gak1965 Posted August 12, 2021 #1501 Posted August 12, 2021 Did you make the capstan or is it a commercial product? Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
rwiederrich Posted August 12, 2021 Author #1502 Posted August 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, gak1965 said: Did you make the capstan or is it a commercial product? I couldn’t make two exactly alike ……so this one is an after market one. Not sure I will use it though. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
ClipperFan Posted August 12, 2021 #1503 Posted August 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Rob, sometimes writing is not perfect thing for communication specifically if one is not extremly cautious when putting words - myself i mean. I didnt find humor in oversight but in Rich way of using words and commenting ... ( in an easy humorous tone I suspect.)....no offence meant. V. Vladimir, my response to Rob's error in thanking me for your compliment was intended to be totally a joke. It was deliberately wordy to poke fun at the silliness of it all. I doubt anybody took it seriously. By the way, I'm so glad you read and write such fluent english. I know some German but none of the Slavic languages at all. Vladimir_Wairoa 1 Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 12, 2021 #1504 Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, rwiederrich said: I couldn’t make two exactly alike ……so this one is an after market one. Not sure I will use it though. Rob Rob, it's a nice little piece but isn't the capstan more wooden with some inlaid brass components? Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 13, 2021 Author #1505 Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, it's a nice little piece but isn't the capstan more wooden with some inlaid brass components? The real capstan didn’t have any brass on it…….it was wood and iron. I’m not sure she didn’t have an all iron one either. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted August 13, 2021 Author #1506 Posted August 13, 2021 Worked on the cat release or anchor release mechanism For the starboard side. I also added the cleats for the fairleads for the jib sails and their stays. The ladders are just mocked right now Vladimir_Wairoa and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Tony Hunt Posted August 13, 2021 #1507 Posted August 13, 2021 It's probably going to be similar to the capstans on Ed Tosti's magnificent YOUNG AMERICA model. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 13, 2021 Author #1508 Posted August 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Tony Hunt said: It's probably going to be similar to the capstans on Ed Tosti's magnificent YOUNG AMERICA model. I read somewhere that the capstans were a special patented version. A more modern version then what Webb used on his nearly 20 Year older clipper. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
TBlack Posted August 13, 2021 #1509 Posted August 13, 2021 12 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Worked on the cat release or anchor release mechanism For the starboard side. I also added the cleats for the fairleads for the jib sails and their stays. The ladders are just mocked right now You must have REALLY tiny fingers to be able to accomplish that detail! Tom BANYAN 1 Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 13, 2021 #1510 Posted August 13, 2021 17 hours ago, rwiederrich said: I read somewhere that the capstans were a special patented version. A more modern version then what Webb used on his nearly 20 Year older clipper. Rob Rob, she's really starting to come together now. Of course, you're right about an almost 20 year newer capstan. I'll see if there's any Bow photos that may shed more light on this item. Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 13, 2021 #1511 Posted August 13, 2021 Rob, Vladimir, guys I think I finally have made enough progress on my 1:96 scale "GLORY of the SEAS" line drawing that I can share it here. It's not 100% but before I continue filling in more specifics, I wanted to get your reactions. How does this look to you? GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 13, 2021 #1512 Posted August 13, 2021 Since it's so damnably hard to get decent, focused pics of the entire sketch, here are 2 segments roughly 17" each. To get the entire sketch, I have to stand on the bed to capture the entire 30+" image which ends up being less in focus than optimal. GrandpaPhil and BANYAN 2 Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1513 Posted August 14, 2021 Your drawings are amazing Rich. Looking good. Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1514 Posted August 14, 2021 Spent some time finishing up the port anchor release mech and support chains Rob Tony Hunt, BANYAN, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted August 14, 2021 #1515 Posted August 14, 2021 9 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, Vladimir, guys I think I finally have made enough progress on my 1:96 scale "GLORY of the SEAS" line drawing that I can share it here. It's not 100% but before I continue filling in more specifics, I wanted to get your reactions. How does this look to you? Fine work Rich. Very familiar ship.:) Quote
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted August 14, 2021 #1516 Posted August 14, 2021 4 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Spent some time finishing up the port anchor release mech and support chains Rob Sweet Rob, minuscule clean details , perfect. Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1517 Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Sweet Rob, minuscule clean details , perfect. 3 hours ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Fine work Rich. Very familiar ship.:) Vladimir it's due to these astute, in depth observations that I keep submitting my efforts for your keen insights. Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1518 Posted August 14, 2021 7 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Your drawings are amazing Rich. Looking good. Rob, thanks, I have to do shroud mounts, two rear skylights, fore nameboard (man are they tiny) ship's boats, tackling and some Stern quarter carvings. Then Mike wants to see it. I'm going to see if there's any way to scan it & send it to him. Before I do, I'll share the finished product here. Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1519 Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Sweet Rob, minuscule clean details , perfect. Rob, again I echo Vladimir's sentiments. Just beautiful, clean work. Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1520 Posted August 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said: Sweet Rob, minuscule clean details , perfect. Thanks Vlad, The release mech’s are just under an inch long with their pillow block bearing mounts. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1521 Posted August 14, 2021 4 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, again I echo Vladimir's sentiments. Just beautiful, clean work. Thanks Rich, I plan on keeping this anchor suspended as it is, and have the other hanging from the cat head via it’s internal blocking. Both of these anchors will be removed when I begin work on the channels. Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
michael mott Posted August 14, 2021 #1522 Posted August 14, 2021 Hi Rob, doing a little catching up, looks like you have been very busy, the ship is looking great, super work on the tiny details. I really liked the comparison shots with the old photographs. The figure head looks great, how did you make her? I did not see any info on her so I must have missed it. Again the work is looking superb. Michael 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.
