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I assumed this was sarcasm before looking over some build logs of his! That's a genuine enjoyment of the clove hitch 😂 I love that attitude. I must try to channel my inner Bob when next doing ratlines. -
YARG all, Thank you for all your comments and support. Another milestone has been reached!!! (I will continue viewing every knot as a milestone) The rat lines are DONE, and upon completion I had the thought that I have now tied many more clove hitches than the average person. I have been fantasizing about a pilot on the intercom saying, "does anyone on this plane know how to tie a clove hitch?!" Id be the first to stand I think. ANYWAY, here are some pictures: Port: Starboard: Closeups: And a 2.5 hour time lapse (if it works): I took some advice from another post about the jig I used, just two pieces of wood of the same width as the ratline spacing, sandpaper attached to the inside. Works like a dream. Here's that post: And that's that! Best, James
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That lego ropewalk is so cool, well done on the bowsprit!
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My introduction on Model Ship World
vvvjames replied to ANDY GRAY's topic in New member Introductions
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Very fine deck! I very much enjoy seeing all the work/research going into each step of this.
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I can't wait to see the cannons installed! Looks amazing so far Geordie, well done.
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Congratulations on winning the photo contest! I went through the log and it is well deserved indeed. Quite the piece of art you've made here, I hope you're proud.
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HARK! The shrouds are done! I ended up being one deadeye short of what was needed after another dive down the floor vent, but my dad's old scraps had 2 that were close enough in size. Although slightly different I like that they stand out. I used them for the backstays(?) Looking sharp I'd say! I also have begun the much loved process of rat lines on the port side. I do need some input from anyone if possible: I am happy with the result so far (feedback welcome as always), but I'm not really sure how high up on the shrouds I can realistically go using the clove hitch. Where I'm at here, the lines are just getting too close together and I'm worried it'll look more and more mangled if I go further. Should I switch to a different knot? Or maybe do a hitch on every other shroud so there's still room to see some horizontal line? Let me know your thoughts! Aaaand here's where I'm at! Only a few more dozen or hundred or so clove hitches left and I'll be done with the rat lines! (The masts are aligned well, the angle just looks weird here) Thank you all for the support and input, I wish you well on whatever you are working on this week! Best, James
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Thank you! I did apply beeswax to the thread, but those strands just keep popping up, the lighter worked well but I'm very afraid of accidents. I've been applying beeswax before and after the rope is taut and it's working fairly well.
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Fantastic work so far, I am doing the Albatros as well and had the same issue with my bulwark! I look forward to your next update!
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Hello all, I may have jumped the gun a bit, but I really wanted to try my hand at the shrouds. I hope my installation of the foremast won't have any ramifications, if so I'll adapt as they come! The process went fairly smooth, 2 of the bulwark deadeyes snapped off and had to be replaced but otherwise it went well! I am (unfortunately) using the kit provided cotton thread for the main lines since I don't have any polyester thread thick enough (yet). But I passed over the thread with a lighter and it looks better now than it does in these pictures. Also, after a quick headcount, I am 4 deadeyes short for what's needed. Unfortunate but I still have my dad's old modeling scraps and I remember a few in there that could work. Up at the top, I tried to mimic this diagram from a new rigging book I got: Petersson, L. (2000). Rigging: Period ship models. Chatham Publishing. This worked out very well I think. I am attending a meeting at the local Shipwrights club tomorrow and am excited to show off the progress so far. Very excited for what's to come later in the rigging process! Loving it so far. Best, James
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Hello all, It's been slow work on the masts, lots and lots of sanding! I tried using a method where I attached the wood to a drill to sand it evenly in shape, but I liked sanding by hand a bit better so I did a bit of both. Hours of sanding later here are the masts: Oops wrong picture... Here are the masts! Most of the bits and bobs are attached to the foremast, minus all but one yard, and nothing on the main mast yet, I ran out of glue! I believe this is the first time in my life I've run out of glue. What a great hobby! Neither mast nor the bowsprit is glued in place, I ran across another post about whether or not to glue the masts in, there were mixed opinions so I am holding off for now. I also saw another post by @wmherbertabout doing as much rigging as possible with the masts off. So I will be looking into what can be done before tackling the rat lines! Should I hold off on attaching any more yards ect. to the masts to make the rat lines easier? Best, James
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Modeling paste! Will have to remember that for the next boat, if it smells even a little better than wood filler I'm all in.
