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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay I got my top mast shrouds all finished, seized and tidy.... Then I notice i have made a mistake!
I should have attached top of shrouds a little higher than eyebolts and put a brass ring around mast to come off... Oh well I think I will have to live with this one and it may not be too much of an issue, certainly wont stand out in the grand scheme of things.. Lesson learned, examine the plans 8 times not 7!
Other than tearing down that whole step and redoing it. its not a 'fixable' I think.. Plus i would probably run short on black cord then..
When i look at the historic sketches it looks as if all top ropes meet at a similar point anyhow... Also looks like only one of these shrouds per side.. Onwards
Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Doing great Ollie ... Really!!
Tom
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olliechristo got a reaction from KenW in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay, band added, I think it looks good, gives a sense of strength. As narrow as i could without being impossible... Onwards with other little corrections. redoing anchor tackles.. want steel bands around blocks and rigged a bit higher and smaller eyebolts on catheads.. it was my first rigging so it was bound to look shabby as i progressed... Hope your all having a splendid weekend. Ollie..
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay, band added, I think it looks good, gives a sense of strength. As narrow as i could without being impossible... Onwards with other little corrections. redoing anchor tackles.. want steel bands around blocks and rigged a bit higher and smaller eyebolts on catheads.. it was my first rigging so it was bound to look shabby as i progressed... Hope your all having a splendid weekend. Ollie..
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olliechristo got a reaction from dgbot in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay, band added, I think it looks good, gives a sense of strength. As narrow as i could without being impossible... Onwards with other little corrections. redoing anchor tackles.. want steel bands around blocks and rigged a bit higher and smaller eyebolts on catheads.. it was my first rigging so it was bound to look shabby as i progressed... Hope your all having a splendid weekend. Ollie..
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay, band added, I think it looks good, gives a sense of strength. As narrow as i could without being impossible... Onwards with other little corrections. redoing anchor tackles.. want steel bands around blocks and rigged a bit higher and smaller eyebolts on catheads.. it was my first rigging so it was bound to look shabby as i progressed... Hope your all having a splendid weekend. Ollie..
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olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes Ollie....just a narrow band!!
Tom
Sorry ... Just had to stick my oar in!
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes I could do that I think John. So like the bands already on mast but not as wide i presume.. I can already envisage that is going to look much better.. Regards Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay I got my top mast shrouds all finished, seized and tidy.... Then I notice i have made a mistake!
I should have attached top of shrouds a little higher than eyebolts and put a brass ring around mast to come off... Oh well I think I will have to live with this one and it may not be too much of an issue, certainly wont stand out in the grand scheme of things.. Lesson learned, examine the plans 8 times not 7!
Other than tearing down that whole step and redoing it. its not a 'fixable' I think.. Plus i would probably run short on black cord then..
When i look at the historic sketches it looks as if all top ropes meet at a similar point anyhow... Also looks like only one of these shrouds per side.. Onwards
Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from KenW in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay I got my top mast shrouds all finished, seized and tidy.... Then I notice i have made a mistake!
I should have attached top of shrouds a little higher than eyebolts and put a brass ring around mast to come off... Oh well I think I will have to live with this one and it may not be too much of an issue, certainly wont stand out in the grand scheme of things.. Lesson learned, examine the plans 8 times not 7!
Other than tearing down that whole step and redoing it. its not a 'fixable' I think.. Plus i would probably run short on black cord then..
When i look at the historic sketches it looks as if all top ropes meet at a similar point anyhow... Also looks like only one of these shrouds per side.. Onwards
Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to Jim Lad in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes, Ollie - just a narrow band.
John
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olliechristo reacted to aliluke in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I see John's point about a band around the mast but heck...your rigging work is superb in every way and such details, while they might add to things, are just gilding the lily.
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from dgbot in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Okay I got my top mast shrouds all finished, seized and tidy.... Then I notice i have made a mistake!
I should have attached top of shrouds a little higher than eyebolts and put a brass ring around mast to come off... Oh well I think I will have to live with this one and it may not be too much of an issue, certainly wont stand out in the grand scheme of things.. Lesson learned, examine the plans 8 times not 7!
Other than tearing down that whole step and redoing it. its not a 'fixable' I think.. Plus i would probably run short on black cord then..
When i look at the historic sketches it looks as if all top ropes meet at a similar point anyhow... Also looks like only one of these shrouds per side.. Onwards
Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from dgbot in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo reacted to aliluke in Armed Virginia Sloop by aliluke - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
This will be the last lot.
Cheers
Alistair
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olliechristo reacted to aliluke in Armed Virginia Sloop by aliluke - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
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olliechristo reacted to aliluke in Armed Virginia Sloop by aliluke - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Hi all,
Thought I'd reload my photo files of my AVS build. Hopefully useful for someone contemplating or making this great model. No words to go with the files but feel free to fire me a question if you wish.
Cheers,
Alistair
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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Really coming together now mate.. the rigging always makes things look right, she's a beaut !
Stay Well
Eamonn
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olliechristo got a reaction from aliluke in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I have also done my topsail (or is spreader) shrouds. I have redone a few things and a few more to do, decided to downsize some of the original kit supplied eye bolts for smaller..
I was a bit concerned with the way the shrouds angle back aft from spreader but i think this is ok, certainly wouldn't want to protrude forward any as would interfere with yard...
starting to look a bit busy up top now!!!
Regards Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I have also done my topsail (or is spreader) shrouds. I have redone a few things and a few more to do, decided to downsize some of the original kit supplied eye bolts for smaller..
I was a bit concerned with the way the shrouds angle back aft from spreader but i think this is ok, certainly wouldn't want to protrude forward any as would interfere with yard...
starting to look a bit busy up top now!!!
Regards Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Hi gang. I have some progress to show... Backstays done except for that pesky part lost which is in the post... So not reeved up yet..
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olliechristo reacted to KenW in Fair American by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale
Thanks Russ. I don't intend to paint it. I think my workmanship can be improved and I can reduce the height down to the 3/4 inches on the plans. I feel that part of the problem is the model itself. It is a model of a model and the kit's scale is an issue. The housing front and captain's cabin door are only 3 feet high according to the scale. If an average man is 5 feet 6 inches. My capstan is 3 feet 9 inches which shouldn't be too high.
I am thinking that what I need to do is reduce the height and redo the wood work and see what it looks like when all the guns and deck furniture are mounted.
Thanks again.
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olliechristo reacted to scott larkins in Fair American by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale
Coming along really well. Nice job creating your own capstan. That is some tiny work.
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