rwiederrich Posted April 11, 2022 Author #2671 Posted April 11, 2022 On 4/10/2022 at 1:23 AM, ClipperFan said: Rob, your masterclass on rigging is just deeply satisfying to observe. It also makes total sense to rig from aft to bow forward, as that's precisely how the stresses of sailing with stiff winds would be spread. I totally agree about the davit positions on both sides being identical. As I hope to include my revised 3' hull sketch with the Nautical Research Journal article, revised positioning of those davits is just one of a few corrections to be made. Mike's Ozzie friend Ron Haug has identified about a dozen minor errors. I've asked for his list in order to address them all. I want to meet his standards in order to have the most accurate, ultimate "Glory of the Seas" resource for everyone to be proud of. Finally I hope to darken all major lines in order to make it easier to scan. While I couldn't meet the April 1st deadline which is their Fall edition, I'm well positioned to meet July 1st, for Winter 2023. Vladimir, if you could possibly fix the rear gangway to the rear carriage house, I'd love to share that image. I know it's also a challenge but if you could also sculpt an "Athena" figurehead, I really want to show the impressive bow of your model too. It's my intention to give each of your creations as equal representation as possible. "Druxey" I haven't forgotten your lovely line drawing of Glory's figurehead. Let me know if your actual name is in your profile so I can give you the proper recognition you deserve. At this point, I've been using your full names. If anyone's not ok with that, just let me know. With the too many images included already, this is turning out to be a very long article. Once done, it will be submitted to Mike for his critique and editing. If anyone knows how to share a Word document, please let me know and I'll be happy to share it here. Rich...sounds like you are preparing a very detailed account of our research and the results...within our builds. Wonderful. I'd like to know about Ron Haug's corrections and Mike's critique if at all possible. I hope to have more completed by your July 1st deadline....possibly I could take a much better...*As-is* image for you at or close to that time frame for your submission. Possibly there could be a follow up after She is completed. Great job....I hope the publisher accepts your article. It will be wonderful to see and read. Keeping Glory's history and legacy alive. Rob BANYAN 1 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 April 12, 2022 #2672 Posted April 12, 2022 On 4/11/2022 at 9:06 AM, rwiederrich said: Rich...sounds like you are preparing a very detailed account of our research and the results...within our builds. Wonderful. I'd like to know about Ron Haug's corrections and Mike's critique if at all possible. I hope to have more completed by your July 1st deadline....possibly I could take a much better...*As-is* image for you at or close to that time frame for your submission. Possibly there could be a follow up after She is completed. Great job....I hope the publisher accepts your article. It will be wonderful to see and read. Keeping Glory's history and legacy alive. Rob Rob, I have high confidence that the finished piece will actually get published. Since I'm including some images I took off of some museum websites, I imagine I'll need to get their ok to include their images. I don't expect to get compensation, so I don't anticipate any problem. Maybe they'll even supply better images too. What's surprising is how much volume there really is to cover. At this point it's also becoming image heavy but it feels like the photos being shared really contribute to the narrative. I'm sure once it's reviewed and edited by Mike, it will be pared down to a more reasonable size. Or, who knows? Maybe it will become a two part installment. One thing I'm sure of. I will not miss the July 1st deadline. This will be submitted long before then. Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 12, 2022 Author #2673 Posted April 12, 2022 5 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, I have high confidence that the finished piece will actually get published. Since I'm including some images I took off of some museum websites, I imagine I'll need to get their ok to include their images. I don't expect to get compensation, so I don't anticipate any problem. Maybe they'll even supply better images too. What's surprising is how much volume there really is to cover. At this point it's also becoming image heavy but it feels like the photos being shared really contribute to the narrative. I'm sure once it's reviewed and edited by Mike, it will be pared down to a more reasonable size. Or, who knows? Maybe it will become a two part installment. One thing I'm sure of. I will not miss the July 1st deadline. This will be submitted long before then. I mentioned earlier in my comment that a second or third installment might be nice to follow up with the builds. I hope to spend more then one day a week on her...hoping to expedite her finish date. A date established to cause me to a closer completion date make me get off my toosh. A *due-date* is motivating. Thanks again for your efforts in this matter. 