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Hi Sjors First of i thought why on earth is Sjors dancing a jig with his build thought maybe it was a quaint dutch custom i missed seeing on my numerous travels there lol ok joking tell you what you making a nice  job of that its coming along in leaps and bounds,for some reason on my last build i found the masts riggin  etc the bit i most liked. DEREK :pirate41:

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Hi Sjors First of i thought why on earth is Sjors dancing a jig with his build thought maybe it was a quaint dutch custom i missed seeing on my numerous travels there lol ok joking tell you what you making a nice  job of that its coming along in leaps and bounds,for some reason on my last build i found the masts riggin  etc the bit i most liked. DEREK :pirate41:

Hi Derek,

 

Do you mean that Clown?

I have another one with cotton canon balls in his hands…...

When you come in Holland many times, you know that we are not normal  :D

You like the rigging part…..

I know that the people from England are different…but that different I didn't know……. ;)

 

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nice job, my friend.......you on a roll now! ;)

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

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 very nice Sjors :) seems you are on a roll now :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Hi Sjors, you asked how my Supply is ...... my Supply is still in dry dock.... as for the camera, It
is supposed to be returned today ^_^ , I'd go get it myself, but my feet and ankles are swollen up :(  so I'm trying to keep off my feet as much as I can.

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Your shrouds look great Sjors, the next will be even more improved! See, never too old to learn new tricks!

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

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Hey Sjors

 

I'm with you, old school, no needle threader. Never heard of one other than me! LOL 

 

I use the same method of CA drop on the tip of the rope or line since ships don't have ropes!  I then cut it on an angle to sharpen it and then presto!...oops missed...try again...presto! There like that! LOL

 

Steve

Built:

Charles W. Morgan - Artesania Latina  1/50

Pilgrim 40 Trawler - Scratch  1/24

RCMP 40' Trawler - Scratch  1/24

Flower Class Corvette - Matchbox/Revell 1/72

 

Current:

HMS Serapis - Aeropiccola 1/60

 

Future:

NEW! Just Added: Friesland - Mamoli  1/75

San Felipe - Mantua/Panart  1/75

BonHomme Richard - Aeropiccola  1/50

Wasa - Corel   1/75 

HMS Victory - Mamoli  1/90

HMS Unicorn - Corel  1/75

 

 

 

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@ Sherry, Thanks!

 

@ Adrieke, Thanks, It still goes slow…and monday back to work :(

 

@ Frank, hope it goes better with your feet. We need pictures!

 

@ Robbyn, Thanks.

 

@ Steve,Thanks for the tip. I'm not at the first ratline yet! first shrouds at the foremast.

 

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Way to go Sjors.  It's YOUR bus and you rule :10_1_10:

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Those are great looking shrouds Sjors! It's not going to be too long before you will get some ratline work. I'm looking forward to seeing some more pictures.

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Hi Patrick,

 

I still have to do the fore mast shrouds and then…ratlines!

 

But one question for who read this….

I have no futtocks stave's but I want to place them.

Is that a wise decision or not?

 

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Well, Sjors, the ship looks fantastic.

 

-Adam

-Adam

 

Current Builds

Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB
Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June)

 

On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently

USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF

La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB

 

Completed Builds

Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull

 

Decommissioned Builds
(Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( )

Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF
USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull

 

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Getting off Frank's feet :D and back to your question Sjors - yes, fitting Futtock Staves is a good idea. They will give you something solid to attach the Futtock Shrouds to, and will stop the tops of the shrouds from spreading :

 

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:cheers:  Danny

Cheers, Danny

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Current Build :    Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues

Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

Restorations for Others :  King of the Mississippi  HMS Victory
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Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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Morning Danny,

 

Thanks, so futtock staves it's gonna be.

And thanks for the pictures how it's gonna be at the top of the mast .

That was something I was looking for.

 

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Great work Sjors! You've shown those shrouds who's boss, they look very well done :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Hi Aldo,

 

I think that Le Mirage don't like me anymore….

Everything what can goes wrong, goes wrong  :(

Deadeyes are falling out of the shrouds.

Lanyards are loosing them self.

So I think it is the best to let her rest for a while.

I'm happy that I have still the SI where I can work on.

I'm going to finish her ,but not at this moment.

 

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It's ok to get away for a spell Sjors.  Things will look different when you get back to her. 

 

Enjoy working on the SI for a bit.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Thanks Augie,

 

From the beginning she don't like me…..

She is now standing on a shelf where I can see her and give her bad names!

I make a few ships but nothing like this.

She will finished somewhere in the future!

Maybe when I'm 80 years old or something like that.

I was always wondering why builders let there build alone for so long….now I know why!

So let's go to the San Ildefonso.

Mobbsie…..I want the AGGY!!!!!!!! now……..

 

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Well you cant have it, we have a bank holiday here and no shops are open. :D  :D

 

The best thing to do if it's all going pear shaped is to put it away for a while, your doing the right thing my friend. You can always throw cotton cannonballs at her, If Anja will lend you some. :D  :D

 

I still have my Bireme shoved in the loft, I'm trying to forget it but it calls out to me every now and again. My excuse is that I have my hands full at moment.

 

Take heart and all will come good. ;)  ;) ;)  

 

mobbsie

mobbsie
All mistakes are deliberate ( me )


Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle

 

Completed Builds :-   Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ),  Granado Cross Section 1/48

Harwich Bawley, Restoration,  Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration,  Will Everard 1/67 Billings 

HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


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good move Sjors..... no sense in aggravating yourself :angry: ....... do your other build, it'll be more enjoyable!! :D  :D

 

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Thanks guy's,

 

@ Mobbsie,

 

I ask Anja about the cotton balls and see hide them also…...

She is saying when I used a lot of them, something is gonna be damaged!

And because there are more builds in that room ,she don't want to break something from an build.

 

Frank,

 

We have talk about it on Skype.

I think that this is the best.

 

@ Andy,

 

You are right…..

I've never see a flying Dutchman but I almost see a flying Frenchman…..

I wise decision from me to store her for a while.

And then that "emphasis" , I 'm not building till thursday because we may go back at work tomorrow….

Yes, holidays are over  :(

Back to the normal routine…..

So please you keep posting those " emphasis" then I have to see something when I got home for work.

 

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Sjors,

I agree... take a break.  Go work on the other ship.. drive a bus... just do something else.  You and Mirage will be better off doing that.  When you come back to Mirage, you'll fix what needs to be fixed and feel better for it.

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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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now you see why I have other builds in the works........I know it sounds funny......yes,  I am excentric....but you'd never know from looking at me....hee....hee.   I have never rigged to this degree...a wood saling ship....done plenty of plastic in my day.  it will be nice to have planking to relieve some of the tension.

 

hopefully Sjors......you'll be doing wood work on the S.I.    it would be a pity to emmerse yourself in the same turmoil.  your doing some fine work there Sjors.....don't forget that.

 

.....a man who loves clowns.....but doesn't laugh

at all of life's tiniest of mistake

it tightend the clutches,  of all that he touches

and then things start to break

 

take a step back,  to regain what ye lack

do something else for yourself

don't be so glum...good work,  you've done some

on the ship you've put on the shelf

 

don't look at the time.....or this terrible rhyme

the right time is when,  you are happy again

 

......shoot!   I can't think of anything that rhymes with existential thought

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

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