rwiederrich Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share #331 Posted January 27, 2017 This model is getting better and better every update. I like the evolution of the model and your buildingskills. They both amaze me. Cheers Thanks greatly Kees. I do the best I can with whatever I find. Rob mtaylor, Omega1234 and FriedClams 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 29, 2017 Share #332 Posted January 29, 2017 Rob, Great work on the winches and thinking outside the box. Chasseur, Omega1234 and FriedClams 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #333 Posted January 30, 2017 Thanks Mark. I appreciate that. I tend to work outside the box. My default descriptor is; I will use anything or any material to achieve my goals. I build scale ship models and in doing so, there is no prerequisite demanding one only use a particular material...ie(wood). That further delineation would be a purist....and I ain't no purist. I fully appreciate purists and those who are building to demonstrate actual building practices or historical construction techniques, however, even they have to compromise based on wood selection and metal choice(No one is using white oak, black iron or hemp). I use the phrase, *Paint covers a multitude of sins*. And it does... on real ships it protects against the elements and seals the wood and its seams...that is why you never see(or rarely) unpainted full scale ships. Some Smaller vessels are varnished but that is another subject. Rob Chasseur, Omega1234, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share #334 Posted February 3, 2017 Worked on the masts today.. After turning them I tried several media for the bands with no good results. here are the banded(pencil thus far) mast resting in place. tarbrush, mtaylor, capnharv2 and 7 others 10 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share #335 Posted February 3, 2017 I further reduced the masts in length bringing them into scale. I then cut and applied nuclear grade cloth tape(extremely sticky duct tape not available to the public) to simulate the banding and then applied the chafing band. Omega1234, popeye the sailor, archjofo and 7 others 10 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share #336 Posted February 3, 2017 I sealed the tape and wood with a coat of epoxy paint.....let dry. russ, Jack12477, Omega1234 and 8 others 11 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share #337 Posted February 3, 2017 Then finished up with white paint. I have to finish the (McKay mast...as it was dubbed at the time) next...it will be varnished not painted.. I still have to fashion the mast boots to finish off the deck and then add the fife rails. this all has to happen before I afix the tops to the masts. Rob Omega1234, russ, popeye the sailor and 9 others 12 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 3, 2017 Share #338 Posted February 3, 2017 masts look really good.......the tape banding works very well. I believe they call them woolings. Jack12477, mtaylor, FriedClams and 2 others 5 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...
Chasseur Posted February 4, 2017 Share #339 Posted February 4, 2017 Slick idea to use the Nuke Tape. The handyman's secret weapon as Red Green would say! Looking good Rob* FriedClams, mtaylor and Omega1234 3 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share #340 Posted February 4, 2017 Yeah..this tape is so sticky and I put the roll on the lathe and cut a nice even strip...so all the bands would be exactly alike. It paints well too...no one would know unless I told you. Which I did. Rob(thanks) Chasseur, FriedClams, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share #341 Posted February 4, 2017 masts look really good.......the tape banding works very well. I believe they call them woolings. I just thought they were iron hoops, .....Interesting. Rob Omega1234, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 5, 2017 Share #342 Posted February 5, 2017 Very clever use of a device designed for a completely different purpose, it takes a particularly observant person to be able to see these sorts of opportunities. The winches look really good. Michael Omega1234, mtaylor, FriedClams and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted February 5, 2017 Share #343 Posted February 5, 2017 I have never seen the two diameter mast design before. Is the smaller diameter mast instead of a fidded topmost? Roger mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share #344 Posted February 5, 2017 No Roger...the smaller diameter is the portion of the mainmast that is within the doubling. These masts were of the Forbes design topsail..so the extra long doubling was hooped as was the lower mast portion. I have not added the cheeks or any parts of the trestle tree yet. Not sure if I am going to first mount the mast then add the tops or build the mast entire then secure it to the deck. I have to go through the fife rail and if the mast is not completed I can fix it to the deck and make sure the rake is correct...then I can slip the foot.boot over the mast and then slip the fife rail down and secure it in place. This cannot be done if the top is installed first. I'm planning out my next move. Thanks for posting. Rob michael mott, FriedClams, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share #345 Posted February 5, 2017 Very clever use of a device designed for a completely different purpose, it takes a particularly observant person to be able to see these sorts of opportunities. The winches look really good. Michael Thanks Michael.... It is my nature to adapt or otherwise redesign another's engineering to suite my needs. This habit saves me time and energy...mostly saves me effort to have to fabricate items totally from scratch. I employ this habit