pirozzi Posted January 5, 2014 Author #241 Posted January 5, 2014 The mizen mast rigging in complete along with the flag, poop deck flag, and any remaining running rigging not previously completed. I have tied my last clove hitch on this baby. The only thing left is to fish the anchors and maybe add some crew members (not decided yet). I have to research what the color scheme was for clothing. Vince P. WackoWolf, DenPink, firdajan and 1 other 4
pirozzi Posted January 6, 2014 Author #242 Posted January 6, 2014 The last step in fishing the anchors. The kit does not mention anchor bouys, but ships had them to locate submerged anchors. I made some from 8mm round stock and rigged them with a sling I found illustrated in "The Period Ship Handbook #1". Shown is the rearmost starboard anchor secured to the channel. The forward anchor will be rigged hanging from the cathead just to illustrate stowing the anchors both ways, even though both would be lashed to the channel under full sail. Vince P. mtaylor and WackoWolf 2
Sailor1234567890 Posted January 7, 2014 #243 Posted January 7, 2014 Great work. What's next in the build list?
pirozzi Posted January 7, 2014 Author #244 Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Sailor, My next build is the Royal William by Euromodels. I already have it and I am doing research on her now. Vince P.
DSiemens Posted January 7, 2014 #245 Posted January 7, 2014 Very impressive! She is every thing a prestigious flag ship should be. WackoWolf 1 Daniel We're ship in bottle builders, it's an occupational hazard. www.siemensbottlingco.blogspot.com http://www.bottledshipbuilder.com Current Builds: Bermuda Sloop Wood Krafters Pirate Ship Completed: 20 Gun Frigate Olympic 470 Bermuda Sloop Super Mini Queen Anne's Revenge German Cutter Mercury Santa Maria
Keith_W Posted January 7, 2014 #246 Posted January 7, 2014 Vince, she is superb. Congratulations - you must be proud. Perhaps I missed it in an earlier post, but how did you get the sails to stay in shape? Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel
pirozzi Posted January 7, 2014 Author #247 Posted January 7, 2014 Vince, she is superb. Congratulations - you must be proud. Perhaps I missed it in an earlier post, but how did you get the sails to stay in shape? Hi Amfibius, I got the sails to shape by just adjusting the tension and slack on the running rigging attached to each sail. It is not perfect but is better than just limp sails. Vince P.
md1400cs Posted January 8, 2014 #248 Posted January 8, 2014 Vince, BEAUTIFUL. Such a treat for the eyes. I love your idea of furling the lower main sail, that really allows the eyes to admire the weather deck more fully. Gongrats..on a beautiful build. A kit that most, if not all builders, would love to "rise" to. Michael WackoWolf 1 Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa -
pirozzi Posted January 8, 2014 Author #249 Posted January 8, 2014 One last bit of kit bashing. I did some research since I am going to rig her with the bow anchors hanging from the catheads. Since the only thing holding these anchors is an open hook on the tackle block, there had to be a better way to secure the anchors from jarring loose. Ships of this period did have a solution. There was a half cleat with a sheave mounted on the side of the cathead. A rope called a "cathead blocker" was rigged by securing through a verical hole in the cathead, passing through the anchor ring, up through the sheave in the half cleat, and finially tied off at the forward forecastle railing. I made the half cleats from some 4x4mm walnut stock, with a 3mm deadeye as the sheave. Vince P. CaptainSteve and DenPink 2
pirozzi Posted January 11, 2014 Author #250 Posted January 11, 2014 I solved the cradle problem. The new kit "Royal William" from Euromodels which I just purchased for my next project, came with nice Walnut to make a cradle. I just recut it slightly to fit the SOS hull better and added red felt and a bronze label. It fits perfectly and is very stable and strong. I will use the template to make another for the Royal William. Vince P. CaptainSteve, cristikc, mtaylor and 2 others 5
pirozzi Posted January 11, 2014 Author #251 Posted January 11, 2014 I AM DONE !! SHE IS COMPLETED AND LOOKS PRETTY GOOD TO ME. I still have to post the rest of the belay diagrams on this log. I will try and get my hands on a good camera and take a bunch of various photos to post on the completed ship gallery. I am a little sad since she has occupied my every day for over 2 years. Woo Woo !! DSiemens, janos, GrandpaPhil and 11 others 13 1
Ulises Victoria Posted January 11, 2014 #252 Posted January 11, 2014 Way to go!!! Beautiful ship, and awesome build. This kit has been in my wish list for years. You did a splendid job, Vince. My Congratulations!!! Captain Slog 1 There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time!
