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Denis: Thanks I was thinking of posting the technique that seems to work just fine. It took about 10 or so of these to get what I was hoping for - looking as they do now. (bow area was a learning area) These last three are what I like much better. Thanks so much for your nice compliment - always appreciated. Will, in-fact, post the sequence next week - simple enough ----- Heading out of town for the long weekend. Cheers
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Good start! Nice details on your dragon, tail, rudder/oar. I grabbed a chair and I will follow along as well. PS: This one is next on my list Cheers,
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Just catching up - super nice work!
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E.J. Glad to hear you will go for the sails - frustrations will certainly increase so stay within viewing distance of that bottle with a pirate on the label (or much better - of course) That said - its a super personal learning accomplishment once done (for first timers). And as some builders have noted - for them - a necessary part of any build. Mid-way through I regretted having started the sails - then I took some deep breaths and decided to really challenge the task - then it became a great part of the project. PS: I had huge help with the stitching !!! That might have been a deal breaker for me had I not been able to farm out that so important bit to a professional. So I'm only really responsible for measuring, un-bleaching, cutting and rigging. I'm touched that you will find some helpful bits for the sails in my log - as I had from other builder's who also added sails to their ships. Look forward to your progress. Cheers,
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Hi Mates, Dave: so kind thanks ! Denis: Yes that basket needs some help – it’s on my list of fixes – happily that list is getting very short. EJ: Thanks so much. One of the great advantages of MSW is learning from other builders. My skills since I joined could only have gotten better by also emulating other builder’s log ideas/techniques for this current effort as well as sage advice from member posts. I’m happy that my work on the sails might prove helpful to you as well. Frank: as always (;-) Went to see how the ship case wooden base is coming along –so far very happy with the look. It should be ready sometime next week. Then need to figure out how to “set” the ship. ============================ Just barely starting the foremast rigging with pins. Thanks for the likes as well – so appreciated. Cheers,
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Ken, YES incredible rigging indeed. This log is such a pleasure to follow. The Royal William is such a beautiful ship – you have indeed so captured, with superlative details, her beauty. I did (twice) have a smile on my face reading your latest notes; “Once I'd stopped beating myself up about trying to get it something like historical accuracy I felt a whole lot more relaxed” Yes, I know EXACTLY how you feel haha “One thing I've found is that there is a awful lot of rigging!!!” You have been a kind follower of my Vasa – I had also noted that my first attempt with also adding sails and the “required” extra rigging – IMO added at least 50%+ more needed rigging So yes –your standing rigging is awesomely well detailed. Doubling that amount gives you an idea. That said – you may have already rigged a ship with sails. In the case of this build think that sails might have hidden too much excellent detailing. She is perfect as she looks. (Your rigging plan sheets look to be very good!!) PS: Your banister railings, and their curves at the main mast are superb work. The “L” shaping along with the rounded filler bits are such a nice added detail. I will remember that when I get to the Santisima Trinidad Regards,
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Karl : thanks for your post. This, my first effort at rigging a “complicated” ship, is still a learning experience as I move along, and fairly confusing at best. Yes your suggestion will also be incorporated. Thanks for your thoughts. That area will be much more involved than the just (finally) completed bow section. All those ropes were easy to place, and pin-holes were not hiding (;-). Yes, I did some preliminary rope installations at the foremast section and, as I had mentioned - not enough pin-holes. I will add pins to tighten up the lines and also need to avoid crossing things up. Also Karl I am using the rigging sheets that you sent me (Billings), along with the Vasa museum profile sheet - almost ignoring the Corel sheets. In any case - when the Vasa II book is published whatever I do will be wrong - Not an issue for me any more. Just want to make sure that all lines don't cross each other up. Also with furled sails I need to be cautious how I locate certain lines (inside or outside other sail lines) B,E. As always thanks for your continued visits – Your suggestion is very plausible. Much appreciated – I had not thought of that – thanks for your kind words as well. So I have completed the bow section. I promise that these photos will be the last from there !! As always mates thanks so much for your advice, and likes. Cheers,
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Thomas, Just discovered your log - Such amazingly well detailed work !! I'll go back and review in the a.m. Regards,
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Don, Gorgeous project. From every photo'd angle she looks perfect. Even super close-up your sail material looks totally in scale Now that (for me) is also brilliant on your part. Congratulations indeed. Cheers,
