Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75

[Sjors]

@ Ferit,

 

I think that you see what i have done.

And that was before Mobbsie was posting !

Thanks !!!!!

 

@ Mobbsie,

 

When 2 people separate saying the same thing ( or you two makes a agreement ) that I have to trimmed the treads, who am I then not doing it ?

But you and Anja are right, it looks much better !

And do you see that spiderweb over there? Popeye is inside with his popcorn         

 

@ Augie,

 

You put the finger on the right spot !

I just have make the shrouds….now the lanyards and then…..ratlines again   

 

@ Aldo,

 

Practicing makes power       

When i look at the first ratlines that I have make and the last one, there is a big difference !

But I just let it this way.

To do everything again, is to much…..

 

@ patrick,

 

Yes, when I finished those I go to the yards/spars.

First i have to make them…..

Now comes a funny part…they give me the length of the yards but not how much it must be at the end….

So I think I get the manual from the SI and see what they are saying over there.

Just love Corel plans !!! ( nope )

 

@ Mick,

 

That's a mouth full…...

So let me see,

No,

No,

Yes,

Yes           

 

@ Popeye,

 

She is standing on the floor at the second floor corridor.

There is nothing in the way.

The rest of the stays I will do it when I place the yards/spars ...

Then I can see where everything goes.

Sharp eye that you see that the stays are not tight.

I know that.

When I'm a little further, I tie them up again ( for the third time )

The plans are showing me something but not clear.

So i have to look at other Mirage builds that I found on the internet.

 

Now I have blue fingertips and thank you all for looking in and the nice words 

 

[patrickmil]

Sjors, I don't think any company has made a perfect set of plans just yet. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm sure you'll get through it just fine though. Your work is always top-notch!

[Ferit]

Your duty isn't easy anymore Sjors, you keep upgrading expectancies...

[popeye the sailor]

no need to tie them up again........let the back stays do the work     your right on track.......keep going! ^_^

[Sjors]

@ Patrick,

 

I know that every plan has his difficulties but this is really bad.

From the start of the build till now it's a jigsaw.

You get a piece and have to see where it goes or not.

You give me to much credits.

I want to do it better but that is not always possible.

When you look at the build closely, you see a lot of mistakes.

I can hide it but I know it.

I was talking with Mobbsie yesterday about it and I say to him...

I can take pictures from a long distance ,then it looks good but don't come closer !

But thanks anyway !

I consider this ship as a learning ship.

I learn every time new things..specially on the rigging.

I can use that at the San Ildefonso and the Aggy.

So each build goes better.

And is that not the reason that we keep on building?

You want to improve your self every time, do it better, cleaner and make it looks good.

But not only from a distance, but also close by.

 

@ Ferit,

 

Thanks !!!!!!

 

@ Popeye,

 

I shall listen to your advice and wait a little longer to fix it   

 

 

[Adrieke]

nearly there and an excelent job done

 

what i was goign to ask the little mast ? at the end of the bowsprit i havent seen that on other ships  (makes me think like the horn on a rhino) do you know if it has a special function or just extra sails ?

[Piet]

Wow Sjors, your mouse lines are stunning!

 

 

@ Piet,

 

Thanks 

You can call it mouses if you like…..

I don't expect something different from a old Dutchman        

 

Thanks Sjors, they are so small so they must be for mice not rats    There are a few words you never, never use to an old person. one of then is old, others are Ambulance, death or dead, grave and undertaker, casket is really bad, then there are hospital, doctor, sick, but nurses are okay though, they are soft and cuddly           

BTW, your "learning" ship is looking magnificent from here       , no really, she's looking great.

 

Hey John Texxn5, where in St. Augustine are you staying?  I live only 25 miles south of where you are.  Any chance of meeting up this week?  You can then see my builds.  Give a jingle  386 569 0018

 

Cheers,

[Sjors]

@Adriaan,

 

Yes there are for sales.

I have to make to yards/spars on the bowsprit.

I think that the Sovereign of the seas has that also.

There are coming shrouds and ratlines also on it…. ( a few more to do )

 

@ Piet,

 

You have a nice way to saying things   

I shall never call you an old man youngster……..

Thanks for the comment on my "learning" ship.

 

 

[Sjors]

For a while it is over with ratlines….till I'm at the part of the bowsprit 

The shrouds and ratlines on the top gallant mast in and top gallant  mizzen mast are done !

First some cleaning in the workroom and then to the yards/spars.

Another fine job…...

 

 

[Micklen32]

Nice one Sjors
Looking really good
Take a break and let the fingers calm down a bit   
You deserve it   

Edited October 3, 2013 by Micklen32

[gjdale]

Congratulations Sjors - the ratlines look great. Good job. Well done Sir!

