Vivian Galad

On 6/20/2020 at 9:49 PM, Louie da fly said:

Hi Vivian,

 

Did you ever get back to this build?

Hey, Louie! Long story short - I moved from Brazil to Argentina and will get my ships later this year - I got some wood bugs to the kit unfortunately, but hope I killed them good before I moved here. I´ll be back soon, maybe with yet another build, since I´m close to buy a HMS Victory, from Sergal if prices be rigth. Thanks for asking and sorry for the time it got to me to answer!

2 hours ago, Piet said:

Nice work Vivian.

 

Cheers,

Tank you Piet!

10 hours ago, md1400cs said:

V,

Nice work on the sails. Interesting how the entire bow section is totally open to any slightly rough seas. That said bow section is needed as a work area. Nice project!!

7 hours ago, md1400cs said:

Vivian,

looking more carefully could that actually be the stern? It appears as if the rudder may be there as well, and as to how you mounted its sail. Not familiar at all with these boats. 

The stern has the cabin. The bow is open so the anchor can be more easily handled. The rudder can be lowered or brought up depending on water depht. The rudder design tells a lot, since there are regional designs. Sails too! 

On 4/23/2019 at 8:07 PM, popeye the sailor said:

looks very nice Vivian........must be some elaborate rigging for the braces {steering}.

Hope not so much. For what I've seen, the junk rig can be pretty practical. Will get there soon 😄

And here are some pictures. First one to see how It would be like. Test the blocks and such, since I intended to let the sails a bit functional. 

I researched through some papers I found and the rigging seems to be too close to the kit's instructions, so I decided to go along with them.

Second one with the sail on it's place. Ropes are still loose till I find a way to set them as I want - won't use the instructions for that.

Third one details the ropes that pin the sail to the mast. That part was a little bit challenging as the thread was already sewed to the sail.

Next post I'll show the sail in place, just waiting for the other 2 to be rigged.

On 4/11/2019 at 1:29 PM, popeye the sailor said:

thanks for the wedding pixs.......you kids enjoy yourselves!  your still youngsters     ....not say'in I'm old.......let's just say I'm older      the sails look great........can't wait to see them rigged on the ship   

We Will, Popeye! Life is short, after all. 😉😉

Thought I would post the rigging till last weekend, but couldn't. Got to DM my 23 years AD&D tablet and time flew. 

On 4/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, SHIPSCAT said:

Hello Vivian

 

Can I add my congratulations also .

 

Jo.

For sure! Thank you very much!

On 4/10/2019 at 10:50 PM, Dee_Dee said:

Vivian!

 

Congratulations to you and your lovely bride on your wedding!   May your journey in life together be blessed every day!

 

Your sails are looking fabulous.  Looking forward to seeing them added to your Red Dragon.

 

Dee Dee

My many thanks, Dee Dee! You helped me a lot and I will always be thankful for your gift. I've already rigged the main mast's sail. 😄

Wow! Looking sooo great! That's a work to be Proud of. Gratz, Michael.

Great advances since last I saw her! Great work, Jesse!

On 4/9/2019 at 1:55 AM, mtaylor said:

Wonderful wedding pictures and thank you for posting them.  Here's to much happiness for both of you.  

Thank you, Mark, from both of us! 

On 4/9/2019 at 2:38 AM, cog said:

A long and happy life ... I hope you can share your model passion with your partner

Ty very much! She has already helped with some sewing, 😀. Can't say If she'll bem as passionate as me but, who knows?

On 4/9/2019 at 6:48 AM, gjdale said:

Great to see the wedding photos Vivian. Thanks for sharing with your MSW family. 😊

 

...oh, and your ship build is looking great too!

My many thanks! That's How I feel everytime I come back - in family. 

On 4/9/2019 at 10:16 AM, src said:

A beautiful couple, much happiness to you both. Will you wife be joining us in a build?

Sam

Thanks, Sam. Bring me a smile thinking my wife building at my side. For the time being, she's very careful with them. 

Thank you for all the likes, ppl! I'll be posting an update this weekend! 

30 minutes ago, johnothanswift said:

Congratulations, and best wishes for you both 😆

 

Your build is looking awesome and I'm looking forward to watching your progress. I've been eyeing up this kit myself and looking at your work is great encouragement, ( Just continuing to postpone my Bounty build till I get my skill level up. 😊 )

Have to say it's a great kit. Even though I won't use some fittings and all, still gave me much fun. It's a great kit to bash, too, as the junks have so many variants in build and shape through time. And thanks! 😊

Now, that is a beauty! Looking great, Michael.

Nice looking boat, there, Mark! 

