Cuda1949 Posted January 2, 2019 Author #31 Posted January 2, 2019 Yes I got Longridges double volume I found it on abe books did not come with the plans however. Very helpful though mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 4, 2019 Author #32 Posted January 4, 2019 Okay the Holidays are over and now part two of the rigging begins. I have made the spreader bars for the rigging and started the port side rigging. I started with the mizzen mast the main mast and am working on the foremast. mtaylor and michael mott 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 4, 2019 Author #33 Posted January 4, 2019 yes there are 11 at each mast. I have to remove some because the shrouds did not line up so I added 4 more to each mast. almost done rigging the foremast on the port side. then onto the main mast. all done for the day admiral invited new mateys over for cards tonight. mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 11, 2019 Author #34 Posted January 11, 2019 The rigging continues at a snails pace. Found out that the deadeyes and shrouds needed an additional one placed into a big opening. I have attached all the spreader bars and tied them to the shrouds. More updates as I continue. tasmanian and mtaylor 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 18, 2019 Author #35 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) Finished all the shrouds on port and starboard side of ship. On to the spars and bowsprit. I will post pictures as I go. Edited January 18, 2019 by Cuda1949 Omega1234, GrandpaPhil, tasmanian and 2 others 5 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 19, 2019 Author #36 Posted January 19, 2019 Yes by accident. I tried my best to have them all line up but the best laid plans of men and mice. Lol. This was my first attempt at rigging and I used wire to wrap the deadeyes and then I used my rope by tying and wrapping on the wire. It was real hard to get them to line up. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 19, 2019 Author #37 Posted January 19, 2019 Thanks I will try it on my next build. I tried using a piece of wire between the two deadeyes but it kept falling out. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted January 28, 2019 Author #38 Posted January 28, 2019 Slow going doing the yards so far I have one on the foremast and one ready to be mounted. Bought some black beads at michaels to use as parral beads. One mor yard is in the drill awaiting sanding. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, michael mott and 2 others 5 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
keelhauled Posted February 3, 2019 #39 Posted February 3, 2019 Looking good. Nice scratch building. You are making fast work of the build ☺️ Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/
Cuda1949 Posted February 4, 2019 Author #40 Posted February 4, 2019 Coming along faster than I though. Working on the yards and such now. More pictures to come after I have the mizzen mast done Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 11, 2019 Author #41 Posted February 11, 2019 Well I have completed the first two yards and I am almost ready to finish the entire mast. Lesson learned, one should drill any holes in the yards before they are attached to the mast. I had to remove the lower two yards to drill holes to attach the chains that support the yards. mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 11, 2019 Author #42 Posted February 11, 2019 Four of the five yards are complete and in place. I also added the railing on the foredeck. I have to add the footropes on the top yaed and it is ready to be attached. GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 13, 2019 Author #43 Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) One down two more to go. Also started working on bowsprit and finished the rail on the fore deck. Edited February 13, 2019 by Cuda1949 mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 18, 2019 Author #44 Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) So after cutting and sanding two yards and waiting for the paint to dry I started attaching the chain to the bow sprit and permanently attach the bowsprit. The chains will be tightened up after everything is attached. Edited February 18, 2019 by Cuda1949 GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 18, 2019 Author #45 Posted February 18, 2019 thanks for the nice comment. I am very pleased with her. mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 26, 2019 Author #46 Posted February 26, 2019 Added the martingale chains to the hull and bowsprit. Attached two yards on the main mast. Waiting for chain I ordered to finish the yard. Awaiting arrival of the book I ordered on rigging. tasmanian, mtaylor, michael mott and 1 other 4 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted February 27, 2019 Author #47 Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) A rigging book in general "The Art of Rigging." by George Biddlecombe. Hope it helps Edited February 27, 2019 by Cuda1949 mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted March 2, 2019 Author #48 Posted March 2, 2019 A little disappointed book from a cursory look through appears very technical. Not what I expected. Only paid 9 bucks and free shipping so not a total loss. Will use it as much as I can though. No rigging for clipper ships but I will still use it. Hope this helps. mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted March 8, 2019 Author #49 Posted March 8, 2019 Two masts done and working on the Third. Waiting for the Underhill book to arrive for help with the rigging. So plan to start doing ratlines after all the masts are finished. Awaiting for my delivery from Model Expo for more chains. mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted March 15, 2019 Author #50 Posted March 15, 2019 All the yards are now in place. Onto tying ratlines (first attempt) Can't believe I have been working on this ship for a year. Then add the final rigging. GrandpaPhil, mcpwilk, ScottRC and 1 other 4 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted March 24, 2019 Author #51 Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) I have started tying the ratlines on the foremast and also started to build the spanker boom. Started with 5/16 inch dowel and placed it in my drill and sanded to the appropriate shape. Then added the side pieces for the fork. I have also started a new build The Golden Swan Ship in a bottle. Something to take my mind off tying ratlines. Edited March 24, 2019 by Cuda1949 GrandpaPhil, ScottRC and mtaylor 3 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted April 8, 2019 Author #52 Posted April 8, 2019 Short update, I have been tying ratlines for what seems months. Anyway as this was my first attempt I have learned valuable lesson for future builds. 1 Do not add any yards prior to tying ratlines, 2 Don't add any additional rigging prior to tying ratlines. 3 Always keep some strong medication clase at hand and 4. Always close the door and turn up the radio so the Admiral doesn't hear me cursing like a sailor when I drop tools or have trouble tying the ratlines. Anyway I have finished the fore mast and mizzen mast and am halfway done the rear mast on them starboard side. There is definitely a learning curve. I actually see a difference from the fist ratlines to the ones on the rear mast. GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
mtaylor Posted April 8, 2019 #53 Posted April 8, 2019 Al, Get yourself some white glue. Mix the glue with water in about a 50-50 mix and brush the ratlines. You can then use a small tool (a nail is what I've used) and give the rats a nice, gentle, downward curve. But to test first as not all threads are equal. coxswain 1 Quote 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)
Cuda1949 Posted April 8, 2019 Author #54 Posted April 8, 2019 Ok great tip I will give it a try. Thanks for following the build. mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted April 23, 2019 Author #55 Posted April 23, 2019 Still tying ratlines but I have 4 finished and two shrouds left. Also working on the upper spanker boom. almost ready to be mounted to the mast. bob from barton, EricWilliamMarshall, coxswain and 2 others 5 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
keelhauled Posted June 9, 2019 #56 Posted June 9, 2019 Great work!! mtaylor 1 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/
Cuda1949 Posted June 12, 2019 Author #57 Posted June 12, 2019 Thanks right now things are at a stand still. Hope to get back soon. Weather is too nice to be cooped up in doors. Golfing Beach and lawn care eating up my free time as well as back to Physical Therapy for my hip replacement last year. mtaylor 1 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted July 24, 2019 Author #58 Posted July 24, 2019 Back at it. With a day of rain I decided to start (finish) the last shroud. I had 6 ratlines to do. Finished and started the rigging. EricWilliamMarshall, mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
Cuda1949 Posted December 7, 2019 Author #59 Posted December 7, 2019 So my wife and I went away for a Christmas visit with friends. Our grandson house and dog sat. So what a surprise to come home and find my Cutty sark out of the building cradle. My granddaughter moved my work station and slightly damaged the rear spanker and bent a few spars, Quick fix and now she owes me big time. Gotta lover her shes grandpops baby ( 19 YRS old) So after fixing the minor issues I started the running rigging for the rest of the ship. mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II
shipman Posted December 7, 2019 #60 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Just blown the dust off my copy of the Longridge book, now there you go, that seems to be a comprehensive definitive thesis on the rigging of his famous rendition. The model used to be in London's Science Museum; shame it's gone. I think you can count the photo's of it online on one finger! Edited December 7, 2019 by shipman added missing detail mtaylor and Cuda1949 2 Quote
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