rdsaplala Posted May 18, 2013 #121 Posted May 18, 2013 Beautiful work on the capstan, shrouds and ratlines, Peter It's always a great feeling to finally finish doing the ratlines Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo
flyer Posted May 18, 2013 Author #122 Posted May 18, 2013 Hi Aldo Thank you. Yes, I’m looking forward to that great feeling (I’m not yet there by about 30%) but… …afterwards waits the dreaded sail making which is even more cumbersome with the stitching on of the bolt rope by hand. But I forgot – I’m doing this by my own free will! Aren’t we jolly masochists, altogether? Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
rdsaplala Posted May 18, 2013 #123 Posted May 18, 2013 Hehehe, just remember Andy's motto: "ship building is fun.... shipbuilding is fun" Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo
flyer Posted May 22, 2013 Author #124 Posted May 22, 2013 Well Aldo... While working on the ratlines of the main topmast I realized that I forgot the jeer blocks for the main yard. Fixing them after the topmast shrouds required something like a minimal invasive operation. And… ...promptly I broke off the top of the completely rigged mizzen topmast. After some censured expressions (no fun) I fixed it with epoxy glue and a 0.5mm brass wire in the center of the mast. It’s hardly visible (except for a very slight bend) and I hope it will hold. Lashings for the starboard jeer block Both jeer blocks in place dafi 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
riverboat Posted May 23, 2013 #125 Posted May 23, 2013 Excellent work Peter.... looks just great!! Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
rdsaplala Posted May 26, 2013 #126 Posted May 26, 2013 Pleased to know you've fixed the mizzen top mast successfully Peter, it should be pretty strong once all the standing rigging is in place. Your top mast looks magnificent Sir, excellent detail work Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo
flyer Posted May 26, 2013 Author #127 Posted May 26, 2013 Hi Frank Thank you. I’m still waiting for some barnacles to grow on Pegasus but perhaps its too dry. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
flyer Posted May 26, 2013 Author #128 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Hi Aldo Well, thank you – but that topmast looks a bit ‘minty’ and I’m not yet sure if it has to be replaced anyway after all… Cheers Peter Edited May 26, 2013 by flyer Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
realworkingsailor Posted May 26, 2013 #129 Posted May 26, 2013 Minty? You've got a toothpick in there somewhere we can't see? Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Blue Ensign Posted May 26, 2013 #130 Posted May 26, 2013 Nice shots of the masthead Peter, looks very business like with the jeer strops, shrouds and stay collars all in place. The use of a long tackle block in a span for the lifts is indicated by Steel,(1794) and is shown by Lees as being applicable between 1719 and 1806, but then somewhat confusingly goes on to say that from about 1760 the block was seized to an eyebolt in the cap rather than being fitted with a span. this seems to be the system favoured by Antscherl who shows a single block hooked to an eyebolt beneath the forward end of the cap. I will also be going with a Long tackle block if only because they are a more interesting feature. Sorry about the mizen mishap, I hope the jury rig holds, not too much stress on the topmast. Cheers, B.E. Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
flyer Posted May 27, 2013 Author #131 Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Andy Quite well hidden, ain’t it? Hi B.E. Thanks. Yes, James Lees gives the same information about the lift, but, as you, I like it better that way. (I pretend to have had a rather old fashioned bosun when fitting out Pegasus.) And yes, I still have hope although it’s rather difficult to continue rigging work with crossed fingers. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
Padeen Posted May 27, 2013 #132 Posted May 27, 2013 Nice work Peter! I've been following silently for quite some time now and I thought I should let you know... I was also wondering where you got those nice looking figurines of sailors, they do add life to the model. I have my fingers crossed for your topmast... Quote Padeen (Adeline) "When there is a will, there is a way" Completed build: Le Camaret - Constructo - static wood 1:35 (build log, gallery) Current build (very limited modelling time at the moment...): HMS Fly - Amati/Victory Models - static wood 1:64 (build log) Projected build: HMS Victory - Chris Watton's design - static wood 1:64 (when available..., no rush!)
flyer Posted May 27, 2013 Author #133 Posted May 27, 2013 Bonjour Adeline Merci. I got the crew figures (25mm height) via http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amati_crew.html They come in cast metal in the raw and you have to paint them. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
Padeen Posted May 27, 2013 #134 Posted May 27, 2013 Merci Peter ! I think some hobby shop lurking in will be in order this weekend... Cheers, Quote Padeen (Adeline) "When there is a will, there is a way" Completed build: Le Camaret - Constructo - static wood 1:35 (build log, gallery) Current build (very limited modelling time at the moment...): HMS Fly - Amati/Victory Models - static wood 1:64 (build log) Projected build: HMS Victory - Chris Watton's design - static wood 1:64 (when available..., no rush!)
