David Chapman

What a spectacular effort, Bruma. Just got through your log and have little left to add except... Unbelievable!

I've got one going at the other end of the custom/stock spectrum.

Yours is truly humbling.

David

Darryl,

Coming off surgery my self.

While recovering I've had more time to read up on books and build logs including yours.

Your build is beautiful.

Hope you are back in the saddle again soon.

All the Best!

David Chapman

Current build: Cuddy Sark 1/96 Revell beginner.

Thank you all.

Apologies, had a shoulder replacement on my birthday, yesterday. 

Will get back with you soon.

David

On 4/21/2024 at 12:58 PM, Scottish Guy said:

 

Good luck with that, I´m just not a fan from the plastic sails. I have seen a model today (I visited the charity shop that sells the Revell kit) and I just don´t like the plastic sails. But this is a decision everyone has to make themselves. I know that most folks don´t use them, so maybe when painted and weathered properly, acurately cut out they might look good.
It´s just my personal choice and decision... you can give it a go anyway, if you then don´t like it you still can change to fabric or the EZE sheets.

 

Micha

Wow.

Finally spent time reading through 2/3 of Bruma's log. He and his Cutty are brilliant!

Just wow.

2 hours ago, Lost and Confused said:

The provided plastic sails can look just fine if carefully cut and installed

 

That's what I'm hoping. Still not sure.

So I spent 40 minutes hand painting these 216 blocks only to be half way done.

Those air brushes are sounding pretty good right now.

Kevin,

That EZE tissue looks intriguing.

My goodness, how much time it must take you all to build a ship from scratch!

I've got maybe 120+ hours into my plastic kit and haven't gotten off the deck!

That reminds me. Back in college when my current bride Deborah was off doing an internship and I was going crazy I spend 120 hrs building the attached ship with only toothpicks, thread, tissue paper and elmers. It was really quite something with rigging and sails (furled)...until my best ever dog got a hold of it. Grr!

Now it works well as a ship wreck.

I guess I'm not a complete rookie?

Back on topic.

Struggling with what to do about the sails.

As you know, despite encouragement, I have been true to the stock Revell to date. My gut says to stick with that approach to the end.

But others have suggested to reconsider that. My bride (of 49 years) is a bonified craftsman. She thought using the plastic sails as a form and cover them in in starch soaked cloth and trim them to fit might work.

We plan to try a sample of that... but I'm still reluctant.

11 minutes ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

What shall I say David, that´s unfortunate, I would have insulated the boat and would have stayed on it even if I have to say... WA can become pretty cold in winter. But I love living on a boat and I wish I could afford it nowadays but my job doesn´t allow living on a boat but who knows, retirement maybe will be the time to go back onto a sail boat.

 

 

Quiet a nice boat, I prefer sail boats over motor boats but both have their advantages and disadvantages. A nice size to live on it.

 

 

Never have been there but what I can see (Google Maps and Google Earth) a nice place to live. Close enough to Seattle but far enough tho have this charme of a small town. I love small towns and villages (that´s why I live in a small fishing village).

 

Micha

Yes, it can get cold. At the time we were literally frozen into the Saltwater harbor.

8 hours ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

I prefer much more the own little sail yacht, free choice of stopping points (harbours), free excursions and landing parties, much smaller, no crowded decks or restaurants and I get to eat what I want and not have to chose of something I might not like (and I love cooking)... but that´s just my personal choice. I love the freedom to go where ever I want with the sail boat and that it is much more private, even if you travel with friends (as guests / crew)...

 

Micha

I get it Micha,

We used to live on a boat in Gig Harbor, Washington. A classic 1959 42' Chriscraft Constellation. 

Finally moved back ashore when we had ice cycles inside the boat!

Those were the days.

Kevin,

I prefer Cruise Ship.

We love Viking. No casinos, age restricted, free excursions at every port, amazing design and service.

And no, I get no kickbacks... Ha!

1 hour ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

I´m not funny here but for that money I can buy a Hallberg Rassy 44 and can sail around the world whenever I want to wherever I want. I would not even have to share my space with strangers but with friends (up to 4)...

 

Micha

Gotta luv That!

FYI,

Just priced out a 132 day round-the- world cruise in a nicer room inc flights, and insurance and it came out to be $184,000. That comes out to roughly $552,000 per year.

Ouch!

But if we had the money I'd do it!

