Senior ole salt Posted March 22, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2016 I decided to use the rigging and block sizes shown on the Virginia Armed Sloop kit made by Model Shipways 1/48 scale, to rig my scratch model of the Sloop Providence. The scale and rig are similar. I understand from the instruction booklet ( available on the internet ) that a sheet or plan exists showing the size of blocks and rigging diameter that's included in the kit. My question is directed to those here that have built this model Virginia Armed Sloop kit in the past. and if it is possible to post this sheet or plan pertaining to the block and rigging sizes. For now my progress on the model of the Providence( see this thread ( http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10774-sloop-providence-by-senior-ole-salt-148-scale-1776/?hl=%2Bsloop+%2Bprovidence ) has slowed considerably due to lack of the above plan. Thanks for any postings or info. S.O.S. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted March 22, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2016 The rigging and block sizes in the kit are listed under the "documents" tab at the MS screen for the AVS. Unfortunately they are inaccurate. Here is a revised rigging schedule: http://modelshipbuilder.com/page.php?188 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior ole salt Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks a lot Dave. That's the kind of info I can really use. Now I just have to figure out my list appropriate for the Sloop Providence. Full sail ahead SOS Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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