Jerry

Hello ..
A little more progress on the Bounty.  It looks like all the lower stays are now rigged so I think I'll proceed with the top masts so the rest of the stays can be rigged.  The rat lines still need to be finished but they'll have to wait until the upper shrouds are rigged.  Things seem to be going well even though we're missing parts needed when we get to attaching the yards.  More about that later.  Here are a few more pictures.
Best regards,
Jerry

Hello ..
A little more progress on the Bounty.  It looks like all the lower stays are now rigged so I think I'll proceed with the top masts so the rest of the stays can be rigged.  The rat lines still need to be finished but they'll have to wait until the upper shrouds are rigged.  Things seem to be going well even though we're missing parts needed when we get to attaching the yards.  More about that later.  Here are a few more pictures.
Best regards,
Jerry

Hello ..
A little more progress on the Bounty.  It looks like all the lower stays are now rigged so I think I'll proceed with the top masts so the rest of the stays can be rigged.  The rat lines still need to be finished but they'll have to wait until the upper shrouds are rigged.  Things seem to be going well even though we're missing parts needed when we get to attaching the yards.  More about that later.  Here are a few more pictures.
Best regards,
Jerry

To Grant, Brian and Michael..
 
I have forwarded on to Charlene your thoughts regarding her decision to postpone her model building "career."  She was touched by your response and asked me to please convey that.  She has discussed retirement and we thought that would occur at the end of this school year.  But,Charlene is now a bit hesitant about that and thinks one additonal year may be necessary to assure our finances will be sufficient to support the decision to leave her job.
 
So, I'll carry on with Bounty and look forward to Charlene's trying again in a year or so.
 
Many thanks again for your kind words.
 
Best,
 
Jerry.

To Grant, Brian and Michael..
 
I have forwarded on to Charlene your thoughts regarding her decision to postpone her model building "career."  She was touched by your response and asked me to please convey that.  She has discussed retirement and we thought that would occur at the end of this school year.  But,Charlene is now a bit hesitant about that and thinks one additonal year may be necessary to assure our finances will be sufficient to support the decision to leave her job.
 
So, I'll carry on with Bounty and look forward to Charlene's trying again in a year or so.
 
Many thanks again for your kind words.
 
Best,
 
Jerry.

Sorry to hear that Charlene has felt it necessary to stop work on the Bounty Jerry - she was clearly enjoying learning from you. I'm sure your build buddy will return in due course.

Message to Charlene:
Sorry to hear that work is interfering with a hobby you enjoyed so much. Just remember, when retirement comes, you know that you will have a hobby and the time to enjoy it. (Oooooo Ended with a preposition in a message to a teacher.) how about ........a hobby for which you will have the time to enjoy.
You do great work. Come back soon.

Good afternoon everyone...
 
Well, to tell the truth, today was a bitter-sweet day.  Charlene decided that she could no longer work on Bounty since she felt stressed trying to build the Bounty and cope with her job. I tried to tell her that there are no time restraints and she can go as slowly as she likes but she felt it would be better to let this project go and maybe do something in the future.  It has always amazed me how much work is piled on to teachers without ever compensating them for the addiotnal time.  It seems that there is always something additional to do because the school board has seen fit to reduce the staff but increase the work load.  It's bitter to see her stop building because I was happy to know that i could share my hobby with my wife and have a building buddy so nearby.  I'm sure you know that I have been doing work on the Bounty and it seems like it was more and more each day.  I finally discussed the situation with Charlene and we both decided that her livlihood was more important.  The sweet part is that I can go forward now and not worry that I am taking away anything from Charlene's enjoyment and that after she retires she tries once again to build another ship model.
 
So here's the progress to date:
 
I am presently working on the stays.  So far the mizzen and main stays are complete including the crow's feet which were not too difficult once I figured out a method to make them.  I have decided to do the rigging from the bottom up and so I will continue with the stays and add the top masts when necessary .  When the stays are completed i intend to construct the rat lines and then will come the yards and running rigging.
 
it is my intention to continue this log under the title of Jerry's Admiral.
 
 
 Here are some photos as to where we are.
 
