alross2 Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share #151 Posted September 9, 2022 OK, the display model is done. Next week, I'll look it over and do any necessary touchup. It's always better for me to leave a finished model for a few days and look at it with fresh eyes. It's still on the building board as the case isn't done yet and the case base needs to be in place when Josh puts in the glass. Once she's mounted on the case base, I'll get some better photos. Rustyj, Guyuti, John Ruy and 14 others 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rhino Posted September 10, 2022 Share #152 Posted September 10, 2022 WOW! Al: she looks great! Thanks for bringing us along on her development log. Dave mtaylor, Keith Black, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 10, 2022 Share #153 Posted September 10, 2022 lovely work mtaylor, thibaultron and Keith Black 3 Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 12, 2022 Share #154 Posted September 12, 2022 That is one impressive model. thibaultron, Keith Black and Canute 3 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 15, 2022 Share #155 Posted September 15, 2022 So after almost a month to do 2 repairs, I am back to the Wyoming. Attaching battens to the starboard side of #4 mast. No, the battens aren't crooked, they are parallel to the waterlne, but because the masts are raked, it looks skewed. GrandpaPhil, hollowneck, John Ruy and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 27, 2022 Share #156 Posted September 27, 2022 So now I've flipped to the port side. Masts 6 & 5 are completely done, working on #4 and 3. Jeff preisler, Kusawa2000, KentM and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 28, 2022 Share #157 Posted September 28, 2022 Having done what I could on the port side, flip over to the starboard side again. I'll be adding to mast #4; shrouds 1 & 4, jackstays, backstay, and ratlines every 5th batten. To #3 mast; shrouds 2&3 (for the battens) and start the jackstay. Then we'll flip yet again. ccoyle, mtaylor, BLACK VIKING and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 26, 2022 Share #158 Posted October 26, 2022 Been awhile since I posted. I'm now working on #1 mast, #2 is almost finished, and 3, 4, 5 & 6 are done. Then it's the bowsprit and flags. ccoyle, Kusawa2000, Knocklouder and 15 others 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted October 26, 2022 Share #159 Posted October 26, 2022 That's certainly a big girl! mtaylor, thibaultron, Knocklouder and 5 others 8 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted October 26, 2022 Share #160 Posted October 26, 2022 That is one large, beautifully insane kit! Simply wow! Mike Draper hollowneck, thibaultron, BobG and 3 others 6 Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 27, 2022 Share #161 Posted October 27, 2022 What is the weight of her? She looks massive! Keith Black, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share #162 Posted October 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Nirvana said: What is the weight of her? She looks massive! The hull is about 44" long but it's plank on bulkhead. It only weighs a couple pounds or so. Keith Black, mtaylor, CiscoH and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 4, 2022 Share #163 Posted November 4, 2022 All the masts are done. Now to start the bowsprit rigging. BenD, Paul Le Wol, John Ruy and 11 others 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 17, 2022 Share #164 Posted November 17, 2022 So I had to put 2 blocks underneath the foremast trestletree. Problem is. how to work under the top and see what you're doing? Answer: Lay the model on its side over foam padding. now I can get to the area I need to. hollowneck, Keith Black, ccoyle and 9 others 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 17, 2022 Share #165 Posted November 17, 2022 And with very few cuss words, the blocks were added. The black band above them is called a barn door, and prevents the glut from popping forward. The glut is what holds the topmast in place. hollowneck, GrandpaPhil, Keith Black and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 23, 2022 Share #166 Posted November 23, 2022 And here are those blocks all rigged up. Archi, mtaylor, Jeff preisler and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 28, 2022 Share #167 Posted November 28, 2022 All the bowsprit chains and forestays finished. What's left are the 3 set of stays on the whisker pole (still to be attached) and all the outhauls and downhauls for the jib sails. ccoyle, Jeff preisler, mtaylor and 9 others 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 29, 2022 Share #168 Posted November 29, 2022 Last night I did the three jib downhauls. Next will be the halyards Kusawa2000, rshousha, ccoyle and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 30, 2022 Share #169 Posted November 30, 2022 So the jib halyards are done. While documenting where I belayed the lines, I was curious as to exactly what each jib sail was called. Wikipedia to the rescue, here's their take: Schooners typically have up to three jibs. the foremast one sets on the topmast forestay and is generally called the jib topsail, a second on the main forestay is called the jib, and the innermost is called the staysail. Actually, all three sails are both jibs and staysails in the generic sense...... A large square-rigged ship typically has four jibs, but could have as many as six. From forward to aft, these sails are called; Jib of jibs Spindle jib Flying jib Outer jib Inner jib Fore (topmast) staysail John Ruy, Ryland Craze, ccoyle and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 1, 2022 Share #170 Posted December 1, 2022 Here are the jib sheets, ready to finish. Then the whisker shrouds, and the rigging will be done! mtaylor, Knocklouder, hollowneck and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 1, 2022 Share #171 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) That’s a beautiful model! Do you include sail plans with the kits? Edited December 1, 2022 by GrandpaPhil Canute, hollowneck, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 1, 2022 Share #172 Posted December 1, 2022 Yes, our sailing kits include a sail plan Nic hollowneck, Canute, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 5, 2022 Share #173 Posted December 5, 2022 Over the weekend, I attached the port jib sheets from the cathead through the sheet block to the bitt, and did the port whisker shrouds. 6 more lines to go (starboard) and she's done! Keith Black, BobG, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 7, 2022 Share #174 Posted December 7, 2022 So here's the bowsprit all finished. Knocklouder, GrandpaPhil, Jeff preisler and 8 others 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 7, 2022 Share #175 Posted December 7, 2022 And an overview of the whole model. All that's left are the flags, and I think I'll put a figure or two on her. Keith Black, Canute, Knocklouder and 14 others 7 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 7, 2022 Share #176 Posted December 7, 2022 Nic, very nicely done. Congratulations. Ryland Craze, Knocklouder, Jeff preisler and 5 others 8 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 7, 2022 Share #177 Posted December 7, 2022 There's 975 feet of rigging line on her. Nic Canute, John Ruy, VTHokiEE and 7 others 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 7, 2022 Share #178 Posted December 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, MrBlueJacket said: There's 975 feet of rigging line on her. Right at a football field length of line. I'm impressed! thibaultron, markjay, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 7, 2022 Share #179 Posted December 7, 2022 Um..... I think a football field is 100 yards, or 300 feet. This model has over 3x the length of a football field. Canute, BobG, Keith Black and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 7, 2022 Share #180 Posted December 7, 2022 Sorry, Nic. I was thinking back of the end zone to the back of the end zone for 360 feet but duh, I needed to add another two fields to the total. Dang, that's a lot of line. mtaylor, thibaultron, Roger Pellett and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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