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robdurant reacted to 0Seahorse in "De Zeven Provincien" 1665 by 0Seahorse - FINISHED - 1:100 - CARD
Hi everybody,
yes, many months have passed since the last update, but I finally have something to be proud of - last night I raised the last flag and today I can show the completed model of the flagship "De Zeven Provincien". Thanks again to Ab Hoving, who constantly supported me, advised me and cheered me on until the last day of working on the model.
Running rigging is so extensive that you can write an essay on what, how, where, what to watch out for, what to ignore, etc. I won't hide the fact that I simplified a few elements or simply "fooled" the human eye. I don't know how many ropes and threads are finally attached to the model.
Although it was unlikely that all the sails were set at the same time, I decided as a test (after all, it is a test model) to hang the stay sails to make sure that there were no errors in the instructions or that any of the lines were placed absurdly. I used various sources, but I may have misinterpreted something (especially since some sources were in Dutch). Surprisingly, I found only one error (the designations of ropes 72 and 82 were swapped). I attached the rest of them according to the instructions and it worked.
I made the first drawings in the project in the spring of 2017 (my daughter was 10, now 16).
A handful of photos, comments and questions are welcome
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robdurant reacted to yvesvidal in HMS Bellona by yvesvidal - FINISHED - CAF Model - 1:48
Finally done with the gunport lids.... All lined up and ready.
And in place....
And a view from the galleries.....
Next are the anchors, lamps, chimney and a few details.
Yves
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robdurant got a reaction from petervisser in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Some nicer photos of Stefano with her stay sails attached to the stays...
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robdurant got a reaction from dunnock in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
After a very enjoyable day off, more progress has been made. I've been attaching the stay sails... These are attached with tiny rings which are opened up one by one, and threaded between the bolt rope and the sail... The sail is then lifted into position and the rings closed one by one. I've found that a pair of tweezers is essential for holding and opening the rings, then a pair of pliers with grooves helps to grasp the ring to close it (a smooth pair of pliers won't stop the ring pinging round flat, and that led to considerable frustration at the beginning of the process. I've got quite good at it now.
There are two staysails waiting to be attached. I wanted these in place before I added the backstays, so that I still had easy access to the centreline of the model, where all this takes place. I think that's proven to be the right approach.
Thanks for all your comments, and for showing an interest
Rob
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robdurant reacted to rwiederrich in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Great job Rob.
I remember making the *Hanks* for the sails for my Great Republic. I made them by wrapping wire around a 2mm OD piece of stainless steal wire. Then I cut them along one side...creating hundreds of tiny rings.
Like yourself I afixed them to the bolt ropes.
I, however, then thread the stay through the row of hanks and fixed it to the mast....holding the sail permanently on the stay.
Love your progress.....
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from dunnock in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Some nicer photos of Stefano with her stay sails attached to the stays...
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robdurant got a reaction from egkb in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Some nicer photos of Stefano with her stay sails attached to the stays...
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robdurant reacted to drobinson02199 in USCG Fast Response Cutter by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1:48
Finished the somewhat complex radar structure.
As you can see, it's made up from a combination of styrene tubes and wood dowels. A few construction notes:
It's just a bit oversized. That's due to a gap between the instructions and the diagrams. For those who might follow, the thing I didn't do was to resize the basic A-frame (before any bracing) to match the full size template. I cut it to the length specified in the instructions, and that's a bit too long. I then added braces, and only discovered that it was oversized as I got into the detail. Not a big deal.
If you follow the instructions, the whole thing would be yellow. But the box art shows the white top, blue radars and silver (e.g. unlit white) sidelights. So I resequenced things to match the box art, which i smore interesting. Regards,
David
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robdurant got a reaction from egkb in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
After a very enjoyable day off, more progress has been made. I've been attaching the stay sails... These are attached with tiny rings which are opened up one by one, and threaded between the bolt rope and the sail... The sail is then lifted into position and the rings closed one by one. I've found that a pair of tweezers is essential for holding and opening the rings, then a pair of pliers with grooves helps to grasp the ring to close it (a smooth pair of pliers won't stop the ring pinging round flat, and that led to considerable frustration at the beginning of the process. I've got quite good at it now.
There are two staysails waiting to be attached. I wanted these in place before I added the backstays, so that I still had easy access to the centreline of the model, where all this takes place. I think that's proven to be the right approach.
Thanks for all your comments, and for showing an interest
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from gsdpic in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
After a very enjoyable day off, more progress has been made. I've been attaching the stay sails... These are attached with tiny rings which are opened up one by one, and threaded between the bolt rope and the sail... The sail is then lifted into position and the rings closed one by one. I've found that a pair of tweezers is essential for holding and opening the rings, then a pair of pliers with grooves helps to grasp the ring to close it (a smooth pair of pliers won't stop the ring pinging round flat, and that led to considerable frustration at the beginning of the process. I've got quite good at it now.
