L'Hermione by RussR - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/89 Scale

[RussR]

I started this build July 9, 2018 and finished it July 22, 2019.

I didn't start a build log because I wasn't sure I would finish it. It is sure frustrating when someone starts a log and just walks away without finishing.

 

This my second build I finished if you count my 18th Century LongBoat 1/48 scale. 

 

I did take some photos along the way but wasn't as religious about it.

 

For every ones amusement, here we go. 

[RussR]

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I had to redo this part because I screwed it up to bad.

Edited July 28, 2019 by RussR

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I am now building a glass case for it . But I have to wait on the glass. The locale glass shop was out of 1/8" glass.

 

My take away from this experience is:

Don't ever build a model that only has a CD for instructions.

Don't build anything smaller than 1/50 scale.

Don't build anything longer than 36 inches. I only have a 9 ft by 9 ft space.

 

I could be wrong, but I think  MESSIS' and mine is the only completed Hermione on MSW.

That is it for now.

RussR

 

[petervisser]

Hi Russ,

 

Congratulations on the complettion of your Hermione! She is a beautiful piece of work. Although splicing the mainbrace is not compulsory when completing a model ship, it is recommended...

Cheers,

Peter

[RussR]

14 hours ago, Y.T. said:

A little bit of filing and I see no reason having any filler to apply!

Thanks Y.T.

This is a single planked hull. I guess one could say the second planking is the fill and paint. 

13 hours ago, petervisser said:

splicing the mainbrace

Thank Peter

I don't know what "mainbrace is".

 

For now my focus is on the case for my model and and where to put it now that it is finished .

 

My next build will be either the Model Shipways Chaperon or Armed  Virginia Sloop 

Until next time.

RussR

[Zarkon]

Fantastic RussR!

 

Your ship looks great!  You did a wonderful job!  Good luck on your next model!

 

Jeff

[bruce d]

On 7/29/2019 at 1:47 PM, RussR said:

I don't know what "mainbrace is".

'Splicing the Mainbrace' is sailor-speak for 'have a drink'.

Good looking model.

 

Regards,

Bruce

[RussR]

4 hours ago, bruce d said:

Splicing the Mainbrace' is sailor-speak for 'have a drink'.

Thanks for explaining it to this "Yank". 😁

[bruce d]

Yank? Things have changed since my last visit to Oklahoma.

 

 

[petervisser]

Hi Russ,

Splicing the mainbrace is a traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to the ship's crew as a reward for extra efforts in a number of difficult tasks aboard the ship.

The mainbrace itself was a purchase attached to the main lower yard to brace it round to the wind, but probably has little to do with the saying beyond the fact that hauling on the main brace called for extra effort by the crew.

I found the saying in the Oxford Companion to the Sea which is an excellent reference book with tons of interesting articles regarding seafaring history.

Cheers,

Peter

[MESSIS]

 Congrats, nice work. You beat my finished L'Hermione. Hope to reach you with my new one.

 

Yes you are right... we are the only two finished AL kits of L'Hermione. 

 

Christos

 

Ps.My respect for your scaliera. The ladder on the shrouds. Each step is separately knotted!  (The kit.. and my lasy self used glue 😀

Edited July 31, 2019 by MESSIS

[RussR]

I finished the case today. Here is a couple of shots.

Thank you all for the "Likes" and comments.

Next build will be the Chaperon Stern Wheel Steamer.

[MESSIS]

Beautiful ! Very nice work RussR. I have the impression that this is your dinning room. My admiral was opposed when I suggested to display Hermione there. So she is still in my private office displayed. And if the weather is rainy and you stay indoors for a smoke... then you may have a look at her in my study, as it is then becoming the only available smoking indoors place. 

Edited August 14, 2019 by MESSIS

[DelF]

Just seen this and wanted to echo everyone’s congratulations. I’m very impressed, especially as this is just your second build - and super-impressed that you completed it in just over a year. 

 

Derek

[RussR]

Thank you Messis and Derek and others for the comments and others for the "👍".

 

The model is in our family room. This is my biggest problem, "where do I put it after it is finished". I will probably end up giving them away to make room for more. The fun part is building them.

This is my second build and hope not my best. I made many errors on it but hope the next will be better. 

 

RussR