marktiedens Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share #451 Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks Greg - Yes,Pete did send me a detailed description,but I opted to simplify it somewhat. I can always change it again later if I feel the need to. Mark pirozzi 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted April 27, 2017 Share #452 Posted April 27, 2017 Mark, As always very nice work. Rudder chains nice "tweak" !! marktiedens and piratepete007 2 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share #453 Posted April 27, 2017 Thanks Michael. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share #454 Posted May 6, 2017 A small update - the necessary blocks & wooldings have been added to the masts. More blocks & eyebolts need to be added to various parts of the decks yet before stepping the masts. Mark NMBROOK, WackoWolf, Mirabell61 and 6 others 9 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted May 6, 2017 Share #455 Posted May 6, 2017 G'day Mark Just outstanding mate. I love the top tips of the mizzen mask. I assume that the other 2 has the same treatment. Havagooday my friend Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted May 6, 2017 Share #456 Posted May 6, 2017 Mark, you have 'mastered' this area of your ship-building so well. Congrats. Nautical terms are funny at times - those knobs on the top end of the masts are termed 'trucks' .... and yet the wheels on the gun carriages are also termed 'trucks' ! I hope I have got that correct. Pete marktiedens and coxswain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted May 6, 2017 Share #457 Posted May 6, 2017 Thank Pete for that lesson........ I guess that they are both round like a wheel. 😆 Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share #458 Posted May 6, 2017 Thanks Greg & Pete - I should be farther along,but with the weather turning nice progress has slowed.Even with Pete`s guidance it still takes me a while to figure out all this rigging stuff. I am also a little short on eyebolts,so I need to make a few more before moving on. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 9, 2017 Share #459 Posted May 9, 2017 check out the craft stores, in the jewelry / bead depts............they carry eye bolts that have long posts. you can cut them to any length you need marktiedens and coxswain 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #460 Posted May 9, 2017 Hi Popeye - I already have some of those eyepins from Michaels. Unfortunately,the eyes are a bit too large - couldn`t find any that were small enough. I may go back & ask someone in the store if they have any smaller ones rather than try & find them myself. I may also get some more from Model Expo next time they have a sale on supplies. Mark popeye the sailor 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #461 Posted May 11, 2017 Another small update - all the necessary (I think) blocks & eyebolts have been added to the decks. The masts have also been permanently set in place. The bowsprit will not be installed until the shrouds are done - too easy to snap it off while turning the ship around numerous times. Mark piratepete007, ken3335, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted May 11, 2017 Share #462 Posted May 11, 2017 G'day Mark She's looking like Grand lady. Bloody marvelous work mate. You shuddabeproud (should be proud) of yourself. Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #463 Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks Greg. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jörgen Posted May 11, 2017 Share #464 Posted May 11, 2017 Beautiful! marktiedens 1 Quote Jörgen Current: Sherbourne - Caldercraft 1/64 Vasa - DeAgostini 1/65 Finished: Endeavour - Americas Cup J class 1934 - Amati 1/80 Other: Airplanes and Tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 11, 2017 Share #465 Posted May 11, 2017 I've resized them {those eye bolts} sometimes....... squeeze them around the appropriate size drill bit, and trim off the extra wire. I don't think they carry any other size. there are other bead fittings that work well with the hobby. I find stuff every time I go in there nicely done masts on a beautiful ship........they go together real nice marktiedens 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #466 Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for your comments & likes,guys. The eyebolts are really easy to make - just put a small drill bit in a vice,wrap the wire around it,then continue to twist it with a pair of pliers. The nice thing is you can make them any size you want depending on the size of drill bit. I made this one with .8mm wire & a #55 drill bit. Mark ken3335, popeye the sailor and zoly99sask 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted May 12, 2017 Share #467 Posted May 12, 2017 Mark, your illustration of making eyebolts is a great example of improvisation and just 'getting on with it'. Simple and to the point. Pete marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #468 Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks Pete - it`s so easy it only takes about 20 seconds to make them. Also the twisted stem actually makes them hold better when glued into a hole. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted May 12, 2017 Share #469 Posted May 12, 2017 I might also add that its been fantastic to see a couple of little techniques used by two Royal William builders - Mark (eye bolts) and Ken ('tracing' a portion of a drawing onto the ship's side) being posted in the last day or so. That is the sort of thing that adds a little icing to the cake. Please keep posting these little gems so we can all be inspired. Pete coxswain and marktiedens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share #470 Posted May 18, 2017 Another small update - the foremast lower shrouds are done. A bit fiddly to get them even,but they are pretty close. Mark popeye the sailor, Keith_W, KingDavid and 5 others 8 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share #471 Posted June 4, 2017 Another little update - all the lower shrouds are now done. Also added all the staves to the shrouds - each one is tied to each shroud rope. Glad to get that fiddly stuff done.Still deciding whether to add catharpins - they are not shown on the plans,but they were in use at that time period. Mark NMBROOK, popeye the sailor, coxswain and 8 others 11 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted June 4, 2017 Share #472 Posted June 4, 2017 Whow Mark - that IS fiddly work as you say. Looks really fantastic in its workmanship and detail. The addition of catharpins would be a very interesting touch. What is the stave CS dimension ? Pete marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share #473 Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks Pete - the the staves are 1.5mm square. 1mm may have looked a little better,but strips that small are just too fragile for this area. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted June 4, 2017 Share #474 Posted June 4, 2017 Mark, Yes as Pete said super fiddly and time consuming work that in the aggregate is well worth the time. You will be glad that you went the extra distance, especially with this current superb build. Nice update indeed. And yes do add the catharpins (:-) marktiedens 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share #475 Posted June 5, 2017 Thanks Michael - working on them as I speak. Mark fmodajr and md1400cs 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #476 Posted June 7, 2017 Another small update - catharpins done. They were made by simply weaving a rope between the futtock staves & then they were tied together in small bundles. They will be tighter after the futtock shrouds are on & tensioned. Mark piratepete007, zoly99sask, Beef Wellington and 5 others 8 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted June 8, 2017 Share #477 Posted June 8, 2017 Brave push there Mark. Most people avoid this not well understood catharpin rigging. Pre-1680 and there was not good evidence of them being used and you have done well to only use a continuous line collected into bundles and frapped in the centers. Post 1733 (according to Anderson) and they were a set of individual lines running between opposite shrouds and were fully frapped. So you have nailed the correct time frame. Well done. Pete Landlubber Mike, coxswain and marktiedens 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #478 Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks Pete Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share #479 Posted June 21, 2017 Another small update - futtock shrouds done. The chainplates were made by wrapping the deadeyes with .8mm brass wire & soldering them shut. Then the ends were cut off & flattened by pinching them in a vice. Finally,a hole was drilled in the flattened ends. Hooks left over from a previous build were used to rig the shrouds.Smaller hooks were used on the mizzen shrouds. Mark pirozzi, WackoWolf, piratepete007 and 8 others 11 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 21, 2017 Share #480 Posted June 21, 2017 G'day Mark I looked at the photos in the enlarged format, and I can't see any indications that this is enlargement from the model. All the wooden joins and the ropes are superbly done. An excellent example of a master craftsman. I hope some day I'll be half as good. Bloody brilliant mate! Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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