Jim Lad Posted October 12, 2013 #31 Posted October 12, 2013 The boats are a big plus in your restoration, Tom. John Quote
TBlack Posted December 5, 2013 Author #32 Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) I haven't kept this log current, largely because there isn't much new or different in the way I'm approaching the rigging. The only real issue has been the stuns'l booms which are one continuous spar laid on top of the yardarms. That makes it difficult to provide proper rigging in hanging the yard on the mast, but I managed. On yeah, and the halyards, at this scale, were a pain in the neck. Try threading 2mm double blocks and keeping the lines from twisting! After this, 1:96 will look huge. At this point I need to rig the braces, hang the anchors, coil the lines. Edited December 5, 2013 by TBlack Piet and ronkh 2 Quote
michael mott Posted December 5, 2013 #33 Posted December 5, 2013 Try threading 2mm double blocks and keeping the lines from twisting! After this, 1:96 will look huge. I just cannot imagine it Tom. She is looking a lot better now though. The walls behind the model look like they are plastered stone? Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
TBlack Posted December 5, 2013 Author #34 Posted December 5, 2013 Michael, Just painted field stone, a typical New England foundation. My greatest aspiration is to, one day, have a shop above ground. I see so many pictures here of shops with BIG windows...I'm very envious. Tom Quote
captainbob Posted December 5, 2013 #35 Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks for the picture. She's coming along nicely. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
TBlack Posted December 28, 2013 Author #36 Posted December 28, 2013 I haven't given a step-by-step in this log, largely because there hasn't been anything unique or problematic in the rebuild of this model that I thought might be remotely interesting to you all. If I'm wrong, and you have questions, please let me know, or as they say, forever hold your peace! I've done about all I can do for this model and I hope the owner will be happy. It should be good for a few more generations. Tom Piet, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
capnharv2 Posted December 28, 2013 #37 Posted December 28, 2013 Impressive! Excellent restoration! Harvey Quote
captainbob Posted December 28, 2013 #38 Posted December 28, 2013 Well done. She's a beauty. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
mtaylor Posted December 29, 2013 #39 Posted December 29, 2013 Tom, Nice work. They best be happy or they'll hear from us. capnharv2 1 Quote 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)
TBlack Posted December 29, 2013 Author #40 Posted December 29, 2013 Thank you, Harvey, Bob, Mark, Woodrat, and Piet for your compliments. Now I can devote all my time to Vinal Haven. Tom Quote
Jim Lad Posted December 29, 2013 #41 Posted December 29, 2013 Just catching up. Tom. You've done a grand job on her! John Quote
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