Overworked724 Posted October 14, 2020 Share #181 Posted October 14, 2020 Outstanding, Robin. 👍🏽⛵️ Such a clean and crisp build. NovaStorm, Justin P. and Retired guy 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share #182 Posted October 21, 2020 only four more tackles to finish rigging the carronades. Man that is a lot of work! By the time you reshape the kit 2mm blocks including filing a grove for the rope to run in and then all the seizing and threading... hooks,,, Haven't glued in all the cheesed ropes yet. Want to make sure I have room for the ladders up the bulwarks to the rail. Edwardkenway, WalrusGuy, KurtH and 10 others 13 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 21, 2020 Share #183 Posted October 21, 2020 Gorgeous!!!! I know what you mean about the blocks and hooks...... Don't want to do that again NovaStorm and Retired guy 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin P. Posted October 21, 2020 Share #184 Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 2:52 PM, Overworked724 said: Outstanding, Robin. 👍🏽⛵️ Such a clean and crisp build. Agreed! NovaStorm and Retired guy 2 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted October 21, 2020 Share #185 Posted October 21, 2020 Rigging the whole battery with all the details is a lot of work, but the end result clearly is worth the effort! It looks fantastic! Thomas NovaStorm, Retired guy and JpR62 3 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted October 22, 2020 Share #186 Posted October 22, 2020 Great job rigging the carronades, it looks really professional. I'm still holding off that part of my build. I think you'll find the deck fittings more relaxing. Retired guy and NovaStorm 2 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share #187 Posted October 22, 2020 Cheers all thank you for the great comments. I know I've made a couple of newbie mistakes on the carronade rigging. The blocks are not actually oriented the correct way as per the illustration's and possibly the windings on the cheesed ropes should go the opposite way. It is a learning experience though and one I will take forward for future builds. In the end I kinda wanted to mix it up a little anyway and feel pretty happy now with the result. Steven it is great to hear from you, I am really enjoying watching your build also. Your furniture is really looking good and bringing everything together nicely. Stay safe all. Regards, Robin ~ WalrusGuy, Justin P., Retired guy and 1 other 4 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted October 22, 2020 Share #188 Posted October 22, 2020 Uh Oh....I see a slight scratch on the 3rd board starboard of the main mast hole! I think you might need redo the entire deck! (kidding) Remind me again - is your deck made of pear or boxwood? And did you prestain it? It looks fantastic! WalrusGuy, Retired guy and NovaStorm 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin P. Posted October 22, 2020 Share #189 Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Overworked724 said: It looks fantastic! It really does. NovaStorm and Retired guy 1 1 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share #190 Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Overworked724 said: Uh Oh....I see a slight scratch on the 3rd board starboard of the main mast hole! Got it Pat thanks for pointing it out All fixed see here 2 hours ago, Overworked724 said: Remind me again - is your deck made of pear or boxwood? The deck is Swiss Pear, I had a friend cut the deck planks for me and he did a fantastic job. I pooled tung oil over all and after several hours it sunk right in leaving a nice sheen. I repeated that again couple of weeks later. Then I picked up a proxon FET and cut up some pear for the furniture. Wonderful wood to work with. 12 minutes ago, Justin P. said: It really does. Thanks so much Justin, I've been picking at it all for a while now, hopefully I can pull it off to the finish. Rigging I don't think is going to be one of my strong points. We will see Cheers ~ WalrusGuy, Justin P. and Overworked724 3 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share #191 Posted October 22, 2020 One last pic with all the carronade rigging now completed. Will be starting in on both the furniture and bowsprit next Retired guy, VTHokiEE, jwvolz and 8 others 11 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted October 23, 2020 Share #192 Posted October 23, 2020 Wow brilliantly done mate Regards Richard WalrusGuy and Justin P. 2 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted October 23, 2020 Share #193 Posted October 23, 2020 Although I have yet to use it, pear wood definitely makes a difference in the crispness of the work. Justin P. 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share #194 Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 12:40 AM, Retired guy said: Wow brilliantly done mate Regards Richard Richard is great to hear from you! On 10/23/2020 at 8:57 AM, abelson said: Although I have yet to use it, pear wood definitely makes a difference in the crispness of the work. Steven, I really love the pear to work with. Now if a finishing sander would just drop out of the sky I'd be all set I took a relaxing go at the binnacle today. Lots of details still to add. I didn't follow the plans exactly and made my own parts. It sits 1/16 higher than the plans but I don't think I will redo it now. The capstan (pic 2) I am going to redo 1/16 higher and wider. abelson, Ryland Craze, Justin P. and 5 others 8 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share #195 Posted October 26, 2020 Making whelps for a new capstan the old fashion way As I am not a capstan expert any suggestions, or do they look reasonable enough? I saw the discrepancy between the instructions and the plans and choose to go with the instructions and kit parts on the red one. To small and narrow imo. Will see what the new one comes out like... Cheers ~ Red one is upside down just to check size difference. Gregory, JpR62, abelson and 4 others 7 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted October 26, 2020 Share #196 Posted October 26, 2020 Hey...I’m not a whelp expert, but those whelps look pretty darned good!!! 