Sovereign of the Seas by Denis R - FINISHED - Mantua - 1:78 scale

[DenPink]

Hi Jim

 

Just ordered the thickness sander .

 

Denis.

[Sjors]

Happy Christmas, Birthday, 4 of July and Eastern         

 

[NenadM]

Impressive and inspirational work, Denis.

 

BTW birthdays are nice opportunities to improve workshop. Last year I've got dremel/einhell complet, this year I've got mini torch which was converted on way to me to the set of acrylic paints

[popeye the sailor]

well,  in any case.........while it may be too late to use your new toys on your present build......your next one will look all the better for it!

[DenPink]

Hi Popeye

 

I want to use them for part of the SOS when finished, I am not going to use the stand that is in the kit.

 

I am going to make some supports to go along the bottom of the hull, so it will look like she is in dry dock ( just hope it works out OK ).

 

You have to try don't you.

 

Denis.

[Timmo]

Good luck with those supports Denis. Sounds like just the project to break in that new toy. I'm very jealous.

[DenPink]

Hi Timmo

 

I think I need all the luck I can get ha ha  ( not joking ).

Have you got any hard wood suppliers down in Hamilton , I have e-mailed 3 saw mills and they don't e-mail back.

 

Denis.

[Timmo]

Haven't really looked.

If it's for stocks/ slipway material for the SOS you could try a demolition yard. Demolition Traders down here has a huge pile of old kauri, rimu etc floor and weatherboards that could be nice very nice sawn into scale beams and blocks under the mighty sovereign's keel. I'm hoping a stash of native timber boards at a recently departed elderly aunt's place comes my way....

[DenPink]

Hi All

 

Well another birthday ha ha, Disco Sandy arrived today.

 

Like the Table Saw it is so well made that words just fail me.

 

A big THANK you Jim and Donna.

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi Brian

 

In one word NO . :rolleyes:

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi All

Now I have finished playing with my new toys :(, until my thickness sander arrives :D.

 

It is back to the SOS.

 

Just doing more rigging, when all this has been finished ( about 3 weeks ) it will be onto the mizzen mast.

 

Denis.

[popeye the sailor]

looking great Den...........your nearly done spinning the web!  very well organized  

[Bindy]

Congrats on your new birthday haha

 

But seriously, I can't wait to see what someone of your skills can make with such fine tools and equipment!!

[DenPink]

Hi Bindy

 

Thank you for them nice words.

 

But I am a Jack of all trades and a Master of NONE :(.

 

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi Popeye

 

Yes the rigging web is just about done, but the worst part is from mizzen mast to main mast this will take some time.

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi Gary

 

I am not sure if I will be happy when she is finished .

 

I think I will be a bit on the sad side than happy, as she has taken a long time.

 

I think I will look at it like this, its like losing an older sister then start to change nappies on a new one ha ha.

 

Denis.

[Sjors]

Happy birthday Denis         

Great tool you've got there.

I have the sand disc from Proxxon and just love it !

Have fun with yours.

 

Also have fun with your spiderweb         

Looks......bussy 

 

[DenPink]

Hi Sjors

 

Yes it is a bit of a web , but every time I have a go at it I am thinking of the sailors that had to man handle the ropes when she was sailing .

 

And I think to my self if they can do it in real life then I can do it on a model.

 

Cannot wait for my next birthday in 3-4 weeks :D :D :D.

 

Denis.

[janet bode]

janet

                                 Hi Dennis glad to see you bought the Byrnes table saw, a very  good accesary is the micrometer adjustment its very usefull as regards the sanding machine one very

 

                                 good feature the sanding drums  just use a sheet of sndpaper so it is very easy to change,other makes use a tube of sandpaper which is more difficult to change.

                                

                                        Best, wishes.

[DenPink]

Hi Brian

 

I have not seen any other tools that come near Byrnes ( just the best you can get ).

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi All

 

I am still sorting this cobwebb out called rigging rope ,

 

But getting the hang of it ( I think ).

 

Denis.

[popeye the sailor]

looking super Den.........I see a lot less coils on there.  very nice!

[DenPink]

Hi Popeye

 

Yes it is looking a lot better now, but still a long way to go.

 

Have to make more rope coils for the belaying pins.

 

Denis.

[DenPink]

Hi All

 

99% of the main mast to foremast finished, just some on the outside of the main yard that will be done at a later date.

 

Just started the shroud lines.

 

Denis.

[edmay]

Hello Denis,Nice just nice,you are a Master,how do you like your new toys,Edwin

[DenPink]

Hi Edwin

 

Thank you.

 

I have not had time to have a go with my new tools yet ,

 

Went and got some wood yesterday so I can have play with them.

 

Another birthday next week as I hope my new thickness sander will arrive.

 

Denis.

[popeye the sailor]

the last picture really shows how tall she is.............looking good!  

[pirozzi]

Hi Denis,

She is coming along great. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am eager to know your next project. If it is the RW, you will surely get to use your new toys.

Vince

[Bindy]

Hello Denis,Nice just nice,you are a Master,how do you like your new toys,Edwin

 

 

Sure looking great. That is a ton of lines with still a lot of them to go. Masterly done.

 

 

I guess it is unanimous! (It also means I am right hahaha) You really are a Master my friend, and your Sovereign of the Seas looks fantastic! 

 

Although it might be one of the best looking ships that every graced the seas, I am betting that with your new toys, and your skills you will build something even more magnificent!

[DenPink]

Hi Bindy

Thank you so much for your words, sorry I am not a master builder, just a jack of all trades and a master of none ha ha.

 

Denis.