Vivian Galad

Casey, that´s my choice ^^

Hello dear friends,
I am pleased, you like my work. Thank you a lot, your words are much appreciated.
 
Another part of Royal Caroline is completed, I have also improved some details at down part of the columns - they are shorter and have better shape. During next weeks I am going to make guns and other crew members.
Best regards and enjoy the pics
Doris
 




 

Jud, I thought about some monsters too, but I´ll do that after some more kits. ^^
 
Bindy, as we share this early love for modelling, all I can say is tyvm and I promise my ships will keep pouring through the forum, I hope yours too. For the tools, well, it seems it´s never enough - already planning to buy a circular saw, need a small hammer - needles will come in handy. I have some small pieces created just for the ship I´m building atm (a glue doser, templates, holders...) and think it´s part of the hobby to create our own tools here and there.

And now, my latest progress. Before that, a phantasmagoric view of my ship at night!
 

 
Well, the work on deadeys began with rope and learning, for I had to consult some tips on the subject. I´ve waxed my ropes so they could look worn out, like the rest of the ship

 
It took me some time till I got it and could do that rolling up the rope look what it should look.

 
After that was a matter of repeating the process through the deck till all deadeys were in place.

 
And, that´s the rigging? Step by step my advance on the first pair holding the main mast.
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Last one showing how it came out. Have to say I´m very happy looking at it - it´s the first pair of a set of 8 and took a lot of time from me.
 
I´m happy too cause my first new ship is waiting for me at my local post office and, aside a problem with taxes, I´m as a little girl waiting for a puppy. lol

For the last update:
 

 

 

 

 

 
Those are the ship overall pictures. Following I bring some questions, since I got 2 "black sheep" deadey riggings
 

 

 

 
After pulling the strings very hard, some of the rope ran loose and I couldn´t keep everything aligned. Question is: In a sailing ship, how much the deadeys alignment matters? On the model´s instructions deadeys are even worse than mine, each in a different line and, as my wish is to show an aged ship, it´s possible this could be put aside as an overrated issue? Should I bring down those two rogue deadeyes and put them on the same line?

Today´s work.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Had some problems with my deck, since I ignored the step in which I should cut off the initial frame before planking it. Now I got this ugly unmathcing woods all over. Modified a bit of the original plan, since it can´t be followed due to an error, still don´t know if a print error or cutting, or even a plan error regarding the manufacturer. Some minor problems on the sterncastle too, as the piece in the kit weren´t fitted to fill all the gap, so, had to improvise.

Well, well. Seems I started it all wrong, but I´m trying to right the wrongs. Here are my modelling to the present day.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Sorry for my lack of description, I´ll try to write it from now on.

I think you should make the Red Dragon your next masterpiece! I have that one on my radar.

For the last update:
 

 

 

 

 

 
Those are the ship overall pictures. Following I bring some questions, since I got 2 "black sheep" deadey riggings
 

 

 

 
After pulling the strings very hard, some of the rope ran loose and I couldn´t keep everything aligned. Question is: In a sailing ship, how much the deadeys alignment matters? On the model´s instructions deadeys are even worse than mine, each in a different line and, as my wish is to show an aged ship, it´s possible this could be put aside as an overrated issue? Should I bring down those two rogue deadeyes and put them on the same line?

Pawel, thanks for your words. Patiance is all we need sometimes. And I agree with doing a model from everything ^^.
 
Sam, I´ll surelly do!
 
Mark, I was surprised for the view late at night, going to bed, when I turned off the lights. A pitty it got in a blur. As for my other builds, well, maybe 2 logs running??

Now, I´ll try my patiance:
 

 
(How can I wait to begin???)

Thanks again for the wonderful comments and support everyone.
 
One of the previous problems I had was no definitive reference points.  This led to more than a few errors in the heat of battle... err.. building. 
 
I'm adding some things to the frame drawings...  the cutline is being defined as are the wale locations, gunport, and deck clamps.  Hahn defines these on his framing diagram but then suggests that we cut up his plans and use them to mark up the hull...     I'm planning on "nicking" gently the frame at some of these points such as cutline, wales, putting in a nub to mount the deck clamps on, and as before, pre-cutting out the gunport area.   I've also marked the frame drawings with lines at the outside/bottom edge of the build board so I don't make the frames over long.
 
