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in the background of the last picture, it looks like you were building the Cux {the shrimp cooker gives it away}, another of Billing's fine boats. I built that one as well........enjoyed it very much. my big problem, was when I did the Nordkap, I was a confirmed newbie. I can tell ya.......nothing brings you up to speed faster, than a build that isn't laser cut It's just me.....I've always had a fascination with old kits.......I think it's the nostalgia more than anything else. it's nice to see kits {ships} like this, and the sweet upgrades you've done to her. -
she's a beauty Nils........a very old Billing kit indeed! they don't even show the PDF instructions {I love to read them}. lots of cool brass......not surprising though, most of the early kits were sold with the fitting kits sold separately. my Nordkap was like that.....my friend Harold had a heck of a time trying to find them. I imagine that this kit wasn't laser cut either. looking forward in seeing more
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Cutty Sark by Nenad
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
rigging is not to bad.......tedious, but not too bad. to read is good.......but look at some of the builds here. most of the basic pulley assemblies can apply to the Cutty.......believe me, she has many. you have plenty of time for that though, before you'll get to that point. yea......you'll have enough height for the coops looking good........keep the progress flowing!- 4,145 replies
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nice looking gun so far........
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see.....he's not a south paw! :D :D but does that rule out dyslexia ? the world may never know.
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congrats as well on you anniversary! hope you have many more! beautiful boat Peter........the jib sails look great! I have heard of that method of cementing the knots.....I toggle between CA and white glue.......I may try that when it comes time to do ratlines. I too am curious as to your next build........I hope you have a prominent place to display her back when you picked back up on this build........I knew you would finish her glad I was right!!
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home improvements and work on your ship as well........you ARE a busy guy!!! the crows feet look great Mobbsie....if by distortion, you mean that the crow's feet are pulling the stay upwards....then they are doing their job. I believe their prime use was to help support the stay when the sails are in use. there is also the added rigging tied to the stays to take into consideration. wonderful job so far on the rigging.........very....very nice!
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Cutty Sark by Nenad
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I think the detail will 'layer in' quite nicely Nenad. no reason to change it in my view. I really don't think the chicken coops will be that tall, that's basically the only thing you would have to look at. I believe there is a companion way there as well.......I hope you don't mind. this is my second build of the Cutty. don't fault me ...please the companion way is built off of the galley and nestled between the railings. I really like the Revell kits. the one thing that this kit lacked, was how the anchor chain was routed through the windlass, and under the deck. the kit tells you to use three pieces of chain to do this......but I did it using two. how I did that worked out quite well. I wrote a log about it.......if anyone would like to read it, let me know. I hope these pictures help you in some way. I have others {of course}. I can PM you some links to my build logs, if you'd like. your doing super Nenad.......your giving this a lot of thought, and that's what it's all about! I'd show you a picture of my rigging, but I don't want to scare you :D
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even brass encasing the wheels.........very nice Nils! the caps look great......one sweet looking cannon. now for the others........how many was that?
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gotta love that gentle nudge Mobbsie I wanted to do some more on her during the work week.......but I'm usually too pooped to pop I got home Monday evening, and had to play 'catch up' on all my sites. I was so happy to see that Frank finished his Supply, saddened to hear about Vivian {I hope she pulls through alright}, and all the progress folks have made........before I knew it, it was after midnight. I've got a few more things to do.......then it's the bottom paint and clear coat, but I need a good day to do that. we'll see whatI can get done today. thanks for looking in Mobbsie.....I'll have an update soon.
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I really don't think it matters much.......it would just make it easier for you to do. your something of a trekie Sjors......boldly going where no one has gone before. you've done so many ratlines, you probably can do them in your sleep however you do it Sjors, your doing great!. Fonzie looks super.......such a beauty! Aggie looks to be a bit larger........or perhaps that just my eyes playing tricks. fabulous progress Sjors........your a big tease! one of these days I'll get me one of these 'big boy toys' and I can have fun like you! I'll bet your even going to do the ratline rungs from top to bottom, just amaze us even more! thank you for the pictures......you've appeased my sweet tooth!
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thank you Dragzz. good to see you.....hope you are well
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she looks super Peter! you are so right........ I'm surprised the hoops didn't come with the kit......they fit in very well!
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that's a bit of detail that is very rarely seen.........that is, unless you wish to portray a gun dismantled on the deck. while this might be better suited for a diorama, most are rigged and lashed to the deck, ready to fire imagine what would go into a diorama like this........a winch & pulley just to lift the cannon from the carriage, and the crew doing the work. it would be pretty cool to see
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great looking build Doris.........the pictures said it all!
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great looking doors Michael.........and hinges too
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thanks Walter
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so your saying ...by Tuesday, there may be pictures?
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Frank.......what a work of art! she looks fantastic with the gathered sails and figures it was quite a journey.......but you got her across the finish line..........I hope your proud of yourself! ........just a super job! is there another in your future?
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thanks Frank! they say that a picture is worth a thousand words.........I guess it amplifies when it's made into something tangible. I guess I am lucky that a few kooky ideas paid off
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thank you Matti and Lawrence.......this is the Billing's depiction. I am trying to stay with the kit......but the pictures add so much more thank you gentlemen for the good word
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looking good J.........I think the powers of 'the bash' is strong with you! I'll have to look, and see how many gun port lids are along the side. according to the picture I have, there are only two. yours has four. very nice progress indeed!
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looking sweet Dee Dee.......I see your keeping with the uniform color....very nice! nice looking gaffs too!
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I didn't add the scuppers either....I hadn't done much research....not until I got to the railings. I did the lion in gold. I have most of the pictures shown. I left some of the kit influence in the build. we seem to have the beginnings of a Half Moon club going on here
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