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

[Sjors]

Thank you guys for dropping in.

 

And yes, I know that i have to look out for that "bird"…...

But it was the only way to get the right angle.

When I'm not building at her she goes high on the closet.

 

Then for the cooperation between Spanish, French and in the future English……..

I see that you don't remember you history lessons well.

I shall help you with that!

The Dutch sailors are sailing all over the world and make there own city's like New York ( New Amsterdam)

They make friends and when they are at the bar drinking with those Spanish, French and English sailors, they give them a sleeping potion and when they return at the ship……..It's a Dutch vessel!

So the ships are make in the different country's but they are Dutch!

We just let the people know ( Here on MSW) that they are origin from other country's but they are not.

 

Now, how is that sound               

 

[trippwj]

LOL!!!  We knew you would be able to explain the situation for us!!!!!

[Sjors]

You know me Wayne……..

 

[Shazmira]

Very nicely done Sjors!! Be proud, she is looking beautiful!

[Sjors]

Thanks Robbyn,

 

With you I can talk in a normal way…...

 

[Sjors]

Thanks Robbyn,

 

[DCIronfist]

Another job very well done sjors. glad I could catch up on this build as well :)

 

David

[Sjors]

Thanks David,

 

Today there is no post from me.

They shut the electric power for the whole day…….

No, I did pay the bill !

Tonight I'll be back ( I hope)

 

[Sjors]

Wayne,

 

If I have made some progress, I make pictures…..

I'm now struggling with the masts.

It not goes the way I wanted.

And of course, what about work?

I still have to work for 10 more years before I can spend every day at the shipyard.

 

[trippwj]

OK, Sjors...I'll give you a break.

 

Take your time fitting those masts - getting them right will make all the difference!

 

Want me to give your boss a call and see if he can install a building table in your bus for you????

[Sjors]

Yes please Wayne,

 

I know then for sure that my passengers are standing at the bus stop and wait for me because i'm not stopping for them 

 

[Sjors]

Ok Wayne,

 

Because you want pictures here is one….

The masts are finished and the only thing that I need to do is drill a few holes.

It is dry fit, so when it it not standing straight, you know the reason.

This picture is make with the camera of Anja, so I hope you can see it.

 

 

[john46]

This will be very impressive with all the rigging. Looks nice Sjors.

 

Regards,

John

[gjdale]

I see ratlines in your future! In your very NEAR future!!!

[Sjors]

Thanks John,

 

Without the rigging, she is impressive…..

 

Thanks Grant,

 

The rigging stage…….

I have to do a little bit more stuff like the chainplates and the canon lids and a few other furniture on the deck.

Then it is rigging time.

I'm happy that I still have the SI, when I have enough of the rigging.

Or I just finished her first.

I don't know yet!

 

[augie]

Wow, very nice!!!!  She certainly is impressive already.  Nice work!  Get those details finished then take a deep breath before you start the rigging.

 

I have to say she's the first one I've seen big enough to need to be displayed on the floor.  That Dremel is getting a workout

[realworkingsailor]

Yup... you gonna be busy

 

Although... I'd watch your overhead clearances on that one if you're going ot be carrying her around too much. I'd hate to see you snap something vital. (including your sanity  ).

 

Andy

[augie]

I think that bowsprit used to be straight.  I'll have to check earlier photos

[DCIronfist]

Wow from what I can tell it looks great. Those lines seem a bit scary though

[Sjors]

Hi Augie,

 

Thank you!

I have to put her on the ground otherwise I need a chair to make the picture 

 

Thanks Andy,

 

I don't carrie her much around.

The masts are at a save place at the moment.

When everything is done I replaced them and then……careful!

 

David,

 

Also thanks!

I think when I see something real on the horizon, I'm running….or sailing 

 

[trippwj]

That is one impressive looking model - thanks for posting the picture! I see thousands of tiny knots in your future...

[Sjors]

Hi Wayne,

 

Enjoy your weekend.

 

 

[newbuilder101]

More progress....great! We all had better get going to catch up with you.

She really is looking good and impressive with those tall masts!

[popeye the sailor]

she's a big ship Sjors.........even bigger with the masts.  I look forward in seeing the start of the rigging

[Shazmira]

So since you will have so much practice with the rigging, can I mail you my SF when the time comes

[mtaylor]

Sjors,

 

She's looking more like ship now. Have fun with the rigging.

[Sjors]

 Thanks Sherry, Popeye, Robbyn,Mark,

 

@ Sherry, There are indeed long masts…..It shows me what I have to do with the ratlines…..long work!

                 I think I will count the knots to see how many there are…..

 

@ Popeye, My workshop is almost 3 meters high…I think I have to cut a hole in the roof when I'm done.

 

@Robbyn, Please send me your SF by E-mail, I hope I received in one piece 

 

@Augie, When you take a look at google street view , you see a view Monks in the front of my house, ready for ratline tying…….

          

 

@Mark, I think that you know where I live, The fruit jetty is close by so the bananas are coming inn every day.

            The zoo is also close by so I can hire some monkey's……..or I'll ask a few members of MSW to help me             

 

[Sjors]

I think that bowsprit used to be straight.  I'll have to check earlier photos

When i see this Augie, I run upstairs to see what's happened and It is an angle from the camera…..

 

[Sjors]

I have make 2 more new pictures.

 

[wim500]

Wow Sjors, it wil become an impressive ship !!

Looking forward for rigging.