👍🏽 NovaStorm 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share #197 Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Stuck em on a bit of dowel with two sided tape to get a better look. I think it will be a big improvement. Edited October 26, 2020 by NovaStorm Ryland Craze, Matt D, Gregory and 5 others 8 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share #198 Posted October 26, 2020 Much happier after seeing Wally's I knew mine was going to bug me. The wider looks so much better, also 1/16 higher. I will paint it red and add the blocks in black, with a few bolts in the disk on top of the head. I am glad I redid it Retired guy, Captain Poison, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted October 27, 2020 Share #199 Posted October 27, 2020 Yep...taking note for future. Much much more realistic looking in terms of scale. Well done. Clean work!!! NovaStorm and WalrusGuy 2 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 27, 2020 Share #200 Posted October 27, 2020 Agree with Pat. Looks very nice!! NovaStorm 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share #201 Posted October 29, 2020 Happy to have redone the capstan. It looks a bit like a candy cane tho lol. In fact from a couple feet back viewing the whole ship it looks great. I also got the doors stuck on my companionway. I made hinges with a thin brass sheet I had, the kit ones are so thick. Added a few bits here and there, moving along slowly. Cheers ~ Matt D, Ryland Craze, JpR62 and 4 others 7 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 29, 2020 Share #202 Posted October 29, 2020 It's looking great Robin! The black chocks contrasts well with the red and they fit it perfectly! Also those hinges look very realistic!! NovaStorm 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share #203 Posted October 29, 2020 6 hours ago, WalrusGuy said: It's looking great Robin! The black chocks contrasts well with the red and they fit it perfectly! Also those hinges look very realistic!! Thanks Wally, I think yours is looking great and I like how we are working on the same pieces at the same time. Cheers thanks for the great comment. Thanks to everyone for all the likes as well, all helps keep the juices flowing. This guy is worse than the admiral, now he's telling me I might have to redo the pumps cross bar! Geez abelson, JpR62, Edwardkenway and 6 others 9 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted October 30, 2020 Share #204 Posted October 30, 2020 Your combination of companionway and capstan looks fantastic! Going with pear wood was a very good decision! Thomas Retired guy 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #205 Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Gahm said: Your combination of companionway and capstan looks fantastic! Going with pear wood was a very good decision! Thomas Thank you Thomas appreciate you checking in agreed the pear is looking good. After seeing Wally's binnacle I think I will go with making a new one in pear also unpainted. I will think about painting the wheel frame and fife rail instead, that should tie all the red together nicely. I have also ordered the master Korabel boat kit having seen how incredible it looks on yours! I plan on having it on deck on the gallows. Hopefully it will work out, will see. I will have to cut pear to build it also sooo... Oh and while I was at it I also ordered this kit which I just couldn't resist for a future build. By MarisStella, The Bracera 1/32 Retired guy, Edwardkenway, WalrusGuy and 2 others 5 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted October 30, 2020 Share #206 Posted October 30, 2020 I can see why you ordered this kit . . . I would love to build that one myself! 👍 Thomas Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #207 Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Gahm said: I can see why you ordered this kit . . . I would love to build that one myself! 👍 Thomas I knew you would agree and like it too Thomas. It will be a lot of fun and a little bit different in type or style of build. Cheers ~ Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted October 30, 2020 Share #208 Posted October 30, 2020 Your ships deck is looking fantastic Robin and yes the Capstan does look way better 👍 NovaStorm and WalrusGuy 2 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 31, 2020 Share #209 Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, NovaStorm said: I plan on having it on deck on the gallows Hi Robin, pls pardon my lack of nautical understanding 😅, but what does this mean? Are you planning to put the jolly boat on the longboat? Do you have any reference pictures of this? Edited October 31, 2020 by WalrusGuy Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahka_est Posted October 31, 2020 Share #210 Posted October 31, 2020 Love the quality of your build! Really good looking deck and arnament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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