ancre La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette

[archjofo]

Hello,
 

between the holidays I was able to spend more time on model building.
Unfortunately there is nothing spectacular and new to report:

 

Continued: Ratlines - Enfléchures
The last ratlines knots on the port side lower shrouds of the foremast have been set. Now all lower shrouds of La Créole are equipped with ratlines.

The preparations for the missing futtock shrouds on the foremast are already in progress. I am currently making the corresponding rigging elements.

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello,

here is the continuation for the futtock shrouds of the foremast.

 

 

The futtock shrouds are temporarily attached so that corrections can still be made.

 

[JpR62]

Superb! My God it's beautiful! The attention to precise and meticulous detail is absolutely fantastic.

[Jorge Diaz O]

Perfec,master.

[archjofo]

Hello,

first of all, I would like to thank you for the positive reaction and of course for the many LIKES.

 

As can be seen in the following picture, the last eye for attaching the last ratlines of the futtock shrouds of the foremast has just been spliced directly on model.

This gives me cause to deal with the execution of the shrouds of the topmasts and subsequently with the corresponding ratlines.
Some time ago I dealt intensively with the diameters of the ropes for the ratlines. In this respect I may refer to the corresponding passages in my construction report: LINK (you have to scroll down).

After several attempts and interesting discussions in various forums, I finally decided to make the ratlines of the lower shrouds of my model with ø 0.35 mm (corresponds to ø16.8 mm in the original). In retrospect, this decision proved to be completely correct. The weaving lines of ø 0.43 mm (ø 21 mm in the original), according to the information in the monograph by Jean Boudriot, would appear too thick on the model.

Since the topmast shrouds were much thinner than the lower shrouds (comparison on the model: topmast shrouds of the foremast ø 0.66 mm / foremast shrouds ø 1.08 mm), their ratlines should also have smaller diameters.

At the moment, I am therefore trying to clarify whether the required eye splices can be made with rope thicknesses of ø 0.25 mm. For this purpose, I made a splicing tool with a smaller diameter ø 0.8 mm, as shown in the next picture.

 

The making of an eye splice (push through 2 times) with a rope thickness of ø 0.35 mm has become quite successful due to much practice. With a 0.25 mm diameter, it is much more difficult and not yet so easy. The macro shots make the whole thing seem more harmless than it actually is.
Whether I can apply this to the topmast shrouds in this way, I will have to clarify and ultimately decide in due course through further trials. Alternatively, a cow hitch knot would be conceivable. Both possibilities are shown in the last picture with a rope corresponding to the topmast shrouds. Below I show a comparison of a ratline connection as it has been made for the lower mast shrouds.
In the end, I like the version with an eye splice better, as it is not so thick and comes closer to the original.

 

What is your opinion?

 

Edited January 11, 2021 by archjofo

[FriedClams]

Superb work as always Johann.

 

Gary

[Dowmer]

Johann, I agree with you. The eye splice does look better and matches the eyesplices below. But I understand the difficulty working at this scale. You have accomplished feats thought impossible before with wonderful execution, so I’m sure you can accomplish this. Just don’t rush and take your time. Michaelangelo didn’t paint the Sistine chapel in a week or two. This is a masterpiece as well. 

[archjofo]

@Dowmer

@FriedClams

Hello,
thanks for your positive comments and all the others for the LIKES.

The foremast top also requires various guide blocks. These are attached to the underside, as can be seen in the first picture.

Quelle: Musée de la Marine Paris – La Crèole   

The small blocks of around 3.5 mm in length are only indicated by the sheaves.

The large blocks, as seen in the picture for example, I equip with brass sheaves.

 

For making the block strops I will serve ropes with a diameter of 0.35 mm. More about that soon.

Edited January 13, 2021 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello, 

here is the continuation of making the block strops for the guide blocks of the foremast top.

 

[Jorge Diaz O]

A neat and delicate work, naval modeling at its best. It is one of the best in this forum.

[wefalck]

Well, Johann, you are getting better and better

 

[WalrusGuy]

I rarely comment on your log (mostly since I'm out of superlatives), but I always eagerly wait for your next post. This really is brilliant work. 

 

I went through most of your log today, and I kept finding myself picking up my jaw from the ground... Every single piece, down to the thimble, is perfect, and can be a model on its own. Really is inspiring work, one I wish to accomplish once in my lifetime. Thanks for posting, and looking forward to your next bit of marvel. 

[JerryTodd]

I too haven't said much in the thread, but been watching consistently since, oh, 2009?  And been mashing that Like button since they added it.
You're one of my inspirations on this forum, thank you for sharing to the benefit of us all.

[shipman]

Is there better than this?

[wefalck]

Yes ... in his next post 

 

[ccoyle]

1 hour ago, shipman said:

Is there better than this?

 

Not on my bench, neither now nor in the forseeable future!

[shipman]

1 hour ago, wefalck said:

Yes ... in his next post 

 

Ha Ha. If I removed my wig and false beard, wefalk and I could be twins.🤣

[archjofo]

First of all, many thanks to all of you for your interest in my construction report.

 

After a very busy week, I got back to model building a bit.
And again a few small things for the model on the way to the goal.

 

After the last work on the mast tops, the corvette's standing rigging is being built one floor higher.
Before the topmast shrouds can be put on, I first have to make and put on the burton pendants for the topmast burton takle. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 23, 2021 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello,

here I have tried to show how the tye blocks are attached to the sides of the top masts. Later, the pendants are placed on top of them, and only then do the shrouds follow.
Therefore, the last picture in the previous report is not quite correct.

[archjofo]

Hello,

at the moment I make the heavy tye blocks with real sheaves. The single blocks are 7.9 mm long.
They have double stropps and are lashed with two eyes on one collar. 

 

 

 

[aviaamator]

Beauty!!! How much I missed the sea... At the moment, the sky is calling! ( and surgeons)...

[Jorge Diaz O]

wow!!!!!

[archjofo]

Hello, 
I would like to thank you for your attention and interest. 
The strops with collars for the tye blocks of the fore topmast are finished.

 

 

The tye blocks are hung in and the pendants are put on.

[FriedClams]

Wonderful, perfectly executed modeling as usual Johann.

 

Gary 

[JpR62]

What a job! It's perfection! Just beautiful.

[archjofo]

Hello,

it is always a great pleasure when you see that others show an interest in what you do.
Many thanks for that.

The tye blocks for the main mast top have also been completed in the meantime.

I hope that the pictures speak for themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 13, 2021 by archjofo

[archjofo]

In the meantime I have created the preconditions for setting the topmast shrouds.
I made the necessary ropes myself.

 

 

 

 

[Keith Black]

Little faces with puffy cheeks, beautiful work, Johann.

[aviaamator]

There is no limit to perfection!!!

[giampieroricci]

A work of sublime quality! Simply perfect!