rwiederrich Posted July 26, 2019 #151 Posted July 26, 2019 Shipyard work soothes the soul..... Can't wait to see how you affix the bowsprit. Rob hollowneck 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted July 29, 2019 Author #152 Posted July 29, 2019 Been doing a little of this and a little of that. Like adding the vertical ladder to the deckhouse, the ventilators, anchor chain, bitts, etc. Pretty soon I think I'll be starting the rigging. coxswain, Ryland Craze, ccoyle and 9 others 12 Quote
hollowneck Posted July 29, 2019 #153 Posted July 29, 2019 Nic, On behalf of the Connecticut Marine Model Society, our members wish you a speedy recovery. It was just a few years ago that you were our President! Your latest build is looking great. Best Regards to You, your Family, the "crew" at Bluejacket. Ron Secretary, CMMS www.ctshipmodels.org bob porter, Ryland Craze and Torrens 3 Quote Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren
rwiederrich Posted July 30, 2019 #154 Posted July 30, 2019 What a following Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted August 2, 2019 Author #155 Posted August 2, 2019 So it's time to install the outriggers for the main braces. The instructions say to drill a hole, then use a sharp blade to square out the hole for the outrigger. In a moment of inspired laziness, I figured it would be easier to round out the square piece than to try and square out the hole. Worked like a charm. coxswain, Javlin, ESF and 10 others 13 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 7, 2019 Author #156 Posted August 7, 2019 Time to start the rigging. Normally, I step all the lower masts and add the shrouds and stays, then work my way up. However, the instructions say to build the masts and rig the upper parts before putting mast to the deck, claiming it is easier. I will try it on the foremast and see if I like the method. Here is the foremast, finished and ready for some thread. EricWilliamMarshall, ScottRC, coxswain and 6 others 9 Quote
claude.mcelvain Posted August 7, 2019 #157 Posted August 7, 2019 Great ship to be working on. Keep up the good work. Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 10, 2019 Author #158 Posted August 10, 2019 I'm beginning to be a believer. Futtuck shrouds were MUCH easier to do off the model. Beef Wellington, tasmanian, coxswain and 7 others 10 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 10, 2019 Author #159 Posted August 10, 2019 And yes, even the topmast shrouds are easier off the model. But I'm holding off any final comment until I see how it is to do the ratlines. bob porter, druxey, GrandpaPhil and 7 others 10 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted August 10, 2019 #160 Posted August 10, 2019 Nic, That’s an awesome looking model! Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
MrBlueJacket Posted August 13, 2019 Author #161 Posted August 13, 2019 So with another hours worth of work, all the foremast shrouds are in place. Next step - ratlines. Ryland Craze, tasmanian, schooner and 8 others 11 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 15, 2019 Author #162 Posted August 15, 2019 So now I'm into the ratlines. It's about a wash as to whether it is easier on the model of off the model. Notice that to get the mast to stay at the correct position, I had to use a couple of clothespins to stabilize it. Also, putting a white background behind the mast helps my aging eyes. My opinion of ratlines is like forming the deadeyes (see page 2) "it's hours of great fun" GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze, coxswain and 4 others 7 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 21, 2019 Author #163 Posted August 21, 2019 So now the foremast is complete. The extra thread lengths are because the ratlines at the upper end of each mast segment go over to the first backstay. coxswain, GrandpaPhil, kurtvd19 and 8 others 11 Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 21, 2019 #164 Posted August 21, 2019 So good to see you back and at it hard. Several questions if I may? How did you apply your mast straps(what are they made from?) What is going on with the top mast at the doubling......It appears to be resting on a square post? Is this the simulated stepout the mast head would have to accommodate the lower shrouds? And does not the instructions call for double deadeyes and lanyards for the top shrouds? Some rigging diagrams call for simple bulleyes and stropping...much like what you created. I'm assuming the Redjacket had varnished masts and yards. Your work is wonderful and vary clean and tidy. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted August 21, 2019 Author #165 Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, rwiederrich said: So good to see you back and at it hard. Several questions if I may? How did you apply your mast straps(what are they made from?) What is going on with the top mast at the doubling......It appears to be resting on a square post? Is this the simulated stepout the mast head would have to accommodate the lower shrouds? And does not the instructions call for double deadeyes and lanyards for the top shrouds? Some rigging diagrams call for simple bulleyes and stropping...much like what you created. I'm assuming the Redjacket had varnished masts and yards. Your work is wonderful and vary clean and tidy. Rob Let's answer these in order: mast straps are 1/16" black vinyl tape, once they were all on, I sprayed flat clear over them. Yes, that is the bumpout for the shrouds. Instructions and plans are for single bullseyes for the upper shrouds. Instructions say masts are dark brown, but since they were probably greased, and since I did the red bottom it would be her maiden voyage (she was coppered after she arrived in England) I thought a little lighter finish would be appropriate. EricWilliamMarshall and bob porter 2 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 21, 2019 Author #166 Posted August 21, 2019 Additional info - some of the mast"straps" are Britannia metal strips (mast caps) and between the hounds are cast fittings to hang the yard trusses. bob porter 1 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted August 22, 2019 Author #167 Posted August 22, 2019 FYI on the mast offsets - This is what the instructions say: And this is what I did: Ryland Craze, hexnut, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 5 Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 22, 2019 #168 Posted August 22, 2019 Great job on the offsets....I like the method described...seams very easy....short of turning your own masts with offsets within them. I also like building the masts and adding the ratlines for the top and topgallants off model. I found it far easier to rotate and do the miniature work in its own fice...giving far more access and ease of work. Then you can place the masts and add the main shrouds. Here's a pic of mine done this way before yards and sails. Rob mcpwilk, GrandpaPhil, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted August 22, 2019 Author #169 Posted August 22, 2019 Very nice work yourself, Rob. Nic Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 22, 2019 #170 Posted August 22, 2019 Thanks Nic...I just thought it was easier to treat the shrouds/ratlines as part of the masts and them as one unit....so when I added the yards(Off model), everything would go together nicely and nearly complete. Your approach seams similar....your channel/chainplate work looks very nice too. Rob EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted August 22, 2019 Author #171 Posted August 22, 2019 Then I guess we have a mutual admiration society going here......... Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 23, 2019 #172 Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) On 8/22/2019 at 12:52 PM, MrBlueJacket said: Then I guess we have a mutual admiration society going here......... I love clippers and I'm getting warn out on Cutty Sark examples. Your Redjacket is done well and is quite refreshing. Rob Edited September 11, 2019 by rwiederrich Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted September 11, 2019 Author #173 Posted September 11, 2019 So I'm moving on to attaching the various blocks etc. to the mainmast. I decided to put each set of blocks into its own holding cup. That's quite a lot of cups! hexnut, bob porter, coxswain and 6 others 9 Quote
etubino Posted September 11, 2019 #174 Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, MrBlueJacket said: So I'm moving on to attaching the various blocks etc. to the mainmast. I decided to put each set of blocks into its own holding cup. That's quite a lot of cups! Beatuful work, congratulations hexnut and coxswain 2 Quote
etubino Posted September 11, 2019 #175 Posted September 11, 2019 Excellemt Job, I love Clippers! Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted September 16, 2019 Author #176 Posted September 16, 2019 The mainmast has many more blocks than the foremast! David Lester, bob porter, Tom E and 4 others 7 Quote
rwiederrich Posted September 16, 2019 #177 Posted September 16, 2019 Affixing the blocks will seam like the longest job you will embark upon...cuz there are just so many. Especially if you are going to rig all your sheets/downhaul/lifts and buntlines. And so it begins...….. Good luck. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted September 23, 2019 Author #178 Posted September 23, 2019 Turns out there's 17 blocks and bullseyes on the main mast. Went back and decided to finish the ships boats. A little putty and sanding, then paint.Tie it down and its done. coxswain, jgodsey, bob porter and 6 others 9 Quote
rwiederrich Posted October 2, 2019 #179 Posted October 2, 2019 Catching up...very nice results......clean and crisp work. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
MrBlueJacket Posted October 2, 2019 Author #180 Posted October 2, 2019 Getting the second boat tied down was a bit problematic because the rigging line had to go under the first boat. jgodsey, Ryland Craze, bob porter and 1 other 4 Quote
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