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Martyn – much appreciated thanks so much, JanV: Thanks for still following along. Appreciate the compliment as well. Yes, you have been very busy with your house – well worth closing the shipyard for a while. Update NO – but a badly avoided major issue. I share the fix in case others may end up with this problem….and could prevent the possibility beforehand. Was finishing up the bowsprit area rigging details and sort of noticed over the last couple of weeks or so that the bowsprit platform was well “not looking right” wiggling a bit as well – then decided to pay it some real attention. Curses here was the problem! (with the entire section on the verge of collapsing as well). Those of you kind enough to follow and also read along might remember that I had mentioned snapping the flagstaff mast twice. Well that problem was not limited to just that tiny mast. The brass wire certainly saved the entire section from collapsing. So the fix: Disconnected those six futtock shrouds as well as that block Slivered in lots of glue into the open gashes, Used forward pressure with other hand to close the wound, re-adjusted the platform - then impaled a drill bit through both masts. Kept adding drill bit depth into the masts by re-adjusting the bit bite on the Dremel – to the point where the drill bit was almost totally inserted. Drill bit stayed there – then used locking tweezers to secure the mess and let the glue cure. Added bits of wood to add substantive filler within the gaps – also hoping to add rigidity. Then went to another area of the house carrying an empty glass that needed filling (it was Sat night J) and let this wound close up overnight. Today: snapped off the end of the drill bit, Dremeled the left over shard. Decided to add a camouflage to the scars, it got really fixed but post-surgery was ugly (:-) and there were unacceptable visible gaps. The slivers of wood do hide the fix, even though not correct. A
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Superb level of scaled detailing indeed!!
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So EJ, Are you going to "bite the bullet" on this one and add sails, or just walk the plank -- haha PS: As you've noted from my build it IS a chore - especially for first timers such as myself. That said it is a great step forward in this hobby - for me it was. Along with excellent learning. Either way your SR is great.
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Denis, Not sure about that. I am allowing for further reach by not inserting the drill bit too deeply into the Dremel. Also the size of the drill precluded wobbling. I do insert a pointer first - so that in-any-case- drill bit won't wander off and really cause extra grief. Drilled six or so extra holes so far with perfect luck Thanks for the advice ! Regards,
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Dave, Nice updates. End loops on rat lines NICE effort indeed. Also all of your lines look great - spacing and all PS: I was too nervous to do looping on my current effort - Cheers,
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Ken, Your yards look great. -- Ah YES, those infamous kit included plan sheets. I note that you are also having your issues with them, as I assume many of us have. Certainly the case with my current project. (Though 16th century is iffy at best regarding any sort of accuracy). Your RW type of ship, by that time, had original (contemporary) drawings, and models that still survive - Is that correct?? Though I have learned from other logs, that paintings of a same ship - also create confusion for MSW builders, especially at the stern and galleries whereas painters often differed their interpretations- if I remember correctly. That could have been because paintings were finished at different times during the life of a particular ship? BTW: are you also planning to add sails? I don't recall that within your log. Your build is such an inspiration - brilliant work ... Regards,
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Danny, Super nice detailing! These "modern" type of ships are so involved trying to also include so many tiny needed details "right". Excellent work. Now following along as well. Cheers,
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Hi Mates, Thanks for your very kind thoughts and likes. Section work in progress update: Moving to the foremast area. This area having so many more shrouds and ropes in areas that are harder to access behind the ratlines has resulted in needing a few more stress “time outs” Also working from three diff. plan sheets that show specific (and diff.) pin and rope attaching locations has increased the workload. Not a complaint = just an observation. Also when I first installed the rails and drilled the pin holes on the upper railings (using Corel instructions way back when) that kit not having running rigging did NOT include the extra needed pinholes. Now needed to drill more rail holes behind ratlines. Will need the same fix when I reach the mainmast. But it will all sort itself out Here are a few in-progress updated views. None of the lines have been fixed or adjusted – just sorting out where they "should" go. Regards,
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Awesome work on that propeller - must have at least 4 of those?? PS: Is that a swimming pool a couple of decks bellow bridge? regards,
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