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

[GrandpaPhil]

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.

Edited May 13, 2019 by GrandpaPhil

[CPDDET]

You're making great progress, Phil

[GrandpaPhil]

Thank you very much!

[GrandpaPhil]

Here’s the starboard top shrouds:

[CPDDET]

I'll be pleased if my rigging looks half as good.

[GrandpaPhil]

24 minutes ago, CPDDET said:

I'll be pleased if my rigging looks half as good.

Your rigging will come out well.  I’ve seen the rest of your work.  You’ll do just fine.

[GrandpaPhil]

All shrouds, along with the ratlines, and forestays are complete.

 

Time to make some backstays.

[GrandpaPhil]

First two sets of backstays are in on the foremast.

[GrandpaPhil]

I only have one set of backstays left on the foremast and two on the main mast.  

 

I think that I am now done with the deadeye spacing jig.

[GrandpaPhil]

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: 

 

[Omega1234]

Hi Phil

 

Damn you work fast!!!!  Nice job on the rigging.

 

Not long too go now, that’s for sure.

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited May 17, 2019 by Omega1234

[CPDDET]

Ditto to that

[GrandpaPhil]

Thank you very much, everyone!

Edited May 18, 2019 by GrandpaPhil

[Omega1234]

On 5/19/2019 at 12:30 AM, Wallace said:

You should be proud of yourself Phil, thumbs up and a hearty pat on the back from me sir. 

Hi Phil

 

Wallace is absolutely right.  Nice job!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[GrandpaPhil]

Thank you very much, Patrick!

[GrandpaPhil]

One pan of booms, yards and gaffs!

[GrandpaPhil]

One complete set of yards, booms and gaffs!

 

Now it’s time to do some research on my running rigging while the paint dries, so I can make some foot ropes and install some blocks.

[GrandpaPhil]

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.

[GrandpaPhil]

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.

Edited May 28, 2019 by GrandpaPhil

[GrandpaPhil]

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.

[CDW]

Having fun is what it's all about. In the process, you are achieving quite an accomplishment, particularly considering the fact you've built this model from scratch. Very nice indeed, Phil.

[GrandpaPhil]

Thank you very much!

[GrandpaPhil]

The fore yard:

[GrandpaPhil]

Studding sail booms are ready 

[GrandpaPhil]

I just used my last rigging block.  Time to make 100 more, lol.

[CPDDET]

A shipwrights work is never done....

[GrandpaPhil]

I’m currently making a second generation of rigging blocks.  These are much less blocky and inspired by some that I saw made here.

[GrandpaPhil]

I’m up to 60 rigging blocks now.  I’m going to make about 40 more.

 

Whatever I don’t use here, I will save for the Triton.

Edited June 1, 2019 by GrandpaPhil

[CPDDET]

Where do you find the time? I'm jelous.

[GrandpaPhil]

27 minutes ago, CPDDET said:

Where do you find the time? I'm jelous.

About half an hour, here and there, lol.

Edited June 1, 2019 by GrandpaPhil