Wintergreen Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share #211 Posted December 27, 2021 Another wee update. First, thank you for the interest shown in my humble try of scratch building a tiny vessel! The plan for today was rigging and possibly making the stand. Fate thought otherwise. See under tools and workshops discussion. Anyway, I started to tie down the stropped fairleds. Actually came off to a good start. Las thing yesterday was to put in the ballast stones. Progress will very slow for a day or two until my fingers stop hurting at least. Take care, and Be Safe! Til next time - Ta! GrandpaPhil, Nirvana, Henke and 2 others 5 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted December 27, 2021 Share #212 Posted December 27, 2021 Have you got any snow? mtaylor 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share #213 Posted December 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, Nirvana said: Have you got any snow? Well, on and off. Amazingly enough it snowed the night before Xmas eve, so we had a white Christmas! Imagine that 🙂 Enough to cover the ground. Moore will come tomorrow night, but then, as per usual, it will thaw away in time forl new years. 😛 mtaylor 1 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share #214 Posted January 1, 2022 Greetings from a gloomy Sweden! Thanks for likes and comments 🙂 Started off 2022 with some minor tasks. A stand for example. The constructions stand did not allow the bowsprit to be extended and that I need for setting the jib. After some thinking I concluded that a regular cradle will do. It is a working boat, so a "working" stand will be just perfect. Wood dimensions translates to 4 by 4", 2 by 4" and 1 by 4-5". The stand is not "perfect" since these cradles were just hammered together with what was at hand. Also it is marked with owner (that's me 😉 ) and phone number (fake of course on the model). And most important "För" is Swedish for Stem or Forward. First a messy progress picture. I try to have the pictures free from debris, but it is just show and not how my shop really looks like. Without boat. And with boat. Tomorrow I can do the rigging. Probably not really accurate to have sails set while on the hard. But the owner might just check everything out on a calm, cold, sunny day in March prior to launch. Til next time, ta! Henke, GrandpaPhil, KeithAug and 7 others 10 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 1, 2022 Share #215 Posted January 1, 2022 Nice start to the year, Håkan! Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 1, 2022 Share #216 Posted January 1, 2022 A good way to start the year, Håkan. John Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share #217 Posted January 1, 2022 Druxey and John, thank you! Thought I better got going right away 🙂 mtaylor 1 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted January 1, 2022 Share #218 Posted January 1, 2022 Gott Nytt År! mtaylor and Wintergreen 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share #219 Posted January 2, 2022 Thank you Per and a Happy New to you as well! I was hoping to have all sails set today but then some friends showed up incognito. Coffee, biscuits and some relaxed time. Well, then one of the wounds started bleeding again so I called it a day several hours prior to what I'd liked. Don't feel to well either today so it was just as well to call it quits. Anyway. When sailing you always (almost always at least) start with the aft most sail. In this case a mizzen spritsail. It took a while to figure out how the little boom and the sprit poles were attached to the mast. In the book it is described as a "hank", might be the same in English. It's an endless loop, wrapped around the mast and the boom/pole end rests in the loop. Thanks to friction (in the real case, CA-glue in model case) the hank stays where it is put on the mast. I did not fabricate an endless loop, instead tied it neatly away. Also the lashing that holds both sails to the mast is held in place thanks to friction and a timber hitch (and CA of course). Also managed to set the main sail. Both mizzen and main halyard are belayed on a pin under nearest thwart. These are bamboo trunnels I just drilled in from above. Can be seen as a dark spots. Four around the main and two around mizzen. Mizzen. And main. Main sheet is belayed on a cleat on the lower block. Mizzen is belayed on a cleat on the boom. That little cleat is secured with a bamboo nail as well. Stay sail and jib left to set, but that will be another day. Til next time, ta! Henke, GrandpaPhil, Rudolf and 9 others 12 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolin Posted January 2, 2022 Share #220 Posted January 2, 2022 Looking good, it comes together nicely. My best well wishes and hope for a quick recovery. By the way, I found the "Kågen" book on an on-line bookseller today. I could not resist it, and ordered it. Maybe I will follow in your footsteps 😃 Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds Meta - Billing Boats - Pentikontoros - Navarino Completed builds Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket - Will Everard - Billing Boats - Bohuseka (Swedish west-coast rowboat) - scratch build - Medieval long-ship Helga Holm - scratch build - Sloop from Roslagen - scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share #221 Posted January 2, 2022 Thanks bolin! It is a nice little book. However, I recommend a bigger scale than 1:30 which I'm building in. Maybe double, like 1:15 or so. mtaylor and bolin 2 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted January 4, 2022 Share #222 Posted January 4, 2022 The cradle turned out well, it sets the boat off beautifully. Wintergreen and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Colonel Posted January 4, 2022 Share #223 Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/18/2018 at 3:42 PM, Wintergreen said: With the other set I will be meticulous in setting the blade and then do all the rabbets at once. Thank you so much for this little bit on cutting a rabbet. I am also making a small model of a small boat and this technique is can be practiced and uses hand tools, which I prefer. Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share #224 Posted January 4, 2022 You're welcome @Reverend Colonel! Glad to be of help 🙂 (Gotta find that post and see what you liked now 😉) mtaylor 1 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Colonel Posted January 4, 2022 Share #225 Posted January 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Wintergreen said: Gotta find that post First page. Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #226 Posted January 5, 2022 Well, what do you know... thanks to Reverend above I realized it was exactly 4 years since I started this little thing. Just had to finish it today! Here are some final shots of how the rigging turned out. More in the Gallery soon. A big thank you to all that have supported and liked my trials and tribulations along the way! First the stay sail. In reality it is a hank-on sail. But I could not be bothered to try to mimic that so I just sewed it on. A small knot on either side of the cloth, a dab of CA and snip the ends off. It is hoisted with a tackle though. The jib is set flying. The conclusion from the book is that since the jib boom is so delicate and un-stayed the jib was only flown in light to moderate winds. Hence no need for a tackle to hoist it. Both sails are belayed on pins under the main thwart. To keep the coils coiled I cheated and tied them with a little lashing. This is the third boat I finish in 12 years. A boat every 4th year, hm, with plans for future builds that might be a tad to stressed 😄 Now I need to tidy up the yard, take some nice pictures and then get on with next project. Again, thanks to all that joined for the ride! Mike Y, gsdpic, Keith Black and 20 others 19 1 3 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolin Posted January 5, 2022 Share #227 Posted January 5, 2022 Well done! A nice little boat, it has been a pleasure to follow your build. I have learned a thing our two from your work, thanks for sharing. mtaylor and Wintergreen 2 Quote Current builds Meta - Billing Boats - Pentikontoros - Navarino Completed builds Swampscott Dory - BlueJacket - Will Everard - Billing Boats - Bohuseka (Swedish west-coast rowboat) - scratch build - Medieval long-ship Helga Holm - scratch build - Sloop from Roslagen - scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 5, 2022 Share #228 Posted January 5, 2022 Congratulations on finishing your model! mtaylor and Wintergreen 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted January 5, 2022 Share #229 Posted January 5, 2022 Very well done model, Hakan, congratulations. Looking forward to your log of the Atlantica. Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted January 5, 2022 Share #230 Posted January 5, 2022 Congratulations Hakan! A lovely model indeed. Meet you in Atlantica! Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 5, 2022 Share #231 Posted January 5, 2022 Congratulations on the completion of your beautiful little model, Håkan. John mtaylor and Wintergreen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share #232 Posted January 6, 2022 Thank you Gentlemen for warm words! It is always a nice feeling to finish a job 🙂 Now on to next job... mtaylor 1 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted January 6, 2022 Share #233 Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Just looked at the pictures in the gallery, very nice result indeed ! I love these little unpretentious boats, that were just meant to scrape out a living for their owners. I found them more interesting than all the VICTORYs and what not ... Edited January 6, 2022 by wefalck tkay11, shipman, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share #234 Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks wefalck! Then I hope you will like my next build, which is not a full rigger either 😉 shipman and mtaylor 2 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted January 6, 2022 Share #235 Posted January 6, 2022 This was a wonderful build log to follow with excellent results! Congratulations Hakan! I am looking forward to your next project. Thomas Wintergreen and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share #236 Posted January 7, 2022 Thank you @Gahm! It means a lot coming from you since I see in your look what an accurate builder you are 🙂 mtaylor and Gahm 2 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabycz Posted January 7, 2022 Share #237 Posted January 7, 2022 That was great building log. I liked to watch how you build this boat. Great job. Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 7, 2022 Share #238 Posted January 7, 2022 Congratulations! Well done! Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henke Posted January 9, 2022 Share #239 Posted January 9, 2022 Congratulations Håkan! Thank you for posting. Your attitude to the hobby and the way you have presented your build has been so nice to read and follow. Best regards Henrik mtaylor and Wintergreen 1 1 Quote "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted March 27, 2022 Share #240 Posted March 27, 2022 Hello Håkån I've enjoyed this journey very much, it's a beautiful model. I'm sure it would be a lovely boat to sail on. Wintergreen and mtaylor 2 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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