pirozzi Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share #181 Posted August 3, 2013 The main royal yard in place. All of the main yards are now in place. Next comes hanging the sails and running rigging. Vince P. mtaylor and ModelBoatMaker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 8, 2013 Share #182 Posted August 8, 2013 Beautiful planking job! To back up a little, what was your secret in cutting the gun ports so nice and square. What kind of saw or knife did you use? Great work, hipexec hipexec@yahoo.com Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #183 Posted August 8, 2013 Beautiful planking job! To back up a little, what was your secret in cutting the gun ports so nice and square. What kind of saw or knife did you use? Great work, hipexec hipexec@yahoo.com Thanks for the compliments Hipexec, On the gunports, the kit came with hardwood gun port templates, which are actually part of the second planking layer when installed. The instructions called for placing these templates temporarilly and scribing the square holes with pencil, and then removing them and cutting the holes in the planking. Instead, I placed the templates permanently and used the hard wood frame to guide in cutting square holes. I drilled 5 small holes, one in center and one in each corner and then used a Dremel high speed cutting tool to cut out each port, and finished it with a file. The template made it easier to get the holes square and the same size. (See the first page of the build log for photos.) Vince P. alan baker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share #184 Posted August 27, 2013 The main mast is finished. As I said before, when working on the masts, I am completing as much as possible before stepping them on into the ship. This may seem unorthodox to some, but for me it is a matter of necessity. When assembling the masts and rigging them, especially with sails, it is necessary to rotate them many many times in order to access all sides. With the sheer size of this model and the fact that my work bench is in a corner of the room, rotating the whole ship with the masts in place is very cumbersome and somewhat hazardous. Having the mast in a movable table vise makes it very easy to rotate in any direction, even tilting if necessary. After the mast is stepped, it will still be necessary to rotate it some in order to finish the lower shrouds and attach the running rigging to the deck belay points, but nowhere as much as with the masts assembled on the ship. For this model, this methed has worked very nicely for me. Next up is to step the mast and finished it's rigging. That is a fun part that I really enjoy. Vince P. Børge, Anja, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted August 28, 2013 Share #185 Posted August 28, 2013 Hi Vince Once again very impressive workmanship my friend . You are correct the more you do off the ship the better, I also find it hard to move her around . Again very very nice work you are a credit to your skill as a model maker. Denis. Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted August 28, 2013 Share #186 Posted August 28, 2013 Beautifull work Vince ist a pleasure to walk through your build log and you have Chosen an utmost ambitious model. Ist going to be a real eyecatcher when completed. Nils 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...
Kevin Posted August 28, 2013 Share #187 Posted August 28, 2013 lovely work my friend lol it is taking me long enough to rig the gun port lids all the best Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share #188 Posted August 28, 2013 The main mast is now stepped into the ship. Next up is completing the standing and running rigging associated with this mast. It is a lot of rigging. My favorite part. Vince P. janos, Anja, Mirabell61 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted August 29, 2013 Share #189 Posted August 29, 2013 Beautiful work Vince. Good luck with the rigging. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted August 31, 2013 Share #190 Posted August 31, 2013 Hi Vince Absolutely magnificent. Nice to see the masts in position, it gives you some idea how large and stunning the SOS is. I am sure I speak for most MSW people, thank you for sharing your build with us all. Denis. clipper 1 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Børge Posted August 31, 2013 Share #191 Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Hi Vince This is really top notch work, this will be a real jewel when all rigged Børge Edited August 31, 2013 by Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share #192 Posted September 10, 2013 The main mast standing and running rigging is completed with the exception of the lower shrouds. They are up next and the last to be completed, since it makes it much easier to access the decks for belaying the rigging without them in the way. The shrouds are not my favorite part, since rattling is a tedious and sometime boring job. But any part of ship building is still fun for me. As I had mentioned earlier in this log, I literally doubled the number of pin rails and belay points from the kit plans. With the more complex rigging sceme I used, and the addition of sails, I used most every belay point and then some. Vince P. janos and cristikc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted September 10, 2013 Share #193 Posted September 10, 2013 Hi Vince Sails and rigging looking very neat and tidy indeed lovely workmanship as per usual. Denis. Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo R Posted September 10, 2013 Share #194 Posted September 10, 2013 Absolutely awesome build!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share #195 Posted September 19, 2013 The lower shrouds of the main mast are rigged and I am now starting the rattlings. Clove hitches by the hundreds again. Vince P. Kevin, Anja, Pygothian and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share #196 Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Everybody. I haven't forgot about my build log. I have been out of town on and off during hunting season, so a little slow on the building. I am working on rattling the lower mainmast shrouds and this is a slow process. Almost done. Photos to follow in a few days. Thanks, Vince P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted October 15, 2013 Share #197 Posted October 15, 2013 Brilliant workmanship,thanks for the photographs.Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #198 Posted October 19, 2013 The mainmast lower shrouds and futtock shrouds are rigged and rattled. (832 clove hitches). Yes I counted them. This completes the main mast rigging except for the upper mast back stays. I have attached them to the masts but did not complete them at the other end. Since they terminate at deadeyes in the mizzen channels, they will get in the way when working on the complex rigging of the mizzen mast. I will finish these after the mizzen is in place and fully rigged. Next up is construction the of the mizzen mast. Vince P. cristikc, Anja and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #199 Posted October 19, 2013 A couple of views of the whole ship. Vince P. cristikc, Anja, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channell Posted October 20, 2013 Share #200 Posted October 20, 2013 I really love this build... she just looks amazing Vince! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygothian Posted October 26, 2013 Share #201 Posted October 26, 2013 Wow, what a gorgeous ship. The details are amazing. You have done an amazing job Vince. Cheers Rowan Quote Current Build - US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 1st wood build Armed Virginia Sloop with complimentary 8x paint MS paint set - Model Shipways - Ordered 31st October 2013 Victory Cross Section - Corel - Ordered 15th October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #202 Posted October 28, 2013 Now that all of the main mast rigging is completed, the midships gun decks doors and guns were completed. The guns toward the stern will be completed after the the mizzen mast is stepped and rigged. Vince P. cristikc, JesseLee, edmay and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #203 Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) The belay diagram in the kit plans is incorrect and incomplete if you are going to full rig her and add sails. I am drawing diagrams for each mast and yard. Attached is the first. It is for the foremast lower yard and sail. I mislabeled the drawing. It should say Foremast Lower Yard and not Topsail Yard. Vince P. Edited November 8, 2013 by Vince P. trippwj, garym and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share #204 Posted November 10, 2013 Belay diagram for the foremast topsail. Vince P. DenPink, cristikc and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted November 10, 2013 Share #205 Posted November 10, 2013 Your work is inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us. Marc alan baker 1 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share #206 Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Belay diagram for the foremast topgallant. Vince P. Edited November 11, 2013 by Vince P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share #207 Posted November 13, 2013 Foremast Royal belay diagram. Vince P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirozzi Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share #208 Posted November 13, 2013 The belay diagram for both spritsails on the bowsprit and topmast. Next up will be the belay diagrams for the mainmast yards and sails. Vince P. cristikc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted November 14, 2013 Share #209 Posted November 14, 2013 Hi Vince On behalf of all the model builders out there that are building or thinking of building the Mantua SOS. I would like to thank you for all the photos and diagrams that you have posted on your log. Just a fantastic build and a craftsman model maker at its best . Denis. garym, Brigg Fair and cristikc 3 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 14, 2013 Share #210 Posted November 14, 2013 wow - she looks fantastic Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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