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

[md1400cs]

Incredible talent indeed!

[druxey]

Superb blocks!

[mtaylor]

Superb details, Johann.

[archjofo]

Hello
Nils, Ed, Thomas, Michael, Druxey and Mark
Thank you for the appreciation and also to all for the
LIKES.
The double blocks for the backstays are finished.
Here are some pictures:

[Mirabell61]

beautiful work as usual Johann,

 

the channel fitting out looks very realistic, well done !

 

Nils

[Jeronimo]

Hello Johann,

beautiful work.

Karl

 

[cog]

stunning ...

[ChadB]

Beautiful work, Johann! Your metal work is top notch!  -Chad

[archjofo]

Hello,

thanks for the nice comments and for the LIKES too.
in between i made the double blocks for the falls of iron davits.
Here are the corresponding pictures:

 

Edited May 11, 2018 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello,

today a short update.
I hope the pictures speak for themselves.

[archjofo]

Hello,

currently I am working with the tackles of the stern davits.

The lowering of the stern boat had to be done in a certain order, otherwise there was a risk of capsizing.
Here is a picture from the Harland:

Excerpt from "Seamanship", John Harland, p. 286

 

The danger of capsizing was of course very great in rough seas.
Therefore, hooks for disengagement were introduced.
Does anyone have any information when the first ones were used?
Can it be that the La Creole already had something like that?
In Harland the Robinson's disengaging gear is described. When this system was introduced can not be determined exactly, probably between 1870 and 1890.

For more information, I would be very grateful.

 

Edited May 22, 2018 by archjofo

[Jeronimo]

Hello Johann.

Great, the best I´ve seen an hooks so far.

Karl

[Gahm]

Your work is absolutely amazing!

 

Thomas

[archjofo]

Hello,
in the meantime, I have made a lifting gear for the gig.
The historical picture is from the "Manuel du Gabier", which I took as a template.

[albert]

Great beautiful model ship Johann.

[archjofo]

Hello Alberto,

thanks for the compliment and all others for the LIKES.

Here is a short update:

[Mike Y]

Amazing! Thanks for the nice process photos as well.

[mtaylor]

Wonderful work, Johann.  Very inspirational.

[EJ_L]

Awesome work Johann! I can spend a lot of time looking at each one of your updates as the detail is always incredible!

[archjofo]

Hello,
it is always a pleasure to see that there is still interest in my construction report.
Thanks for that

Mike, Mark. E.J.

and also thanks for the LIKES.
At the moment I am looking for information for the lifebuoy.
Here are some pictures of the Parisian model of La Creole:

 

 

And here is a part of the famous
Picture of Vernet Horace:

As far as I know, the disc is made of cork and covered with canvas.
I would be very grateful for more information or pictures, so I get the details
can do it correctly.

 

Edited June 10, 2018 by archjofo

[cog]

You might try Mr Delacroix, or "Jouf", either might have some information on such an obscure object ...

Edited June 10, 2018 by cog

[archjofo]

Hello Carl,
I followed your recommendation.
Therefore, I have received further interesting information from Patrick @Jouff on "Bouée de sauvetage". With his permission I can show you.

And here I started with the realization of this lifeboye in 1:48 scale.

Edited June 13, 2018 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello,

just a short update:

[cog]

Your minor updates usually are major for the average builder ... Very lovely detail you put into it!

[druxey]

Very impressive work! 

[archjofo]

Hello Carl,
I'm sorry, but at the moment I do not get much
Modelling. I'm very busy in my job.
So I do not get into oblivion I sign up with small details.

[cog]

Not what I meant Johann. What it should say is,  that I like even small updates, and that a small update from you will be a big update for me by comparisson

Edited June 26, 2018 by cog

[jose_b]

3 hours ago, archjofo said:

Hello Carl,
I'm sorry, but at the moment I do not get much
Modelling. I'm very busy in my job.
So I do not get into oblivion I sign up with small details.

I know what you mean about how busy you are with your job, because I'm in the same situation. Thanks for giving us a small dose of your art!

[michael mott]

Lovely detail in the lifebuoy Johann The blocks and hooks are exquisite.

 

Michael

[archjofo]

Hello,
many thanks to all for the nice comments and the LIKES.
The lifebuoy has received the wrap with ropes and ropes on which
those who are to be rescued can hold on.
Finally, I show a picture with the lifebuoy on the model.

 

Edited July 1, 2018 by archjofo