Best regards,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Good afternoon everyone...
 
Well, to tell the truth, today was a bitter-sweet day.  Charlene decided that she could no longer work on Bounty since she felt stressed trying to build the Bounty and cope with her job. I tried to tell her that there are no time restraints and she can go as slowly as she likes but she felt it would be better to let this project go and maybe do something in the future.  It has always amazed me how much work is piled on to teachers without ever compensating them for the addiotnal time.  It seems that there is always something additional to do because the school board has seen fit to reduce the staff but increase the work load.  It's bitter to see her stop building because I was happy to know that i could share my hobby with my wife and have a building buddy so nearby.  I'm sure you know that I have been doing work on the Bounty and it seems like it was more and more each day.  I finally discussed the situation with Charlene and we both decided that her livlihood was more important.  The sweet part is that I can go forward now and not worry that I am taking away anything from Charlene's enjoyment and that after she retires she tries once again to build another ship model.
 
So here's the progress to date:
 
I am presently working on the stays.  So far the mizzen and main stays are complete including the crow's feet which were not too difficult once I figured out a method to make them.  I have decided to do the rigging from the bottom up and so I will continue with the stays and add the top masts when necessary .  When the stays are completed i intend to construct the rat lines and then will come the yards and running rigging.
 
it is my intention to continue this log under the title of Jerry's Admiral.
 
 
 Here are some photos as to where we are.
 
Best regards,
Jerry

Good afternoon everyone...
 
Well, to tell the truth, today was a bitter-sweet day.  Charlene decided that she could no longer work on Bounty since she felt stressed trying to build the Bounty and cope with her job. I tried to tell her that there are no time restraints and she can go as slowly as she likes but she felt it would be better to let this project go and maybe do something in the future.  It has always amazed me how much work is piled on to teachers without ever compensating them for the addiotnal time.  It seems that there is always something additional to do because the school board has seen fit to reduce the staff but increase the work load.  It's bitter to see her stop building because I was happy to know that i could share my hobby with my wife and have a building buddy so nearby.  I'm sure you know that I have been doing work on the Bounty and it seems like it was more and more each day.  I finally discussed the situation with Charlene and we both decided that her livlihood was more important.  The sweet part is that I can go forward now and not worry that I am taking away anything from Charlene's enjoyment and that after she retires she tries once again to build another ship model.
 
So here's the progress to date:
 
I am presently working on the stays.  So far the mizzen and main stays are complete including the crow's feet which were not too difficult once I figured out a method to make them.  I have decided to do the rigging from the bottom up and so I will continue with the stays and add the top masts when necessary .  When the stays are completed i intend to construct the rat lines and then will come the yards and running rigging.
 
it is my intention to continue this log under the title of Jerry's Admiral.
 
 
 Here are some photos as to where we are.
 
Best regards,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Good afternoon everyone...
 
Well, to tell the truth, today was a bitter-sweet day.  Charlene decided that she could no longer work on Bounty since she felt stressed trying to build the Bounty and cope with her job. I tried to tell her that there are no time restraints and she can go as slowly as she likes but she felt it would be better to let this project go and maybe do something in the future.  It has always amazed me how much work is piled on to teachers without ever compensating them for the addiotnal time.  It seems that there is always something additional to do because the school board has seen fit to reduce the staff but increase the work load.  It's bitter to see her stop building because I was happy to know that i could share my hobby with my wife and have a building buddy so nearby.  I'm sure you know that I have been doing work on the Bounty and it seems like it was more and more each day.  I finally discussed the situation with Charlene and we both decided that her livlihood was more important.  The sweet part is that I can go forward now and not worry that I am taking away anything from Charlene's enjoyment and that after she retires she tries once again to build another ship model.
 
So here's the progress to date:
 
I am presently working on the stays.  So far the mizzen and main stays are complete including the crow's feet which were not too difficult once I figured out a method to make them.  I have decided to do the rigging from the bottom up and so I will continue with the stays and add the top masts when necessary .  When the stays are completed i intend to construct the rat lines and then will come the yards and running rigging.
 
it is my intention to continue this log under the title of Jerry's Admiral.
 
