Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC

[HIPEXEC]

Some progress on the rigging. Slow going with theses old fingers.

[HIPEXEC]

Joshua Slocum " Reading day and night..."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[HIPEXEC]

Help!  Does anyone know how I can change the era of this build? It should be up to 1900 not where I mistakenly put it.

Thanks in advance.

[HIPEXEC]

I've added books to Slocum's library and a bottle of wine. Not much else I can do.

 

Edited March 23, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[HIPEXEC]

Still more rigging. Trying to make sails but I'm not having much success. The sail material that came with this old kit looks like a pillow case? Now I'm trying to retro some old sails I have. Here's some more pics FYI.

 

 

Edited March 27, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[HIPEXEC]

I'm installing a storm jib from an old model  and a bilge pump

 

Edited March 28, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[FlyingFish]

On 3/23/2021 at 5:48 PM, HIPEXEC said:

I've added books to Slocum's library and a bottle of wine. Not much else I can do

What else does a man need?

[HIPEXEC]

The storm jib is almost set, the main is furled, next I'll set a sea anchor and furled mizzen. Then Joshua Slocum can ride out the storm drinking wine and reading.

[HIPEXEC]

I've installed  a sea anchor. Next will be a furled mizzen. Then Slocum can coast safely before the storm while reading and drinking wine.

[HIPEXEC]

Slocum is now running before the storm with main and mizzen furled, sea anchor out and storm jib flying like a spinnaker . 

[HIPEXEC]

I've added cabin doors to dress up the open top cabins

[HIPEXEC]

I've installed Slocum's flag on the mizzen

[HIPEXEC]

Now I have to make title plaques for the base then I'll see if any of the Slocum museums want this display model for their visitors. It's a perfect tool to show folks how Slocum lived for over three years while sailing alone.

[Josh Williamson]

I really like this model Rich!  Gives some context to Slocum's long journey and the confines of the vessel. Very well done!

[HIPEXEC]

8 hours ago, Josh Williamson said:

I really like this model Rich!  Gives some context to Slocum's long journey and the confines of the vessel. Very well done!

Thanks Josh 

[HIPEXEC]

My Spray is finally finished. Engraved plaques and a print if Slocum reading in his cabin. The Spray is shown running before a storm with all sails furled except a storm jib. A sea anchor is deployed to keep its stern pointed into the sea and wind. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 24, 2021 by HIPEXEC
photo edit

[G.L.]

Nice presentation, Rich. Congratulations!

[HIPEXEC]

6 hours ago, G.L. said:

Nice presentation, Rich. Congratulations!

Thanks G.L. 

[GuntherMT]

Nice work Rich, and agreed the presentation with the drawing is cool.

[HIPEXEC]

Thanks everyone! Now  I'm  going to try and donate it to a Slocum Museum.

[HIPEXEC]

Hooray!!!

 

A museum in Nova Scotia will permanently display my "Spray"

 

Details to follow

[Ryland Craze]

That is quite an honor.

[HIPEXEC]

The Islands Historical Society in Freeport Nova Scotia will permanently exhibit my "Spray" in The Joshua Slocum Exhibit in The Mount Hanley Schoolhouse Museum

[HIPEXEC]

Spray model packed for shipping to museum for permanent display

[HIPEXEC]

The Spray finally made it to the museum. Just a little re-rigging damage that I will talk the museum through how to fix it.

That makes two of my models are now on permanent display at museums!!!  

As soon as I get pics of the display I shall post them,

[HIPEXEC]

[HIPEXEC]

Here's my Spray at the museum in Nova Scotia. They're building a display case for it.       

[Josh Williamson]

Congrats on getting her into the museum Rich!  If I am ever up in Nova Scotia, that would be a fun thing to see in person. 

[HIPEXEC]

Thanks

they are buiding a display case for it!

Rich

[HIPEXEC]

Thanks everyone!