TJM

Congratulations, really well done! She looks absolutely amazing!

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

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

Just amazing! 👏

Wow, it's moving fast now! Very nice!

I am looking forward to this part of the rigging process myself.

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

This is really looking good! Very inspiring!

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

Now that changes the looks! Really nice! 👍

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

Log entry 27

Just a small update on the cutter. The outside has been sanded an the temporary bulkheads removed without issues, much to my relief! 

Now to decide how much cleaning on the inside to do. It is very difficult to sand properly and the material is very thin already...

TJM

For what it is worth, I think it looks great! 👍

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

36 minutes ago, wvdhee said:

You're still a little bit ahead I think 😅

I'm happy with the ratlines yes, the futtock staves are a bit messy...

Those were hard to do for sure!

Well done! You are overtaking me now 😅! I think your ratlines look fine, btw. 

BR

TJM

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

Absolutely fantastic! Your work is a huge inspiration! 

TJM

Log entry 24

All of the lower ratlines have been completed! 

Not much else to say - on with the top ones!

BR

TJM

Great, thanks! Both to @allanyed and @Thukydides!

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?

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

4 hours ago, wvdhee said:

Looking really good 😃

Thanks! 😊

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

I found this hard as well! So many, so small, so much re-touching! And in the end , I could not for the life of me get the thick ropes for the guns through eyes and will have to live without them on my model 🙄. I think it could be done by attaching the ropes before fixing the eyebolts to the bulwark, but I did not have the heart to rip them out and re-do it all.... 

I have seen many people make it work, but my fingers did not cooperate and after 2 hours of struggling on one cannon, I gave up. Next time!

Agree, that is really nice! Will probably do this on my next build - thanks for the idea!

BR

TJM