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Log entry 32
The yards are now done! I must admit that preparing the second set for the mainmast was not the most interesting part of this build. I think I am more of a 'hull guy' than a 'rigging guy'... But it is done and I a happy with the result!
Apart from the anchors and the swivel guns, this concludes the building of parts and all that remains now is three plans of standing and running rigging. And while I am sure some challenges will present themselves, I am looking forward to this process as there is not much exact repetition and every line will add a new feature to the model.
I hope to make more frequent updates than of late in this part, as there will be more visual progress to show.
BR
TJM
- Thukydides, whitejamest, wvdhee and 5 others
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Based on contemporary models at the Danish Krigsmuseet (War Museum), it seems to me that blue was not really used much on Danish ships after the 1720's (it was quite used in the 1600's though!). The colour palette of this period seems to be red, black, white and yellow/gold. But the interior of the contemporary models are not detailed, so there are room for speculation/interpretation.
I would go with natural or red - or perhaps a clean off-white?
BR
TJM
- Keith Black and mtaylor
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Log entry 31
It has been a while since my last post, but I have not been idle! It is just that progress is slow for me at this point of the build and I have not had much to show until now.
I have made and mounted the yards on the foremast:
I am excited to see the final 'shape' of the ship starting to appear, thought a lot of rigging is still missing. Now I just need to repeat the last week's work to get the main mast to a similar state!
BR
TJM
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Log entry 30
Rigging of the bowsprit is now complete:
It went well overall, though it is difficult to get to some part of it! How @Thukydides and others manage to make such beautiful knots and splices at this scale is beyond me! Hats off to you! But from a few feet away, I am happy with how my efforts are turning out.
Now, on with the yards.
BR
TJM
- chris watton, Thukydides, wvdhee and 6 others
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Log entry 29
The cutter is now completed and installed on the deck.
I am really happy with the decision to add this, and to me it was definitely worth the time and effort.
As you see, Cochrane has also gotten some colours. I am severely out of practice when it comes to miniature painting at this scale. Faces and eyes are never easy at this scale, but I used to be able to do better! 10 years ago... Anyways, he is just there for scale, so this will have to do.
Now I can continue with the bowsprit boom and rigging.
BR
TJM
- chris watton, Moonbug, Thukydides and 9 others
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Log entry 28
the cutter is close to completion. I am missing the top bulwark (if that is the correct term....), painting and attaching the rudder and the oars.
Cochrane paid a visit to inspect the progress (though he is still in a... pale state himself!).
It is not perfect and the macro shots are harsh on it! From a reasonable viewing distance, I think it looks ok. It will make for a great upgrade to the deck of Flirt, for sure!
BR
TJM
- Mr Whippy, Thukydides, wvdhee and 1 other
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- KARAVOKIRIS, mugje, chris watton and 5 others
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Log entry 26
I have continued to work on the 18 foot cutter. Bending an fitting the tiny planks proved to be easier than I expected!
Here are some pictures of the finished hull before sanding:
I am quite happy with how it looks so far and with a little more taper of the first 3-4 planks it would have been possible to avoid using stealers altogether. I managed with just two. The plan is to paint the hull below the waterline as per the instructions, so it matters little anyway.
This is a really nice little mini project within the bigger build!
BR
TJM
- rcweir, whitejamest, Mr Whippy and 5 others
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Log entry 25
All the ratlines are now done! Progress has been slow, as I have not had many sessions in the workshop lately - I was away during Easter.
I am a bit relieved that this part of the build is done. On one hand, I find that I don't mind doing the ratlines while I do them, but it does take a very long time and it feels like not much overall progress i made while working on them
I had thought to continue with the yards, but as you may have spotted, I have ordered and received the 18 foot cutter from Vanguard Models. So now I will take a quick detour with that for a while!
The first few planks are on already.
BR
TJM
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Absolutely fantastic! Your work is a huge inspiration!
TJM
- Blue Ensign and mtaylor
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Great, thanks! Both to @allanyed and @Thukydides!
- allanyed, Mr Whippy and Thukydides
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Hi Allan,
Thank you for your comment! Do I understand correctly that the one hole in the blocks should be closest to where the block is attached? So that when the line runs down, it would appear to go over the (imaginary) sheave inside the block?
- Thukydides and allanyed
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Log entry 23
I have now completed all the mast shrouds - milestone reached!
I estimate that I need another 4-5 evening sessions to do the remaining ratlines. But after that I get to continue with the yards!
The topgallant shrouds visually adds some much needed bulk to the top of the model, so I was very pleased with the improved look after yesterdays work!
BR
TJM
- KARAVOKIRIS, whitejamest, DB789 and 5 others
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Log entry 23
I am still here! I have just had very few days where I have been able to get any work done in the workshop.
I have completed the ratlines on lower main mast shrouds and sre working on the upper mizzen shrouds.
My plan is to complete all shrouds and ratlines and then do the yards before continuing with the stays.
BR
TJM
- Thukydides, mugje, DB789 and 7 others
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HMS Flirt by TJM - Vanguard Models - 1:64
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Log entry 33
I have now added the main and main preventer stays, including the first of the crowsfeet. It was a bit fiddly to thread the thin crowsfeet line through the bulwark, and I think it is a bit longer than it should strictly be, but I won't redo it. I will just make the foremast crowsfeet a matching length
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BR
TJM