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Rob, Vladimir, Druxey, et all, in final preperation for submitting my 30+ page Nautical Research Journal article, with a hard deadline of June 30th (July 1st per their guidelines). That gives me 2 weeks to finish. Here are 3 finished pieces: 

Glory of the Seas rear coach house ornate front fascia.

Skylights with the correct 6 panes

Wheelhouse split-level ventilator

Stern letters & carving, in process 

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2 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob, Vladimir, Druxey, et all, in final preperation for submitting my 30+ page Nautical Research Journal article, with a hard deadline of June 30th (July 1st per their guidelines). That gives me 2 weeks to finish. Here are 3 finished pieces: 

Glory of the Seas rear coach house ornate front fascia.

Skylights with the correct 6 panes

Wheelhouse split-level ventilator

Stern letters & carving, in process 

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Great job Rich…….I’m gonna use the name / scroll and redo mine, I think.   Super work. 
 

Rob

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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Model Ship World posted on their Facebook page a picture of my Glory on the work bench…….pointing out how all of us have experienced a messy building bench.   
 

I was honored, at the same time, realizing my work area is a mess…….worthy of pointing out.  
 

Rob

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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Very nicely done drawings/illustrations Rich - impressive detail.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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7 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Model Ship World posted on their Facebook page a picture of my Glory on the work bench…….pointing out how all of us have experienced a messy building bench.   
 

I was honored, at the same time, realizing my work area is a mess…….worthy of pointing out.  
 

Rob

Rob, as non other than genius Albert Einstein himself wryly pointed out: "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then is an empty desk a sign?"

FYI: congratulations for being recognized, even if it's a back-hand slap!

 

 

 

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On 6/17/2022 at 3:43 AM, ClipperFan said:

Rob, Vladimir, Druxey, et all, in final preperation for submitting my 30+ page Nautical Research Journal article, with a hard deadline of June 30th (July 1st per their guidelines). That gives me 2 weeks to finish. Here are 3 finished pieces: 

Glory of the Seas rear coach house ornate front fascia.

Skylights with the correct 6 panes

Wheelhouse split-level ventilator

Stern letters & carving, in process 

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Very nice Rich. thanks. 

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18 minutes ago, Vladimir_Wairoa said:

Very nice Rich. thanks. 

Vladimir,

You're welcome. I'm going to finish Glory's Stern scrollwork, Mike's upper forecastle view and darkening the large 1:96 scale hull drawing, which is now as accurate as it can be made. Then it all goes to NRJ for publication.

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Rob, Vladimir, Druxey, Pat

It made my eyes blurry at times but I finally finished the Stern scrollwork arch over Glory of the Seas. Usually such work is done by tracing one side reversing and repeating it on the other side. I just freehand drew the right Starboard side to visually match the left Port one. Since I drew the Port side first, my suggestion would be to use it as your source and then reverse it to make the opposite side match exactly.

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15 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob, Vladimir, Druxey, Pat

It made my eyes blurry at times but I finally finished the Stern scrollwork arch over Glory of the Seas. Usually such work is done by tracing one side reversing and repeating it on the other side. I just freehand drew the right Starboard side to visually match the left Port one. Since I drew the Port side first, my suggestion would be to use it as your source and then reverse it to make the opposite side match exactly.

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Great work Rich.  
 

Rob

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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I worked and finished up the back stays for the main mast.  
 

Rob

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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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Added the main yard.   Now comes the rigging.  
 

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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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Starting the lifts…..starboard side. 
 

Rob

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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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Finished the port lift…….now I’ll add a few rope coils and then fig the bunt lines. 
 

Rob

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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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Added the port David’s. 
 

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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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Getting pretty busy now. 
 

Rob

 

 

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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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7 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Great work Rich.  
 

Rob

Rob,

Thanks. Of all reconstructions I've done so far, this has been the most challenging. I do know though that, since I've seen such intricate, antique woodwork on large pieces of furniture, this approaches those works. It will be interesting to see how this actually looks on your model.

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12 minutes ago, rwiederrich said:

Getting pretty busy now. 
 

Rob

 

 

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Rob, 

Just magnificent work! I remember thinking when I saw the stunning height of her mizzen mast, how tall that structure looked. Now, compared to her fore and main mast, the mizzen looks positively diminutive! All I can think of, is how this must have been such a mind bending experience to actually view McKay's Clipper Glory of the Seas in person! Simply amazing...

