WhiteWolf Posted August 3, 2022 Author #61 Posted August 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, hof00 said: Very nice Chap!! Don't worry too much about a door, no one is going to notice and I can't either.... 🙂 (Call it artistic license.) Cheers....HOF. Haha, I'll happily take that license! hof00 1 Quote
WhiteWolf Posted August 8, 2022 Author #62 Posted August 8, 2022 Okay, superstructure and hull are done. Masting is next! Pretty pleased with the progress. I did end up rigging the anchors up with some chain as in John Earl's documents, and based on the photos of the real ship. I have a casthead that broke twice in the process, weak metal, so I got it super glued back in place, and Coates the entire thing in a few layers of super thing CA to hopefully create a stronger "shell." So far it's holding up fine now. Otherwise, no issues. Prowler901, flutlo6180 and Paul Le Wol 2 1 Quote
hof00 Posted August 8, 2022 #63 Posted August 8, 2022 41 minutes ago, WhiteWolf said: Okay, superstructure and hull are done. Masting is next! Pretty pleased with the progress. I did end up rigging the anchors up with some chain as in John Earl's documents, and based on the photos of the real ship. I have a casthead that broke twice in the process, weak metal, so I got it super glued back in place, and Coates the entire thing in a few layers of super thing CA to hopefully create a stronger "shell." So far it's holding up fine now. Otherwise, no issues. Very nice indeed!! You should indeed be pleased with the result. 🙂 (I broke one of my Catheads also so got some made up in Brass.) Cheers.... HOF. WhiteWolf 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
WhiteWolf Posted August 11, 2022 Author #64 Posted August 11, 2022 Alright, before I move forward with much more I want to think about mounting the ship and stand options. I don't want to mess with that once masts are on. I'm looking at two options, the standard pedestals or a cradle style stand. What should I expect as far as pros and cons to these two styles? I'm currently leaning toward the cradle style, and making my own, but if there are options for good stands to purchase, I'm interested in that too. Thanks! Quote
hof00 Posted August 11, 2022 #65 Posted August 11, 2022 52 minutes ago, WhiteWolf said: Alright, before I move forward with much more I want to think about mounting the ship and stand options. I don't want to mess with that once masts are on. I'm looking at two options, the standard pedestals or a cradle style stand. What should I expect as far as pros and cons to these two styles? I'm currently leaning toward the cradle style, and making my own, but if there are options for good stands to purchase, I'm interested in that too. Thanks! Hi Chap, Personally, I am a Pedestal fan. A couple of reasons for this: New Zealand is seismically active and pedestals are more secure Pedestals show more of the Hull I have only used a Stand in one build, A/L Fulgaro (On this site if you want to have a look.) Others on this forum will have ideas also. Cheers....HOF. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
WhiteWolf Posted September 16, 2022 Author #66 Posted September 16, 2022 Got a base and some pedestals in today. The jaws are a bit too narrow, as I knew they may be, but I should be able to file a bit to get them to work. I'm going to paint the base the same blue as the ship, and varnish it in the same way. I also have a cool plan for the name plate that I'm working on in my head to honor my grandfather a bit for starting the build years ago. Once the ship is mounted, I will finally start on the masts! hof00 1 Quote
WhiteWolf Posted October 6, 2022 Author #67 Posted October 6, 2022 Finally have this painted and drilled. Been a couple weeks of crazy busy and sneaking stuff in when I can, but I just put the last touch of paint on it. This will dry, get the same varnish I put on the ship proper, and should be mounted up this weekend! Phew! I used the same paints as the ship, so it all matches. Very pleased! hof00, Prowler901 and flutlo6180 3 Quote
WhiteWolf Posted October 8, 2022 Author #68 Posted October 8, 2022 At long last, she is mounted to her base! Very pleased with how this came out, considering it was my first attempt at mounting like this. The base turned out great! I will be making a plaque when it's all finished with a fun tribute to my grandfather. But for now, I can move on! flutlo6180, hof00 and mcb 3 Quote
hof00 Posted October 8, 2022 #69 Posted October 8, 2022 5 hours ago, WhiteWolf said: At long last, she is mounted to her base! Very pleased with how this came out, considering it was my first attempt at mounting like this. The base turned out great! I will be making a plaque when it's all finished with a fun tribute to my grandfather. But for now, I can move on! Very nice indeed!! Cheers....HOF. WhiteWolf 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
WhiteWolf Posted December 28, 2022 Author #71 Posted December 28, 2022 Been a while, but with the holidays upon us, I'm back to having some free time to sit and work. Got the masts tapered to where my skill level is comfortable, and I'm starting to put the parts together. My foremast boom feels a little long, so I may have to contend with that later, but we will see. Worst case I can shorten the end a couple mm and I will clear the main mast no issue. Right now it's a close thing. I'll mock up the final mast positions and angles once I have all the parts done and see what, if anything needs adjusted. (Tape is keeping everything in pace so I don't lose track of what's what.) Happy holidays! Prowler901, ccoyle, hof00 and 1 other 4 Quote
hof00 Posted December 28, 2022 #72 Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) Nice One!! When you get to stepping the Masts are you going to fix, (Glue), in position or let the Rigging do the securing? Myself, I let the Rigging, (Shrouds/Stays), do the securing, gives a bit of "Wriggle" room and enables a Mast to be replaced if these ever break without performing major surgery. My opinion on the matter and there a probably others more learned than myself who may be able to proffer an alternative. (You could post a query in this forum under "Masting, Rigging.") Looking great!! Cheers....HOF. Edited December 28, 2022 by hof00 WhiteWolf 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
WhiteWolf Posted December 28, 2022 Author #73 Posted December 28, 2022 9 hours ago, hof00 said: Nice One!! When you get to stepping the Masts are you going to fix, (Glue), in position or let the Rigging do the securing? Myself, I let the Rigging, (Shrouds/Stays), do the securing, gives a bit of "Wriggle" room and enables a Mast to be replaced if these ever break without performing major surgery. My opinion on the matter and there a probably others more learned than myself who may be able to proffer an alternative. (You could post a query in this forum under "Masting, Rigging.") Looking great!! Cheers....HOF. I was planning on just what you said. Letting the rigging hold the masts in place just for the purpose of wiggle room. I'll poke around on here too, before I get there, and see what others say. Thanks for the tips! hof00 1 Quote
hof00 Posted December 28, 2022 #74 Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, WhiteWolf said: I was planning on just what you said. Letting the rigging hold the masts in place just for the purpose of wiggle room. I'll poke around on here too, before I get there, and see what others say. Thanks for the tips! Hi Chap, I think that I may have picked this up from Mr. Earls' BN practicum many years ago?? Anyway, the method is what I have used in all of my ships, thus far inc. Cutty Sark.. (The only exception thus far is Bismarck.) Your BN is looking great, keep up the good work!! Cheers and Regards, Harry. Edited December 28, 2022 by hof00 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
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