Bhupi Posted December 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) I am from Brisbane, Australia, new to this Forum. Reason for joining is that about 2 years ago, I got this craze to learn about period ships and build a ship model. I chose HMS Bounty as my first attempt, and bought the plans from Amati (sold here in Australia). All the plans are in Italian language, but there is a small translation booklet that came with it, not of much use though. The scale on the plans is 1:60, but I scaled it up to 1:30. I am building it from scratch, with not a single piece obtained ready-made. Took me two years to build the hull and the deck fittings. The masts are also done, and now I am on to sails. It has turned out to be pretty big, 1600 mm long, a nod 1400 high. A picture is attached. I keep needing a lot of help in researching various aspects, hence this Forum, where I hope to get some expert advice. Thanks for your attention. Regards all. Bhupi. Edited December 14, 2019 by James H added photo James H, jud, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 13, 2019 Welcome to the club, Bhupi! You'll find more advice here than you can possibly use. EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 14, 2019 Welcome to MSW, Bhupi. Can re-load that image in say a JPG format? Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhupi Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 14, 2019 Dear Dru, and MTaylor, Apologies for the picture format. Will resend the image as JPG. Cheers, Bhupi bruce d, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted December 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted December 14, 2019 Welcome Bhupi! This is a big boy for sure but looks very nicely done. Mighty project for a first scratch build! BETAQDAVE and mtaylor 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted December 14, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 14, 2019 Your a brave soul, taking on such a project for a first build. And a scratch build at that! Looks like beautiful workmanship. Welcome to the group. mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhupi Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks guys. That as very encouraging. Will need your support to complete the rigging, which I find very daunting, and which is giving me sleepless nights. Currently looking for right sized eyelets for the sails. Cheers. Bhupi. EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted December 14, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 14, 2019 Welcome to the forums, rigging is one of my favorite parts of the build because it makes a tall ship a tall ship and has such a dramatic effect once completed. There are numerous rigging books on the market, which will help you out. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted December 14, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 14, 2019 Judging by your work so far, your rigging will look great. mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 14, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 14, 2019 Hello Bhupi, and a warm welcome to the forum from down in Sydney! John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted December 14, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 14, 2019 That looks stunning! Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhupi Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks guys. I have been reading up 3 books on rigging, by charles davis, milton roth, and harold underhill. After I get a general sense, I will attack the specifics of the bounty. So far it is a nightmare to know where each line begins and where it ends, and the method of anchoring the lines at each end. But now with the support of this group, I am hopeful of a better outcome. So far, it has been an absolute pleasure carving hundreds of little pieces, not to speak of dead-eyes, blocks, and pulleys. Some examples are attached. Cheers. Bhupi GrandpaPhil, VTHokiEE, bruce d and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 15, 2019 Thanks for making the picture visible. You doing some very nice work there... beautiful. Blue Pilot 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 15, 2019 Share #14 Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome and well done! mtaylor 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 16, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 16, 2019 Welcome and beautiful work! mtaylor 1 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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