MichaelW Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share #61 Posted January 11, 2022 The next task as to square away the lines. After cleating off the jib sheets, I wanted to coil the remaining line in a Flemish coil. I knew I'd have to glue the coil into a round, but didn't want to try that right on the deck. I clamped a small piece of glass from a small picture frame into a hobby vice and positioned that next to the cockpit. I then carefully coiled the line using tweezers to coil the line and my finger to hold the coiled line down. Once I got the coil to the size I wanted, I used a drop of CA to hold the coil together. I used some accelerant to speed up the CA cure, then slid the coil onto the deck. I had to glue the coil down to it laid flat. After repeating the process on the other side I cleated off the main halyard and coiled the remaining line and hung it on the pin at the mast. I coiled the mainsheet and left it on the cockpit grate. All that's left to do is place the anchor on the fore deck and coil the anchor rode. Ryland Craze and Duanelaker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share #62 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) The next task was to square away the lines. After cleating off the jib sheets, I wanted to coil the remaining line in a Flemish coil. I knew I'd have to glue the coil into a round, but didn't want to try that right on the deck. I clamped a small piece of glass from a small picture frame into a hobby vice and positioned that next to the cockpit. I then carefully coiled the line using tweezers to coil the line and my finger to hold the coiled line down. Once I got the coil to the size I wanted, I used a drop of CA to hold the coil together. I used some accelerant to speed up the CA cure, then slid the coil onto the deck. I had to glue the coil down for to lay flat. After repeating the process on the other side, I cleated off the main halyard and coiled the remaining line and hung it on the pin at the mast. I coiled the mainsheet and left it on the cockpit grate. All that's left to do, I think, is place the anchor on the fore deck and coil the anchor rode. Edited January 11, 2022 by MichaelW Ryland Craze and wtimlen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #63 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Using some skills from placing model railroad ballast, I soaked the anchor rode in a 1/3 rubbing alcohol - 2/3 water solution. That made the line very pliable. I then used the handle of an Xacto knife to prepare the coil - it was the right size. I carefully looped the line into a normal looking rope pile. I then used very dilute white glue with a dropper to soak the line with white glue. Let dry overnight. I then seized a loop for the anchor shackle. To make it easier to tie off the rode on the Samson post, I used a dropper and re-wetted the line with the alcohol/water solution. Done. Edited January 26, 2022 by MichaelW Corrected my math on the alcohol-water mixture. barkeater, Ryland Craze and Duanelaker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #64 Posted January 25, 2022 And now the Yankee Hero is finished. Some details I'd do differently, but it's done. Duanelaker, petervisser, BobG and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted January 25, 2022 Share #65 Posted January 25, 2022 Very nice Michael! 👍😀 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #66 Posted January 25, 2022 Thanks! On to the next model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 25, 2022 Share #67 Posted January 25, 2022 Haven't been following your log, Michael, but that's a very nice looking model you've crafted there. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share #68 Posted January 26, 2022 Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted January 26, 2022 Share #69 Posted January 26, 2022 Beautiful model. Congratulations on finishing this kit and thanks for sharing your build with us. hollowneck 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted January 26, 2022 Share #70 Posted January 26, 2022 An elegant model. Well done! Thanks for sharing it. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtimlen Posted January 26, 2022 Share #71 Posted January 26, 2022 Very nice, display with pride! Cheers, Bill T. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Take care folks, always appreciative of everyone's support! Bill T. Finished Builds: Revell: Cutty Shark 1980 (1/96 Plastic); Thermopylae 1981 (1/96 Plastic); USS Constitution 1983 (1/96 Plastic), USS United States 1985 (1/96 Plastic) Midwest Products: Chesapeake Bay Skip-Jack Success Series (2001 Wood), Booths Bay Lobster Boat Working R/C Success Series (1"-1' 2002-2019) Blue Jacket Shipcrafters: Yankee Hero (3/8-1 2020 on MSW), Revenue Cutter (1/4"-1' Current) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted January 26, 2022 Share #72 Posted January 26, 2022 Well done! I missed this log until now, but that is a very tidy result. Ryland Craze 1 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkeater Posted January 26, 2022 Share #73 Posted January 26, 2022 Congratulations and nicely done. I enjoyed following your log. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Completed scratch build: The armed brig "Badger" 1777 Current scratch build: The 36 gun frigate "Unite" 1796 Completed kits: Mamoli "Alert", Caldercraft "Sherbourne" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted January 26, 2022 Share #74 Posted January 26, 2022 Gorgeous model, Michael! Congratulations! hollowneck and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share #75 Posted January 26, 2022 Thanks everyone. I learned a lot in this build, which I plan to use on my next build. This site is a great tool and a place to find encouragement. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted January 27, 2022 Share #76 Posted January 27, 2022 34 minutes ago, MichaelW said: I learned a lot in this build, which I plan to use on my next build. What's next, Michael? Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted January 28, 2022 Share #77 Posted January 28, 2022 Congratulations! Your customer file now has a note that you will get 10% off your next kit from us. Nic hollowneck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share #78 Posted February 1, 2022 My next project is the Bluejacket Shipcrafters Diesel Tugboat. I purchased the kit this summer when I visited the shop in Maine. Nic gave me a great tour of the production areas. Thanks again Nic! Ryland Craze, ccoyle, wtimlen and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted February 1, 2022 Share #79 Posted February 1, 2022 You're welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogontz Posted January 25, 2023 Share #80 Posted January 25, 2023 Hello Michael, I realize you finished this project one year ago but I have a question. I'm building the Yankee Hero right now and I'm at the point of installing the toe rails. I noticed you glued the rails to the hull just below the deck. It was my understanding that they are to be installed on the deck at the very edge. Was this personal preference on your part or am I reading the manual incorrectly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted January 26, 2023 Share #81 Posted January 26, 2023 Toe rails go on the deck, the rub rail goes on the upper hull side. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogontz Posted January 30, 2023 Share #82 Posted January 30, 2023 Thank you Nic. I thought that was the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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