petervisser Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #91 Posted April 8, 2014 I have finally started putting sails to model. This is always a favorite part of the build for me as it seems the culmination of the whole build. I started by attaching the main sail to the gaff and then used a number of mast hoops to marry the sail to the mast. These were not supplied with the kit, but I had some laying about and decided to put them to good use. I then attached the shrouds to the mast before fitting it to the hull. Then it was just a matter of rigging the sail. Here are some pics showing the progress... I find this little Workmate to be a handy third hand. Here's a photo showing how I put seizings on to tie off the shrouds. And finally a photo of the model so far. I still have the boom vang to attach but that's for tomorrow. Cheers, Peter clearway, tarbrush, Dee_Dee and 3 others 6 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 8, 2014 Share #92 Posted April 8, 2014 she looks super Peter! you are so right........ I'm surprised the hoops didn't come with the kit......they fit in very well! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #93 Posted April 8, 2014 Well, this morning I finished off the gaff sail by rigging the boom vang, main sheet and coiling everything down. I also re-did the mast hoops because I wasn't altogether happy with their spacing and positioning. I am much happier with them now. Here are a couple more pics... I use lacquer to keep the knots tied and the lines coiled. It is very effective and leaves no trace. I have left the tails on until the lacquer dries and then snip them off. Here is the boom vang and gaff lift coiled down. Again, I used a coat of lacquer to hold them in place. Here is the main sheet rigged and coiled down. And finally the main sail finished. Now for the head sails! Peter flying_dutchman2, Piet, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmajor Posted April 8, 2014 Share #94 Posted April 8, 2014 Peter, As with the Unicorn your rigging is fabulous. This is a lovely little model. You are getting close to completion, have you decided on the next project? Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #95 Posted April 8, 2014 Well, today's progress is now complete. I have put the headsails up and now just have some lines to coil down. Phew! Now I have to pick up my wife from work so we can celebrate 25 years of marriage! Here is a photo update... I should have this baby finished in the next day or two. Peter flying_dutchman2, Piet, timo4352 and 3 others 6 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted April 8, 2014 Share #96 Posted April 8, 2014 Hello Peter, Very nicely done, a lovely little working boat. Congrats with your 25th wedding anniversary and many more. Cheers, Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 9, 2014 Share #97 Posted April 9, 2014 congrats as well on you anniversary! hope you have many more! beautiful boat Peter........the jib sails look great! I have heard of that method of cementing the knots.....I toggle between CA and white glue.......I may try that when it comes time to do ratlines. I too am curious as to your next build........I hope you have a prominent place to display her back when you picked back up on this build........I knew you would finish her glad I was right!! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share #98 Posted April 10, 2014 Another quick update. I have belayed the halyards and headsail sheets which competes the rigging. All is coiled down with a coat of lacquer and the paint brush handles are holding everything in place. Come morning these will be removed and I will cut of any little tails that need trimming. I think just the anchor needs to be fitted and "Irene" will be complete! Peter ianmajor, GrandpaPhil, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 10, 2014 Share #99 Posted April 10, 2014 simply awesome Peter!........I'm envisioning it without the paint brushes. a great looking boat indeed! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdust Posted April 10, 2014 Share #100 Posted April 10, 2014 Hello Peter, thanks for the opportunity to view Irene at close quarters. The fine details and your excellent craftsmanship make this a really pretty vessel. Billings is definitely missing the boat (no pun intended) by not marketing this kit in North America. Kip flying_dutchman2 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 10, 2014 Share #101 Posted April 10, 2014 Congrats to your completed build Peter, the Irene is a wonderful built Little gem Nils Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share #102 Posted April 10, 2014 Hi Everyone, I am pleased to say the my little Zeeschouw is now complete! It is always a thrill to complete a ship (boat) model and this little kit is no exception. It was a treat to build and after the Unicorn, a breeze. I highly recommend this model to newcomers to the hobby. It might be hard to come by to those who do not live in Europe, but with the interwebby, anything is procureable. For those who have asked me what my next model will be, I have the answer. It will be a Cutty Sark model, by none other than Einar Billing! I purchased this model third hand from Kip (aka Sawdust), who bought it from a former neighbour for some bottles of wine. It is an older kit (Kit 459 - Hull and Kit 565 - Fittings) with mahogany planking which must be replaced due to its age. I have always wanted to build a Cutty Sark since I started this hobby with the Mary Ann. But spring and summer are beckoning, so I won't be starting that project anytime soon. Thanks for following along and posting all your very kind words. I hope I have been able to give some of you a bit more inspiration in continuing with this wonderful hobby. I will post some more completed pictures in the Gallery. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a beer to drink... Peter Dee_Dee, popeye the sailor, Piet and 7 others 10 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 10, 2014 Share #103 Posted April 10, 2014 Very nice build, congratulations. I would almost say it's a little early for beer... but then, any time is beer o'clock! Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 10, 2014 Share #104 Posted April 10, 2014 congrats Peter! such a beautiful build........you've done a superb job with her thanks for allowing me to tag along. I'll look forward in following your next build. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted April 11, 2014 Share #105 Posted April 11, 2014 Love the build, the lines and you did a great job. The sails turned out to be a beautiful color. Oh Yes... the bottle of Grolsch bier is mouth watering. Marc petervisser 1 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 12, 2014 Share #106 Posted April 12, 2014 Although a sailor could also consider this one: But, whatever you drink: she has become a beauty. Jan Piet, petervisser and flying_dutchman2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanHope Posted October 14, 2020 Share #107 Posted October 14, 2020 Peter, I know that it has been many years since you built the Zeeschouw, but I have been using YOUR build log more than Billings instructions. I am a beginner and there are so many things that the kit manufacturer assumes that I know Would you mind answering a couple of questions? 1. How to affix the mast to the deck? I see there is a block (Billings calls it the mast step) which I'm supposed to taper and then they show a slot (presumably drill a hole in both the mast and the block) and "something" (they don't say what, maybe just a piece of round) in both. Is this really enough to hold the mast? I have studied and studied the drawings and your pictures. It looks like the mast and this 'maststep' are just touching with that one stick between them, but that seems wobbly to me. 2. No mast hoops? Yikes. Any thoughts on fabricating? I am starting to stare at the paper clips on my desk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 14, 2020 Share #108 Posted October 14, 2020 Masthoops are not very common on dutch classic ships. Mostly rope with parrels. I don’t know hoe Billings does it, but the mastconstruction sounds rather like the original. Two wooden parts going through the deck to the keel. One iron bar sticking through these parts snd the mast. Jan clearway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanHope Posted October 14, 2020 Share #109 Posted October 14, 2020 Thank you so much for responding to me. Will try the rope for mast hoops - that IS the way they show it on the cover picture. As for the mast, well, the instructions don't have it going through the deck at all. But, since this is a model, I guess we don't need that extra stability. I'll give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share #110 Posted November 5, 2020 Hello Jan, Sorry for the late reply, but I have been absent from the site for some months. As for "stepping the mast", I think I attached the bottom supports of the mast to the mast itself and then used tiny dowels to glue the mast supports to the deck. It's not too secure as you can imagine, but the standing rigging is what will secure everything properly. Jan (Amateur) is correct when he states that mast hoops are not normally used on Dutch sailing vessels. But I had the mast hoops on hand and they are easier to bend the sail to the mast. Easy way out, that's me... Now that the fall/winter rains are back, I hope to resume work in my shop. I would love to see photos of you model and feel free to ask any more questions you may have regarding your zeeschouw! A PM will get a quicker response. 😉 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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