Sexyauthor Posted June 29, 2016 Author #61 Posted June 29, 2016 Right - I had to put the main and fore sails on the masts since they have the rings, but I haven't done any of the running rigging yet (and won't until the standing rigging is complete). mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
S.Coleman Posted June 29, 2016 #62 Posted June 29, 2016 Your doing a fine job. I like the rope coils from your catheads. Running the line over a block of beeswax will get rid of all the fuzzys on your thread when it comes time to do the rigging. mattsayers148, mtaylor and Sexyauthor 3 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Sexyauthor Posted June 29, 2016 Author #63 Posted June 29, 2016 Thank you for the kind words, Scott. And the beeswax tip! It does make the rigging look cleaner... Except for the shrouds, the standing rigging is nearly complete. I'll post some pics in a bit... mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted June 30, 2016 Author #64 Posted June 30, 2016 Except for the ratlines on the shrouds, the standing rigging for the main mast is complete. Some of the rigging for the foremast is done. cristikc, BLACK VIKING, usedtosail and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
S.Coleman Posted June 30, 2016 #65 Posted June 30, 2016 Very nice sails. They look great. Also your seizing is top notch. Almost time to fly the flag! Sexyauthor, mtaylor and mattsayers148 3 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Sexyauthor Posted June 30, 2016 Author #66 Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks for the compliments. This build has been a real learning experience. And quite fun! I don't know how "accurate" anything is (as far as rigging and sails and what-not), but I think its looking pretty good! I've certainly made a few mistakes along the way - some I left, some I couldn't fix, and the rest were dealt with by tearing down and starting again. If anything, it's taught me me to plan a few more steps ahead - gives me hope that I may get the hang of this some day! I want to thank everyone for all the suggestions, schooling, and encouragement. What a great community! -- Brian mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted June 30, 2016 Author #67 Posted June 30, 2016 I can now tie clove hitches in my sleep.... Rick01, mattsayers148 and mtaylor 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 1, 2016 Author #68 Posted July 1, 2016 Shroud 1 of 4 complete! What do I do with all these little pieces of rope? :-) mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
S.Coleman Posted July 1, 2016 #69 Posted July 1, 2016 Rope is the most wasted material in the model ship building game. There is not much to do but bin them. Your ratlines look great. Good work. mattsayers148, Sexyauthor and mtaylor 3 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
S.Coleman Posted July 1, 2016 #70 Posted July 1, 2016 Be careful when tying these ratlines that you don't make them too tight. This will result in the shrouds being pulled together. And finish up leaving the whole assembly uneven and wonky. Nice work. mtaylor, mattsayers148 and Sexyauthor 3 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Sexyauthor Posted July 1, 2016 Author #71 Posted July 1, 2016 Over 300 clove hitches later.... And now for something completely different! The running rigging stage is upon us! Well, me specifically, but you guys have been a great source! Thank you again! mattsayers148, Rick01, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
mattsayers148 Posted July 1, 2016 #72 Posted July 1, 2016 Very nice work Brian, you're doing an excellent job! mtaylor and Sexyauthor 2 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS)
Sexyauthor Posted July 2, 2016 Author #73 Posted July 2, 2016 Running rigging for the main sail complete (I think).... mtaylor, Ryland Craze and mattsayers148 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 2, 2016 Author #74 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Time once again to call upon the wisdom of this awesome group. This piece of copper strip was included with the kit. I've poured over the instructions (such that they are) and could find no mention of what it is used for. It's 2mm wide and 150mm long and 0.125 mm thick (i.e. 4 stacked pieces are 0.5mm) Edited July 3, 2016 by Sexyauthor mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 3, 2016 Author #75 Posted July 3, 2016 Almost done! One last sail, run the rigging around the belaying pins, make the decals for the ship's name (I'm calling it the "Revenge" after the Dread Pirate Roberts who captained her...), and raise the flag! mtaylor, cristikc and mattsayers148 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 4, 2016 Author #76 Posted July 4, 2016 Almost complete - a bit of paint, finish up the flag and then I think we're done here! cristikc, mattsayers148 and mtaylor 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 4, 2016 Author #77 Posted July 4, 2016 Homemade decals... mattsayers148 and mtaylor 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
mattsayers148 Posted July 5, 2016 #78 Posted July 5, 2016 Excellent job Brian, she's beautiful! The copper strip could be used for anything iron(once blackened). Pintles and gudgions maybe? mtaylor and Sexyauthor 2 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS)
Sexyauthor Posted July 6, 2016 Author #79 Posted July 6, 2016 Here are the final pics from the build. I used a custom decal and made a nameplate for the display stand. Follow my next adventure, building the Harriet Lane (kit from Model Shipways, with very detailed instructions compared to this Amati kit - whew!) Thanks again everyone! cristikc, mattsayers148, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
AntonyUK Posted July 6, 2016 #80 Posted July 6, 2016 Hi Brian. Have been following along in the shadows with this one. Time to pop my head out and tell you what a excellent build you have. Nice work and fun build. Regards Antony. mattsayers148, Sexyauthor and mtaylor 3 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section
Sexyauthor Posted July 6, 2016 Author #81 Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you Antony! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement! I learned a lot from this build, and have a great admiration for the community here - very helpful! Have an awesome week! AntonyUK and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
mtaylor Posted July 6, 2016 #82 Posted July 6, 2016 Congratulations, Brian. Looks great. I hope you have a display case for her... Too nice to let the dust settle into things. Sexyauthor and mattsayers148 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
mattsayers148 Posted July 7, 2016 #83 Posted July 7, 2016 You did an excellent job Brian, well done! mtaylor and Sexyauthor 2 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS)
Sexyauthor Posted July 7, 2016 Author #84 Posted July 7, 2016 Thank you Mark and Matt. On to the Harriet Lane! mtaylor and mattsayers148 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
itschnatt Posted April 25, 2017 #85 Posted April 25, 2017 Just about to finish hull planning this model and am quite thankful for your photos! The instructions are certainly lacking. Great job! mtaylor and Sexyauthor 2 Quote
Sexyauthor Posted April 25, 2017 Author #86 Posted April 25, 2017 15 minutes ago, itschnatt said: Just about to finish hull planning this model and am quite thankful for your photos! The instructions are certainly lacking. Great job! I'm glad I could help! I would be interested in seeing your progress as well. Although it's been a bit, if you have questions that my build doesn't address, feel free to ask - I may remember something! mtaylor 1 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Snow Posted November 12, 2017 #87 Posted November 12, 2017 Hey gday snowy here building same ship. Thanks for the pictures now I've got some scope of what to do .i don't know how you worked that out from the plans excellent and thanks. Quote
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