[rdsaplala]

Congratulations on finishing this milestone, Sjors, with the hard stuff out of the way, all the rigging work will be smooth sailing from now on

[popeye the sailor]

well done Sjors...........they went quick,  didn't they?!?!    told you    splendid........simply splendid!     

 

 

you're not keeping Aggie too far away............are you :D :D :D

Edited October 3, 2013 by popeye the sailor

[patrickmil]

Sjors, I'm glad you are finished with ratlines for a while. Your Mirage looks very sharp and is really coming alive.

[augie]

Stand back, take a long look and smile.  That's what we're doing on your beauty.

 

You've reached a major milestone so don't miss the opportunity to enjoy your own work.

 

As Aldo says....now it's smooth sailing !!!

[lamarvalley]

Congratulations on getting those rats behind you... she looks great and very tall  I recall you saying you have 3 meter ceilings..... looks like one of those will be all ship...    

 

Be proud of your accomplishments....   and stand back and enjoy the view... 

 

 

[trippwj]

Not much I can add except WELL DONE!!!!  She is looking wicked sweet, Sjors.

[Script]

Sjors,

 

Very nicely done on the rat ladders......

 

Did I notice a box with some printing...I think it was HMS AGAM....in the first pic?  

 

Not sure of the connection........ :D :D :D

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

[Sjors]

Thank you all very much         

 

I have done nothing today .

I just sit and take a look       

I was checking the dowels for the masts and I'll be missing some 8 mm and 6 mm and I found out that one dowel of 5 mm have a crack in it     

8 mm for the yards….that's thick !

So I have to see if i can found it this weekend otherwise …..go back to the SI .

 

@ Jim,

 

You have seen it correctly.

That's the box from the Aggy.

I jus keep her where I can see her…..and drooling a little 

Thanks again for your nice comment !!!!!!

 

[popeye the sailor]

that's probably in the ballpark for the lower yard.....remember,  they probably still need to be tapered

 

.......or......are you looking in the Aggie box again?   oh......woe unto the little children,  who don't take their future build,  and put it 'outta sight,  outta mind'  :D

[jarero]

Sjors, I feel a little guilty that I haven't commented on your build until now but better late than never I suppose. She is truly a masterpiece. Very impressive work!

[riverboat]

Look'n good !Sjors ........... must be very tempting  looking at that Aggie box everyday !!  

[Sjors]

You can call me dummy !!!!! or something like that….

 

I have found the dowels….

I was cleaning the room this morning and put all the wood from the kit that is not used, into a vase…..

I turn the vase upside down and there it was…….the dowel of 8 mm……..

So I can go on with the tapering , tomorrow !

 

@ jared,

 

Welcome back !

Long time no see.

To long if you ask me.

Thanks for the nice comment !

 

@ Frank,

 

Thanks also   

It is attempting to see the Aggy.

But I try to keep my promises.

First finishing the Le Mirage before she get ou of the box.

Till now it works   

 

Edited October 3, 2013 by Sjors

[src]

Sjors, Very Very nice!!. I think I should have held on to one of your gnomes so they could teach mine how to do it right!!

Sam

[texxn5]

Hello Sjors, well, today we got to meet one of your fellow Dutchmen....and his lovely Admiral.  We met with Piet and Gwen, and bent an elbow of fine Belgium Ale and exchanged sea stories...(or air stories in Piet's case).  Had a wonderful time and learned a lot of WWII history.  His story is remarkable.   His 0-19 is truly a work of art and I feel honored to have been able to see it and understand it's story.  Quite an expierience and only through MSW could this have been possible.  Once again the power of this Forum shines through. 

[Sjors]

 

@ John,

 

I see that you had a wonderful time over there.

But Dutch people are always nice , look at Anja and me

And he not give you Dutch beer???????? Shame on you Piet !!!!!!!!

 

We are counting the years till you are arriving in Holland

 

[robert1965]

Sjors,

 

You need a ladder to come among the top   

[Sjors]

@ Robert,

 

I put the Mirage on the floor….

No need for a ladder

 

[Piet]

Hoi Sjors, what's wrong with GOOD belgian beer? Eh, eh? You gonna start something? Just watch it matey or I'll send Adriaan over to kick your but

John and I had a great time as well as with his lovely bride. Diane and I swapped art stories and she looked at some of my drawings and paintings, which she likes.

 

Yes, indeed, there are a few nice Dutch people and I am honored to know them

 

Cheers and stay in good health,

[SkerryAmp]

Sjors, looking really good my friend, really really good!

 

I am sure I am going to ask this of a few folks but HOW do you do the ratlines?  I see so many of you guys have done them and I just can't wrap my head around how you get them so good looking.   I know I will have to do the eventually, and just start to get a bit of anxiety thinking of it.

 

We need some of you guys to do a tutorial video or something on how you do that!!

 

 

Very nice sir, very very nice.

 

 

-Adam