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1523 Posted August 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, michael mott said: Hi Rob, doing a little catching up, looks like you have been very busy, the ship is looking great, super work on the tiny details. I really liked the comparison shots with the old photographs. The figure head looks great, how did you make her? I did not see any info on her so I must have missed it. Again the work is looking superb. Michael Michael, as usual Rob will take all credit for the incredibly accurately detailed work that's done. Don't believe him. I have it on good authority that he's secretly contracted with teeny, tiny Elves who do all the hard labor for him! (in reality if you go back far enough he describes how he carved her from some form of dental material) he's even given Lloyd McCafferey a run for his money. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1524 Posted August 14, 2021 Michael, to save you digging time in searching for Rob's earlier posts, here are the 3 images of his unpainted Grecian Goddess 'Athene' with another close up of Lloyd McCaffery's work, which to be fair, while also small is substantially larger than Rob's (possibly 8"). GrandpaPhil and michael mott 1 1 Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 14, 2021 #1525 Posted August 14, 2021 Michael, in case you haven't had the chance to see Glory's Figurehead on the real vessel, here's 3 beautiful images of her. The first 2 are ones that Michael Mjelde graciously shared with our group, from his over 60 years of researching her. Bob Cleek and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1526 Posted August 14, 2021 6 hours ago, michael mott said: Hi Rob, doing a little catching up, looks like you have been very busy, the ship is looking great, super work on the tiny details. I really liked the comparison shots with the old photographs. The figure head looks great, how did you make her? I did not see any info on her so I must have missed it. Again the work is looking superb. Michael Thanks Michael. She was made from dental light cure acrylic and other dental materials. whatever I have on hand IS the material of choice. Thanks for peeking in Rob Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
michael mott Posted August 14, 2021 #1527 Posted August 14, 2021 5 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Michael, in case you haven't had the chance to see Glory's Figurehead on the real vessel, here's 3 beautiful images of her. The first 2 are ones that Michael Mjelde graciously shared with our group, from his over 60 years of researching her. Thank you so much for the additional information, and kudos to you all for the work you are doing to support Rob and Vladimir. Michael 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.
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2021 Author #1528 Posted August 14, 2021 Added the name board michael mott, Keith Black, Tony Hunt and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
ClipperFan Posted August 15, 2021 #1529 Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, michael mott said: Thank you so much for the additional information, and kudos to you all for the work you are doing to support Rob and Vladimir. Michael Michael, you're welcome and on behalf of Rob's group, I'm sure he welcomes your contributions. Quote
ClipperFan Posted August 15, 2021 #1530 Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Added the name board Rob, that's just gorgeous . This particular angle reminds me so much of the one which I credit giving us the breakthrough in finally recognizing Glory's genuine Clipper shape. This 1911 Seattle dockside view, which actually wasn't fully available even in Michael's first book, finally shows Glory's true razor sharp Clipper Bow. To me, this aha! moment is what allowed Vladimir to give us the incredibly accurate bulkhead kits. And Rob you're showcasing in your incredibly faithful replica, "GLORY of the SEAS" as she truly appeared. This is such exciting stuff!!! Tony Hunt, BANYAN, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote
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