rafine Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #1351 Posted April 14, 2015 It's taken me a bit, but I've now finished the yards and rigging of the fore mast. Aging eyes and hands, combined with small scale, have made this a slow and difficult task. After my last update, in which I had finished the lower yard and started the topsail yard, I completed that yard and mounted them both on the pins in the mast. The only item of note on the topsail yard is the parrel, which I made up from pear strip, shaped and drilled, and small beads. The rigging then proceeded through the jeers, slings, trusses, parrel, lifts, clews, sheets, tyes, halliards and braces, and ended with the lower clew garnets, sheets and tacks. The lines were tied off to various timber heads, pins, rails and bitts and rope coils were added. Now I get to repeat this process on the main and mizzen. Bob KenW, CAd My Fingers, egkb and 28 others 31 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...
Rustyj Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1352 Posted April 14, 2015 Hi Bob. You're masts and rigging are outstanding. So crisp and clean. I'm really enjoying following along. Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1353 Posted April 14, 2015 Man Bob, you are doing a fantastic job. I'm on the main mast Jeers and lifts on my 1/96 Constitution build and to me its a tight working space, Thanks for the close up pictures, they are a help. Your working in a smaller scale yet make it look so easy, neat, and clean. Scott Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1354 Posted April 14, 2015 A pleasure to see what a real craftsman can do. Sjors 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...
Mirabell61 Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1355 Posted April 14, 2015 very nice rigging Job Bob, so many familiar sequences from your (builds) pics,........Yards, the one with the parral tyed to one side, hanging down, etc..., been just a couple of days ago.... Your process is performed masterly and exactly, very good looking. Its going to be a "eyecatcher", that rigging of yours 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1356 Posted April 14, 2015 Bob, Absolutely stunning! You certainly have set the bar high for any future Essex builder. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #1357 Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks so much Rusty, Scott, Augie, Nils. Tim and the "likes". Your comments are very generous and greatly appreciated. Bob Mirabell61 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...
GaryKap Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1358 Posted April 14, 2015 Hey Bob - GREAT photographs...and your rigging looks pretty good too . You are setting a high bar for future ESSEX builders, but you are also assisting them immeasurably by providing such wonderful clear pictures of what the rigging and the details of the ship are supposed to look like. That's something novice builders like me struggle with - visualizing how something is supposed to look. Your build log is better than a practicum. Thank you for taking the time to share your work with the rest of us. <<Gary>> Martin W, mtaylor, gjdale and 1 other 4 Quote current build: SYREN nearly done: Fair American, Benjamin W. Latham future builds: Emma C. Berry completed builds: Rattlesnake, Newsboy, Sultana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1359 Posted April 14, 2015 Now that's REALLY nice work Bob. I love your rope coils too - they are very realistic in appearance. augie 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...
KenW Posted April 15, 2015 Share #1360 Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Again, a time when a few 'likes' is totally insufficient. Outstanding - even by your high standards. Edited April 15, 2015 by KenW Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Pilot Boat Mary of Norfolk Completed Builds: Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted April 15, 2015 Share #1361 Posted April 15, 2015 Fantastic rigging job! It is a pleasure to watch your Essex sail towards the finish line Thomas augie 1 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...
Pheasant Posted April 15, 2015 Share #1362 Posted April 15, 2015 I think all of us who have watched and learned from this extraordinary build should chip and buy the case your ESSEX so richly deserves. Fabulous! Terry KenW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share #1363 Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks so much Gary, Grant, Ken, Thomas, Terry and the "likes". I am blown away by the praise and support. Gary, you make me wish that I were more confident that I've gotten some of it right. Terry, I'd be happy to accept. 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...
Sjors Posted April 15, 2015 Share #1364 Posted April 15, 2015 Wow again Bob ! A Pleasure to watch !! Sjors 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...
rafine Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #1365 Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks so much Sjors. 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 April 25, 2015 Author Share #1366 Posted April 25, 2015 The end of this journey is now in sight, although not yet just around the corner. I decided to do the topgallant and royal yards on both the main and mizzen masts at the same time. I made this choice because of the criss-crossing of braces between them and the tightness of the space. I think it was a good choice. Work in this area has not been completed because I ran out of some rigging line and blocks and am awaiting my next delivery from Chuck (they come quickly). In my haphazard way of planning, I consistently and continually underestimate my needs for line and blocks and have to order more. In any event, this seemed a good time for an update showing current progress. Upon arrival of my delivery, I will complete work on the rigging of these yards and then move on to the topsail and lower yards, as well as the boom and gaff. Bob UpstateNY, egkb, tarbrush and 25 others 28 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 April 25, 2015 Share #1367 Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Bob, Masterful work as always. My kit finally arrived about a week ago. I have not had a chance to photograph it, to document the changes made to it. I am sure for all those that follow you in working on this kit, your build will be the "how-to" litmus test! - Tim Edited April 25, 2015 by Tim I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1368 Posted April 25, 2015 Bob, your rigging Looks very good, neat, accurate, taught lines, and realistic run of lines, shall love to see more when your logistics are replenished.... 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 April 25, 2015 Share #1369 Posted April 25, 2015 Bob, WOW! That photo one page back (pg 93) is amazing! I guarantee that if I ever get to rigging my Essex your rigging will be my guide. As others have said, thanks so much for ALL your photos and taking the time to document building your model. Amazing! 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 April 25, 2015 Share #1370 Posted April 25, 2015 You're setting the standard ..... and it's gold. Gahm, mtaylor and gjdale 3 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...
Rustyj Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1371 Posted April 25, 2015 Great job on the rigging Bob. As Augie said its pure gold. mtaylor 1 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1372 Posted April 25, 2015 I'm with Augie on this Bob - certainly the Gold Standard for rigging. augie and mtaylor 2 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...
rafine Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share #1373 Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks so much to all of you for the overly generous comments and for the "likes". It's just what I need to keep the arthritic fingers moving . Tim, I'm very curious as to just how much change ME has made to the kit. I'd be as much concerned about the drawings as the parts. Bob augie, Mirabell61, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 April 26, 2015 Author Share #1374 Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks so much Janos 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...
Gahm Posted April 27, 2015 Share #1375 Posted April 27, 2015 Excellent work! It sounds so easy when you do it 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 April 27, 2015 Author Share #1376 Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks so much Thomas. As we all know, it sounds so much easier in the telling than in the doing. Bob gjdale 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 12, 2015 Author Share #1377 Posted May 12, 2015 I've now done the main lower and topsail yards and their rigging. The making of the yards was identical to that shown for the comparable fore yards. The rigging was also very similar, although the increasingly tight spaces in which to work have made the process slower and more difficult. With this work, the main mast is now complete, except for a few lines that seem better left until the mizzen is done ( topsail and lower braces, lower sheets). I'm now making the mizzen topsail and lower yards and the boom and gaff. The end is in sight. Bob gjdale, Dubz, jwvolz and 22 others 25 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...
Mirabell61 Posted May 12, 2015 Share #1378 Posted May 12, 2015 Bob, your rigging looks fantastic. I like that worked in wooden bar (lowest "ratline" ) of the upper shrouds, it also provides a secure hold to the deadeyes and their lacings Nils Martin W 1 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...
Pheasant Posted May 12, 2015 Share #1379 Posted May 12, 2015 A museum piece! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share #1380 Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks so much Nils, Terry 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...
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