Jeff preisler Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share #31 Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 9:25 AM, East Ender said: I'm following your build with great interest. Superb job! Beautiful detailing and paint. Thank you for your nice compliment and interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share #32 Posted April 18, 2023 Completed and attached bowsprit, added all the required blocks, eye bolts to the bow for the rigging. Also installed trail boards then finished and installed the cutter. Progress has been slow for me the last month or so as I've been busy with other projects, but after all this work completed, I finally mounted the ship to its permanent base. I previously had all the masts, yards, boom and gaffs completed so now I'm ready to put my rigging skills that I have learned to work. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share #33 Posted May 1, 2023 Work is progressing slowly, but she is starting to come to life. Installed lower and top mast shrouds over the last few days. Hopefully I can get this completed in the next few weeks. Sure, wish I knew some shortcuts to working with those tiny deadeyes as some modelers make this look so easy. Although not perfect, I'm pleased with my results so far and I guess that's all that should matter. I will get better at this as I gain experience. GrandpaPhil, mtaylor, ccoyle and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montaigne Posted May 1, 2023 Share #34 Posted May 1, 2023 Looking very nice indeed, well done. Beautiful lines also on that ship. Jeff preisler and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted May 2, 2023 Share #35 Posted May 2, 2023 A beautiful model. mtaylor and Jeff preisler 2 Quote Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share #36 Posted May 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Montaigne said: Looking very nice indeed, well done. Beautiful lines also on that ship. Thank you mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share #37 Posted May 2, 2023 11 hours ago, rcmdrvr said: A beautiful model. Thank you Montaigne and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share #38 Posted May 14, 2023 Making more progress and just thought I would take some photos of where I'm at on the rigging. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share #39 Posted June 10, 2023 After 6 months and a huge number of hours, I'm finally calling this ship complete except for the case that I will have to make yet. I made some mistakes along the way, but I am very pleased with the outcome. This is my 1st 2 masted sailing ship, and it was quite the challenge for me. Last year I was fortunate enough to take Nic's (Bluejacket ship crafters) rigging class, and I can say that class was very, very helpful and I learned so much. The only problem I have now is figuring out what my next project will be. mtaylor, Snug Harbor Johnny, Montaigne and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 10, 2023 Share #40 Posted June 10, 2023 Congratulations, Jeff! She's a beauty. Jeff preisler 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted June 10, 2023 Share #41 Posted June 10, 2023 Amazing details, what a wonderful build Jeff, you must be so happy with this ship, Great work!! Jeff preisler 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 Current Build: The Mayflower: Amati On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted June 10, 2023 Share #42 Posted June 10, 2023 That's nice how well the greenish-treated copper bottom came out. 'Shows one does not have to fuss with tiny plates or copper tape to have a decent effect. Besides, it mostly underneath and not what the observer admires most - namely the fitting-out, masting and rigging ... all well-done. Jeff preisler 1 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share #43 Posted June 10, 2023 3 hours ago, ccoyle said: Congratulations, Jeff! She's a beauty. Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share #44 Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Knocklouder said: Amazing details, what a wonderful build Jeff, you must be so happy with this ship, Great work!! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share #45 Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said: That's nice how well the greenish-treated copper bottom came out. 'Shows one does not have to fuss with tiny plates or copper tape to have a decent effect. Besides, it mostly underneath and not what the observer admires most - namely the fitting-out, masting and rigging ... all well-done. Thank you so much! I agree with you on the coppering of the hull, I think in this scale it looks just as good if done right. Glad you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 11, 2023 Share #46 Posted June 11, 2023 Nice clean build! Thanks, Jeff. Jeff preisler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share #47 Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, alross2 said: Nice clean build! Thanks, Jeff. Thank you so much! Ryland Craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted June 12, 2023 Share #48 Posted June 12, 2023 Nice job! Your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. I can suggest the Smuggler, Charles P. Notman, Atlantic, Fannie Gorham, Bowdoin, or Alfred to name a few..... mtaylor, Jeff preisler and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #49 Posted June 12, 2023 8 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: Nice job! Your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. I can suggest the Smuggler, Charles P. Notman, Atlantic, Fannie Gorham, Bowdoin, or Alfred to name a few..... Thank you Nic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjanicki Posted June 24, 2023 Share #50 Posted June 24, 2023 Very well done! mtaylor, robert952 and Jeff preisler 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted June 24, 2023 Share #51 Posted June 24, 2023 Nicely done! robert952, Jeff preisler and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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