rwiederrich Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share #961 Posted May 25, 2019 Well I worked on the main backstays and finished them up..here are some pics. Rob shipmodel, hexnut, RGL 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 May 25, 2019 Author Share #962 Posted May 25, 2019 Began working on the mizzen shrouds on the starboard side. Keith Black, Chasseur, hexnut 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 May 25, 2019 Author Share #963 Posted May 25, 2019 A few more of the main backstays with the mizzen atarboard shrouds. oneslim, Bob Cleek, FriedClams 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...
rwiederrich Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share #964 Posted May 25, 2019 I also finished adding the main royal stay as well(not pictured). Once I get the port mizzen shrouds finished...I'll get to ratlining all the shrouds .... Lots of work done on this wet and rainy day.... Rob GrandpaPhil, Chasseur, Keith Black 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share #965 Posted May 26, 2019 Just so everyone knows the scale I'm working in..here is a simple comparison....I places a penny next to the aft house and mizzen fife rail. Rob Chasseur, GrandpaPhil, shipmodel 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...
rwiederrich Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share #966 Posted May 30, 2019 Finished up the mizzen shrouds. Didn't take long. Now onto the ratlines. Rob popeye the sailor, druxey, coxswain 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...
Sea Hoss Posted May 30, 2019 Share #967 Posted May 30, 2019 Masterful build! The sails add so much, it's crazy! But they're beautiful on her... Chasseur, Bob Cleek, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share #968 Posted May 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Sea Hoss said: Masterful build! The sails add so much, it's crazy! But they're beautiful on her... Thank you very much. I concluded that a sailing ship....a clipper ship.... had two major distinct elements...one, her sleek hull design and her massive array of sails. If the former was tackled with as much skill as I could muster...then the latter had to employ at least as much skill...and with a greater aptitude of convincing. Sails IMHV have to not only be in scale, but must somehow exude an emotion of action....motion....life. I do truly feel that any *masterful* expressions I may have expressed were namely focused on using simple paper for the sails...no tricks or skillful seamstress abilities were required. The same stuff used on the rest of the build....paint, string, wire(clues) and will. Any fearless, ambitious modeler can add sails to any model....if they approach it systematically and do as much work off the model. The end result will not only enhance their hull wood work...but really complete the model by providing the main element of a sailing ship....her sails. Again....thanks for the fine humbling compliments. Rob shipmodel, FriedClams, popeye the sailor 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...
Sea Hoss Posted May 30, 2019 Share #969 Posted May 30, 2019 Yes, the sails give Her motion! I read a while back a modeler, " after doing all the rigging, why cover it up with sails". This is not the case with your "Great Republic popeye the sailor, Keith Black and Chasseur 3 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share #970 Posted May 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Sea Hoss said: Yes, the sails give Her motion! I read a while back a modeler, " after doing all the rigging, why cover it up with sails". This is not the case with your "Great Republic I agree completely. The rigging is not the where for all of the model and if the sails are placed appropriately... there will be ample rigging to admire besides. IMHV, the rigging and the sails compliment one another...and to view all the *extra* rigging provided by the sails...the rigging freak will have a hey day. Again..thanks for following along and for your fine comments. Rob Sea Hoss, shipmodel, paulsutcliffe 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted May 31, 2019 Share #971 Posted May 31, 2019 Good to see you're recovering Rob! popeye the sailor, Keith Black and druxey 3 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #972 Posted May 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Chasseur said: Good to see you're recovering Rob! Oh yeah...I have most of my hands function back....enough to finally do some fine work. I was going mad...not getting in any shipyard time because of this injury. I'll get about 5 hours in tonight...so the riggers are gonna get some new orders tonight. Rob coxswain, popeye the sailor, Keith Black 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 June 1, 2019 Author Share #973 Posted June 1, 2019 Worked on the mizzen ratlines tonight..here are some pics. Finished the port now I'm working on the starboard side.... Rob(these boogers take a lot of time) popeye the sailor, Valeriy V, ScottRC 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 June 1, 2019 Author Share #974 Posted June 1, 2019 While glue was drying I began to fashion the first of many 4mm cleats that the braces will belay to. Keith Black, coxswain, ScottRC 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 June 1, 2019 Author Share #975 Posted June 1, 2019 I shot the jibs to show off their many hanks holding the sails to the stays. I'll rig the first mizzen backstay then work my way of and begin adding the topgallant stay and so forth...always balancing the rigging...not to stress or warp the timbers. Lots more to go...but I can see the end of the tunnel.....about a half a year away...... Rob marktiedens, ScottRC, druxey 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...
