Chris C Posted December 19, 2019 #1 Posted December 19, 2019 I’m restoring a large handmade replica of The Glory of The Seas clipper ship. I found it in an antique story in really really rough shape. The tag with it said it was crafted circa 1940. This ship launched from East Boston in 1869, same year as The Cutty Sark and built by Donald Mc Kay who built The Flying Cloud. I’ve built plenty of boat models over the years, nothing with this much detail and rigging. I’m making progress and have some resources for info on clipper ship rigging. One thing I have not found is where the ships bell would have been mounted. Can anyone answer this question ? TY chris EricWilliamMarshall and ccoyle 2
TheAuthorsDaughter Posted February 1, 2020 #2 Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Chris, Depends on how accurate model is and which year it’s depicting as she underwent numerous reconfigurations over her life time. William Joseph built a model that was on display in California that was very accurate as he had sailed on her ( The JFK Library model is not as accurate).The bells (two) would’ve been mounted forward and aft. First one would’ve been forward of forward mast aft of focsle head. Other was mounted aft. If you contact Michael Mjelde in Bremerton, WA, he is always glad to answer any questions about her. Regards, Arina (Literally the authors daughter, Mike is my dad) Edited February 1, 2020 by TheAuthorsDaughter Additional clarification ccoyle, jud, mtaylor and 2 others 5
GrandpaPhil Posted February 1, 2020 #3 Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor 1 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Jim Lad Posted February 2, 2020 #4 Posted February 2, 2020 Hello Chris, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1
mtaylor Posted February 2, 2020 #5 Posted February 2, 2020 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)
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2020 #6 Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 8:41 AM, TheAuthorsDaughter said: Chris, Depends on how accurate model is and which year it’s depicting as she underwent numerous reconfigurations over her life time. William Joseph built a model that was on display in California that was very accurate as he had sailed on her ( The JFK Library model is not as accurate).The bells (two) would’ve been mounted forward and aft. First one would’ve been forward of forward mast aft of focsle head. Other was mounted aft. If you contact Michael Mjelde in Bremerton, WA, he is always glad to answer any questions about her. Regards, Arina (Literally the authors daughter, Mike is my dad) Arina...Michael lives in Bremerton.....OH MY..... I need to contact him Rob Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2020 #7 Posted February 3, 2020 On 12/18/2019 at 6:54 PM, Chris C said: I’m restoring a large handmade replica of The Glory of The Seas clipper ship. I found it in an antique story in really really rough shape. The tag with it said it was crafted circa 1940. This ship launched from East Boston in 1869, same year as The Cutty Sark and built by Donald Mc Kay who built The Flying Cloud. I’ve built plenty of boat models over the years, nothing with this much detail and rigging. I’m making progress and have some resources for info on clipper ship rigging. One thing I have not found is where the ships bell would have been mounted. Can anyone answer this question ? TY chris Chris C. Would you happen to have any images of this model....so we can see what configuration she was modeled at? Rob Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
ccoyle Posted February 3, 2020 #8 Posted February 3, 2020 Okay, every time I see "Chris C." pop up in my new posts notifications, for a split second I think that someone is hailing me -- for reasons that should be readily apparent. Duanelaker 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
rwiederrich Posted February 3, 2020 #9 Posted February 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, ccoyle said: Okay, every time I see "Chris C." pop up in my new posts notifications, for a split second I think that someone is hailing me -- for reasons that should be readily apparent. Coincidental......I'm sure....fun.....but...…. Rob ccoyle 1 Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Chris C Posted February 9, 2020 Author #10 Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Thank you for the input and responses. I’m making progress. I’ve mounted a bell on the bow near the windlass. I’m not real knowledgeable about the ship lingo and names of the many parts of a ship. Also I’m not real savvy with computer type things, like putting up photos to show my ship. It asks me for a url? For the pics but they are on my phone with no urls? I don’t know. Would love to show what it looked like when I bought it in August 2019 and what it looks like now. I’m not super concerned with authenticity or scale. Close is good enough for me. I just want it to be interesting to look at and appealing to the eye, I believe it is both. I’m using a mix of the few pics of Glory ( kits and real ship photos) and what appeals to me. I don’t believe it was completely accurate to start and it was hand made. So I’m running with that for my approach . It is a waterline mount a little over three feet long. thanks Chris C Edited February 9, 2020 by Chris C
Chris C Posted February 9, 2020 Author #11 Posted February 9, 2020 IMG_2546.MOV IMG_2546.MOV EricWilliamMarshall 1
Chris C Posted February 9, 2020 Author #14 Posted February 9, 2020 Oh yeah and John? TY for the welcome and I’m so sorry about the fires and wildlife. Hoping for it to end soon.
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