 
 Here are some photos as to where we are.
 
Best regards,
Jerry

Good afternoon everyone...
 
Well, to tell the truth, today was a bitter-sweet day.  Charlene decided that she could no longer work on Bounty since she felt stressed trying to build the Bounty and cope with her job. I tried to tell her that there are no time restraints and she can go as slowly as she likes but she felt it would be better to let this project go and maybe do something in the future.  It has always amazed me how much work is piled on to teachers without ever compensating them for the addiotnal time.  It seems that there is always something additional to do because the school board has seen fit to reduce the staff but increase the work load.  It's bitter to see her stop building because I was happy to know that i could share my hobby with my wife and have a building buddy so nearby.  I'm sure you know that I have been doing work on the Bounty and it seems like it was more and more each day.  I finally discussed the situation with Charlene and we both decided that her livlihood was more important.  The sweet part is that I can go forward now and not worry that I am taking away anything from Charlene's enjoyment and that after she retires she tries once again to build another ship model.
 
So here's the progress to date:
 
I am presently working on the stays.  So far the mizzen and main stays are complete including the crow's feet which were not too difficult once I figured out a method to make them.  I have decided to do the rigging from the bottom up and so I will continue with the stays and add the top masts when necessary .  When the stays are completed i intend to construct the rat lines and then will come the yards and running rigging.
 
it is my intention to continue this log under the title of Jerry's Admiral.
 
 
 Here are some photos as to where we are.
 
Best regards,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Hello Everybody..
 
This is Jerry tuning in for Charlene who has been overwhelmed with school work and thus unable to do much on Bounty.  So, after, being cajoled, I did some of the building in order to keep the project going but most importantly to keep peace in the family..  After Charlene completed the deadeye work for the lower shrouds she asked me if I would begin making the stays.  I had a feeling she was a bit timid with respect to the anchoring tackle of the lower mizzen stay so i agreed to do that one but only if she would learn from it.  So, last night, when she returned from work I explained the process that I planned to do today and will go over the final results when I see her later.  It was necessary to remove one of the pumps next to the main mast in order to get access to the deck where the anchor eyelet had to be inserted. This was no problem and that deck piece is now back in its correct place.  The stay was seized at the top and the mouse wound over the seizing and it all worked well.  Here are some pictures as to where we are at.  I hope everyone has a great evening.
Best,
Jerry

Hey Charlene, this is looking really good. Can i ask what metal parts are missing from your kit? Also any other missing parts you have identified?
 
cheers
 
Chris

Hello Dominic..
Looks real good.  Brings back a lot of happy (?)  memories.
LOL
Jerry

When I was posting pictures to my site I received the following message.. ".Sorry, but you have posted more images than you are allowed to"   Since I have not finished posting the pics I'd like to what can I do to be allowed to continue?
Jerry

Hello Everybody...
 
A little more progress on Charlene's Bounty.  For the past couple of days we have been preparing 2mm blocks and eye-rings in order to mount the cannons and to rig them to the deck of the ship.  Charlene is learning how to handle blocks of this size and seems to grasp the way to thread them in order to attach them to various parts of the rigging.  In this case, as mentioned above, the rigging of the cannons.  I believe this will be the hardest part of the building of this model since everything is extra tiny and the areas to work in is very congested.  The results of our first three or four days follows in pictures.  The deck has become quite messy as you can see but we will clean this up in the future.  We hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday and will enjoy a healthy and prosperous New year.
 
Jerry and (charlene)

Hello everyone..
Charlene is away at school earning money so she can support me in the way that i'm acustomed.  So, being home alone I decided to a little more work on the Bounty whose progress is pictured here with a few more photos.  We made the midship and bow bits and belaying pin racks and also finished installing the bowsprit bits.  Charlene gets the next crack at the model over the weekend and hopefully will get a little more completed.  So there are pics showing where we are at.present.
Jerry

Hello Greg..
This is Jerry this time.  
Many thanks for your kind remarks and of course your visit..So here's a few more photos of work I finished on Bounty today.
 
Have a great evening..
Best,
Jerry