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 April 12, 2022 Author #2674 Posted April 12, 2022 Making some purchase eye hooks for the yard halliards……..not bigger then 3/32”. Rob Snug Harbor Johnny, Glen McGuire and Keith Black 3 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 April 12, 2022 Author #2675 Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) Now onto the back stays. Rob Edited April 13, 2022 by rwiederrich Glen McGuire, druxey and Keith Black 3 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 April 13, 2022 #2676 Posted April 13, 2022 5 hours ago, rwiederrich said: I mentioned earlier in my comment that a second or third installment might be nice to follow up with the builds. I hope to spend more then one day a week on her...hoping to expedite her finish date. A date established to cause me to a closer completion date make me get off my toosh. A *due-date* is motivating. Thanks again for your efforts in this matter. Rob Rob, I wouldn't be concerned about the article's deadline. There's already plenty of photos being submitted. Once I finish writing it. I estimate it's about 75% done. I will share it with you unedited just for your response. At the same time, it will be emailed to Mike for his critique and I'm sure the inevitable editing. He's had many articles published so I'm sure he'll know how to proceed. Meanwhile, just proceed at a comfortable pace. If there's enough interest and with author Mike's "juice" I strongly suspect there will be, there probably will be a follow up article. What's really exciting is how this writing project is taking on a life of it's own. It will be fascinating to see Mike's reaction. That will be the true test of whether I've hit the mark or if it will need more work. Either way, July's deadline will be the one. BANYAN 1 Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 13, 2022 Author #2677 Posted April 13, 2022 11 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, I wouldn't be concerned about the article's deadline. There's already plenty of photos being submitted. Once I finish writing it. I estimate it's about 75% done. I will share it with you unedited just for your response. At the same time, it will be emailed to Mike for his critique and I'm sure the inevitable editing. He's had many articles published so I'm sure he'll know how to proceed. Meanwhile, just proceed at a comfortable pace. If there's enough interest and with author Mike's "juice" I strongly suspect there will be, there probably will be a follow up article. What's really exciting is how this writing project is taking on a life of it's own. It will be fascinating to see Mike's reaction. That will be the true test of whether I've hit the mark or if it will need more work. Either way, July's deadline will be the one. Rich...I have full confidence in your preparedness.....I'm simply saying the completeness of the models lends the article to possibly having a part 2 at some later date..when the models are complete. Not that you you need to add to what you have already achieved....for this first article deadline. Rob(feeling the need to get more work done.....soon) 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 April 13, 2022 #2678 Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, rwiederrich said: Rich...I have full confidence in your preparedness.....I'm simply saying the completeness of the models lends the article to possibly having a part 2 at some later date..when the models are complete. Not that you you need to add to what you have already achieved....for this first article deadline. Rob(feeling the need to get more work done.....soon) Rob, if you review the 80 some odd pages of your blog alone, add in Vlad's dozen or more and there's more than enough images and discoveries to support multiple articles. I guess it depends on the level of interest the initial one generates. I will discuss the possibility of a series with Mike to see how he feels. Meanwhile, I don't want you or Vlad to feel any pressure to speed up your construction processes that might adversely impact your build qualities. Edited April 13, 2022 by ClipperFan grammar correction Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 13, 2022 Author #2679 Posted April 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, if you review the 80 some odd pages of your blog alone, add in Vlad's dozen or more and there's more than enough images and discoveries to support multiple articles. I guess it depends on the level of interest the initial one generates. I will discuss the possibility of a series with Mike to see how he feels. Meanwhile, I don't want you or Vlad to feel any pressure to speed up your construction processes that might adversely impact your build qualities. Right. The creative process finds many avenues. I'll leave you to do what you do....and I'll keep my focus on what's in front of me. Thanks for all you do. 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 April 13, 2022 #2680 Posted April 13, 2022 Rob, we will meet our objectives in our own unique ways! Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 13, 2022 Author #2681 Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, we will meet our objectives in our own unique ways! Right on bro ClipperFan 1 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 April 13, 2022 Author #2682 Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) Finished up the port mizzenmast backstays. I’ll add a couple more details on this side before flipper to the starboard side. Rob Edited April 13, 2022 by rwiederrich michael mott, Keith Black and druxey 3 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 April 14, 2022 Author #2683 Posted April 14, 2022 Flipped around and ready to clean up this mess………. Rob Glen McGuire, druxey and Keith Black 3 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 April 14, 2022 Author #2684 Posted April 14, 2022 Starting to clean up and belay the bunt lines. Rob Vladimir_Wairoa, Snug Harbor Johnny, druxey 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."
rwiederrich Posted April 15, 2022 Author #2685 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) Finished up the back stays. Rob Edited April 15, 2022 by rwiederrich Vladimir_Wairoa, BANYAN, druxey 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."