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Welcome Bogdan! I hear what you're saying about the historical accuracy, I think it is a natural inclination to get into naval history when you get into the thick of building a ship. I never had any interest in naval history before starting my first boat but here I am deep diving into 19th century boats and having a blast. I don't think you'll be judged for taking your own spin on things, it's your own work of art! I haven't encountered any gatekeeping. As for making parts, I'm in the same boat (haha), I have just basic tools and not a whole lot of those, however I've been surprised with how many everyday things can be altered with not much effort and made into a ship-part. There's a thread on the matter here: Anyway, it's good to have you! Can't wait to see your work, especially if you make ships from your area! Best, James
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Excellent look, you're a master with that sandpaper, everything looks so smooth. Excited to follow the rest of the build!
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Getting Started: From Dollhouses to the USS Constitution
vvvjames replied to Jasennord's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome! I hope you enjoy the combo kit, your daughter can do the USS Constitution while you work! Joking, but I do hope you both keep modeling together! -
Ahh good eye and thank you for pointing that one out, I learned this lesson the hard way when doing the anchors, I shouldve known better haha. I think I may have been getting tired last night when I put that final block on. Thank you!!!
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I've been looking forward to this post! A wonderful start. "The Road goes ever on and on / down from the door where it began" (or in this case, the pilothouse) -Bilbo
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Ahoy all, With the addition of the ships boat, everything that needs to be on the deck is now on the deck! I may add some accessories after masts and some rigging are up, but this is a big milestone:) Ships boat: And here's how everything looks at this stage! It's hard to get everything in one shot, excuse the blur. Today I also worked on the bowsprit: Before: After: And a dry fit on the boat! Not too shabby! Hatches are being thoroughly battened! That hole where the bulwarks meet needs some tidying before I lock it in place. Wooo! Best, James
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Welcome Darren! The woodworking background will definitely come in handy, I hope you have a healthy collection of stains/varnish. That'll definitely save you a trip to the store!
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Hello all, Happy weekend for those that celebrate:) The deck of the ship is basically done now! There are a few extra decorations like wooden barrels and cannon balls that I'd like to add after perusing some other builds logs for inspiration, but most everything is in place. I'm happy to announce that the cannons are all in! With breeching ropes on each! I also put in some other small items like the pumps(?) and two posts. Only thing left on the deck (aside from the ship boat) is the wheel! Again I feel like the kit provided wheel is a bit underwhelming. Here's how it looks in the instructions: It's not attached to anything and just looks a bit pointless in the example photos of the final ship. I was thinking of adapting into something like this: (Picture from @piratepete007) My recreation looks like this: The two ends of the line will go in two holes I will drill in the deck. Does anyone have any better ideas? I'm happy with this but if it makes even less sense this way then I'd rather redo it. Appreciate the input! Best, James
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Hello all, Or should I say... Ahoy I took a page from @bluesy76's Albatros and lined the gunports, while theirs looks amazing, I'm still happy with my own result using the sapelli veneer from the second layer of planking. It's a small addition but it adds a lot to the look. I don't have calipers so the process involved a lot of trial and error to get the right size of plank. Even though it was late, I couldn't help installing one of the cannons just to see how it looks. I made a bunch of eyebolts using pliers to wrap steel wire around a small hook: These were used on the cannons and on the bulwark to pass the breeching rope through. 1 down, 7 more to go! Seems like a lot until I look at builds with a plethora of cannons and full rigging on each, I admire the patience required for that! Best, James
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