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As I get closer to the end of this project, (I am about 85% done) I have realized several things. This is without a doubt the most difficult and ambitious build I have ever undertaken. I have learned so much from the hands on experience, the huge amount of reading and research I have done, and the help from fellow modelers on this site. I have made some mistakes, some of which I was able to correct, and others not. Thankfully most of the mistakes are not readily noticeable, but I know they are there. A sharp person with knowledge of ships and modeling who could examine her up close and personal would be able to spot most of them. However, I am pleased at how she is turning out overall, and will proudly display her when she is completed. My next project will be as complicated as this because not only is the ship difficult to build, but I plan to go into even more detail. The real problem I now have is where to put them all. I am out of room here at home to display them. Anyone got ideas on this? Thanks, Vince P.- 264 replies
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The mizzen topsail in place and rigged. Vince P.
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The mainmast lower yard belay diagram. Vince P.
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Thanks for the tip. I will look it up, since I am building this ship. Vince P.
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Household Ammonia
pirozzi replied to Q A's Revenge's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I use 1 part ammonia and 9 parts water (10%). It does not stain the wood and makes bending very easy. I have planked several big ships this way and they all came out nicely. I have soaked walnut, boxwood, limewood and even balsa this way. I soak the planks for about an hour. If the wood is pretty thick (more than 2mm) an hour and a half works well. Vince P. -
The mizzen mast with the lower crossjack installed and rigged. This yard will not have a sail and is used primarily to secure the lower end of the mizzen topsail, and that will be the next step. Vince P.
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Hi Brian, Well bully for him. I wish other companies like Mantua for instance, had someone like him. When I start the build, I am looking forward to working with him. Vince
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I am very impressed already with Euromodels and I have not even bought one yet. I went on their website to download the excellent shop notes they have on the Royal William. There are 6 files of notes with extensive building instructions of every part of the build. I downloaded all of them except chapter 2 because the website would not let me do so. I sent them an E-Mail to their customer help department asking if they could fix the problem with chapter 2. I was hoping for an answer sometime in the future if I was lucky. I have contacted other manufacturers in the past and very rarily got an answer at all. Euromodels answered me 1 hour after I sent the request and also fixed the website at the same time. Now that is customer service! I am really looking forward to purchasing the Royal William soon after completing the SOS in about 6 months. Vince P.
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The mizzen mast is completed and awaits the yards and sails. Vince P.
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Hi Andy, Having already done this, I can give you my opinion. Painting the inside railings and bulwarks red is actually realistic. I have seen some museum models that have it that way. I reality, warships were often painted this way because of the very bloody results of trading cannon broadsides. The blood did not show up as much against a red background and was easier to clean up. The only reason I did not do mine this way, was because it just was too much red for me. As far as the brass decorations go, it is wise to install all of them as soon as the hull is planked and painted. They will get covered up pretty quickly as you proceed with other building and also need to be in place for reference in locating other parts and fixtures. The cannon gun port doors should be left to last as they are easy to damage while working around the ship. After the chain wales are mounted and the deadeyes secured, those gun ports that will get covered by the shrouds should be completed first. The rest can be left until the end of the build, just like the anchors. Vince P.
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The belay diagram for both spritsails on the bowsprit and topmast. Next up will be the belay diagrams for the mainmast yards and sails. Vince P.
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Foremast Royal belay diagram. Vince P.
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Belay diagram for the foremast topgallant. Vince P.
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Belay diagram for the foremast topsail. Vince P.
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The belay diagram in the kit plans is incorrect and incomplete if you are going to full rig her and add sails. I am drawing diagrams for each mast and yard. Attached is the first. It is for the foremast lower yard and sail. I mislabeled the drawing. It should say Foremast Lower Yard and not Topsail Yard. Vince P.
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Hi Jim, No one hates tieing thousands of clove hitches more than me. However, those tiny details are what what makes a build stand out, in my opinion. I am currently building the Sovereign of the Seas which has 3 five section masts. That is more ratlines then most any other ship. It takes me forever to tie them all and it is boring at times, but the result really pleases me. But like others have said. Your build is yours only and whatever suits you is important. There are no rules that say any builder has to do it one way or another. Vince P.
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Pretty much parallel to the deck they are ajacent to. When climbing onto them it was better that they were parallel to the step off surface. Vince P.
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Nice work Andy. Vince P.
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Now that all of the main mast rigging is completed, the midships gun decks doors and guns were completed. The guns toward the stern will be completed after the the mizzen mast is stepped and rigged. Vince P.
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A couple of views of the whole ship. Vince P.
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The mainmast lower shrouds and futtock shrouds are rigged and rattled. (832 clove hitches). Yes I counted them. This completes the main mast rigging except for the upper mast back stays. I have attached them to the masts but did not complete them at the other end. Since they terminate at deadeyes in the mizzen channels, they will get in the way when working on the complex rigging of the mizzen mast. I will finish these after the mizzen is in place and fully rigged. Next up is construction the of the mizzen mast. Vince P.
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Thanks for the information. I am hearing much good feedback about Euromodels. I think I will make this my next project. I only have about 6 months left on my SOS. Vince P.
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Hi Nigel, Thanks for the book reference. I have learned much of what I know by reading reference books and never turn down a new one that I don't have. I will give this one a look. Vince P.
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Hi Edward, Thanks for the link. I will look it up. Vince P.
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Hi Brian, Thanks for the help. Do you have a build log going? Also, does the kit come with sails, or can you purchase a set? I would like to rig her with sails like my SOS. Vince P.
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