HMS Pegasus by Mirabell61 - 1776-1777 - scale 1:64 - 16 gun - Finished

[Mirabell61]

Thank you very much Pete,

 

your fine comment is highly appreciated....

I set my Obligation to do the model under sail, hope that I can stand it through, still many sequences to go..., and many compromises to make down the way

 

Nils

[The frenchy]

A good job, congratulation. 

[Mirabell61]

Thank you very much Frenchy,

 

Nils

[NMBROOK]

Great progress Nils since my last visit Fabulous work,I do agree with others,without seeing the title,it could be perceived we were looking at a 1/48 scale model.

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

[Mirabell61]

Thank you Nigel,

 

I Have already missed your looking in..

 

I hope that followers of this build are not confused any more, its neighther the 1:48 plan nor the 1:64 kit , but one could call it the "bashed" Amati plan of the 1:64 version

 

Nils

[Mirabell61]

Build log part 60

 

 

 

here is a Little update on the process as is....

 

I trust that over the Weekend the lower Standing rigging (shrouds, stays) will be fixed

 

 

Nils

 

 

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

yup.......that confirms it!   no matter WHAT scale it is Nils.........this is ONE beautiful build.   are you aware though,  that the fore stay is wrapped around the sill where the cap is to be {fore mast top}

[captainbob]

Beautiful rigging.

 

Bob

[Mirabell61]

You find me smiling a wide grin Popeye,

 

that preliminary "stay" is just a dummy string to secure the foremast for attaching the shrouds, with a slight backwards orientated lean of the foremast. The two  forestays with their slings, mouses, heartblocks etc, are already prepared to be fitted where they should be, and to bing the mast in an perpendicular Position, this is at the same time gently tensioning the foremast shrouds in common mode. First the lacing Ends have to be tied to the shrouds above the upper deadeyes.

 

Nils

[Mirabell61]

Bob,

 

Thanks very much for your words

 

Nils

[rafine]

Your usual lovely work Nils.There should be no more mention of not knowing about 18th century rigging.

 

Bob

[themadchemist]

Just catching up and wanted to comment.

 

First, beautiful work as always Nils. Your take on the 1/64 Amati/Victory is as always Magnificent.

 

Second, The scale issue is definitely happening due to the macro-photo shots, The pictures are sometimes up to 4 times larger then life size, if one clicks on them to see the larger photos. For me at least, I have to remind myself that she is only 1/64 as the detail is what one would expect of the larger 1/48. The fact that so many misgauge the scale is just a testament to the amount of detail you have achieved.

 

You are truly a Master, and you unique take on the Pegasus is so different with its cut-away sections. I was admiring the distiller that can be see tucked back in some shots. See so many details and seeing them so well executed by an artisan is one of life's true pleasures.   

[Omega1234]

Hi Nils and others.  As to the issue about the scale...For some reason, I find it easier to think of the actual length of the model.  So, whenever I hear that a build is in 1/48, or 1/64, or 1/200, etc, I always find it hard to picture in my mind 'what does that actually mean in terms of the actual size of the model'?  Eg, is it 40 cms long, or 50, or 80, etc.  So perhaps, in Pegasus' case, knowing how long the actual hull may be useful to know so that admirers can appreciate your efforts even more.

 

My thoughts only.

 

All the best!

[dgbot]

You are doing wonderful work.  If I did not the scale I would have thought you were working on something bigger.  The green eyed monster is growing. DOWN DOWN DISAPPEAR!!  

David B

[Piet]

Beautiful work Nils,love the details and realism.

 

Cheers,

[Mirabell61]

Thank you Bob (rafine),

rigging is well under steam now...

 

 

Keith,

thanks for your nice comments

 

 

Hi Omega,

here some length Ratings for your orientation...

bowpost (without figurehead) to sternplate, without lantern = 548 mm (21,5")

outmost Point of jibboom to outmost Point of driverboom = 810mm (31,5")

 

 

David,

thank you very much, I`m glad you like it

 

 

nice appreciation Piet,

thank you very much

 

 

 

Nils

[Omega1234]

Thanks Nils.  At that size and given all your efforts, Pegasus definitely deserves a beautiful display case in a prominent part of your house.   

[pete48]

The Rigging Looks Fantastic Nils., Like I said before a true work of art . Beautifully done

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Mirabell61]

Thank you very much Pete,

 

I have just finished the lower Standing rigging and the 3 masts are Standing firm and riged and well aligned now...

 

Nils

[pete48]

Hi Nils, You have constructed a Beautiful boat , quite the Masterpiece

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Mirabell61]

Build log part 61

 

 

 

here a Little update...

 

but first  a big update...

My wife and I are proud of our first grandchild, a Little "Nina" she was Born on 10th Sept, she is so sweet, and we are so happy and thankful that all went well...., you can consider me the proudest grandpa These days...

 

One can sure wonder how many lace thread goes into the crowfoot lacing, it is 180 cm Long. I had to undo it when I was halfway through, remove the too short lace-thread and redo it, Those Little blocks for tensioning are only 2,5mm Long, was quite a  fiddling Job,.

 

Nils

 

 

[Mirabell61]

Thank you very much Dirk,

 

I`ve been told that also Little Girls love to build ship models, not a bd thought or ?...

 

Nils

[Omega1234]

Welcome to grandparent'hood nils.  Well done! 

[pete48]

Hi Nils, Congratulations on your Grand daughter Nina .Very nice workroom , what is the story on the Boat in the 4th picture on the bottom shelf , Looks to be multi chine or lapstrake ?

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Mirabell61]

Hi Pete,

 

thank you very much...

 

The model hull on the shelf is 1m Long (hull only), as I like cutters so much, the actual 30ft Pilot cutter built by Cornish Crabbers, Cornwall, was shown on an anual boats Exhibition in Düsseldorf many years ago, and I decided to build a model, because of the nice lines. Rating was taken from Pictures out of broshures and the frameplan and lines I did myself.

You are correct, ist a multichine hull (also the model) and built plank on Frame. The build was "frozen in" when we moved to our new house, because it would turn out too large for it. The cutter rig is foreseen in gaff mode with toppsail and it is representing those typical Cornish work boats. As a model it would turn out about the size of the cutter that member Michael is currently building. It is prepared for sail RC control and with auxilliary engine. The Ballast is put into the swing out centerboard

 

here some pics, to give the Impression....

 

Nils

[pete48]

Hi Nils, Beautiful boat , Nice lines , I she the same length as Michael Mott's Cutter ? I as well love the Crusing sailboats, I have been working on a 24 foot double ender in 1/2" = 1' - 0" scale , she is 21 feet on deck and will have a 3 foot Bowsprit. she is based on the Bobert Perry designed Ta- shing Baba 30 as well as the pacific seacraft boats that Lyle Hess designed. I have been working on her, on and off for about 2 months. here is what she looks like as of today

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[captainbob]

The cutter has such a fine hull, it would look great on the water.

 

Bob

Edited September 14, 2014 by Cap'n'Bob

[Mirabell61]

Pete,

 

thats a nice boat you are doing, these double enders are not seen so often, the Stern reminds me a bit of the stern of my "CUX 87" Northfriesian shrimp net fisher (Billing Boats)

 

My Cornish Pilot Cutter is about the same length as Michael Mott`s Bristol Pilot cutter, I I imagine the bowsprit on it and rigged up it could fit on that trolley Michael had built

 

Nils

[Piet]

Beautiful work on the crows feet Nills.  The model looks quite impressive.

Congrats with the new granddaughter, now go spoil her 

 

Cheers,

[dgbot]

Congrats on being a grandpa. Nils.

David B