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Prince de Neufchatel by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - 1/72 - CARD - from Chapelle Plans


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I got more done last night.

 

 I made 6 more deadeyes with 4 failures while trying to make the 6th one, lol.

 

 I removed a stay and rerouted it and added another that I had missed.

 

 I also added the fore top shrouds and left it with the ratlines half done down the starboard side.

 

Quick note and lesson learned, I need to reinforce the mast tops better next time to prevent deflection under the stress of rigging.

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Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)

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I have reached another milestone with this build.  I am done with the standing rigging.

 

Next up, I will be making some booms, gaffs and yards.

 

Then, I will make sails.

 

After that, I have to install everything and install the running rigging.

 

The last thing I do on any model is to make and install flags and pennants.

 

As a quick side note, I never expected this model to get past the hull covering phase, but I’m too stubborn to give up.  So, I’m pretty pleased with my progress.  I’ve never scratch built a model before so I’m very happy with it.  It’s not perfect, but it’s good enough for a first run.  I’ve learned a lot and have gained much valuable experience that will help me in future builds.

 

Without further ado, I present the American Privateer Prince de Neufchatel with the standing rigging complete: 

 

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Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)

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I’m in the process of installing blocks and foot ropes on my yards, booms and gaffs.

 

 I had to make a couple more cleats.

 

I’m getting better at making small parts.  That’s another skill that I will carry forward.

 

I also inked (using thinned down paint) all of my rigging blocks and deadeyes so they don’t look too light.

 

I’m currently waiting on the paint to dry.

 

I’ll post pictures once I have something worth showing.

Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)

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1 hour ago, Wallace said:

What a great idea Phil. I used to use that method when I painted fantasy models back in the day. Will be storing that one away for future use sir. 

I always treat my models exactly like overgrown war gaming miniatures.  I use the exact same painting and detailing techniques.

 

 I may or may not have learned to paint war gaming many years ago.

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Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)

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I’m having a lot of fun with this build.

 

I’m working on finishing up preparing the ship and the yards to receive sails and the running rigging.

 

I have the foot ropes installed and am installing the last round of blocks.

 

I’m going to display the Prince de Neufchatel as running under full sail, which means that I have to make allowances for the studding sails as well.

 

This means that I will have to install another round of blocks around the hull.

 

 I have all yards, booms and gaffs sitting on the deck in their approximate positions so I don’t get them confused.

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Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)

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