa was a Norwegian ship. Can someone translate this for me? Google translate isn’t helpful. It says it means cuff or slap on the face.
thanks
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Papa got a reaction from Keith Black in Help with translation of rigging term
The belaying key labels on my Gjoa sail plan are all in English except for one pin labeled ørefiken. I assume this is Norwegian as Gjoa was a Norwegian ship. Can someone translate this for me? Google translate isn’t helpful. It says it means cuff or slap on the face.
thanks
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Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Have the main shrouds in now.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Have the main shrouds in now.
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