Kerry Posted January 11, 2014 #253 Posted January 11, 2014 Hi Vince, Thank you for your log, it is a very impressive build congratulation's on your completion - many people will / have enjoyed your build as well Kerry.
edmay Posted January 11, 2014 #254 Posted January 11, 2014 Hi Vince,Well done,a beautiful looking ship,many thanks for the very helpful learning's you gave me,they will help me become a better modeler.Congrates,Edwin.
CaptainSteve Posted January 11, 2014 #255 Posted January 11, 2014 Something to be very proud of, Vince. Congratulations !!! Captain Slog 1 CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve
andy Posted January 13, 2014 #256 Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Denis and Vince, Thanks to both of you for sharing your expertise through your build-logs and personal advice. Each of you have saved me from making errors, and I really appreciate it. Your Sovereigns are both beautiful, and I only hope that I can come somewhat close to the skills and knowledge that you each have shown. Over the coming months, and perhaps even years, I will continue to visit your build-logs for direction and inspiration. Andy Edited January 13, 2014 by andy DenPink 1
mtaylor Posted January 14, 2014 #257 Posted January 14, 2014 Sweet, Vince. Looks fantastic. I hope you have a display case for her as she deserves one. 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)
cristikc Posted January 14, 2014 #258 Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Vince. Excellent ship The pictures are very nice. "Sovereign of the Seas" by Mantua is one of my dreams I will look to your, to take ideas when i'll start mine Al the best, and thank's for showing this to us Cristi Current build : Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Finished: San John the Baptist - Cross section Santisima Trinidad - Cross section Galery Santisima San John the Baptist ( San Juan Bautista) Galery San John HMS Victory 1805 - Cross section - Corel 1:98 scale Panart (Mantua) 740 Battle Station Battle Station Panart 740 Galerry On Hold: HMS Bounty 1:64 Mamoli MV39
pirozzi Posted January 22, 2014 Author #259 Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Here are the rest of the sail belay diagrams except for the mizzen lateen. That one will be done in a few days. Vince P. ** For some reason the photos I posted here disappeared. I have re-posted them. Vince P. Edited April 25, 2014 by Vince P. DenPink, cristikc and CaptainSteve 3
pirozzi Posted April 25, 2014 Author #260 Posted April 25, 2014 Here are the rigging diagrams for the lateen sail and yard, and the mizzen topmast and top gallant forestays. Vince P. cristikc 1
cristikc Posted May 15, 2014 #261 Posted May 15, 2014 Excelent, and thank's for share. I will start soon with Sovereign and i will use your drawings. Tank you in advance Cristi Current build : Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Finished: San John the Baptist - Cross section Santisima Trinidad - Cross section Galery Santisima San John the Baptist ( San Juan Bautista) Galery San John HMS Victory 1805 - Cross section - Corel 1:98 scale Panart (Mantua) 740 Battle Station Battle Station Panart 740 Galerry On Hold: HMS Bounty 1:64 Mamoli MV39
pirozzi Posted March 22, 2015 Author #262 Posted March 22, 2015 Although I finished this model over a year ago, she finally gets to rest in her new display case. Now I just have to build a shelf to put the cases on and get them off the floor. Vince P. DenPink, GrandpaPhil, marktiedens and 9 others 11 1
md1400cs Posted March 22, 2015 #263 Posted March 22, 2015 Vince, Beautiful work ! Yes she needed a protective bubble. My dream is to one day have the talent/ability to build the SOS, still a dream (;-) Michael CaptainSteve and wade13 2 Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa -
cristikc Posted April 28, 2015 #264 Posted April 28, 2015 Hi Vince, it looks excellent. Wait to see her in final position. I think that i have to build the sime size, the display case for mine (in the future, hope, maybe one yaer) Al the best Cristi Current build : Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Finished: San John the Baptist - Cross section Santisima Trinidad - Cross section Galery Santisima San John the Baptist ( San Juan Bautista) Galery San John HMS Victory 1805 - Cross section - Corel 1:98 scale Panart (Mantua) 740 Battle Station Battle Station Panart 740 Galerry On Hold: HMS Bounty 1:64 Mamoli MV39
keelhauled Posted June 10, 2015 #265 Posted June 10, 2015 Very Beautiful build! She looks incredible! Thank you for sharing your build with us. I've really enjoyed it. Marc Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/
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