mobbsie Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share #901 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Jason / Mort Jason, If I were you I would stick with your idea of going with the Aggy, if and when Surprise comes out she will have some teething problems so by the time you are ready for her they should be ironed out by Caldercraft or solutions to certain problems will have been worked out by other modellers. Mort, I did ask for progress details but they are being very tight lipped over her, they are giving no information at all other than she is English and was at Trafalgar, and so in a way with a bit of investigation, an idea of the I.D. of which ship she should be may come to light. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful mate Be Good mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted February 13, 2014 Share #902 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Mobbsie Excellent ratlines so far… only a zillion more to go. By the way – Why RAT-lines? Could this be a timid reference to the language used while setting them up? And thank you very much for the update on CC’s plans. I’m looking forward to Surprise although I think – judging by the prototype photos – there could be a few crinkles which need some ironing. I’m also thinking about a ‘Jack Aubrey’ –version which would need a costly replacement of most of the guns and this could mean some short rations for the family for some months to come… Cheers Peter mobbsie and riverboat 2 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share #903 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Peter, Thanks for the good word mate. I think you may well be right, I also thought about the "Jack Aubrey" conversion but as yet I haven't done any research into what changes need to be made. I have the film Master and Commander so should be able to get any changes from the horses mouth so to speak or at least I hope so and yes she will have quite a few wrinkles I should think. :mellow: Rat-Lines, love em or hate em, I personally don't mind them but your right, they can be a complete pain in the proverbial, no two days are ever the same so it can make life interesting. Given the choice they would have a completely different name which would most likely be unprintable. Be Good mobbsie gjdale and mtaylor 2 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted February 13, 2014 Share #904 Posted February 13, 2014 Mobbsie: Just catching up on your postings and admire the progress you are making. As a fellow Aggy builder I can really appreciate the work you are putting into your Aggy.. congrats on a fine job and also that you haven't lost your mind in the process. As far as the Surprise is concerned.. Im still holding out that Caldercraft SOME DAY will release the surprise kit.. its on my list of have to builds.. and the big question will then be what version do you build,,,, the one for the movie, one based on plans of the L'unite or the one floating in San Diego harbor (formerly known as the HMS Rose) Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada mobbsie 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share #905 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Mike, Thanks for the good word mate, coming from you that's a real compliment. I just hope CC are true to their word, I've been so frustrated with them in the past over this ship that I'm not holding my breath waiting. There are a lot of guys who want to build Surprise so I think it's going to be very interesting when we get a chance to start. I have the book " The Frigate Surprise by Brian Lavery and Geoff Hunt " and there is a whole lot of information and drawings which makes my decision a little easier. Be Good mobbsie Ray and trippwj 2 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted February 13, 2014 Share #906 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Mobbsie I’m just trying to fix parrel ropes around the mizzen topsail yard in scale 1/64. Well, that’s a rope asking for a different name! There is a book printed by W.W. Norton & Company Ltd.: The Frigate Surprise by B. Lavery and G. Hunt (ISBN 978-0-393-07009-5) It contains both versions; the historical correct one and an O’Brian version. The fictional ship has that 36-gun frigate mainmast and 9-pdr long guns instead of the 32-pdr carronades as main armament. Cheers Peter mobbsie 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share #907 Posted February 13, 2014 Hi Peter, I do have that book and it will be a great source of information, I do fancy the Jack Aubrey version but I also like the carronades of the original. Never had a carronade before and I quite like them, I may go for artistic licence and just play a little, we'll have to see, it's not out yet. Your not wrong about Parrel's mate, to me they are one of the worst parts of the rigging, I hate them. The air in my workroom is not a shade of blue but more a shade of deep purple and I don't mean the group. Still, it wouldn't be right if we enjoyed every aspect of our builds would it. Be Good mobbsie Ray and egkb 2 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted February 14, 2014 Share #908 Posted February 14, 2014 Hi Mobbsie, Thanks for the update. I appreciate it. Your build is great. Keep up the great work. Mort mobbsie 1 Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted February 14, 2014 Share #909 Posted February 14, 2014 Mobbsie: I share your frustration in waiting for the Caldercraft kit.. especially when there has been a completed prototype out there. I do hope they release it. I have to admit the first challenge I will have with the project is what version of the Surprise I will build.. I have been on the Surprise several times when I have been down in San Diego. I was hoping to see her sail last November with the Star of India sail at the museum but she has some structural problems that will require a serious hull restoration. I did see her sail a few years ago and it was amazing day (my profile pic is one pic I took that day) Anyhow.. keep at the Aggy project. I cant wait until you can get some spars on her... Have a good on Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada mobbsie 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #910 Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Guys, Just a quick update on current progress, it's been limited lately due to a refurb of the kitchen and also a few health issues, hopefully resolved now. I have been working on the Foremast and have fitted all the Shrouds, Futtock staves, Catherpins and Futtock Shrouds. Next job is to put the Lanyards into the deadeyes and tie off then do the Ratlines, after that it's a bit of woodwork with the making of the Bowsprit, fit that and then the Stays, should be a lot of fun. Some pics. Looking from the bow, all is as it should be, nice and symmetrical. Foremast Tops Portside Deadeyes Futtock Staves and Catherpins Fitting and tying off the Futtock Shrouds So there we have it guys, your right up to date now, hopefully the next instalment wont be so long in coming. Any questions, just ask, as long as their not too technical. Be Good mobbsie gjdale, NAZGÛL, WackoWolf and 17 others 20 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 16, 2014 Share #911 Posted February 16, 2014 Really nice work there all around Mobbsie. Hope nothing is serious on the health side. mobbsie 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #912 Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Augie, Thanks for the good word mate. The start of a cataract has been seen in my left eye but that's not too bad, what really concerned me was that I have Emphysema and I got a chest infection which made life quite difficult for a bit, breathing became a luxury and I was waking up in the early hours fighting for breath but that mostly behind me now so it's onwards and upwards yet again. Thanks for asking mate, appreciate it. Be Good mobbsie Kevin, popeye the sailor and newbuilder101 3 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted February 16, 2014 Share #913 Posted February 16, 2014 Glad to hear you are feeling better Mobbsie.. Aggies rigging looks peachy ! All The Best Mate Eamonn mobbsie 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted February 16, 2014 Share #914 Posted February 16, 2014 Very nice rigging Mobbsie ! I love that black rope with the white ratlines ! mobbsie 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted February 16, 2014 Share #915 Posted February 16, 2014 Rigging looks fantastic! Sorry to hear of the other issues. Hope the reno goes ok. Andy mobbsie 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Posted February 16, 2014 Share #916 Posted February 16, 2014 I am glad to see you feel better. I wondered about your long absence. Hopefully it's over. Very nice your rigging! Pierre mobbsie 1 Quote HMS Agamemnon by PMG - Caldercraft HMS Serapis by PMG - Aeropiccola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted February 16, 2014 Share #917 Posted February 16, 2014 Looking great mobbsie, sorry to hear about the health issues and hope you are better! Keep up the great work. /Matti mobbsie 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted February 16, 2014 Share #918 Posted February 16, 2014 super job on the rigging Tony..... Sorry to hear about your health situation, glad you're feeling better...STAY HEALTHY Frank mobbsie 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 16, 2014 Share #919 Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Rigging looks great, hope your health issues are behind you now. Best regards mobbsie 1 Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 16, 2014 Share #920 Posted February 16, 2014 Good to hear that you're well enough to be back in the shipyard, Mobbise. I missed seeing your updates. Great looking work. mobbsie 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted February 16, 2014 Share #921 Posted February 16, 2014 Along with everyone else, I'm glad you are feeling better! The symmetry in your shrouds and around the tops is wonderful - so neat and tidy! Oh, by the way, no more chest infections for you - stay healthy! mobbsie 1 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 16, 2014 Share #922 Posted February 16, 2014 Great to hear that you're properly on the mend, Mobbsie! The Aggie's looking first class, mate! John mobbsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #923 Posted February 16, 2014 Hi All Thank you all very much for your very kind words and concerns over my health. If you shake me I will rattle, my morning tablet intake has gone up from 2 to 11, most of those are antibiotics and hopefully only for a week. Thanks again guys. Be Good mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted February 16, 2014 Share #924 Posted February 16, 2014 Very nice work Mobbsie, as always. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Hope to catch you on Skpe tomorrow. mobbsie 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted February 16, 2014 Share #925 Posted February 16, 2014 Sweet! She looks great! Glad you are feeling a bit better. Hope to see ya back to 100% soon! With any luck we'll have a break from snow (24 inches since Thursday) so I can get some building done! mobbsie and augie 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted February 17, 2014 Share #926 Posted February 17, 2014 Beautiful work Mobbsie! mobbsie 1 Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 18, 2014 Share #927 Posted February 18, 2014 shrouds are looking great...that's a nice shot of her, the bow, looking aft mobbsie 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted February 20, 2014 Share #928 Posted February 20, 2014 Looking good Mate, glad you can see again. Keep up the good work. mobbsie 1 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted February 20, 2014 Share #929 Posted February 20, 2014 good to hear your on the mend .take it easy ,we can wait mobbsie 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 20, 2014 Share #930 Posted February 20, 2014 love the last phot's - i still dream of getting that far on my Victory build, seam like i have had her on the build table for ever mobbsie 1 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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