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Oboship
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"As mentioned, I do not know when this particular requirement was written in the rules or where it originated before that." This requirement was implemented some time around 1969 / 1972. When I started my seafaring training in 1973 this regulation was still fairly fresh. In 1972 the "Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) was adopted by IMO and replaced the Collision Regulations of 1960 (also known as Rules of the Road). The COLREGs entered into force in 1977. (IMO = International Maritime Organisation = sub-organisation to the United Nations) As a side note (no offence intended): ELBE 1 was commissioned in 1948 and remained in service for 40 years; to call her a historic ship would therefore be most appropriate. For most of her service years she would have shown the port and starboard light casings in the "traditional" colour scheme red and green. Since Nils currently builds the model of this historic light vessel I think it should be his decision only as to which period he wants to depict her in; whether he wants coloured light casings or matt black. If I had to decide I opted for the traditional red / green colouring as it can still be seen on some museum ships. As I pointed out some postings further up the main thing with modelling is -in my opinion- that the modeller is happy with his result. Best regards Uwe- 300 replies
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Dan, As Lee just stated there is no need to rush and as for the rigging there is no need to worry. Chris' instructions and particularly his drawings are very precise and accurate. The trick, however, is to early find and locate all the tiny bits and pieces like eye bolts or blocks tied into the topmast shrouds etc.. My recommendation is to thoroughly study the plans -over and over- and follow the run of sheets, braces, falls etc. -even using your finger. If you have to rig one of the tackles it is helpful to find out on which side of the tackle the "tie or starting point" is and where the belaying point is on deck. I have also found out that to rig certain ropes at a very early stage is helpful. An example for Adder might be the spritsail yard braces which run from the yard arms up to the fore mast top and down on deck. If you tried to do that once all shrouds and ratlines are in place it can become very tricky. So, planning ahead is a good option. Take care, the forum is here 😉 Uwe
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--I`m pleased with my own version. -- This is the most important aspect and that's what really counts! Your "Elbe 1" is an excellently -scratch(!!!)- built model, whether "the long deckhouse is higher than it must be" or not, and I'm really looking forward to the point when it is completed. I guess only few people have similar skills, particularly when it comes to soldering at this scale. Uwe
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Excellent build and build log! She really looks brilliant! I was convinced of this model the moment Chris posted the first pictures. I guess rigging will also be straightforward, I'll be following closely. Maybe one day ... (once I have finished my current Speedy, then Trial, then Nisha......) Best regards Uwe
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... yes, you are right of course, I did not think of the heat that soldering creates! Uwe
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Hi Nils, How about cutting a tea strainer ("Teesieb") since you will be soldering anyway? Or something else that came to mind: cut a fly screen ("Fliegengitter") if available? I like the idea of your vertical planking on the round stern. Seems a lot easier than to bend horizontal wood strips. Uwe
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Hi Nils, This will be an interesting project and I will certainly follow your build log! I often saw the light vessel during my active seafaring time during the 1970's and 1980's. Best regards from Stade Uwe
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The prototypes and plan sheets of rigged Adder and Sherbourne look great! As for Sherbourne I repeat my Adder remarks: I guess Sherbourne will sell very well, too, and she will become very popular sooner or later because of your idea to attract newbies to the hobby. With your current range of smaller ships (kits) you certainly have set a new quality level in this market. If I were to choose one of the two new family members I probably would select Adder just because of her somewhat unusual appearance. But (UN-)fortunately I still have to complete my Speedy first, not to mention unboxed Nisha and Trial... 😉 Uwe
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...forgot to mention the rudder arrangement. This adds of course significantly to the individual appearance of the ship! Very interesting (have I said that yet ?😉)! Uwe
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No idea how well this will sell.... I guess that there will be a good market for Adder and that the kit will sell quite well, just because the ship is different and special compared to other kits on the market, as @Ajohnson already stated. At first glance she looks "similar" to Alert or Trial. But at a closer look I noted a few other different things: e.g. the deck looks rather straight, tidy and more clearly arranged, and the two big guns on the bow give her a certain individual appearance. I don't find her ugly, but rather interesting and attractive in her own right. Is Victory a beautiful ship? She's impressive and iconic to us but not a real "beauty" like the schooner America or the Blue Nose and her sisters (just my humble opinion...). Chris' statement "This was meant to be a nice cheap and simple kit..." should not be underestimated. His love or inclination to extensive detail doesn't necessarily mean that a simple VM kit is easily and quickly built 😉 (I'm thinking of the brass parts like cleats etc. ) ... This was ment as a purely postive side note😊😊 She will sell alright!.👍 Best Uwe
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Chris' kits could not be recommended any better; since I know the contents and quality of the four Vanguard kits I have, I fully agree to the video's description of "Saucy Jack". Can't wait to see further Vanguard kits!
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Any maritime museums on your travel schedule to pinch ideas from? 😉 Enjoy your days off! Uwe
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...it is! I received my kit last Thursday and can fully confirm James' review! Another VM candy. Best regards Uwe
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Snap ! I am looking forward to your build log! The pictures alone are promising, and if you look at those PE sheets... Waiting for the delivery ☺️ Uwe
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That looks phantastic! The completed coppering is certainly a significant milestone for the whole project. I've been following the progress of your build and I really admire your skills. Particularly the pic of the bow view (no. 3 from top) shows the symmetry of your great coppering. Best Uwe
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I'm looking forward to the release and I'm ready to order! Will a paint kit be available as well? Uwe
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As I have messed up my Alert 😬🥲 I need another Navy cutter! And this seems to be the one! I particularly like the lasered bulwarks with the tree nails and the idea (if I'm not mistaken) of the readily prepared inner bulwarks. Do you have a price idea yet or am I too curious? Best regards Uwe
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A very interesting and beautiful model, superbly built! Uwe
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