Knocklouder

Good luck on your journey Meekes. Bob M.

Oh happy days, although I only got to tie 83 clove hitches before the arm started trembling a bit more than I like. Lol when you get to the point were you shake so much the knots start to unravel its time for a nap lol. @Keith Black I like that idea, and had to move Rodney's binder to get at my drill press. As luck would have it I open it , ha ha. 😅 Single and double blocks tied to the rail. I was thinking of doing the same, but tieing them to the deck with hooks . The plan show eyebolts to the deck the instructions say nothing. Even the euphroes blocks are just tied to to the stays , no blocks either. I tryed to make some euphroes blocks, (extstream laughing) and the call to @Gabek figure and things, he whipped me up some the right size. ✅️ Thank you very much my friend. With the knowledge that I got from doing the Duchess of Kingstons crowsfeet lines and these euphroes blocks I hope to make a decent job of them. I also keep notes from @Vanguard Models that Chris made for his Duchess, that and help from all of you ,I don't fear them lol. 80 clove hitches on the upper main mast, And 3 on the Mizzen mast 83 , I had to slip this paper between the shrouds and the stays. I was going cross eyed looking at all the lines. So later today, after more research I will tie up the Mizzen ratlines then turn her around and tie a few more lol 😆 270 more plus some for the Futtock shrouds but who keeps track of things like that Good to be back in the shipyard even if it was just a few hours. Very , very greatful for all the help I get here, and for all of you. Knocklouder.

Welcome to MSW, from one old beginner to another, this is the place to be. There so many members who will help you , pick your model, start a build log and ask alot of questions and you will see. Most of all have fun and enjoy your journey!!! Bob M.

Great work John Ruy. Bob M.

Research will continue for another week at least. Not that research is bad, but it is the one and only thing that I don't like about modeling.We went down to the shipyard, the First Mate and I, I tryed a clove hitche, and the look on my face said it all. Lol we looked at each other and said "Research time" it sucks getting old lol.. So research has led to figure out what kind of dog is used for the figurehead on the Astrolabe. I asked several questions about this to the manufacturer who makes these kits. They don't know either. My fellow ship mate @archjofo has sent me these pictures from the French museum in Paris. A far cry from what the kit lion looks like what was I going to do. My good freind @Gabek who follows along with my build knew I need help so he whipped me up a couple of lions to use. Thanks so much Gabe . He is a fantastic friend with many amazing talents and just look at these dogs he made Roark Roark lol They are fantastic and he said they are only 89.95 plus shipping costs 😀. .with that it is time for more research, this time I am looking for how the aft stays are tied on. The plan shows eyehookd to the deck, but that doesn't look right to me, they need block and tackles to tighten them up I think. I have the portside ratlines and stays finished on the foremast, and this is how it will sit for at least another week. Take care my friends and step safer lol. Knocklouder

Good luck on your journey with this build Glen. Following along. Knocklouder

Congratulations on both the finish and the start of your adventures. The ship is excellent and the news of a new child is also exciting ,good luck with both Knocklouder.

Bob M.

Good luck with this build, we are all rooting for you. Bob M.

Nice work, good luck on your journey. Bob M.

That is so cool Keith, I think the interior would look great in white and black trim for the windows , and under the penny to the left of the door looks like there is enough room for a Rum keg on a little white stand. 😀. Great work my freind. Bob M.

Congratulations, very nice indeed !! Bob M.

Soaking planks is a great idea, but a little heat goes a long way in shaping them. It don't have to be fancy, an iron, hair curler , or a plank bender which I use. Did you mention clamps? By more lol 😆 Good luck. Knocklouder

Good luck on your journey with this build. Bob M.

Bob M.

