popeye the sailor
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do you want to hear about stupid.........I was creating the latest post of all this madness........had it up here and was almost done. I wanted to look for something to add to it.......so instead of open another tab, I opened my book marks and clicked on where I wanted to go! DOUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! "me thinks me be better with smoke and blanket!" thanks Michael....a neat solution.......with a neat outcome {I'll have it up in a moment.....that is.......when my computer skills catches up with me again} your a lucky man Dave.......we're looking at a foot today more to come on Sunday, I hear. your neck of the woods have seen some bad weather of late........but yea........good day to stay in thanks for the good word! -
Fitting Time!!! the platform parts were cut from one of the sheets, and the process for the main deck commenced. there are two factors that are going to make this a bit tougher to do.......first is the curvature of the deck from bow to stern. the second is the lack of pressure I can apply to the halves for the pictures.......this will make it look worse than it is. but, it is there........there will be some shaping that will need to be done. I left the extra on the second half.....shaping is going to make the gap in the middle widen.......the extra will make up for it........the line you see is not the center line. these parts are shaped, bringing them as tight to the bulwark as possible. ........making sure that the line at the bow section is right up to the rib. I'm not concerned with the stern end.......if required, I can always cap it in. just about ready to cement them in place!
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I have been lax........after the hull dubbed Curly was done and some filler {there will be more, I'm sure}, was applied, I did some sanding........and WHEWWWW! I like to have wore myself out! it looks pretty good though......more needs to be done.....but I will digress for a bit. I have Larry on the planking mat now, pretty close towards being done. a while ago, I showed you the parts panels for the deck platforms and how the arrangement of the parts created the opening in the center of the deck. the reason for it and the laments over missing parts, will not be an issue here. I found that I could use three of the 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheets for the platforms. too bad that I couldn't find these in whole sheets.........these were cemented together. soon, I had the three sheets I would need. the surfaces were sanded to smooth them out. then the task of tracing the parts took place. I'm not too keen on the bow parts, but I traced them out anyway. I'll get to them later. this wasn't too tough a pill to take........they are all done now
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ohhhhhh, wait a moment.......got to pick up my jaw, it's on the floor! WOW! this really puts a positive look to the build.....she looks superb! you've done a great job!
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
the older pictures show just how much of a change you have made.........you've made some great progress. the rivets are a nice touch and paint will bring them out nicely. looking down the length of the deck......I don't see too much warpage. before you go any further, get the deck as flat as you can.........the sanding may knock off some of the rivet work your doing. then finish the rivet work and paint the bulwarks. plank the deck......you'll be showing those pearly whites in the biggest smile you'll ever have! you began this scratch build with a definite direction........as you saw the extra detail you could add in, you found that it altered the direction of the build.......and there was some consequences. but through it all, your build has evolved into a very interesting build, with detail that I have never seen in any Cutty build. you shouldn't change your log at all..........it is a testament of the process you took to get where you are now. scratch building comes with it's problems........it's all in how soon you see the problems......and solve them, that makes it an enjoyable medium. your doing a fantastic job!- 4,152 replies
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certainly, there is a lot less rigging, but it gives you a good idea of how it behaves in the configurations of pulley assemblies and such. to do a ship as your doing would be a feat in itself.........but it would sure look interesting you have a beautiful build there....your rigging is top notch
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the only way I use the Billing's thread, is to treat it with diluted white glue and stretch it until it dries. for standing rigging, I have stained it with India Ink and then treated it in the same manner....this seems to work well. I downloaded the plans for the Will.......I am used to Billing's plans, as I have build a few of their kits. I must say......I am in awe of what you are up against........vague......doesn't even describe it. they must have a shortage of folks who can do a choreographic build log of the proto type. sorry to hear of your recent condition. know that there are folks here who care.....because of this site...we share a sense of closeness. just because we are 'across the pond' so to speak, my thoughts are with you...I hope you fair well. I hope you'll keep us up to date with how your doing.
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shrouds look super Max! very well done did you stain the dead eyes, or did they come that color? sweet!
