rwiederrich Posted September 17, 2018 Author #451 Posted September 17, 2018 I surely didn't get much done today....My head is swimming and my ears are totally plugged. I'm feelin pretty horrible...but I did manage to rig some of the mizzen top shrouds. I'm going to bed... Shovin-off . Rob russ, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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."
druxey Posted September 17, 2018 #452 Posted September 17, 2018 Sorry you are under the weather: I hope you recover soon, Rob. What you did get done looks neat, though. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Omega1234 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
rwiederrich Posted September 17, 2018 Author #453 Posted September 17, 2018 Thanks everyone for the well wishes...I won't die...but it feels like I will.. I mustered up some time ro do a bit more work on the Mizzen shrouds. coxswain, popeye the sailor, Chasseur and 3 others 6 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 18, 2018 Author #454 Posted September 18, 2018 Feeling better I spent some time on the mizzen mast and finished up some items...the shrouds and the spreaders. Now I just need to ready myself for the long process of rigging the ratlines...... Rob popeye the sailor, paulsutcliffe, druxey 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 19, 2018 Author #455 Posted September 19, 2018 Ratlines are finished on the mizzen mast. I forgo the ratlins on the futtock shrouds at this time to facilitate running rigging passage later. They will be added at that time . Now onto the main mast....and lastly the spanker mast which will have rigging limited to futtock shrouds and top shrouds and ratlines at this stage. Bob Legge, GrantGoodale, BANYAN and 3 others 6 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 19, 2018 Author #456 Posted September 19, 2018 I placed the fore and mizzen mast back into the model to see how things look...coming along nicely. When I have time I kinda get some stuff done. Now that the front porch is finished. The Great Republic gets to sit on the mantle in my Den. Rob mtaylor, BANYAN, Bob Legge 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."
BANYAN Posted September 19, 2018 #457 Posted September 19, 2018 Looks great Rob and I love that painting in the background. cheers Pat mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Chasseur and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
rwiederrich Posted September 20, 2018 Author #458 Posted September 20, 2018 23 hours ago, BANYAN said: Looks great Rob and I love that painting in the background. cheers Pat Thanks...that was a painting I picked up in San Diego about 30 years ago...well executed and alive. I also have this painting that was done in 1942 another original. Rob BANYAN, Omega1234, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 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."
druxey Posted September 21, 2018 #459 Posted September 21, 2018 Nice painting. It could use a clean and revarnish to bring out the true colors. Hopefully you have a professional conservator nearby: that painting is worth it. rwiederrich, popeye the sailor, Chasseur and 2 others 5 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
BANYAN Posted September 21, 2018 #460 Posted September 21, 2018 Another beauty Rob, nice to preserve history in such beautifully executed painting. cheers Pat Omega1234, popeye the sailor, Chasseur and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
rwiederrich Posted September 22, 2018 Author #461 Posted September 22, 2018 I scour old garage and estate sales. Sometimes I get lucky Here is another.This is a replication of a famous painting I recall seeing. Rob mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 22, 2018 Author #462 Posted September 22, 2018 Spent a bit of time experimenting with lift block construction and for the gin blocks for the tye chain rigging I made this metal block that will get painted. I'll need two per lower topsail for the Forbes rig. Typically you have one and the chain tye runs through the mast sheave and back down to another gin-block and then to the halliard and further down to the purchase blocks and belay pin. Since the Forbes system places the lower topsail parrel stropped to the main mast doubling there is no access for a mast sheave because of the proximity of the topmast aft doubling. So the tye must anchor at the cap, run down through the shackled first gin-block at the spar band, back up to the second gin-block at the cap head(to one side) and then down through the tops and on to the halliard. Here is my first gin-block....it's about 3/8" The chain is 42 lpi. Bob Legge, Omega1234, paulsutcliffe 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 28, 2018 Author #463 Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Today I spent a bit of time in the model shop working on the top shrouds of the main mast....but I had to deviate to the metal shop and put in some lathe time, turning a mandril for my dental handpiece to hold small circular saw blades. Blades around 1/2"~ 1" in diameter...so I can more readily cut small wood and metal parts..without the heat and dust generated from my diamond cutters. I'll post images tomorrow. I hope to finish up the main mast then as well...we'll see. This is my anniversary week of 34 years...so my sweetheart might have other plans for me. Rob Edited September 28, 2018 by rwiederrich BANYAN, popeye the sailor, mtaylor 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."
popeye the sailor Posted September 28, 2018 #464 Posted September 28, 2018 congratz on your anniversary.......hope you two have many more great looking shrouds........well done! mtaylor 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
rwiederrich Posted September 28, 2018 Author #465 Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks Popeye....I couldn't be married to a more supportive woman.....and thanks for the ship compliments...I hope to get the mainmast finished up, so I can step the masts and begin on the main shrouds. I'll revisit the fore and mizzen masts to add some block eye bolts and a lower topmast iron gin-block. Rob popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 28, 2018 Author #466 Posted September 28, 2018 Well...as I predicted, my love has other things instore for me tonight....but I did get some pics of the mandrel I made for my saw blades. Here are some. this little tool makes cutting off material so much easier. I have 4 sizes of blades......the large and medium are shown here. albert, popeye the sailor, BANYAN and 5 others 8 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."
