Christopher Carl Posted May 25, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 25, 2020 I have been working on this build for two-and-a-half years. I have followed harlequin's build all along. His work is excellent and solved several problems I've had. This is my second build; HMS Surprise-Mamoli was the first. After decades of plastic models, I switched to wood because I wanted a change of material and history topics. The pictures show the current state of things. The spars are also done. I'm waiting for a set of pre-built sails to arrive from Europe. I want to attach them in furled position to the spars and then mount the spars. ccoyle, Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 25, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 25, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Nice looking model. Edwardkenway 1 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted May 25, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 25, 2020 Nice! Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 25, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 25, 2020 Welcome! Well done! mtaylor and Edwardkenway 2 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...
Christopher Carl Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks guys for the welcoming!! The sail set (Victory 1:100) that I ordered arrived today. I was scared that it would not fit properly. Victory is slightly bigger than Bellona. To my wonderment THE SAILS FIT!!! See the picture below. From the right: foremast, mainmast, Mizzen (above) and Bowsprit (below). YEA!!! Now I have to decide what furling to make on each spar. ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted June 1, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2020 Looking frigging AWESOME! Welcome aboard too! mtaylor 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted June 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 9, 2020 good to see another corel Bellona and interesting to see how you have done things compared to mine.....it is looking fabulous....how have you found corels plans for the rigging......I don't think they are too bad just need a lot of working out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carl Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted June 10, 2020 I agree with you, harlequin. The rigging needs a lot of study: most of my time is figuring WHAT to do; the DOING is quick! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carl Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted June 18, 2020 I have been studying how to properly do furled sails. Harland's book is particularly valuable. I have started with the bowsprit spars. My first try was too bulky, so I did it again. Here is the result below. I've started the foremast spars, maybe with various furl/partial unfurl types for variety. GrandpaPhil and KurtH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 18, 2020 Share #10 Posted June 18, 2020 I'm moved this to the log section. Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carl Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted July 22, 2020 I am moving right along with putting sails on the spars of the Bellona. All I have left to do is the topgallants. I've decided to mix the treatments between fully furled and clewed up sails. I'm trying to portray Bellona arriving at port, and preparing for a long stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carl Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted September 1, 2020 I have now completed the spars and sail mountings. As I said above, the ship has arrived in port for a long maintenance stay and in the process of furling the sails. Although the sails are for the Victory 1:100, they worked out well for the Bellona. I learned a lot about sails in this process too. The rigging is now complete also. Now I'm moving on the to finish the ship: anchors, lanterns, flags, etc. Then I have cleanup. This has been a long three years to build! But what a great hobby inside, when there's a pandemic outside. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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