in all my builds. Thanks again for noticing. Rob michael mott, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted February 5, 2017 Share #346 Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks, Rob. It's an interesting design. Roger Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #347 Posted February 10, 2017 After lengthy searching I found the appropriate version that nearly represents the Great Republic as she sailed down from Boston to NY. One item that will be altered is the lower spanker mast which was not painted white, but was varnished to permit free movement of the spanker sail mast hoops. As depicted in lithographs of the period and described by eye witnesses(Such as Duncan McLean) she had no sail higher then Royals forward and aft. This a good representation of how I will depict the beautiful Great Republic. It is prudent to mention that most images and paintings of her show her with 6 sails per mast...this was her final representation after she was rebuilt...this was because her overall sail plan was reduced(doesn't look like it when you go from 5 sails per mast to 6)...but the size of each sail/yard was reduced significantly...so in reality she actually lost several hundred yards of canvas. No wonder she was originally called the *Behemoth*. She was HUGE with the largest main yards (120ft) ever placed on a sailing vessel. Rob douglaspbrown, FriedClams, MarisStella.hr and 6 others 9 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #348 Posted February 10, 2017 Tinkered on the GR for a bit and added the cheeks to the foremast. Roger Pellett, popeye the sailor, Tadeusz43 and 11 others 14 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #349 Posted February 10, 2017 Another dvm27, Roger Pellett, MarisStella.hr and 13 others 16 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted February 11, 2017 Share #350 Posted February 11, 2017 Hi Rob Lovely work, Rob. She's really looking the part now, especially with the masts being stepped. I can't wait to see her all rigged with sails. That'll be quite a sight. All the best! Cheers Patrick popeye the sailor, FriedClams and mtaylor 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #351 Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks Patrick.....The masts are temporarily stepped...so I can remove them to finish the tops and add all the hardware and eyebolts I hope to finish up all the tops this weekend. Rob. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 11, 2017 Share #352 Posted February 11, 2017 Rob: The masts look great. The model as whole looks wonderful as well. Nice work. Russ mtaylor, Omega1234 and FriedClams 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #353 Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks Russ and everyone for all the likes..... I worked about 40 minutes on the GR and finished the first top...2 others will proceed in similar fashion. Rob tarbrush, russ, douglaspbrown and 10 others 13 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 11, 2017 Share #354 Posted February 11, 2017 The top looks great. I especially like the cross trees and cheeks. Russ mtaylor, Omega1234 and popeye the sailor 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share #355 Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks Russ. Before the top gets mounted on the mast head...I still have to mount all the eyebolts for the bunt/leach line blocks. Rob Omega1234, mtaylor, Chasseur and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share #356 Posted February 12, 2017 Just so no one is confused(especially myself)..... the Fore/main/mizzen lower masts doublings will be painted black as will the top mast doublings. I left them white and was waiting till the mast is fully assembled before painting them. The top masts and topgallant masts will be Varnished...only the doublings will be painted black. More later....as later gets closer. Rob popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share #357 Posted February 12, 2017 Finished the foremast top. I had to make 3 sizes of eyebolts for this build and set the medium bolts for the clew/leach line blocks. They were probably painted....because black iron rust horribly in salt air. After I finish all three masts..I will add the deadeyes and futtock shrouds. Rob mtaylor, Jack12477, popeye the sailor and 6 others 9 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share #358 Posted February 13, 2017 Well..I'm almost there. Here are a few images to bring ya'll up to speed. I finished the tops and rigged them with their eyebolts...now I'm focusing on the spanker mast. Rob Omega1234, douglaspbrown, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share #359 Posted February 13, 2017 Well after lots of quality time working on the build...I finished up the spanker mast....oiled it and the jimboom..tinkered on a few other minor details..I think I'm done for the day. What's next..... Well I still need to rig the top deadeyes and futtock shrouds on each mast and then rig the topmasts and so forth till I'm done with the masting. Here's a couple more pics. Rob popeye the sailor, mtaylor, MarisStella.hr and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share #360 Posted February 13, 2017 Sorry about all the clutter behind the model...it's just too big to move around all the time for images. I have to make sure I pay close attention to getting all the mast hoops for the spanker sail in place before I mount/step the spanker mast. So too for all the other masts that will be having pin posts added to their bases. I probably won't secure the masts till they are totally complete. Clear skies and smooth sailing ....... Rob russ, popeye the sailor, FriedClams and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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