The frame in the pic doesn't have any gunport work but is representative and I still have another 54 frames to do... 

 
Lastly, I've mounted the framing diagram (since it has 95% of the reference points I need) on a piece of Masonite.  When I'm done verifying each frame, I'll glue a strip of wood to overlay the baseboard line.  This will give me a positive reference point when using the EdT Measuring Tool.  Again, I know I had some issues getting the bottom end dead on the line for the base board consistently. 
 
For those who haven't see it, it's a great tool for transferring reference points from plans to the build.  It came from Ed's Naiad build.  Mine is made from boxwood with some brass fittings and a steel thumbscrew.

 

Doris, loved to see you on tv! ^^

I have read your logs Vivian and I know you are still learning too (and still collecting tools!) but you really are such an inspiration!  Your ship just looks so amazingly good and is already starting to come to life in my eyes

She´s a beauty so far. Masted and rigged, if u go that way, she´ll be a prize winner. ^^ Nicely done, Mr. Max.

Hey, Ulises, don´t make me full o´ myself! I´m a student on a teachers´ room, just learning - and they´r so great in teaching!!! Thanks!!!
 
Bug, that´s true. Even if didn´t matter, I would never look at her without that feeling I did something unworthy of her.
 
Canadian Sailor - Yep. I can see it and think if not for pride, at least for practice for the sailors, as doing it right should mean something regarding skills or following one´s orders.
 
Casey, I´ll bring them back aligned, that´s the right thing to do.
 
Ty, guys. I asked it as someone really interested in knowing how a ship works - Can´t think on things only for aesthetics. As I said before, I want to bring a "live" model. To have that feeling that it sailed on the Atlantic, venturing down the african coast, facing new worlds and braving an unknown ocean.

You could put a crew aboard and make them look frightened, that would give it that Atlantic look. Leave your shrouds alone unless you can get under that deck without damage and spread them out so there is room for the dead-eyes to lay flat. Looks fine for an early build and the next time you will be thinking about the placement of the lower ends. Keep up the good work.
jud

What can I say? I´m just a little girl on a toy shop with my mouth agape and shining eyes. Yours is really one of the best I´ve seen on details ever, and the bricks, wish I can do something like that someday. For now, I´m just admiring. Beautiful, amazing, well, u know your work is beyond the top. I´ll follow.

For the last update:
 

 

 

 

 

 
Those are the ship overall pictures. Following I bring some questions, since I got 2 "black sheep" deadey riggings
 

 

 

 
After pulling the strings very hard, some of the rope ran loose and I couldn´t keep everything aligned. Question is: In a sailing ship, how much the deadeys alignment matters? On the model´s instructions deadeys are even worse than mine, each in a different line and, as my wish is to show an aged ship, it´s possible this could be put aside as an overrated issue? Should I bring down those two rogue deadeyes and put them on the same line?

Following close, sir! =D

Vivian!!!  That is really good. I'm really impressed!!! It's looking very nice, very well done and so fast.
I am truly impressed with the quality of your build. Way to go!
 
Congratulations linda! Looks like you are on the right path!
 
Besos!
 
Ulises

Interesting observation: Atlantic vs Mediterranean. Not sure myself, will be interesting to see what you find out. Please post when you do.
Sam

Very nicely done Vivian.   That night pic looks just perfect as it's great to see a different presentation now and then. 
 
Now patience on the new kits or you'll have 4 build logs going on at the same time.

And now, my latest progress. Before that, a phantasmagoric view of my ship at night!
 

 
Well, the work on deadeys began with rope and learning, for I had to consult some tips on the subject. I´ve waxed my ropes so they could look worn out, like the rest of the ship

 
It took me some time till I got it and could do that rolling up the rope look what it should look.

 
After that was a matter of repeating the process through the deck till all deadeys were in place.

 
And, that´s the rigging? Step by step my advance on the first pair holding the main mast.
1.

 
2.

 
3.

 
Last one showing how it came out. Have to say I´m very happy looking at it - it´s the first pair of a set of 8 and took a lot of time from me.
 
I´m happy too cause my first new ship is waiting for me at my local post office and, aside a problem with taxes, I´m as a little girl waiting for a puppy. lol

Keep it up and bring us the version 2! I´ll surelly be following. ^^