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nope! I totally agree with showing the shortcomings...........the new lid looks great! well worth the effort I like the overview of the tower........you really have out done yourself ! great job! looking forward in seeing the upper hull paint.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
plank the deck Nenad.........you'll forget about the little mistakes, when you see how nice it looks then -
coming from a plastic background.......I see no real difference between the two. a person working in either medium, has learned the skills to make do with the materials at hand. when I took my hiatus from modeling, I was just learning about plastruct and evergreen products. I would use everything in the kits.........the runners {sprues} made for excellent roll cages and frames for drag and race cars. your making good resolve with your plastic knowledge Andy.........the ship looks better and better.....every time I see it!
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it's all progress, my friend. lots of folks don't understand...perhaps if they picked up an x-actor, they might find that inner child, that's crying to get out! your best just the way you are......... I sit at home with a 30 pack........and I'm just as content you'll be back up to speed in no time.
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I've only done two ships with the polished hemp........they are the Nordkap and the Cux 87....I think I have them both in the gallery. Hemp would be a hard thread to work with, doing a ship the likes of what your doing.......but I'll bet it would be interesting besides being stiff to work with, it can be of uneven thickness, coming off the skein. I've had to cut sections out because it would have been too thick to rig through a block........the sections I could salvage, I had to be sure that there was enough to use on that particular bit of rigging. hemp was used in colonial days for a wide variety of things......rope, as a form of burlap, and even clothes. it does have it's limitations, rigging mistakes must be kept at a minimum. but for all the trouble I went through to use it....I was quite satisfied with the fact that it looks like real rope. it doesn't get any closer than this you can find it at any craft store....it can come in different colors, and I have found it in different thicknesses.
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I miss you too Paul..........hurry back
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looks very good Max.........I'm not an expert with this era of rigging. it does look like one line is a bit fouled on the spirit boom.......one appears to be wrapped around another. if you chose to correct this, be sure not to put too much stress on the second step of the mast. the shrouds and back stays are going to pull back on the mast, and may put undo stress on the bow spirit. are there to be any spirit stays? I should look at my rigging sheet for the Billing's Half Moon, and see if they do. your doing a super job!
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sweet looking planking Augie! you'll have her closed up in no time!
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sorry to hear of your loss.....time now is the best medicine. glad to see your back in the ship yard.......nice update
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I have quite a few rolls of the billing's thread......after a few 'adjustments' it starts to get rather fuzzy. I'm not a big fan of bees wax either, so I look for other alternatives. the poly threads seem to work well for me. some of the brass parts lead a lot to be desired as well. I have not used their stanchions........are you going to drill a hole near the tip {or in the tip}, so you can install eyelets?'
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I experienced some off filterings in my pictures as well. it depends how the light is aimed......and in what proximity I've taken the picture. I don't use flash either.......never had to. I have another crane light, that I fasten to the other table, but I dropped it when I did that stupid move {that never happened}........I also need to replace the fixture, for the second time. I bought one, but when I installed it, I think I tightened it too much......the on - off knob is very hard to turn. enough of my lighting issues I have stained thread {rope} and used diluted white glue to seal it with some success. I've also done standing rigging.....using India Ink....this works pretty well too. I have also used a polished hemp. it is a bit stiff, but can be fashioned with finger compression. I do like how it looks.........looks as real as rope can be......
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sorry to see and hear about the bun lid......they are small differences.......but if your not happy with it, then I guess it will the next time we see it. your making progress........very nice!
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I think they look great Den.....keep up the good work!
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when I built my Connie, so many years ago..........and then the United States, for that matter......I had no idea that Revell left out these important parts. gun deck capstan....riding bits, chain pumps.........gonna make this second United States build much more interesting nice work Dave.......what is the overall height of the capstan?
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deck planking looks great Sjors.......very nice color you did a great job with the tree nailing. it adds so much to the decking.
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would it be possible to pre-treat the string beforehand at this point?
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I got a bunch of those little electric motors.........be glad to send ya some what she might lack in detail........she excels in ingenuity! oh....I know you still have more to do......but when your finished with it.......it's going to look like a right-smart piece of equipment! very nice work Andy!
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