Gahm Posted May 13, 2015 Share #1381 Posted May 13, 2015 This is one impressive model! Thomas Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share #1382 Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks so much Thomas and the "likes". Bob Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted May 13, 2015 Share #1383 Posted May 13, 2015 Just ... perfect! Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share #1384 Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks so much Nenad and the "likes". Bob egkb 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted May 14, 2015 Share #1385 Posted May 14, 2015 Lovely work as always, Bob. I have to admire those parrels, they're nice indeed, and in place they are splendid. Cheers, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share #1386 Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks so much Martin and the "likes". Martin, the parrels are one of those items that are really much easier than they look. Using a trick I learned here on MSW, I glued 6 pieces of strip together, shaped and drilled them, and then separated the pieces with isopropyl. Bob Martin W 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share #1387 Posted May 23, 2015 The rigging is now done! I added the crossjack, topsail yard and the gaff and boom to the mizzen mast. The yards and their rigging are virtually identical to the fore and main and need no further description. The boom and gaff were made up with their jaws cut and shaped from strip and bead parrels added. The boom was rigged with topping lifts, sheets and guys. the gaff was rigged with peak and throat halliards and vangs. The access clearances got really tight between the main and mizzen, particularly in doing the braces, which basically run between the two masts .This work resulted in a number of "accidents" and some very colorful language. I have a few comments on the rigging process. I used Chuck's blocks and rigging line throughout. I tried to keep as close to scale sizes as possible. As a result, the majority of the blocks were quite small and the majority of the line of small diameters. The blocks are really good looking and well made. I did find that drilling the sheave holes with a very slightly larger drill size made them easier to work with. The rigging line is also very good looking and generally easy to work with. As I've mentioned before, my only problem with it is a tendency to stretch or sag once in place. This presented some issues when running rigging lines had to be attached to the standing rigging. With completion of the rigging, the only remaining items of work are the anchors, the stern lantern and possibly a boat to be hung from the stern davits.The kit castings for the anchors and lantern are not usable. I will scratch build the anchors and I'm continuing to look for a suitable lantern. I probably won't do the boat. Bob CaptMorgan, Jay 1, Kevin and 30 others 33 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1388 Posted May 23, 2015 A very enjoyable build :-) Cheers, Daniel Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1389 Posted May 23, 2015 wonderful rigging Bob, Nils Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1390 Posted May 23, 2015 Wow Bob, outstanding! She's a beautiful model - you should be proud! augie and Mirabell61 2 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1391 Posted May 23, 2015 Congratulations on reaching the milestone of completing the rigging. It is simply beautifully pristine. I trust you'll be happy to get back to working at deck level. REALLY first rate, Bob. 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...
HIPEXEC Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1392 Posted May 23, 2015 Nice job! Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1393 Posted May 23, 2015 Fantastic, Bob, really well done. As for drilling the sheave holes in the blocks, that's what I had to do with Lloyd Warner's blocks as well, so it seems to be the nature of the beast. Congratulations! Are you going to use Chuck's lantern? Cheers, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share #1394 Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks so much to all for the nice comments and the "likes". Always appreciated. Martin, sadly Chuck's lanterns are too big. Chuck graciously attempted to cut one for me in the proper size, but it turned out not to be possible. Bob Martin W 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercdaddy27 Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1395 Posted May 23, 2015 Came across your build log as I was gathering data for my next build. Allow me to add my congratulations to an exceptional build! I have a question. Does any member know if ME has improved /made corrections to this kit. They are offering it for $200 less and it certainly deserves consideration at that price. Appreciate any feedback and again congratulations on a phenomenal build.. Mercdaddy27 Previous builds: Corel's Victory , Mamoli's Friesland, , Mantua's San Felipe. Model Shipways USS Constitution Current Project: Model Shipway's USS Syren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1396 Posted May 23, 2015 Congratulations on the excellent rigging, Bob. I like the way the blocks don't overpower the stuff in the air. KenW 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...
gjdale Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1397 Posted May 23, 2015 Congratulations on completing the rigging Bob - a very satisfying milestone to reach. She looks absolutely superb. Why not add a scratch built boat? I'm sure that with the skills you've demonstrated many times over already, you would produce something worthy of the rest of your build. Just sayin'................ 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...