shipmodel Posted June 6, 2019 Share #976 Posted June 6, 2019 Hi Rob - Just read through your build. I don't know why it took me so long to do it. Excellent work, especially at your scale. Logical, thoughtful, careful - especially the sails. My fingers are crossed that you never go through your recent troubles again. Glad you are back. I'm following along now and I'm looking forward to staying with you till the pennant is raised at the masthead. Dan Keith Black, popeye the sailor and druxey 3 Quote Current build -SS Mayaguez (c.1975) scale 1/16" = 1' (1:192) by Dan Pariser Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 6, 2019 Share #977 Posted June 6, 2019 Lovely progress, Rob. I have to keep reminding myself of the small scale you are working at. popeye the sailor and Keith Black 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #978 Posted June 7, 2019 12 hours ago, shipmodel said: ust read through your build. I don't know why it took me so long to do it. Excellent work, especially at your scale. Logical, thoughtful, careful - especially the sails. Dan....thanks for the fine comments and for peaking in.....I appreciate it. Rob popeye the sailor 1 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 June 7, 2019 Author Share #979 Posted June 7, 2019 10 hours ago, druxey said: Lovely progress, Rob. I have to keep reminding myself of the small scale you are working at. Now that I am doing some braces and lots of blocks and belaying..the scale is becoming vary evident....tight, tight, tight spaces for sure. Rob popeye the sailor and Keith Black 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #980 Posted June 7, 2019 Spent some time today working on the fore mast royal and topgallant braces and all the blocks and belay points.....here are some pics of the progress. shipmodel, paulsutcliffe, GrandpaPhil 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 June 7, 2019 Author Share #981 Posted June 7, 2019 Some deck work and control work... The upper topsail braces are installed too....they are simple....not like the lower and main braces as they come along. I installed the purchases as the braces come down through the tops and run through a deck block and off to the winch. Rob druxey, capnharv2, paulsutcliffe 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...
Chasseur Posted June 7, 2019 Share #982 Posted June 7, 2019 Looking Awesome! The Sails make this model complete, well done my friend! Keith Black and popeye the sailor 2 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmodel Posted June 7, 2019 Share #983 Posted June 7, 2019 Beautiful, Rob - I may have missed it in reading your log - how are you laying on your ratlines? They look great. Dan popeye the sailor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current build -SS Mayaguez (c.1975) scale 1/16" = 1' (1:192) by Dan Pariser Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #984 Posted June 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Chasseur said: Looking Awesome! The Sails make this model complete, well done my friend! I knew when I got the plans that this model needed the full Monty of sails to bring her true self alive. I had done paper sails before, never in this scale and in this number. But clippers are known for their massive amount of canvas and since she has a spanker mast(more sails), I was compelled. Thanks for the very fine comments and greetings Rob...… Maranatha. Keith Black, popeye the sailor and Chasseur 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...
rwiederrich Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #985 Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, shipmodel said: Beautiful, Rob - I may have missed it in reading your log - how are you laying on your ratlines? They look great. Dan Well Dan... in this scale, tying clove hitches would have been extremely impractical as well as the door to insanity. I chose to pre-cut lengths of black string... dab a small drop of white glue on each shroud....then, with holding both ends of the black thread, I press the ratline against the glued shrouds...rolling slightly to incorporate the glue....then level and release to dry. I then cut off each remainder with a surgical scalpel and tweezer and touch up any shiny glue residue with black paint. I have an extremely gifted eye for both level and distance. Pretty easy for me....possibly not so much for others. Thanks for noticing and your fine comment. Rob Keith Black, popeye the sailor and Chasseur 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...
rwiederrich Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #986 Posted June 8, 2019 Working my way through the maze..not to mention the interference of adding the lower topsail and main sail pennants and braces. As previously pointed out....the main sails would and are interfering with a clean run with the braces. I've done extensive study on the subject and can find no real way to avoid the issue. I am sure in real world applications the sails did in fact interfere with these ropes. It is completely unavoidable. Again, in real world scenarios, the sail would modify its position as the wind would force it, and when the sail was tacked it avoided the brace all together. It is at that exact position(where I chose to model), that the issue is evident. I suspect I will have to live with the issue, knowing it was an actual issue. Fully engaged canvas could be a real force to deal with and running rigging simply had to comply to the form or position it was forced into by the sails. However...chafing would have been an issue, I'm sure, if it was a regular prolonged occurrence. Here are some images...and I left these braces unsecure...just in case a solution presents itself at the last moment. Rob coxswain, GrandpaPhil, popeye the sailor 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowmer Posted June 8, 2019 Share #987 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Rob, I’m sure you probably tried this already, but the foot of the main course seems a bit too far forward compared to the fore course. What if it was sheeted home a bit more. Would that help resolve the issue? See pic below. Edited June 8, 2019 by Dowmer Keith Black, GrandpaPhil, Bob Cleek and 4 others 7 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #988 Posted June 8, 2019 57 minutes ago, Dowmer said: I’m sure you probably tried this already, but the foot of the main course seems a bit too far forward compared to the fore course. What if it was sheeted home a bit more. Would that help resolve the issue? See pic below. Yes..I considered that as a possible solution. However, the main courses tended to billow forward due to the lack of a lower yard to belay to with sheets...so the sail tended to fold back and protrude out in the middle. I may consider repositioning all the control lines and manipulating the sail back...but it still will be intruding into the braces path to some degree. Note the examples I'll work on it. oneslim, tadheus, Keith Black 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 June 9, 2019 Author Share #989 Posted June 9, 2019 Well after some study ....I revisited my braces and I relocated the sail position and rerigged and things look much better. Yes there is some slight interference with the lower topsail brace but that is gonna have to be.....sail and line contact was not unheard of and will be my anomaly. Here are some new pics of the correction. Rob popeye the sailor, ScottRC, Valeriy V 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 June 9, 2019 Author Share #990 Posted June 9, 2019 And the customary overall progress image....man I've come far in several years of construction....not much long now before she will be finished. Well from a year long time line...not long means months to go....still. Thanks everyone for all the fine comments and likes....I appreciate it very much. Rob coxswain, ScottRC, popeye the sailor 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...
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