flyer Posted June 3, 2013 Author #135 Posted June 3, 2013 The main topmast is now fully rigged. Once again the principle of starting the standing rigging low and aft (at the mizzen) and working forward starting then again aft with the mizzen top mast proves its worth. That way you have access to the tops where you have to rig up stays and preventers. Last work on the backstays Foretop with stay and preventer Finishing work on the foot of the preventer stay Main topmast Kathy Teel 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
flyer Posted June 3, 2013 Author #136 Posted June 3, 2013 *@*!!#§* :mellow: While working on the main top mast the question about the stability of the mizzen topmast has been answered definitely. Not the way I hoped. First I thought about repairing the mast by ‘fishing’ it but the remaining length below the top was insufficient (this would have been an interesting project). Then while dismantling the mast I asked myself if I could save the cap and replace only the part above it mortising it with the lower part within the cap. But I thought this not stable enough and the cap was broken apart to be able to take out the lower topmast (the whole mast assembly was fixed with epoxy glue and cannot be dissolved without destruction). The remaining question now is if I should also replace the mizzen top according B.E. research with a larger one. This would be a lot of work and I will have time to think about it while making the new topmast. Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
Bummer! Posted June 3, 2013 #137 Posted June 3, 2013 What a bummer! If that had happened to me I believe my Pegasus would really fly (out of the window) Quote
flyer Posted June 4, 2013 Author #138 Posted June 4, 2013 Oh, I don’t believe in flying horses… Ferit 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
Landlubber Mike Posted June 4, 2013 #139 Posted June 4, 2013 Oh boy, so sorry to see that. That's been a big fear of mine with my build, particularly as I've already had my clothing catch it a few times - not to mention, going to the bathroom and coming back to find my cat batting the bowspirit Good luck on the repair. Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
flyer Posted June 4, 2013 Author #140 Posted June 4, 2013 Hi Mike Thank you for your sympathy. Actually the mast broke twice. First at the point where the hole for the tie for the upper yard was – unfortunately I drilled it into the smallest part of the mast and it was perhaps a little too large. The second time it broke again after trying to repair it with epoxy glue and a stabilizing brass wire in the center (centre?) of the mast. Fortunately our cat is about a hundred years old, only sleeps and eats and walks slowly from and to the respective places – little feline danger for my ships. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
flyer Posted June 4, 2013 Author #141 Posted June 4, 2013 Hi Spy Sure I’m interested and very much so. And I dare say quite a few more as well. On Granado I tried the fully furled version shown here on the lower yards because that way I felt justified to leave off much of the smaller rope work like leech lines, bunt lines or reef tackles. For that kind of furling on those upper yards you’ll need at least also the buntlines. The sail bulge on my yards is really still too large. I did use the finest cotton available but the full sail area. Next time I will try to reduce it by one third and adapt the shape of the sail accordingly. Take care Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
riverboat Posted June 4, 2013 #142 Posted June 4, 2013 That happened to my foretop mast also. I just cut it off at the cap and made a whole new pc. from the cap up , then I drilled the cap and pinned the new top in. So far so good still holding up . Hope your solution is just as easy. Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
mobbsie Posted June 4, 2013 #143 Posted June 4, 2013 I feel your pain Peter, hang in there mate and all will come good. mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
Martin W Posted June 4, 2013 #144 Posted June 4, 2013 Oh my! Peter, I just popped in and saw what we all fear will happen. You've done some excellent work, and so that snap has to hurt. But you'll definitely work out something that is at least as good. Best, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
flyer Posted June 5, 2013 Author #145 Posted June 5, 2013 Hi Frank Yes I was thinking about your solution as well but after the first failed repair I opted for the hard way and am making a whole new topmast. I’m glad you did more stable work on your fore mast. Hi Mobbsie Thank you, I’m hanging in but still think it was rather superfluous of Mr. Murphy to prove his law once again. Hi Martin Well, now I’ve done it, I hope Mr. Murphy will be satisfied and we all will now have some peace from him for some time. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
flyer Posted June 5, 2013 Author #146 Posted June 5, 2013 Hi Spy Thank you for the great pictures and for making me aware of a special place. The existence of that harbor and the fleet of sailing ships was news to me. Now there is a new location on my to-visit-list. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
mobbsie Posted June 6, 2013 #147 Posted June 6, 2013 How's the repair coming along Peter, I trust your well on the way to sorting it, with all the cuts, blood and other ailments being suffered lately old Murphy's been having a field day. He's got a lot to answer for. Be good mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
Blue Ensign Posted June 8, 2013 #148 Posted June 8, 2013 Sorry to see the Mizen has failed Peter, good luck with the replacement. Cheers, B.E. Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
flyer Posted June 9, 2013 Author #149 Posted June 9, 2013 Hi Mobbsie Slowly but steady. Pictures will follow. And that Mr. Murphy...a British subject, isn't he? Tut-tut! Hi B.E. Thanks. Cheers Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
ZyXuz Posted June 9, 2013 #150 Posted June 9, 2013 sorry to see that.. I once broke my mast too, and I too fixed that using a copper nail to strengthen it.. it looks good after sanding Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel)
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