druxey Posted July 22, 2022 #3151 Posted July 22, 2022 Are you able to rig in your sleep by now, Rob? Beautiful work, as ever. 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 July 22, 2022 Author #3152 Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, druxey said: Are you able to rig in your sleep by now, Rob? Beautiful work, as ever. THAT is one skill, I have yet to master. Actually, I focus on time management. Each day, I get about an hour and a half to work like a madman. So I have really spent time perfecting any repetitious processes....like painting and sheaving blocks....making eyebolts.....securing eyebolts to blocks, most importantly....establishing a good sequence to do all this. Preparation and planning for the work cannot be overlooked. Work inward out. Prep and drill all the top fairleads, the tie sheaves in the masts and block/stay eyebolt holes. Not to mention banding for stays and futtock shrouds. Its a symphony. My evening goal is to finish off the topgallant shrouds and begin the addition of the ratlines. Again, thanks for the fine compliments and daily visits Rob Snug Harbor Johnny, Roger Pellett 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 July 23, 2022 #3153 Posted July 23, 2022 13 hours ago, druxey said: Are you able to rig in your sleep by now, Rob? Beautiful work, as ever. Druxey, "Sleep-rigging" what a concept! Now, imagine if you could do that and get a good night's rest at the same time..... Actually I think Rob has just about perfected his masting and rigging technique to mastery level while still getting a decent night's sleep. Besides creating a museum masterpiece with an incredible level of detail, his assembly pace is nothing short of amazing. druxey 1 Quote
druxey Posted July 23, 2022 #3154 Posted July 23, 2022 Visiting this thread is always a pleasure, Rob! Obviously with such a vast quantity of rigging, time management and work flow becomes important. 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
KeithAug Posted July 23, 2022 #3155 Posted July 23, 2022 Rob. The rigging is truly impressive. It must be either a labour of love or a penance. I do admire your dedication to the task and the structured way you approach it. Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846
rwiederrich Posted July 23, 2022 Author #3156 Posted July 23, 2022 Thanks Druxey and Keith. Finished up the rat lines. GrandpaPhil, Keith Black, Glen McGuire 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 July 23, 2022 Author #3157 Posted July 23, 2022 Now mounting the upper and lower topsail yards. druxey, GrandpaPhil, Keith Black 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 July 23, 2022 Author #3158 Posted July 23, 2022 Now the long task of adding blocks and rigging the yards and their furled sails. It begins with the chain clews for the upper topsail yard. Threading chain is like threading a wet noodle through a straw. Rob GrandpaPhil, BANYAN, 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."
ClipperFan Posted July 24, 2022 #3159 Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) Rob, the magic of cameras is that we see images of your amazing progress instantly. That belies the amount to time and energy you put in, to make these pictures possible. As a teenager, I've done a small amount of plastic sailing ship model rigging (always scratch building, as their accompanying plans were unrealistically simplistic). I know to a degree, that to get the highly accurate results your model displays, involves hours of thoughtful fore planning and careful meticulous work. I just wanted to acknowledge that. Edited July 24, 2022 by ClipperFan additional information Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted July 24, 2022 #3160 Posted July 24, 2022 15 hours ago, rwiederrich said: It begins with the chain clews for the upper topsail yard. Threading chain is like threading a wet noodle through a straw. Rob When doing the chains for the Red Jacket, I first tied fine sewing thread to the chain, then stiffened the other end with CA glue. I think you will find it much easier. Nic Quote
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted July 24, 2022 #3161 Posted July 24, 2022 Rob, I was antiquing with the Admiral recently and came by a turn-of-the-century clothes wringer ... just the sort that can be used in your ingenious method of embossing copper strips for ship hulls below the water line (shown in detail in your Great Republic log). It had clamps for attaching to most table edges, a wooden frame with adjustable pressure leaf springs and the rollers were in good shape. The price was $125 - which I thought reasonable ... but as I was examining the wringer closely, the Admiral thought I didn't need anything like that. Whatever, these things are not 'fast movers' ... 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
BANYAN Posted July 24, 2022 #3162 Posted July 24, 2022 Rob, in a similar idea to that offered by NIc, also try some very thin wire as a leader, as it is stiffer than thread. It could be a single strand from the multi-core electrical wire but must be thin. I use ni-chrome wire as it is a little stronger; I simply double it through the leading link of the chain - it is thin enough for for both ends of the wire to easily pass through the block , fairlead etc. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
rwiederrich Posted July 25, 2022 Author #3163 Posted July 25, 2022 9 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: When doing the chains for the Red Jacket, I first tied fine sewing thread to the chain, then stiffened the other end with CA glue. I think you will find it much easier. Nic I run thin wire through the first link and then thread it through the block an such. Just sometimes the chain will bind inside the block or sheave and I have to work gently to not break anything. Note the wore at the end of the chain dangling. 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 July 25, 2022 Author #3164 Posted July 25, 2022 31 minutes ago, BANYAN said: Rob, in a similar idea to that offered by NIc, also try some very thin wire as a leader, as it is stiffer than thread. It could be a single strand from the multi-core electrical wire but must be thin. I use ni-chrome wire as it is a little stronger; I simply double it through the leading link of the chain - it is thin enough for for both ends of the wire to easily pass through the block , fairlead etc. cheers Pat That is exactly what I described to Nic. 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."
