Tigerdvr

Welcome to the Confederacy Clan. You are doing very well. Started mine 8/9/16.

Getting ready to paint the inside of the bulwarks.

Regards, Harley

Your nail patterns on the copper plates are just outstanding, very well done.

Enjoying your build log very much.

Regards, Harley

I’ve not done a build log before but it seems like all the action on the Model Expo Confederacy has died out. So I thought I would put together an short photo log on my Confederacy project.

I started this build August 9, 2016. My intent was to build her per the kit plans and with whatever came in the box. That has changed somewhat. I am using the steering wheel kit and cannon carriages from Syren Model Company, brass cannon form Maritime Models, and lime wood for the deck from Cornwall Ltd. Instead of making my own double bead trim I purchased it from Northeastern Scale Lumber.

The pictures are recent covering the planking, building the transom, and now planking the inside of the bulwarks. I took a break planking a couple of months ago and built the stove, steering wheel, capstan, round houses, and binnacles.

I’d love to rig her but that will take some serious consideration.

Bottom paint

Double bead trim getting painted

Took a break to work on other parts

Test fit

I believe that most sailors working in the tops were barefoot so would the rope ratlines be better for them? 

Wood ratlines on a warship where the shrouds might need repair under battle conditions would probably be more of

a of a workload (PIA) then the conventional ratlines. JMHO

Cheers, Harley

Thanks very much for all the good ideas. Time to experiment.

I'm getting into some PE projects to gain some positive experience. I'm building 40mm Bofors quads by Veterans Models.

Even though I have a good selection of tweezers, I wonder if you folks with experience with the tiny stuff have anything

special you find helps handling very small parts without going crazy.

Thanks, Harley 

Try moving away from your model a bit.Three feet will make a heck of a difference on how your project looks. 🔬As your experience level increases you can get closer without wanting to tear your hair out. 

You are not alone nor can you goof something up that hasn't been done by an expert before. 

Greetings Vegaskip, I am one of those folks that have always looked at paintings like they should be a photograph, A pain in the

butt detail nitpicker.

Your skills and story telling approach have changed that. You, my friend, have a great talent IMHO, from subtle to dynamic and sometimes simultaneously.

I'm looking forward to reviewing your posts, thank you for sharing.

Regards, Harley 

Greetings fellow Confederacy fans. Can any of you direct me to a source of the rigging plans that are  3/16"=1'?

I am working on the stern lights now so I have a good way to go before I make the final decision to rig.

Those of you who have rigged her have met the challenge with skill and great patients, inspirational. 

If any of you have a log of the dimensions of the masts and spares that you could share, that would

be a great help. I have the plans for the rigging of a frigate 40 circa 1790 which, I think,

can provide a reasonable base.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Harley

The little ones don't have to be all white.

Greetings Mark,

I recently discovered your log on the Ranger 28. In my younger days I was in love with a Ranger 29 so I excitedly jumped into reading your log. I quickly found that there was probably 40 years or so between my heart throb Ranger 29 and your masterpiece 28. I was never able to acquire the 29 but I'm glad I found your build log. Truly great work. Your metal work is

just remarkable and your photography is first class.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Harley

Thanks very much, that will help a bunch.

Cheers, Harley

Thanks for the info. What conditions make you choose between thin and medium?

HJM

Hope you get better soon. Might I ask what adhesives you use. I bought some Gator Grip to work on a Veteran 40mm quad as

a learning project. The thin Gator isn't working too well. Probably because I'm an FSU fan. I am sure it is pilot error and not

the product. Gorilla super glue seems to be holding better. 

Thanks for a great log. For those like me who have not done a real PE project before, your skill can really be appreciated.

Feel better, Harley

Nice choice Osmosis. I have the building dock, very flexible. It can be used in a variety of configurations.

Enjoy, Harley

Greetings Gary, I'm going though the same planking labor as you did. I did put the garboard strake in the right place but still am running into extremes of tapering. As another builder already said, don't sell yourself short, your Confederacy is doing just fine. Try stepping back a foot or two, the model will look much better than if you look at it through a monster macro lens. The planking below the wales is indeed, IMHO, a real challenge particularly if you try to stay within the general rules of authentic building. 

This is supposed to be fun!

Regards, Harley

I just found this picture of a 1/64 HMS Victory built in Europe. Lots more pictures available. The model is magnificent. Check out the hammocks. Most of the rest of them are covered by tarps. That would be an easier way of simulating the hammocks.

Cheers, Harley

Regarding the hammocks, one source I read said each hammock had seven (too much work at this scale) lashings and then they had a gage that

the hammock had to fit through before it was stored in the netting otherwise the seaman had to retie it.

Wikipedia shows the correct brig with the same crew of 120.

Cheers, Harley

Greetings JesseLee. While enjoying going over log I noted your interesting efforts storing the hammocks in the racks.

For some reason I always thought the hammocks were stored athwart the rack about 90 degrees from what your are showing.

I did some research but couldn't find much to show the proper storage method. I guess it could be based upon the

Captain's will like so many other variations.

Nice work on your Syren.

Regards, Harley

Greetings marsalv, while doing some research on another project I discovered your Pandora build log.

Your work is truly inspirational. Taking the time to read the whole log will be a good investment of time and energy.

I'm sure I will learn a lot. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us mere mortals.

Regards, Harley

Welcome to the Syren crew jablackwell. It looks like you are off to a good start and display an attitude that will result in a great Syren. If I may,

and it might just be the way the photos look, it appears that you might be getting a might heavy with your simulated caulking. Suggest running your pencil along just

one edge of the plank without too much pressure so the edge is not deformed. That should look more in scale. The stain may be picking the lead causing it to look darker

as you described.

I'm only making this suggestion so that you may find a technique that works for you when you do the deck.

Enjoy, Harley

I've had one for a while and am using it for my Confederacy build. There are a number of different configurations and

applications only limited by the users imagination. It is very stable. I like it a lot.

The picture shows a base board only.

Cheers, Harley

Lee Valley Tools LTD. has a sanding/shaping aid titled Contour Sanding Grips. They are made of

a rubber like material and are (IMHO) a great aide in sanding different contours. I am using them on

my Confederacy and find them very helpful. About $16.00 for a complete set or you can select a particular

shape. Check Lee Valley's catalogue. I have no financial interest in Lee Valley other than I tend to make

an occasional contribution to them.

Happy New Year mates,

Regards, Harley

If the model is Royal Navy, at least during a particular time period, the decks were stoned nearly white once or twice a day depending on the

Captain's whims. 

What Gregory says, the Loom-A-Line promised an easy method for what some folks dread but did't deliver.