Javier Baron Posted February 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2020 My current project is a lugger of the east coast of Scotland, a type of ship called Zulu, which was the most powerful and efficient sailboat for the herring sail fishery among those of its size in the British Isles. Its origin dates back to 1879, the year in which a Lossiemouth fisherman, William "Dad" Campbell, devised a radical design for his new boat for the capture of herring. He had the vertical bow of the fifie and the sloping stern of the skafie, and called this ship "Nonesuch." It was relatively small, with 16 m. of length and a keel length of 12 meters. This design, which provided a longer deck and a shorter keel, markedly improved the maneuverability of the boat and provided it with a good speed, characteristics that made it highly appreciated by herring fishing fleets, as they managed to reach promptly to the fishing grounds and return quickly with the catch. Due to these qualities, that type of vessel quickly became very popular throughout the Scottish east coast. The new type of vessel was baptized as a Zulu because of the war that was developing in South Africa at that time, in which Scottish soldiers fought, a war that was rejected by the population who thought they were fighting in an English conflict that, deep down, they were not concerned, which made their sympathies lean towards the Zulus. The Zulu ships were carvel built, instead of clinker built, which was the most common in those waters. They were provided with two masts carrying lug sails and a bow jib. The sails were heavy and difficult to maneuver, and the masts to carry them had to be very long and strong. In the Zulu of greater size, the masts came to be 18 m high in boats of 24 m in length. As the twentieth century approached, steam winches were introduced aboard, which made maneuvering sails and nets much easier for crews. However, and despite the success of its design, the life of the Zulu was quite short, since it was replaced by steam fisherboats after a brief existence of just over three decades. Siggi52, davyboy, Jolley Roger and 17 others 20 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 2, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2020 Fabulous! The world's smallcraft offer a virtually inexhaustible supply of modeling options. I look forward to seeing you work your magic! FriedClams, Rudolf, BobG and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 2, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 2, 2020 This is a very nice subject that you have chosen, Javier. Looking forward to seeing her develop! Edwardkenway 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...
KeithAug Posted February 2, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 2, 2020 I will be pleased to follow along Javier. mtaylor 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted February 3, 2020 Thank you very much to all for your comments. I continue with the constrction of the model. grsjax, yvesvidal, steamschooner and 10 others 13 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 6, 2020 BobG, amateur, BETAQDAVE and 19 others 22 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 7, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 7, 2020 Wonderful work Javier I too will enjoy following along. Michael Rudolf and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted February 7, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 7, 2020 The hull cleaned up really well Javier. mtaylor 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted February 11, 2020 GrandpaPhil, Edwardkenway, Rudolf and 13 others 16 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted February 16, 2020 Continue... druxey, yvesvidal, Ondras71 and 20 others 23 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 16, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 16, 2020 ¡Maravilloso Barco! Bob mtaylor 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 17, 2020 Really superb Javier. Michael mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted February 21, 2020 Thank you for your comments. I have already painted the hull chris watton, BobG, Ondras71 and 20 others 23 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted February 21, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 21, 2020 Lovely paint job Javier. Very nice detail for something so small. mtaylor and Mirabell61 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 21, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 21, 2020 Your models have a lot of charm, Javier. mtaylor, druxey and Mirabell61 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted February 22, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 22, 2020 Indeed a very charming model, Javier. How do you write the name and the number on such a small scale? mtaylor and Mirabell61 2 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted February 22, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) On 2/21/2020 at 10:05 PM, Javier Baron said: Thank you for your comments. I have already painted the hull excellent build Javier !! I love these small workboats Nils Edited March 8, 2020 by Mirabell61 egkb, Mahuna, druxey and 6 others 9 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted February 22, 2020 10 hours ago, G.L. said: Indeed a very charming model, Javier. How do you write the name and the number on such a small scale? They are transferable letters of Letraset, of which I have a few samples, since they disappeared from the market years ago G.L., FriedClams, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted February 23, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 23, 2020 Superb as usual, Javier. Your builds are a pleasure to see. Steven mtaylor and FriedClams 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich der Seefahrer Posted February 23, 2020 Share #20 Posted February 23, 2020 Hello Javier, is this again scaled down 1/210 as with the Ancre plan build Tartane of 1863? mtaylor 1 Quote "Let's add every day 1/2 hour of modelship building to our projects' progress..." Take care! Christian Heinrich simple, true and inpretentious motto of ROYAL LOUIS, 1668 Sunking's mediter. flagship most decorated ocean-going ship Ships on build: SAINT PHILIPPE, 1693: 1st rang French 90-gun ship - Lavente flagship (based on Heller SR - 1/92 & scratch in 1/64) TONNANT, 1693: 1st rang French 90-gun ship - sister of SAINT PHILIPPE (mock-up/test-object for S.P. - scratch in 1/64) Projects in planing: L'AURORE, 1766: French Pleasure Corvette (after Ancre plans - scatch in 1/64) Some Spantaneous Short Term Projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Hunt Posted February 23, 2020 Share #21 Posted February 23, 2020 I love your work, Javier. These tiny miniatures have such a lively appearance, it's magical. FriedClams and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted February 23, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 23, 2020 Another beauty!!!!!! ...Moab FriedClams and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 23, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 23, 2020 Perfecto! Bob mtaylor and FriedClams 2 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) To make the sails, I first cut out a pattern on paper and check on the model that its size and shape are correct. As in this case the sails are colored, I have chosen brown fabrics to which I have given a reddish gouache. The fabrics are cocktail napkins that come in a roll from which they are detached, and although they are disposable, they can be used several times, as they can be washed. In the end I opt for the darker one. Putting the napkin on the bias (that is, diagonally) I have been cutting strips of 3 mm. wide. Then I have glued these strips, one with the other, with minimal overlapping, making a composite canvas, from which I have then trimmed the sails using the paper patterns. The edges of the sails are very thin strips of cloth that stick over the sails. These very thin strips are trimmed from the edges of the napkin, as they are treated with a varnish or resin sizing that prevents fraying. Edited February 25, 2020 by Javier Baron KeithAug, paulsutcliffe, Rik Thistle and 18 others 21 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 27, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 27, 2020 Another beautifully executed tiny marvel. Very nice Javier! Gary mtaylor and Mirabell61 2 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted February 28, 2020 Share #26 Posted February 28, 2020 It's amazing how you can do so much with so little! And bye the way, I see that it's your birthday today so have a happy one! mtaylor 1 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted February 28, 2020 Share #27 Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 4:42 PM, Javier Baron said: Okay, you are fooling us! These fingers are from a giant being!! Spectacular. Yves druxey, mtaylor, Mirabell61 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted February 29, 2020 Share #28 Posted February 29, 2020 I had completely missed out on this one and thought there hadn't been a new 'Baron' for while ... very atmospheric as usual ! Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Baron Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted March 1, 2020 Thank you very much for commenting. the zulu is already finished, just in the absence of the showcase manufacturing. Javier wefalck, Mirabell61, mtaylor and 17 others 20 Quote www. barcosbaron.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted March 1, 2020 Share #30 Posted March 1, 2020 Congratulations! Well done, as always! mtaylor, BobG, druxey and 1 other 4 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...
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