Thank you very much my friends. Well, I get a chance to catch up on some research for the Astrolabe. It actually started out under a different name then it got converted into the Astrolabe for an Artic voyage. So the reason for the research is ice. Wonderful ice. Going to put The Astrolabe on ice while I put some ice on my Ast....lol @Glen McGuire I emptied the swear cup last night. I think I am up to about 25% of the cost of my next Surprise. Today, I added much more lol. What I'm about to say sounds bad. RIght after church, we were heading to the car when my feet decide they wanted to get there first. I knew I was in trouble when my feet and the roof line of the car matched up. The swear cup started to fill up, then I heard a voice. "Money for the swear cup is triple on Sunday, and because you are still in the church parking lot and this is not your first offence.3 times x3 times works out to 81% for each. I am half way to the Surprise 😮 lol Anyway when you throw 285 lbs in the air 🤪 and hit the ground you realize you're 70 and you're not moving lol. The First Mate helped me up and said "that's going to hurt." Not bad I said lol. While rigor mortis is setting in 6 hrs later lol. Research time lol. I placed the figure head on the ship, I may paint it..I am not sure, research 🤔 😅 So spring and yard work are just around the corner, but be ready it can change in the blink of an eye. I'm pretty sure this is going to slow me down a bit. Reaching for Ibuprofen as we speak lol 😆 😂 Ice makes me Grin 😁 Knocklouder.

Truly enjoyed to watch this build come together. Very well done Sir; Congratulations Knocklouder

It is looking good , did we ever find out why the copper did not stick? Bob M.

No Venmo here, we have PayPal lol. Right now the swear cup is pretty full.lol I reached in to tie a line, some how had CA on the side of my little finger and when I pulled back the main mast came with the hand , stays and all. My cup runth over. If we start looking like Emus to you , back off the Mia Tias you had enough. And you still have to finish this wonderful fantastic build your doing. Great work my freind. . Knocklouder

Your help was very greatly appreciated, thanks @Glenn-UK. You showed me the way. Thanks so much my friend. Bob M.

Can we order now? I am down for one 😁 Even got the First Mate permission lol

@SaltyScot your right sometimes I call her more than a horse barge , and add 75 cents to the swear cup , by the time I am finished I will be able to pay for my Surprise from @Vanguard Models .... that I am buying.. The Astrolabe was originally a horse barge, it did indeed have 49 to 50 horses on board. There is a fellow that is a NRG, member who has a page that builds special Astrolabe there is info on his page, I am not sure if I can post it here so you can go look if you wants. But he called it a horse barge lol. My good friend @Gabek once again provided me with my Captain, some oars to go with the boats he gave me as well. An added distraction for when I get tiered of rigging. Speaking of which, I discovered that I have to tie the upper ratlines on because the rear stays will be in the way. I discovered this right after I tied the Mizzen stays on. So that's not to bad, the stays on the Mizzen are really not in the way, but the fore and main is best to tie them on now before the stays get tie. It's coming along really nicely, a few Ratlines to keep my spirits up then finish the back stays. I have figured out how to tie the forestays so now there is a whole lot of tieing to be done . Loving every moment of ship building thanks for stopping by and looking at the old... Astrolabe 1812 ...lol Thank you all who every posted on MSW you have helped emencily. I am greatful be on words. Thank you. Knocklouder Bob M.

I went for lunch with my good friend @Gabek the other day, he made me these oars for my Duchess of Kingston ships boat, and they fit perfectly. Thanks again my friend you made this ship come to life. The crew man actually looks like he is loading up the oars as the Royal gaurd stands ready. Some figures are Vanguard Models and some are Gabes , all together it makes a good story when I tell the grandkids about her and her ship lol. This is now officially finished, even put her in the gallery today, but please you all have said great things about her and my build. It just wasn't finished, now it is. I Just wanted to update the pictures to a finished Ship. Thank you all again. The grin on my face is just as big as ever, it only gets bigger when there is a Surprise 😮 update. Lol. Bob M . P.S. Back in the display case with the Bowsprit mast Still ON lol.

Congratulations, nicely done. Bob M.

Nice work , Julian. How long and how high will the ship be when finished? Bob M.