We can open any of your pictures and Just stay there for a Lot of time, mesmerized by your workmanship. I only dream to be as good some day. You're an artist for sure.

Great work so far, Götz!

Well, as people asked, here are some pictures from my marriage. In the first one me and my wife with my dad, and the second one at the celebration: cake time!

And some pictures on my progression. I searched for better sail pictures before sewing mine and found the gains on sewing them in stripes weren't that big. Don't know If I could do better, but think they are fine. I have some papers on junk sails rigging and will try to use them when the time comes - hope next weekend. 

On 3/28/2019 at 8:09 AM, gjdale said:

By the way Vivian, where are the wedding photos? You know what they say, if there’s no photos it didn’t happen! Just sayin’.........😉😁😁😁

I'll bring some pictures; It was a small celebration, a very happy one, through. 😉😉

On 3/28/2019 at 8:38 AM, cog said:

Where's the RING you should ask

The ring to rule them all, have to add! 😀😀😀

On 3/30/2019 at 5:17 PM, md1400cs said:

Vivian,

Muitas felicidades pelo seu casamento. Parabéns 

Muito obrigada!

On 4/1/2019 at 9:55 PM, Piet said:

Good seeing some progress on the Dragon, nice work!  Congrats from me as well.

 

Cheers,

Piet, my many thanks. I'm finally back and savoring this step. Got the last sail now, rigging is on my way. 

3 hours ago, Louie da fly said:

Congratulations and welcome back! Red Dragon is looking very good.

 

When you finish, will you be getting back to the Cocca? It would be nice to see that one finished, too.

 

Steven

Thanks, Louie! I sleep looking to my ships. I'll get back to her as soon as I find the wood l need to close all cabins and such. This modifying thing of mine requires some extra wood 😬

7 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

whoa! ........you've made some progress!   so good to see you've been able to get to the table    congratz on you marriage!  look'in forward in see the sails in place.

Thanks Popeye! Good to see you here! I'll be rigging them sails in no time! (Well, soon, I Hope). 

Beautifully done! Top quality build and ideas. 

Great start! I'll be following.

On 3/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, Ulises Victoria said:

Hello Viv!!!! (Big welcome hug)

 

So glad to see you again and wonderful news about your marriage.!!!

 

Hola, Ulises! Thank you for the welcome! I may be a little slow in my builds, but won't give up on them! I'm really happy to be back.

On 3/25/2019 at 2:36 AM, mtaylor said:

Congratulations on the marriage, Vivian. I wish you much happiness.  I'll add that it's great to see you back.    Yes, the news out of Brazil has been strange but no stranger than anyplace else lately.  

Ty, sir. I'm a lucky girl for being so well received by a most respected crew as It happens in these shores! Well, World os getting crazy all over again. Hope we can live It through.

On 3/25/2019 at 4:18 AM, cog said:

Good to see you back at the workbench Vivian. Congratulations on your marriage. I am very happy for you, you found someone to share your life with, besides us digital chaps.

Thank you, and I'm happy for my marriage and for having you, digital chaps, as friends.  It's always great to come back.

On 3/25/2019 at 9:42 AM, gjdale said:

Great to see you back Vivian, and as others have said, congratulations on your marriage. I wish you many happy years together.

My many thanks! Won't bem promising much, but will try to stay a little lingerie this time. 

On 3/25/2019 at 3:34 PM, ScottRC said:

Welcome back Vivian and congrats on the marriage.  I'm excited to see how these sails turn out.  They are looking very nice.  

Scott

Hey, Scott! Thank u. I'm already full of myself after the first one. The other two are waiting for their time just this weekend. Hope to be rigging them on place very soon!

On 3/25/2019 at 5:05 PM, vulcanbomber said:

Just been through your build and it is fantastic. Love the cabin details. A simply stunning model.

Be welcome mate! Thank you 😊

I am back! Some months passed, things in Brazil got strange, I've married, moved yet again but could get back to my sails! I'll show you some of my progress:

This is the main mast's Sail. I've got all three already sewd and soon will rigg them in place. It's great to see them taking shape!

On 12/9/2018 at 12:18 PM, ziled68 said:

Hola Cariña,

It has been too long since you've posted anything and I have missed your passion. I am glad that you are settling down again in order to continue working on your model and hopefully finish her (it seems you are closer to it now). I hope to see more updates and remember to take care of yourself. In the event you want ideas for working with your sails you may want to take a look at these videos for inspiration. Tu amigo, Raymond. 

 

 

 

 

Raymond, I'm pleased to come back and see I'm not forgotten! My many thanks for the videos and, well, here I'm again! Got my hands back on them ships and am working gladly on their sails, recovering broken parts and having fun! How are you? Hope all is rlly fine!