There are two staysails waiting to be attached. I wanted these in place before I added the backstays, so that I still had easy access to the centreline of the model, where all this takes place. I think that's proven to be the right approach.
Thanks for all your comments, and for showing an interest
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from dunnock in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
I would be very interested to hear that. Hope it proves satisfactory they're hulking great models when they're rigged (of course that's part of the appeal)
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robdurant reacted to Ian_Grant in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Yes, I paid a fortune to case my Heller Victory, but after five years of working on it it's an investment in keeping it safe and free of dust.
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robdurant reacted to drobinson02199 in USCG Fast Response Cutter by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1:48
Thanks to Javelin, I got my head screwed on straight and have now fixed the running light positions.
Regards,
David
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robdurant got a reaction from Ras Ambrioso in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
So... it seems like something of a crime to cover up planking, but I've used some car body finishing filler (polyester-resin) to begin making the hull watertight... and now begins the sanding... and more sanding... and then filling... and then sanding... and (you get the picture...)
First comes the filler...
Then, after 20 minutes it's set enough to be sanded... and it's worth sanding it sooner rather than later, as it only gets harder... I'm using a very coarse paper glued to wood to ensure I don't sand peaks and troughs into the hull... This is most certainly a job to be done outside, with a mask on, and with the door inside shut... the amount of dust is considerably...
It's a start. And it suggests that I will, indeed, end up with a watertight hull.
Thanks for looking in and for the likes and encouragement
Rob
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robdurant reacted to Ian_Grant in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
Since you are not going to have visible planking, I urge you to use f/g cloth, if you're not already planning to. Wood around moisture always changes and cracks will appear in an unclothed hull. The cloth helps stitch the planks together.
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robdurant got a reaction from yvesvidal in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
So... it seems like something of a crime to cover up planking, but I've used some car body finishing filler (polyester-resin) to begin making the hull watertight... and now begins the sanding... and more sanding... and then filling... and then sanding... and (you get the picture...)
First comes the filler...
Then, after 20 minutes it's set enough to be sanded... and it's worth sanding it sooner rather than later, as it only gets harder... I'm using a very coarse paper glued to wood to ensure I don't sand peaks and troughs into the hull... This is most certainly a job to be done outside, with a mask on, and with the door inside shut... the amount of dust is considerably...
It's a start. And it suggests that I will, indeed, end up with a watertight hull.
Thanks for looking in and for the likes and encouragement
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from BobG in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
So... it seems like something of a crime to cover up planking, but I've used some car body finishing filler (polyester-resin) to begin making the hull watertight... and now begins the sanding... and more sanding... and then filling... and then sanding... and (you get the picture...)
First comes the filler...
Then, after 20 minutes it's set enough to be sanded... and it's worth sanding it sooner rather than later, as it only gets harder... I'm using a very coarse paper glued to wood to ensure I don't sand peaks and troughs into the hull... This is most certainly a job to be done outside, with a mask on, and with the door inside shut... the amount of dust is considerably...
It's a start. And it suggests that I will, indeed, end up with a watertight hull.
Thanks for looking in and for the likes and encouragement
Rob
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robdurant reacted to gak1965 in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Yeah, the case for my Niagara cost more than the kit. It was a little over $500 for the wood pieces (Bluejacket) plus the cost of the glass/plex and the poly. That said, there is a lot of work out into these things, it's nice cherry wood and it seems safer and more secure...
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robdurant reacted to dunnock in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Rob, I had the same dilemma over a case for Diana. I was going to make one myself from acrylic sheet but at the time, my daughter was looking for a larger aquarium for her fish and since a case is just an inverted aquarium, I asked if they could make one for me and they agreed. The price was not much more than the price of the acrylic sheet. I'm waiting for delivery but if I'm happy with it, I will log the details.
David
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robdurant got a reaction from Ras Ambrioso in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
I've reached a milestone - the hull is closed up. I've also cut out the beams where the deck opening is to give space to access the motor, rudder servo, battery, etc...
Thanks for looking in, for the likes, and the encouragement
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Victory by mort stoll - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1/72
Congratulations on a beautiful build.
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robdurant got a reaction from bolin in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
It's been a while since I posted an update, but today I managed to get the remaining forestays, and some of the main stays set up. Here are a couple of photos of progress, since the weather was playing ball...
Happy building, all
Rob
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robdurant reacted to drobinson02199 in USCG Fast Response Cutter by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1:48
Now back from vacation and back to the model.
Painted the cabin and mounted some accessories on the sides. Cabin in pictures is dry-fitted to the main hull at this point.
Regards,
David
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robdurant reacted to drobinson02199 in USCG Fast Response Cutter by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1:48
Here's the pilot house with the roof not done yet. Dry-fitted at this point.
Regards,
David
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robdurant got a reaction from egkb in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
It's been a while since I posted an update, but today I managed to get the remaining forestays, and some of the main stays set up. Here are a couple of photos of progress, since the weather was playing ball...
Happy building, all
Rob
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