jwvolz Posted May 23, 2015 Share #1398 Posted May 23, 2015 Looking very good Bob. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarisStella.hr Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1399 Posted May 24, 2015 Hello Bob, I follow this build from the beginning, a very good job, but a really good job ... one thing is not clear to me ... could you be kind enough to show me more detailed the way (mechanism) in which the main yard is hanged ? ... salute, Zoran Quote News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11779-news-and-info-from-marisstella-ship-model-kits/?p=353804 build completed "TRAJTA-fishing and cargo boat from Korčula, Croatia": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6931-trajta-fishing-and-cargo-boat-from-korčula-croatia-by-marisstellahr/ build in progress "Barque Stefano 1875.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6112-barque-stefano-by-marisstellahr/?p=177179 Gallery-- "Ragusian Carrack XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/696-ragusian-carrack-by-marisstellahr/ Gallery-- "Ragusian Cog XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/695-marisstellahr-ragusian-cog-xvi-c/ Gallery-- "PELIG ": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/1072-pelig-by-marisstellahr/ www.marisstella.hr/eng Croatia, Europe www.modellers-workshop.com Montreal, Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimz66 Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1400 Posted May 24, 2015 Nice job Bob. Very well done. Looks awesome. Quote Current/But Not immediate Build Logs I am still gathering the tools I need but starting preliminary work. Nothing to show just yet. Fair American Armed Virginia Sloop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1401 Posted May 24, 2015 Simply fabulous work. How you manage to make all this look so clean and precise is just amazing. Congratulations on finishing the rigging. Cheers! Nigel. augie, Jimz66 and CaptMorgan 3 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1402 Posted May 24, 2015 Congrats on a stunning build, Bob !! Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1403 Posted May 24, 2015 Excellent job on the rigging, Bob! Your Essex is an absolute beauty! Now that the finish line is so near what are your thoughts for the next project? Thomas Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share #1404 Posted May 24, 2015 Many thanks guys for the generous praise and the "likes". Augie, you're right about wanting to get back to deck level stuff. I enjoy rigging, but….. Grant, doing the boat is very tempting, and I haven't made up my mind yet, but after almost two years on Essex I'm inclined to call it "done" when the anchors and lantern are on and move on to my next project --Chuck's Cheerful. Mercdaddy27, you should take a look at the thread on the Essex kit under "Wood ship model kits and reviews". It's not clear yet just what has been done. Zoran, on Essex, the fore and main lower yards are both hung the same way. There is a truss pendant holding the yard to the mast ( I used a simplified version on the model); there is a sling, which consists of two thimbles connected by a lanyard, which are hung from the lower mast cap; and there are the jeers, consisting of large blocks on the yards and hanging from cleats on the mast heads. The sling and jeers are shown in a photo in post #1392 on p.70 of the log. The crossjack on the mizzen has the truss parrel and sling, but no jeers. Bob UpstateNY, augie, Jimz66 and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1405 Posted May 24, 2015 Bob, Before I exploded of admiring I will wait till the whole model is done....... But that rigging looks so great. It's my own guide when I reach that stage.....( somewhere in the future ) Sjors mtaylor 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...
Mercdaddy27 Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1406 Posted May 24, 2015 Bob Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Mercdaddy Previous builds: Corel's Victory, Mamoli's Friesland, Mantua's San Felipe, Model Shipways USS Constitution Current Build: Model Shipway's Syren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share #1407 Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks so much Sjors and the "likes". Bob Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share #1408 Posted May 30, 2015 The anchors have been made and mounted. That leaves only the lantern ( I've pretty much decided not to do another boat). The anchors and their stocks were all made from boxwood strip, with the anchors painted black and the stocks finished with Wipe-on Poly. The bands on the stocks are black painted paper. The bouys were shaped from walnut dowel. I found a Caldercraft lantern that hopefully will be suitable, and I am awaiting it's arrival from Cornwall Model Boats. Bob schooner, uss frolick, mtaylor and 29 others 32 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted May 30, 2015 Share #1409 Posted May 30, 2015 Bob, Stellar work as always. Your Essex looks fantastic. I am looking forward to following your new Cheerful log. Admittedly, I will miss this build. It has been an enjoyable journey to watch your work. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted May 30, 2015 Share #1410 Posted May 30, 2015 Wonderful work, as always, Bob. 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...
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