captain_hook Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share #151 Posted December 14, 2019 Before I do the starboard side I took a break from knoting glove hitch knots and made the traveller ring from .8mm brass wire. Used a .5mm drill to drill two holes into the ring and soldered two eyebolds to each side to rig the traveller inhauls. GrandpaPhil, Blue Pilot, Ronald-V and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 15, 2019 Share #152 Posted December 15, 2019 That rigging is looking very good. That is a fine looking model. Tigersteve, captain_hook, bruce d and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share #153 Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) @Chuck: Thank you very much, but the honour belongs to your fine rope and accessoires 🤗. The footropes on the starboard side are finished too. 168 glove hitch knots per side and this is only a cutter-likely rigged vessel - can‘t imagine if I will keep my mind when it comes to building a two masted ship. Anyway that completes the standing rigging. Will turn on the yards next.. Edited December 15, 2019 by captain_hook Dubz, GrandpaPhil, egkb and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share #154 Posted December 21, 2019 Before I will continue with rigging the yards, I took a break to make the swivel guns. The supplied ones are made of Britannia casting and I substituted them with syren 1/4 scale swivel guns. Soldered two metal stripes together to make the holding and drilled a 0.8mm into the gun to add the handle. The handle was made from 2mm brass rod. The kit-supplied gun is shown in the lower left corner. I then test-fitted two guns on the ship. VTHokiEE, Moab, egkb and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 21, 2019 Share #155 Posted December 21, 2019 Wonderful work with the swivels. Just great metal work. captain_hook 1 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted December 22, 2019 Share #156 Posted December 22, 2019 great improvement! captain_hook 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share #157 Posted December 23, 2019 Started work on the upper yard. Moab, JpR62, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share #158 Posted December 24, 2019 Upper yard parrel is installed. Served the rope and used .08 brown rope lashing on one side. Three days break and then I will turn on the lower yard. Started this build on 12/30/2016 and hope to finish it before 12/30/2019. And BTW - I wish everyone on MSW a merry christmas. 🎄 bruce d, GuntherMT, egkb and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted December 25, 2019 Share #159 Posted December 25, 2019 Superb work ! This rigging work is a wonderful example to follow ! Merry Christmas and good wind for 2020 ! Blue Pilot 1 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #160 Posted December 28, 2019 Thank you Jean-Paul. Lower yard is finished and test-fitted. All the remaining rigging will be done in the next 2 days. Moab, Ronald-V, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted December 29, 2019 Share #161 Posted December 29, 2019 You did a wonderful job with the rigging! Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share #162 Posted December 30, 2019 Thank you for the nice comments and likes. Some more work on the topyard. The rigging is very time-consuming, today I haven‘t done half of the things I wanted to. But the ship is stuffed with different kind of tackles, jigs etc. If you‘re looking for some special kind of rigging - the AVS surely has it... Moab, DocBlake, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share #163 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Happy new year!!! I have finished all the running rigging but still have to readjust the tension and to fix loose ends to the belay points. Unfortunately I‘m running out of tan rope and have to wait for another syren order to arrive to resupply my stock until I start to make some rope coils. Will use the time to finish the anchor and buoys and the base. Edited January 3, 2020 by captain_hook Tigersteve, bruce d, ccoyle and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share #164 Posted January 5, 2020 Some work on the anchors. The kit-supplied ones are very small, so I decided to use some bigger ones. Served the ring with .008 rope. Attached the anchor cable with a knot I found in Mondfelds „Ship models“ book. Surrounded two 3/16 double blocks with black card to simulate an iron band and attached two hooks made of eyelets. Made two new templates for anchor buoys that looks more to scale. Although the anchor buoys are made of cork AFAIK I think about leaving them unpainted. bruce d, Moab, Dowmer and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Posted January 5, 2020 Share #165 Posted January 5, 2020 Captain, you have done a wonderful job on this ship! Not taking away from the ship by any means but the rigging is very impressive. captain_hook 1 Quote Current build: Model Shipways “Confederacy “ Completed builds: Mamoli “Royal Louis“ Mantua “Royal Caroline” Scratch 1/4 scale gondola “Philadelphia” Scratch “Hannah” from Hahn plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share #166 Posted January 12, 2020 I studied several pictures and drawings of anchor buoys and experimented with different shapes. As they are originally made of several layers of cork there was either the option to paint the blank ones I made before dark brown or to simulate the layers with thin layers of boxwood. A rather bright wood color will allow to see the different layers rather than a dark colored wood like pear. I made my final templates out of 1mm sheets of boxwood glued on each other with 0.8mm steel wire inside to prevent the assembly to break when brought to shape. Did this with a needle file in my stood drill as I don‘t own a lathe (yet). Now I‘m free to worry about rigging the buoys... DocBlake, bruce d, John Cheevers and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted January 12, 2020 Share #167 Posted January 12, 2020 Very nice result! captain_hook 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share #168 Posted January 19, 2020 The ropework on the base has been finished. So it is finally ready for mounting the AVS on it. The anchor buoys are next.. GrandpaPhil, DocBlake, Tigersteve and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted January 21, 2020 Share #169 Posted January 21, 2020 Looks amazing! Steve captain_hook 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted January 21, 2020 Share #170 Posted January 21, 2020 Very nice job overall. I especially love the launching ways! Well done! captain_hook 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share #171 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Thank you for the nice feedback. I did some work on the anchor buoys. Used served .018“ rope to rig the buoys. But the proportions don‘t look right so I may redo the rigging on next weekend. The last steps seem to need the longest time. Edited February 3, 2020 by captain_hook Ryland Craze, CiscoH, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share #172 Posted February 17, 2020 The last steps ... As Carnival is celebrated in Germany these days spare time is limited. But I made some new anchor buoys templates more scale and have prepared the rigging but haven‘t decided which one I will use. The other ones will be stored for the next project. Will rig them next weekend and then hopefully turn to the final step. Sea Hoss, bruce d, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASAT Posted February 18, 2020 Share #173 Posted February 18, 2020 Beautiful work Captain, very skilled execution..... is that Fasching you are referring.to? I remember celebrating in Wiesbaden as a boy with my Parents. Dad was US Air Force..... Quote Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted February 18, 2020 Share #174 Posted February 18, 2020 I’m joining this incredible build.... a few years late. What a wonderful, wonderful ship...Moab captain_hook 1 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share #175 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Thank you for the nice comments and likes. @ASAT: Yes, there is an airborne base in Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt, but I don’t know if it is still active. There are several words for that - Fasching, Fasnacht or Karvenal depending where you live in Germany. It is hard to explain why Germans love to celebrate that. Starting on 11/11 every year it is a mixture of dressing up and some (political incorrect) entertainment and humor. There are meetings in big halls with evening-filling shows and street-parades with dressed up groups and dancers especially at the end of the season. Edited February 24, 2020 by captain_hook Ryland Craze, Dowmer, JpR62 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #176 Posted February 24, 2020 Finally the anchor buoys are finished. Now I have to attach them to the anchors. Duanelaker, Ryland Craze, GuntherMT and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share #177 Posted March 8, 2020 Rigged the cathead and test-fitted an anchor before the buoy-rope is attached to it. Only minor steps due to an influenza that knocked me out for some days. egkb, Ryland Craze, GuntherMT and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #178 Posted March 9, 2020 Still recovering from the flu but at least managed to attach the buoys to the anchors. Have to tighten the rigging before the assembly will be installed. JpR62, Duanelaker, Gregory and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 16, 2020 Share #179 Posted March 16, 2020 Everytime I look at your model it keeps getting better. You are doing a fantastic job. I love the base. That will amazing when its all done. Well Done!!! Gregory, Moab and captain_hook 3 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share #180 Posted March 22, 2020 As daily life is restricted here in germany due to government regulations during the corona epidemia I have plenty of time to continue the build. Installed the anchors and some rope coils. Tigersteve, JpR62, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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