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Securing bunt lines.  
 

Rob

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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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Thanks to everyone for the fine compliments...I appreciate it very much.

 

One thing must be pointed out(well several).....  When preparing to rig, you must faithfully consider how much rigging you are up for.  Standing rigging is a gimmy.......  but running rigging can come in all shades of complexity.  The minimalist rarely strays from lifts and braces.

The biggest dilemma is making sure you comprehend the true complexity of line location, and belay points..  Having a bunt line descend down the mast from a skysail yard... must not in any way tangle, twist or interfere with any other of the lines demanding the same treatment....and then effortlessly find its appropriate belay pin on the rail.  All , without entanglements.

 

I quickly realized (AS I ALWAYS DO),  that if I wanted to *fully* rig my Glory...I had to put in the homework and most of all.....visualize...with 3-D vision.....the clear unobstructed path for each line.

I have on a number of frustrating occasions....had to un-belay and rerun a line that was clear of all other lines....but one.....hiding behind a shroud.  Good thing I always check and recheck (from every angle)....lines before I glue them in place.

It will not take long before the forest of lines becomes a structure in of themselves....this is why, within the body of your homework, you must make sure you use appropriate line size for the scale you are replicating.  How many times have we seen an otherwise beautiful model being overpowered by over sized rigging lines....and them, of the wrong scale color!

For my purposes, I generally use 3 sizes of line...one for lifts and downhauls for yards and the others two for sail control and top mast bracing.   Rigging always has to be smaller then you think.  No one hauls a yard purchase the size of a baseball bat......that would be a main mast shroud.

 

I just wanted to help those, thinking, or beginning rigging on their own models.

3 things I want to leave you....1: Use the appropriate size cable for your rigging (Smaller is better).

                                                2: Use the appropriate color, Greyish tan is best, (deadeye lanyards are NOT running rigging...stop using tan cord)

                                                3: Rig as much as you are comfortable with(but if you put that much effort into your hull build...why stop there, challenge yourself, you'll be a better modeler because of it).

 

 

 

Rob

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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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Rob,

As I view the ever growing gossamer labyrinth of rigging on your spectacular Clipper Glory of the Seas, it occured to me that so far you have yet to run any of the fore and aft block & tackle lines that would normally turn these massive yards into the wind. This must be part of your deliberate plan to address all of the other lines you have already rigged, basically supporting the vertical movement of the yards. It also means she will be an even more impressive vessel with these seemingly endless, potentially bewildering lines. From what you so masterfully described of your process so far, it sounds like you're working from the top down, with the highest lines belaying further out and lower lines belaying closer in. I also repeat my sincere hope that you're maintaining some sort of organizing chart of this amazing rigging process. I'm sure Vlad would echo this sentiment. Continue working your magic!

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3 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob,

As I view the ever growing gossamer labyrinth of rigging on your spectacular Clipper Glory of the Seas, it occured to me that so far you have yet to run any of the fore and aft block & tackle lines that would normally turn these massive yards into the wind. This must be part of your deliberate plan to address all of the other lines you have already rigged, basically supporting the vertical movement of the yards. It also means she will be an even more impressive vessel with these seemingly endless, potentially bewildering lines. From what you so masterfully described of your process so far, it sounds like you're working from the top down, with the highest lines belaying further out and lower lines belaying closer in. I also repeat my sincere hope that you're maintaining some sort of organizing chart of this amazing rigging process. I'm sure Vlad would echo this sentiment. Continue working your magic!

Part of my mastery is practicality.  
I indeed have left off the addition of these braces to lessen the stress on the mainmast…….since there is no adequate counter force that would otherwise be applied by the main mast stays.  
Plus the topsail yards and the main yard sheets need their sheeves prepped in the hull. 
 
I have plenty to do till I begin the yards for the fore mast. 
 

Thanks for the great support and encouragement. 
 

Rob

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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Starting to focus and add details while they still can be easily done. 
 

Adding bracing to the davits.  While in port Glory stowed her davit gear…….retaining only the head double blocks.   Even at sea……these items were stowed.   
 

Added the coop now and am adding lift blocks and eyebolts for the foremast. 
 

Rob

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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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Couple glamour shots. 
 

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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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