Fifie by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Amati - 1/32 scale

[Cathead]

Wish I had advice on the rigging. I've used clamps to help maintain tension, as it looks like you did, too.

[Ras Ambrioso]

Thanks to all my watchers. Today I took a break in the rigging and spent the morning working on the deck small details. First, I completed the net buoys which had previously painted.

 

 

Following are some of the details I did today plus the boxes and fish I had previously built. My basic idea is to present the model as ready to dock and start the unloading of the catch in the quay.

The herring fishing was done using long drift "gill nets", hence, the boats were named: drifters. The fact was that the net caught all the fish around the school and, in the cold water of the North sea, that included cod and bluefish. My research indicated that the crew actually separated these fish from the herring and either sold them separately or took them home for mama to cook. I found the nicest fish at Michael's and they are almost to scale. So here are my deck implements:

 

 

I am really proud of my mop. Tried to make it the way the booklet explained but the results were not satisfactory. Today I had an epiphany. I saw one my paint brushes and found my mop. It was easier that it looked. The bristles of the brush are clamped together with the metal bushing. I used my needle nose pliers to loosen the grip on the bristles and then tied a knot and served it. A little CA glue and I had the head of the mop.

 

 

Also prepared some of the mooring lines to be stored on deck. I have been testing soaking the line in diluted Elmer's glue to see if the coils stay together.

 

 

With my idea of the presentation after the catch, I decided to furled the sail.

 

 

 

[Ras Ambrioso]

I had technically finished the rigging and while trying to set the sail I noticed that the aft mast was not standing straight. It was leaning slightly to port. Since the ship rigged I figured on tightening the stays of starboard and loosen the ones on port.

After a little pulling, tragedy befell. The ring on the mast broke loose.

My tapering of the mast was not very accurate and the ring found a way down dropping the stays with it. By then I decided to redo the whole aft stay system. First, I repositioned the ring and crated a ledge using chart tape.

 

 

Then I proceeded to re-fabricate the stays. In redoing the bullseye's stropping, I used a simpler method with just an overhand knot and CA to retain the line to the spool.

 

 

I built a music wire jig to hold the bullseyes at the proper distance. 

 

 

Then I inserted the stay in the ring and, still using the jig, installed the bullseyes in the rail.

 

 

I, then proceeded to run a single line between the bullseyes closing the loop using an overhand sliding knot to tighten the rig. Repeated the procedure on the opposite stay and plumbed the mast. A photo of the stay will follow.

 

 

After installing both port and starboard stays the mast straighten, as you may see on the photo taken from the bow. I am pleased. Next, I will complete the installation of the rest of the stays ( 4 count). 

Edited September 3, 2021 by Ras Ambrioso
Grammar: missed a "the"

[BobG]

Nice fix, Ras!

[Rik Thistle]

Lots of very good creative detail there Ras.

 

She's going to be a feast for the eyes, as well as the hungry mouths waiting back on the mainland.

 

Richard

[Ras Ambrioso]

Continuing my fix of the aft mast stays, today I completed the port side. The rigging of the bullseyes is not as per the kit's plans but it made it easier for me, with my shacky hands and poor depth perception. Tomorrow we will do the starboard side and rest for a while.

I need to buy a smaller pair of scissors to be able to cut the knots closer. One more tool to add to the pile. In our shop, the work bench is 8ft long and, when I am working, I have it full with my stuff. Other residents that pass by and ask me why I need so much stuff to make such a little parts.

 

 

I will be taking a week off Fifie to work on my other project Amapá. Thanks for following me.

 

Edited September 4, 2021 by Ras Ambrioso

[Ras Ambrioso]

The ship has all of its rigging installed (except the sail) and will leave the dry-dock to complete its commissioning. There was a little ceremony, but I couldn't  find 1/32 scale champagne. I had a beer instead. The ship hails from the the port of Wick in NE Scotland (WK) and its number was my employee number in three of my work places. One of them was for an American company on Cuba at the age of 19. All my employee numbers ended on 26. Is that a coincidence, or what?. The fifie is named after my dear wife, the Admiral, who patiently waits for me to also do the apartment chores.

 

After a short rest from this build I will return to complete several deck details including the crew. See you then.

 

 

 

Now, on to Amapá

 

[BobG]

1 hour ago, Ras Ambrioso said:

The ship has all of its rigging installed (except the sail) and will leave the dry-dock to complete its commissioning. There was a little ceremony, but I couldn't  find 1/32 scale champagne. I had a beer instead.

Wonderful job, Ras, I'll grab a beer and make a toast to your fine model as well!

[Ras Ambrioso]

I am with you BobG. Beers are the reason we survived the dark ages.

[Ras Ambrioso]

Ras is back. With an almost completed Fifie, I took a leave from this build to address my other project Amapá.

I had decided to scratch build Amapá and that, with my now vast experience (???) in planking, it wouldn't take long. I thought that in a couple of weeks I could finish the new hull, take another break and come back to finish Fifie. Was I wrong!

This week I finally decided (or rather my wife asked me when I was going to finish Fifie) to come back and tackle the numerous details that I want to add including fixing some damage to my rigging that occur when I moved Fifie from the shop to the apartment.

Today I started to assemble the skiff and it looks so cute. I expect that the planking will be a cinch(??). Remember that this skiff is barely 6" long.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ras Ambrioso]

 

The Fifie is completed. I would like to post this build in the finished models gallery. I have created an album but I have not been able to upload the photos. Could some one help here.

 

I am following with the pictures of the finished model There are some details still missing which may be completed at a later date. Basically I did not include the small boat and the three drew member are yet to be painted

 

[Ras Ambrioso]

Sorry about the videos. I was not able to delete them

[ccoyle]

Beautiful job, Ras!

[Blue Ensign]

Well done Ras, a fine looking model and full of interest, love the detail you have included.

 

B.E.

[Mirabell61]

Great job Ras,

a real workboat with much lovely detailwork

 

Nils

[Ras Ambrioso]

Thanks for the compliments. I could have not done it without you inspiration and advise.

[BobG]

Well done, Ras! You've made your model look like a true working vessel with all the interesting, additional details. The crew member is looking very pale though. The seas must have been really rough! 🤢 

[Cathead]

That's wonderful! Not sure what to tell you about the album question, I've never had that problem. Can you be more specific about what's not working?

[Tim Moore]

Hi Ras - well done on your Fifie! I love all your cool little add ons. 
Tim

[Ras Ambrioso]

In reply to Cathead. I finally figured out how to post the finished build in the gallery and it is now in place. Thanks

[yvesvidal]

Ras, this is superb and so realistic. Please paint the crew when you get a minute or two.

I love the distressed look of the hull, it is perfect.

 

Yves

[Ras Ambrioso]

Yves, thanks for comment but you have to know that the "distressed look" was due to my attempts to cover up my planking mistakes. But, like I said before, this boat belonged some some poor scotsman that must have had it for many years. LOL

[Ken_2]

A gorgeous model.  Makes me want to go fishing on one!

Ken