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François de Saint Nazaire

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  1. François de Saint Nazaire
    ...Pictures for the mizzen mast...
  2. François de Saint Nazaire
    All of the yards are hung, and ties, halyards, parrels, slings etc... are complete for all. She really looks like a ship now! Pictures for the main mast
  3. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, ratlines for the topmast. more or less 1000 knots and it is not finished !
  4. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, lower Ratlines and swivel guns in progress. I don't mind doing them, and I do get into a bit of a rhythm as I go, but I'm just a bit slow with the process.
  5. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Brian, Glad to see your work! Your choice of black is unique and very effective in revealing details. what means "a little international science and adventuring"
  6. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, Standing rigging in progress Anchor Cable and Messenger Tackle Pendants Lower Mast Shrouds futtock stave
  7. François de Saint Nazaire
    Thank you very much for your explanations and references (Romme's dictionary). So, perhaps the use of quarter blocks for footropes is a mistake?
  8. François de Saint Nazaire
    Dear Johan, I was very impressed by your model, your approach, and your knowledge. I responded to your last post because I am currently working on the rigging of the main yard for the Granado (Bomb vessel's kit by Jotika). In the book (AOTS by P Goodwin), they mention quarter blocks for footropes (see picture). What is the difference between a quarter block and a double block (french translation "poulie de bas-cul" by David H. Roberts )? What is the function of quarter blocks? Are they also used for footropes ? Again "Bravo votre corvette est magnifique"
  9. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, I've spent the last week or so constructing all of the yards, gaffs,finish the tops, and booms, as well as the ensign and jack staffs. Now on to horses, blocks etc...
  10. François de Saint Nazaire
    hello friends; Mast in progress
  11. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello gentlemen, Being worked on the bowsprit. I might sand the cleats down a bit. Your comments are always welcome! Have a nice day
  12. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, Soon, the mast and the rigging will be done. It's already been 8 months! This kit is great. I'm currently assembling the channels, chain plates and deadeyes I'll likely wait until the shrouds are fitted to ensure the chainplates are secured to the hull at the correct angle.
  13. François de Saint Nazaire
    Thank you Brian, For the rigging, it was inspired by a the book of David Antscherl. I will not fit the training tackle. I will not coil the rope like a "fromage". It was not possible to used tackle hooks (too small!). Have a nice day
  14. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, Fitted the anchor lining and fenders. Fitted the side steps (doing it myself). Fitted the tiller and tiller housing. Starting the rigging of the main deck gun. Fitted the hawse hole bolster (added a piece of tin to the hole).
  15. François de Saint Nazaire
    Thank you, Brian. As you may notice, I was inspired by Timmo and Joe V for the colors of the transom. I also added rudder pendants with cable as mentioned in Wolfram zu Mondfeld's book. Have a nice day
  16. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, Transom decoration in place, stern light window frame also Taffrail capping and counter rail fitted.
  17. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Chris, Very nice. I'm a bit surprised by the size of the draft mark. When will you propose french ship 😉
  18. François de Saint Nazaire
    Well, I've made some nice progress since the last update, and am just now getting caught up with the photos. The windlass and the belfry Galley flue painted and installed. Quarterdeck rail installed with the finger and thumb timberheads and the main brace sheave block Pumps fitted ans painted (pumps close to the mizzen mast moved forward because it was to close the quaterdeck bulkhead) Jeer bitts & main sail topsail sheet bitts fitted ans painted in red ladders main deck to quarterdeck and main deck to forecastle fitted
  19. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, During holidays I did the rudder ( I'm not so happy of the result, the rudder pintle straps and the hull gudgeon straps are not fully in line with the AOTS), deck guns and carriage (without the rigging I will do it later) and I start the windlass with belfry (nice piece from Jotika). As you notice I will not paint the hull in white. May be my last post before the new year. Ami modéliste je vous souhaite un excellent réveillon !
  20. François de Saint Nazaire
    in progress. next step main deck guns and carriage. Bonnes fêtes
  21. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, Stern fascia and stern counter doned and also the famous quaterdeck bulkhead. My friends suggest to paint the bulkhead in red instead of the french blue and to paint the decal in gold. Quaterdeck fitted and planked with the grating, The quaterdeck bulwarks is finish and the capping rails in progress.
  22. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello James, Nice project with beautiful history. It is a good starting Have enjoy
  23. François de Saint Nazaire
    Thank you Brian, it is good to share the same project you in USA and me in France. The net is magic. Like you, may be, I will not paint the hull in white. Next step for me the stern Fascia ! Have a nice day
  24. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Gentlemen, Completion of the second planking Lining the gunports with lids Inner bulwark spirketting inner bulwark sheer rail Upper gun deck grating, hatches,coamings and spanshackles Fitting the forecastle Planking the forecastle The quality of the kit is very good
  25. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Mortars housing and bed done Planking of the upper deck Fit the inner bulwark pattern Liningthe gunports without Lids next step completion of the second planking...

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