Colonial Sloop Providence by KenW - 1:48 - Finished

[KenW]

I finished furling the jib.  It looks OK, but I’m not yet sure how I will belay the staysail and jib sheets.  I added (not glued) two timber heads, but I may not use both.  I’m still thinking and trying different solutions.  There aren’t many books on fore and aft boats.

 

 

       

[KenW]

I made some changes to the rigging of the traveler to reflect my research.  I just added a long block which enables the line to lie further away from the jib down haul and the bow sprint cap.

 

[KenW]

I’ve been remiss with my posting, but my current status has the rigging, for the most part, done.  I still have a few lines to do; and, of course, I need to trim all the excess and add rope coils. I also have to make adjustments so the yards are positioned correctly.  That will be done as I tie the lines down permanently. 

The whole mast structure is surprisingly tall.  I’m told that is common with American boats.

I also drilled the sweep holes into the hull.  I was very reluctant to do that, but it turned out O.K.  The oars even fit through the holes (oar blades as well).   

I do need to get a good camera.  My iPhone(8) doesn’t take photos that well.

 

   

 

 

 

 

Edited February 22, 2022 by KenW
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[TomShipModel]

Looking excellent Ken!  Great work!

 

Tom

[lmagna]

I am so pleased to see such fantastic work being done to this ship as you could guess Ken. Please keep up treating me with pictures of your fantastic rendition.

 

Are you going to keep the oars deployed or stow them?

[bdgiantman2]

Ken, great job on this model you have been building. I personally like the furled sails most, and am wanting to do this on my current build when I get to that stage way later. Looks very accurate what you have done. I am wondering though where the flag would be placed now? Most likely would be a pole in the stern somewhere it would seem to me......

 

Brian D

[KenW]

Thanks Lou and Brian.

I intend to stow the oars, but not tie them down with glue so that they could be released.

The flag will be on a pole that would be taken down when the boat is under sail.  There will be a eye bolt and block to raise the flag on the gaff.

Cheers.

Edited February 4, 2022 by KenW

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

Beautiful work Ken, congratulation. i like including sails to it. superb. 

[KenW]

I have made the rope coils and glued down all the lines to their belaying pins.  The shrouds and back stays are also tied down.  I still don’t like the coils, but these are the best I’ve done.  I’ll try some new ideas for my next model.  

I also redid the photo of the boat with the sweeps out.  I realized that the jolly boat also has oars.  So I put those oars on the small boat and edited the last post.

 

     

 

Edited February 22, 2022 by KenW

[lmagna]

Always enjoy getting a look at your Providence Ken. Even your photos are excellent.

[Mike_In_RI]

The sails furled with the sweeps out is a very attractive, unique look. Those are great shots. Super job on your home made line as well.

 

Mike

[FriedClams]

Nice work Ken.  I think your rope coils look good and hang quite naturally, especially those up in the bow.  Very Nice.

 

Gary

[KenW]

The latest update is the carved anchors.  I carved them from a 3/32 sheet of boxwood.  I once tried to carve anchors out of basswood but always got the inevitable split along the grain.  Anyway, an attached photo shows the steps in the process.  The anchor on the left is cut from a jeweler’s saw.  I use files to reduce the anchor so it looks like the middle one.  And sand/file some more and add the carved ‘blades’.  The second photo has the completed anchors.  I still have to make buoys and the lines for them.  And, of course, attach them to the boat along with the anchor cables.  So much to do.

     

[FriedClams]

Excellent Ken!  One would never guess that those anchors are carved from wood - they look like iron.

 

Gary

[TomShipModel]

Well done Ken.  The finish line is in sight and she looks beautiful.

[KenW]

Thanks for the kind words Tom and Gary.

Cheers.

[Mike_In_RI]

The anchor looks great... I like the contrast of the iron vs the stock. Well done.

[KenW]

I completed the installation of the anchors.  That included making and rigging the buoys.  I based my anchor design on, “Historic Ship Models”, by Wolfram zu Mondfeld.  The buoys are modeled after the Cheerful blog of Chuck Passaro.  The buoy line is long enough to reach seventeen fathoms; the anchor cable is attached to the anchor using a fisherman’s bend.

 

   

[KenW]

Last Night I presented the completed model of the Providence to my ship model club.  The updates I made since my last posting were to add the ensign on a staff, and to rig the ship's boat from davits at the stern.  The ensign is a variation of the Grand Union Flag that was in use by both the army and navy from 1775 to 1777.  I chose the variant with red, white and blue stripes as seen on the 1777 Holman painting (see my first post).  The ship's boat rigging was simple; and I am hanging the boat so it will be in the water.  There is a knotted line for the crew to access the boat without the need to raise it.

 

      

 

Thanks to all who followed this build and I hope to have another build log started soon.

Edited March 23, 2022 by KenW

[Mike_In_RI]

Beautiful job Ken and something to be very proud of. You have gone the extra mile on all parts of the ship. I see you're showing the port sweeps in this shot. I like that... will you display it the same way?

 

Well done,

Mike

[KenW]

Thanks Mike.  I showed it with the sweeps last night.  Once it's in it's case, the sweeps will be tied into the irons.

Cheers.

[mtaylor]

An interesting journey to have followed and a beautiful result, Ken.

[FriedClams]

Congratulations Ken on finishing your beautiful model!  It is truly a wonderful piece of work.  I have always been drawn to the contrasting tones of wood that you used and how crisply everything is made.  Very nice.

 

Giving any hints about your next project?

 

Gary

[lmagna]

Congratulations Ken

 

I am almost sad to see her finished. I have of course followed your build avidly from the beginning and have enjoyed every installment. I hope you have a very special place reserved for her where she can be admired by all!

[TomShipModel]

I've seen the model up close, and it is outstanding!  Great job Ken.  Hope to see it again at Northeast Joint Clubs next month.

[JpR62]

Wonderful result. Happy to have been able to follow the different steps of the creation of this superb model. Thank you.

[Ryland Craze]

Beautiful model Ken.  Thanks for sharing your build with us.

[uss frolick]

That is beautiful! I especially like the crane irons and sweep storage. Clearly it would not have been easily possible to mount an extra pair of cannon on the quarterdeck with them in place. I think your model answers that mystery. Well done! Huzzah!

[KenW]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I will bring the boat to the North-East Joint Clubs meeting.

I appreciate the positive responses.

Cheers.