7 hours ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

For a "small" fortune, that is the issue lol. And what do you mean by "living" on it? Depending what you plan to do living on a sailboat can be much cheaper and easier than living in a house. But not if you are mooring in a nice yacht club or marina lol

 

Micha

Living on a Viking Cruise would involve all meals, free excursions at each stop, and outstanding service, and views every day.

"They" say it's cheaper to sell your house, get rid of all obligations and hit the high seas to explore the world than it is to live in a home.

Still not buying it.

1 hour ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

Best idea ever ^^ just the costs for that, not sure if it wouldn´t be cheaper to get smaller models

 

Micha

It's a massive library cabinet. 11'x9'. I was a carpenter but not a cabinet maker. The CS is all of 36" but the space is closer to 35". Do you think anyone would notice if I wacked off the bow sprit?

Now this Amsterdam event looks like a blast!

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9 minutes ago, Scottish Guy said:

 

I know what you mean, I wanted a third and last Atlantic crossing or maybe even a circumnavigation in a sail yacht but my shoulder doesn´t allow it anymore. I would need a sail yacht with "push button sailing" like the HR 44 - 57 or a crew to sail the yacht but where is the point of a cruise if you need a crew to sail for you? Unfortunately I´m not wealthy enough for a Hallberg Rassy (that´s why I´m planning a scratch build of one for my living room). Therefore I have to give up on the plans for a last crossing or even a circumnavigation.

But still another dream is possible, once driving along the Silk Road (PanAmericana I have done already -  even if I would fancy a second run with a different route).

 

Micha

Viking does offer 187 day round the world cruises for a small fortune. Some claim its cheaper to "live" on board but I'm not buying it.

I'm coming up quickly on the rigging phase. Quite daunting for sure. I would like to finish it in full sail but not sold on the plastic sails. Also considering it with the sails down.

But it's the rigging that intimidates me.

39 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

 Large models require large display cases which require large spaces for the whole to occupy. If a person lives by themselves then you can dedicate whatever space to that which tickles your fancy but if you're in a relationship with another, they might not be so keen on every inch of free space being occupied by model ships. From my little experience and reading the experience of others, 36 inches models are about the limit to live with comfortably. I could be way wrong but I suspect that those who build in smaller scales do so partly because of display space considerations. 

Noted.

I finally measured the space I want to put this and it's literally one inch to long... Will have to figure out what to do.

2 hours ago, Scottish Guy said:

 I have to say, I still have four years left to see the 60 or the 6 in front of my age... but I´m getting there and the health conditions count up lol... but as long as I can I will do this hobby and I will try to build as many as possible before it´s impossible to do...

 

Micha

Totally understand. With health issues piling up (4th shoulder replacement next Wednesday) I've become somewhat obsessed with traveling while I still can. Always been water people so we've signed up for 2 more Viking cruises by next February.  Something to look forward to, for sure.

On 4/12/2024 at 5:30 AM, Kevin-the-lubber said:

I bet most of us won’t see 60 again. David, great job so far and, at the risk of seeming contrarian, I’d say keep plowing ahead without getting distracted by detail or precision. There lies an enormous rabbit hole and once you start trying to be true to the ship or even true to scale, it’s very easy to become bogged down. I’d also point you at a build log of the Heller HMS Victory by Bill, and also his Soliel Royale (just search the forum), not because they will help with the CS, but because they demonstrate just how good a result you can get if you just crack on and keep the aftermarket’s and modifications to a minimum.

On 4/1/2024 at 11:22 AM, David Chapman said:

Progress...

On 4/12/2024 at 5:30 AM, Kevin-the-lubber said:

I bet most of us won’t see 60 again. David, great job so far and, at the risk of seeming contrarian, I’d say keep plowing ahead without getting distracted by detail or precision. There lies an enormous rabbit hole and once you start trying to be true to the ship or even true to scale, it’s very easy to become bogged down. I’d also point you at a build log of the Heller HMS Victory by Bill, and also his Soliel Royale (just search the forum), not because they will help with the CS, but because they demonstrate just how good a result you can get if you just crack on and keep the aftermarket’s and modifications to a minimum.

Kevin,

Thanks so much. I kinda needed that. It's seriously challenging enough to try and do the stock, plastic version justice. Especially as a rookie. But I do appreciate all the amazing ideas and logs there are on this site.

Pics to follow.

I agree. 

Just last weekend, I gave my 13 year old grandson his first model. Hopefully he enjoys it.

😀

18 hours ago, Keith Black said:

I'm a 77 year old geezer, and yourself? 

Just a mere 70...