BANYAN Posted July 25, 2022 #3165 Posted July 25, 2022 we must have crossed in the ether Rob - great minds think alike (well your's might be great at least). cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
rwiederrich Posted July 25, 2022 Author #3166 Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, BANYAN said: we must have crossed in the ether Rob - great minds think alike (well your's might be great at least). cheers Pat Right. The wire I use has to pass through a single link of 42lpi chain. It’s pretty thin stuff. Smaller then thread for sure. Winding off a small motor. Pat……your Victoria is amazing and a testament to you own expertise and skill. Your great mind’s doing just fine. 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 July 26, 2022 Author #3167 Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 7:57 AM, Snug Harbor Johnny said: Rob, I was antiquing with the Admiral recently and came by a turn-of-the-century clothes wringer ... just the sort that can be used in your ingenious method of embossing copper strips for ship hulls below the water line (shown in detail in your Great Republic log). It had clamps for attaching to most table edges, a wooden frame with adjustable pressure leaf springs and the rollers were in good shape. The price was $125 - which I thought reasonable ... but as I was examining the wringer closely, the Admiral thought I didn't need anything like that. Whatever, these things are not 'fast movers' ... Wow....$125. I found mine at a second hand store for $20. Keep looking....and visit Ebay...sometimes they have them there. All I know, is that the method I devised is the simplest and fasted way to make thousands of copper plates.....in no time...for the cheapest cost...too. 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."
Keith Black Posted July 26, 2022 #3168 Posted July 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, rwiederrich said: Wow....$125. I found mine at a second hand store for $20 I have a brand new one still in the original box or what's left of the original box. I'm never going to use it. Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
rwiederrich Posted July 26, 2022 Author #3169 Posted July 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, Keith Black said: I have a brand new one still in the original box or what's left of the original box. I'm never going to use it. Maybe Snug harbor would like to get in contact with you........? 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 July 27, 2022 Author #3170 Posted July 27, 2022 Just a quick update. I’m taking a slight break for a few days. The temps have been in the high nineties and my shop is not air conditioned. I just don’t have the energy to endure the temps. It just sucks the life out of me. I just can’t endure it. The house is air conditioned but not the shop. Maybe this weekend or next week, I’ll ramp up again. Rob druxey 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 July 28, 2022 #3171 Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, rwiederrich said: Just a quick update. I’m taking a slight break for a few days. The temps have been in the high nineties and my shop is not air conditioned. I just don’t have the energy to endure the temps. It just sucks the life out of me. I just can’t endure it. The house is air conditioned but not the shop. Maybe this weekend or next week, I’ll ramp up again. Rob Rob, Priority no 1 is to take good care of the shipbuilding crew. After all, nobody else can fill in for you. Even Donald McKay knew that principal, as he treated his workers as extended family. Things have been so warm here in the Litchfield Hills of Western CT that the city has opened up emergency cooling centers. Take good care of yourself. druxey and BANYAN 2 Quote
rwiederrich Posted July 28, 2022 Author #3172 Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, Priority no 1 is to take good care of the shipbuilding crew. After all, nobody else can fill in for you. Even Donald McKay knew that principal, as he treated his workers as extended family. Things have been so warm here in the Litchfield Hills of Western CT that the city has opened up emergency cooling centers. Take good care of yourself. Right. Next week will be in the mid to high seventies...so we will get a reprieve. Shoot...I cut down a dozen 10~4" trees yesterday with my son-n-law and stacked the trunks branches for chipping and it was 97deg. Work is possible outside....but in a hot room..........I'm dead. Rob Edited July 28, 2022 by rwiederrich 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 3, 2022 Author #3173 Posted August 3, 2022 Spent some time working the rigging. Rob Tony Hunt, druxey, Keith Black 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 August 3, 2022 Author #3174 Posted August 3, 2022 Added all the bunt lines to their insertions and will now run them through their blocks and down the mast. Rob GrandpaPhil, druxey, 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."
rwiederrich Posted August 3, 2022 Author #3175 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Finished up the lifts. Here is a pic of the size of each eye hook for each lift. They are 1/8” long. Rob Edited August 3, 2022 by rwiederrich Tony Hunt, BANYAN, GrandpaPhil 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 August 3, 2022 Author #3176 Posted August 3, 2022 Finishing the day with the upper topsail down haul. Rob GrandpaPhil, Keith Black, druxey 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."
BANYAN Posted August 4, 2022 #3177 Posted August 4, 2022 Nice work Rob, some significant progress. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
ClipperFan Posted August 4, 2022 #3178 Posted August 4, 2022 Rob, First, it's great to see you back in action on your beautiful Glory of the Seas model. I hope this means temps have moderated enough to allow you to comfortably work. I am still impressed with the amazing organizational skills you display in your disciplined rigging process. Seeing all those loose lines in the before picture and how it all is resolved in the after one drives home the point that such intricate rigging is not for the faint of heart! Quote
rwiederrich Posted August 4, 2022 Author #3179 Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, BANYAN said: Nice work Rob, some significant progress. cheers Pat Just have to add the sheets and I’ll be ready to step this bad boy in the hull. 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 4, 2022 Author #3180 Posted August 4, 2022 1 hour ago, ClipperFan said: Rob, First, it's great to see you back in action on your beautiful Glory of the Seas model. I hope this means temps have moderated enough to allow you to comfortably work. I am still impressed with the amazing organizational skills you display in your disciplined rigging process. Seeing all those loose lines in the before picture and how it all is resolved in the after one drives home the point that such intricate rigging is not for the faint of heart! I’m getting close to stepping the fore mast array. And then mounting the main yard. Shwuuuuuh…..I can’t believe I’m almost done with Glory of the Seas. Just a few more tasks. 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."
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