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Vanguard models without simplified rigging
Strand replied to Strand's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Thanks for the list, the HMS Flirt is closest to what I want. I wrote that I want to build a smaller boat, but not because of the size, but because of the length of time it takes to build. I'm waiting for the HMS Surprise. At the moment, Vanguard Models kits are the only option for me because of their outstanding quality. In any case, I've already taken the plunge and ordered the Flirt. It's just a shame that the Shipwright version is no longer available. The only thing I'm not entirely happy with is the ropes and blocks, so I want to upgrade to ‘Dry Dock’ blocks and ropes from ‘Scale of Rope’. I now have to research the number and size on the internet. The same goes for the ropes. And I want to attach the planks myself, I love this work and I don't really like the laser-engraved decks. I assume that this will lead to problems with the construction height. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or I could ask #ChrisWatton, he would probably tell me... -
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Strand replied to Strand's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Thank you Chris for your quick and really helpful reply. I knew you read the forum and hoped to get a competent answer directly from the person who should knows best. -
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My question: Do all Vanguard models (except the Indefatigable, of course) have simplified rigging, or are there other Vanguard boats that do not have simplified rigging? My problem is that I want to build a smaller boat (approx. 2 masts), but I don't want to compromise on the rigging. The Indefatigable is too big for me, as I would have problems with it during construction and later with the finished model. I understand why this simplification was made and I think it's perfectly fine, but I don't want it for the Vanguard boat I want to build next.
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Hi Frank, glad you like what I'm building. To answer your question about whether these figures are also available in a smaller scale: Yes, coincidentally in 1:98 (see attached image). Not sure if it's okay to refer to a product that is not a sponsor on this site. Hope I'm not breaking any forum rules.
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And now for a little surprise: Since I come from model building with a focus on dioramas, it was clear to me that I didn't just want to build all the historically documented fixtures, but also wanted to populate my cross section with the appropriate personnel. I found some great resin figures for the HMS Victory, which I am now converting to the US Navy. There are 61 figures in 1:75 scale (okay, my cross section is 1:76, but let's ignore this minor deviation). The first four figures have already been brought to life. I found some great colouring templates for the historical uniforms on the internet And this is what it looks like through the gun ports. Please don't forget that the scale is 1:76 and the figures are approx. 20 mm tall (or rather small). Painting can only be done with a good pairs of magnifying glasses and a steady hand.
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But now it's time for the gun deck. First, the support structure for the spar deck, consisting of standard knees and diagonal knees. Then it was time to install the pump units. Since they were made of soft Britannium, they were quite bent and poorly cast and needed careful reworking. Then I installed my first gun, which I had already built in advance because I was so interested in working with the ropes and tackle blocks. Incidentally, I really like the look and colour of my deck made of smoked oak. I recently read a page-long discussion in a model shipbuilding forum about the width and thickness of deck beams. It was about the contradiction between historical dimensions and their implementation in models, which sometimes deviates to give the model ship a more pleasing appearance. All I can say is that my deck planks have the historically researched dimensions. And I don't like the over-the-top representation of deck fixings on many model ships, with nails and dowels that are not to scale. I decided to be more restrained and only hinted at the caulking. I like it, and it's still up to the model builder to choose.
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I'm coming back to the wooden cabin on the bert deck. I took another look at my built-in construction and was dissatisfied with the quality of my work. It wasn't nicely done and was too small, as the water pump pipes also had to go through this cabin. I decided to rebuild the cabin. So no gun deck after all, but a small change to the berth deck instead.
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Today, the berth deck was finally completed. The only mystery to me is this cabin in wood colour on the berth deck. i built it because it appears in all photos, including those of the current USS Constitution in Boston harbour. Tomorrow, I will start with the gun deck. Many exciting things await me there. Especially the guns. I have already practiced and completed a sample gun.
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After I had built a nice cabin with a hammock for the sailing master, the boatswain, the carpenter and the purser also wanted their own cabins on the berth deck. So I had to build a few more cabins. And here from the other side with the cabin wall cut away:
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A table, an armchair, and the hammock are still missing: There won't be room for a table, an armchair shouldn't be a problem, but the hammock is the biggest challenge. I have a photo of one of the berths with a slightly better version of the hammock that I want to replicate. And next to it you can see my version. Can we leave it like this? No, we can't. The poor sailing master is sitting in his gloomy cabin. We kindly donate him a candle. Good night...
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Today, the warrant officers and their berths were the focus of my work. A table, an armchair, and the hammock are still missing. The hammock will be my biggest problem. I built all the parts from scratch, which was quite a challenge at the junction with the knees and the hull. Three berths on the starboard side have been completed, and the backboard side will be done tomorrow. Since this part of the USS Constitution is no longer preserved, I got the template from HMS Victory. When you enlarge it like that, it doesn't look so good anymore. In the foreground, I would like to show a few hammocks (once I know how to make them) and place sailors in them. And this is what my warrant officers' berth looks like inside. And as previously stated: a table, an armchair, and the hammock are still missing.
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So, now we're up to date, and from now on, posting will be a little slower, I assume. I'll also show more intermediate steps. Finally, I would like to introduce you to one of my three most important employees, who is currently studying the plans for the Uss Constitution. There are two more employees like him, but they were busy with other things, such as confusing ropes, and are therefore not pictured in the group photo of employees.
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Now I finally wanted to do something with ropes and blocks and started building a long gun, even though that would have been the next step after installing the berth deck. I wanted to try out to serve a block and all the new challenges at least once, so I quickly decided to rig a long gun. I made a replica of part of the gun deck so that I could rig my cannon in peace and try everything out before finally attaching it to the deck of the Constitution. This is my first attempt at using ropes, and I ask the kind readers of my log to bear with me. I promise I'll get better. And above all, faster. That one cannon cost me a day's work. I don't even want to imagine what that would mean for a ship like the “Nuestra Señora de la Santíssima Trinidad” with its 140 cannons. Probably half a year's work like a master watchmaker.
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I started as one always does. With the deck and its planks. Now a little more experienced, it was easier for me. And I really enjoy the color and texture of the wood I'm using, smoked oak. I moved on to the next challenge: neatly finishing the support structure of the base deck with its standard knees, diagonal knees, and hanging knees. All these support elements are part of the berth deck. I adjusted and secured the various knees with the side walls outside the ship. This was easier, but transporting them back into the ship was all the more tricky. I came close to breaking one or more of the wall structures several times, but in the end it was installed and fit really well. And I also came up with a little something extra: the sailors' duffel bags, stowed away on the wall of the berth deck, where they were always kept (at least that's what I read). Where the white lines between the knees are visible on the deck, the walls of the non-commissioned officers' sleeping berths will be added.
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The next step will be the berth deck. I will once again go my own way and design the deck according to old plans. I will use a plan for the restoration of the ship from the USS Constitution Museum in Boston as a template. They have wonderful plans on the museum's website under “Modeler Resources.” A treasure trove for model builders. And here again as an image detail. I would also like to show some hammocks to document the humble life of the sailors. I assume that these will pose quite a challenge for me in 1:76 scale. Perhaps one of the readers of this building log has already done something like this or has an idea how it could be done...
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