rwiederrich Posted September 30, 2018 Author #467 Posted September 30, 2018 Well I spent some time today working on the main mast shrouds....along with that I made several more gin-blocks for the lifts for the lower topsails. Here in the images you can see the added gin-blocks and I decided to test fit the main spar too. Just a bit more and then the ratlines. popeye the sailor, archjofo, Cuda1949 and 5 others 8 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."
rwiederrich Posted October 1, 2018 Author #468 Posted October 1, 2018 Did a bit of work today on the GR main mast. I first finished up the shrouds and ratlines. Then hit the books for some reverification of the lift gin-blocks and I decided to rearrange them to a more suitable location *under* the mast cap..instead of along the cap. There needed to be a lift block I bolt mounted there...sooo.... I also finished up the addition of the spreader as well. Here are some images of the days work. I'll finish up the lift gin-block mod on the fore and mizzen later this week. The spanker mast has a bit of rigging to be done as well...so I'll tackle that when I do the gin-block mods. I think before I proceed in stepping the masts and rigging the main shrouds....I'll deviate and turn all the spars and get them banded and finish up the iron work on them. Rob BANYAN, paulsutcliffe, capnharv2 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."
BANYAN Posted October 3, 2018 #469 Posted October 3, 2018 She is looking good; and what a great way to show her off! cheers Pat popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
popeye the sailor Posted October 3, 2018 #470 Posted October 3, 2018 looks great on the mantel........nice job with the ratlines mtaylor 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
rwiederrich Posted October 3, 2018 Author #471 Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks gentlemen.....I believe she needs a significant location and on the mantle in front of this particular painting...she will surely be on display......Until she has been dressed out with full canvas .... then she will be impeding the view of the painting and will probably be relocated to her own shelf (I will make for that purpose) to the right of the mantle. We'll see. I'll work on some yards tonight and post some images of that adventure. Rob mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 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."
rwiederrich Posted October 4, 2018 Author #472 Posted October 4, 2018 One thing I can surely say.....I'm not finicky when it comes to certain details. I worked on the lower topsail yard...adding bands and pad-eyes for blocks. I'll only install the securing band to the parrel when I'm ready to permanently secure the yard to the lower mast head. I think I'll finish up all the yards for each mast before I step the mast...its so much easier to work on them off model. Rob druxey, popeye the sailor, russ and 5 others 8 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."
rwiederrich Posted October 5, 2018 Author #473 Posted October 5, 2018 Spent a little time today working on the lower topsail yard and its lift and hardware Rob Bob Legge, GrantGoodale, BANYAN 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."
BANYAN Posted October 6, 2018 #474 Posted October 6, 2018 All looking good there Rob; keep pluggin' along cheers Pat popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
rwiederrich Posted October 6, 2018 Author #475 Posted October 6, 2018 Photos reveal all manner of irregularities.....and sloppy workmanship. I generally work in 1/96 and larger scales....1/128 makes things a bit smaller and harder to keep clean and sharp. Or am I just getting older with poorer vision and acuity ? Thanks for the fine compliment. I'll put more time into it tomorrow...today is honey-do day. Rob popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 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."
rwiederrich Posted October 8, 2018 Author #476 Posted October 8, 2018 Worked a bit today on the topsail yard. I also finalized my method for fabricating the iron sheet blocks for this model. They are only 1/8" wide..pinned and ready for both sheet chains to pass through. Rob Chasseur, druxey, mtaylor and 5 others 8 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."
Chasseur Posted October 11, 2018 #477 Posted October 11, 2018 Looks really good Rob! Just getting over the same bug myself, glad you’re well. Please keep it coming as I am really enjoying this build. mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing!
rwiederrich Posted October 11, 2018 Author #478 Posted October 11, 2018 I worked on the top gallant yard last night a bit...still need to add the sheet block to the lower topsail yard. Once I finish the royal yard I will then add the jackstays to both gallant and royal. Not yet decided if I will add all the yards and their lifts prior to stepping the mast. Just finish up the parrels for each yard, run the chair rope lifts(secure them), then step the mast...and then come back and rig the lower shrouds and lanyards. This method is quite new to me... but I have seen it done by other modelers. On the other hand....I like the idea of detailing the sail and her rigging to each yard prior to attaching them to the mast. I'll probably go that route. Later. Rob druxey, 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."
popeye the sailor Posted October 11, 2018 #479 Posted October 11, 2018 poking my head into the scratch build forum, I was glad to see you've made some progress on this one. fine progress it is too glad to see your feeling better. mtaylor 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
rwiederrich Posted October 12, 2018 Author #480 Posted October 12, 2018 Yeah...I'm feeling much better thanks everyone. I spent some time making more sheet blocks and at this scale 1/8" wide...these little buggers are fun. Here are some images of the process. It all begins with the necessary metal...and that turned out to be file folder clips....one uses for medical records. Just a little ingenuity, cutting and drilling....and using the natural pre-machined bends of that material....I fashioned the very things I needed. Rob Bob Legge, druxey and popeye the sailor 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."
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