druxey Posted April 15, 2022 #2686 Posted April 15, 2022 Looking very shipshape now! That looks really, really nice, Rob. Keith Black and Vladimir_Wairoa 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
ClipperFan Posted April 15, 2022 #2688 Posted April 15, 2022 Rob, it's amazing how busy the base of your mizzenmast has become with so many lines being belayed just there alone! I can see why you found it necessary to add extra belaying pins in the rail. I'm curious, are you following the belaying chart from "Clipper Ship Captain" or developing your own pattern? Vladimir_Wairoa 1 Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 15, 2022 Author #2689 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) A few pics of my progress. Rob Edited April 15, 2022 by rwiederrich GrandpaPhil, Vladimir_Wairoa, Roger Pellett and 1 other 4 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 April 15, 2022 Author #2690 Posted April 15, 2022 Working the crosjack. Rob Roger Pellett, Keith Black, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 3 1 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 April 15, 2022 Author #2691 Posted April 15, 2022 2 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, it's amazing how busy the base of your mizzenmast has become with so many lines being belayed just there alone! I can see why you found it necessary to add extra belaying pins in the rail. I'm curious, are you following the belaying chart from "Clipper Ship Captain" or developing your own pattern? I’m following the chart, but knowing some practices may be different. I will use license as well. 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 April 15, 2022 #2692 Posted April 15, 2022 Rob, knowing that the crossjack yard has the smallest dimension of the three lower yards (both main and fore yards are 90' each) it's amazing how large the crossjack looks on the mizzen. It must have been quite a sight to see these massive spars on Glory herself. It's no wonder this vessel was so popular at every port she docked at. Quote
rwiederrich Posted April 16, 2022 Author #2693 Posted April 16, 2022 Finished up the cross jack and mounted it. Rob druxey, Glen McGuire, Keith Black and 4 others 7 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."
druxey Posted April 16, 2022 #2694 Posted April 16, 2022 Those furled sails are great! michael mott 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
rwiederrich Posted April 16, 2022 Author #2695 Posted April 16, 2022 13 hours ago, druxey said: Those furled sails are great! The crossjack is a more significant sail, so I made sure I made it slightly larger in quantity. Thanks for the compliment. Rob ClipperFan, michael mott and druxey 3 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 April 16, 2022 #2696 Posted April 16, 2022 18 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Finished up the cross jack and mounted it. Rob Rob, I honestly can say I don't believe I've ever seen furled sails depicted on a model sailing ship before. This is such a convincing portrayal too that it's quite possible to imagine the crew climbing her ratlines and working all over this ship. Well done. Does anybody know if there's a way to share a 'Word' document? My NRJ article which is practically writing itself and being so image heavy is now 17 pages long. I'd love to share it here as it's still not finished yet.... Quote
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted April 16, 2022 #2697 Posted April 16, 2022 Rob has me sold on furled sails for a couple of reasons, apart from portraying a ship moored for a relatively short while so the crew would not take the sails down. The compactness of furled sails atop the yards requires only a little material folded just-so and dangling 'mouse ears' (aka dog ears). A.) One does not have to worry about all those dangling reefing lines, sail seams and the rope around the perimeter (except for the ears). B.) The furled sails conceal the jackstays, so I won't go to the trouble of making jackstays in scale at 1:96. C.) I can also have them cover-up the buntline blocks (and so omit them, as well as reduce their number .. a sleight of hand to have fewer buntlines to deal with). Any buntlines I use can be glued to the top of the yard before laying the furled sail over with a gammoning line, and rout the buntlines through blocks at the mast then down through fairleads to belaying pins. One can get great ideas from the many fine builds seen on MSW. Vladimir_Wairoa and ClipperFan 2 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65
rwiederrich Posted April 16, 2022 Author #2698 Posted April 16, 2022 32 minutes ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said: Rob has me sold on furled sails for a couple of reasons, apart from portraying a ship moored for a relatively short while so the crew would not take the sails down. The compactness of furled sails atop the yards requires only a little material folded just-so and dangling 'mouse ears' (aka dog ears). A.) One does not have to worry about all those dangling reefing lines, sail seams and the rope around the perimeter (except for the ears). B.) The furled sails conceal the jackstays, so I won't go to the trouble of making jackstays in scale at 1:96. C.) I can also have them cover-up the buntline blocks (and so omit them, as well as reduce their number .. a sleight of hand to have fewer buntlines to deal with). Any buntlines I use can be glued to the top of the yard before laying the furled sail over with a gammoning line, and rout the buntlines through blocks at the mast then down through fairleads to belaying pins. One can get great ideas from the many fine builds seen on MSW. I completely agree……and you read my book……I used this authentic furled method because it actually does eliminate the work needed to make the jackstays as you mentioned. Still the effect is authentic and convincing. Thanks for the fine comment and observations. Rob michael mott, Vladimir_Wairoa, druxey 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."
rwiederrich Posted April 20, 2022 Author #2699 Posted April 20, 2022 Started rigging the cross jack by adding the fair leads for the bunt lines and the lifts. Getting close finishing the starboard side. Still lots to do. Rob Glen McGuire, Keith Black, robdurant and 1 other 4 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 April 20, 2022 Author #2700 Posted April 20, 2022 Fun work hour. Rob My Fathers Son, robdurant, BANYAN 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."
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