gak1965 Posted July 13, 2023 #61 Posted July 13, 2023 That looks much better. Having the tension from the fore stays makes a huge difference in terms of keeping everything shipshape. You have a ways to go but this is real progress! George Ian_Grant, FrankWouts and VitusBering 2 1 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
Ian_Grant Posted July 14, 2023 #62 Posted July 14, 2023 Agree with George....and I love the brass etch trailboard decorations ..... day and night compared to the decals.....keep up the good work .... I admire your commitment..... VitusBering and FrankWouts 1 1 Quote
rwiederrich Posted July 14, 2023 #63 Posted July 14, 2023 Fantastic job. Rob VitusBering and FrankWouts 1 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
VitusBering Posted July 26, 2023 Author #64 Posted July 26, 2023 Standing rigging is virtually done. Though the main and fore ratline rungs are yet to be tied, I consider this a significant milestone because it means I'm finally done threading those accursed deadeyes. 196 of them on the main deck alone. There will likely be a small handful to be done in the running rigging but nothing on the scale of the standing rigging. I'll start on the ratlines tomorrow and when they're done, all that is left is a ton of detail touchup paint and I can put paid to the standing rigging. I've played fast and loose with tie points and methods partly out of n00bish ignorance, partly laziness, and mostly because of the indecipherable and bizarrely inappropriate instructions. ScottRC, hof00, FrankWouts and 5 others 8 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
hof00 Posted July 26, 2023 #65 Posted July 26, 2023 Hi Chap, Some very nice work there!! Cheers....HOF. FrankWouts and VitusBering 1 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
LeoM Posted July 26, 2023 #66 Posted July 26, 2023 Looking great Daryl, was not aware that there are so many deadeyes! I will have some less on my wooltrade Cutty Sark, to the contrary I have some more copperplates (about 240), as her wool-draft is 2'6'' more than her tea-draft. 😉 Keep up the good work! FrankWouts and VitusBering 2 Quote Leo Moons Nous sommes condamnés à être libre Present build: Cutty Sark by Sergal/Mantua 1:78 Previous builds: - Collie by Graupner RC Sailing boat - Blue Nose II by Billing Boats - Harvey by Artesania Latina - Oceanic by Revell RC Tugboat - Thyssen II by Graupner RC Pushing boat
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted July 26, 2023 #67 Posted July 26, 2023 'Looks very nice, and the 3-D railings are impressive (as well as the PE work). You've made some good 'calls'. FrankWouts and VitusBering 1 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
VitusBering Posted July 26, 2023 Author #68 Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, LeoM said: Looking great Daryl, was not aware that there are so many deadeyes! I will have some less on my wooltrade Cutty Sark, to the contrary I have some more copperplates (about 240), as her wool-draft is 2'6'' more than her tea-draft. 😉 Keep up the good work! I briefly considered copper plating my model but sanity prevailed 😄 I am sure yours will look awesome. I was off by a few on the deadeye count. There are only 192 deadeyes in the standing rigging 🙃 Each ratline shroud has a pair and each backstay has a pair. There are 60 ratline shrouds and 36 backstays. [edit] ouch - the camera caught a stray piece of scrap thread laying on the spars. I usually catch those things myself or let the canned air dust them into the ether. The camera also catches all the places I need to touch up paint. I may take a boatload 😉of pictures to help me spot those when the ratlines are done. Edited July 27, 2023 by VitusBering hof00, FrankWouts, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
hof00 Posted July 27, 2023 #69 Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Nice photo!! Shows your excellent "Siezing." Very nice!! (Good to see the "Hermaphrodite" Spars on the Deckhouse.) Cheers....HOF. Edited July 27, 2023 by hof00 FrankWouts and VitusBering 1 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
VitusBering Posted July 27, 2023 Author #70 Posted July 27, 2023 You're very kind to say so, Harry. Personally I consider my seizing skills to be a weak point. Try as I might I struggle with getting the wraps to be consistent. FrankWouts and hof00 2 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
VitusBering Posted August 18, 2023 Author #71 Posted August 18, 2023 Minor disaster... the knots for the starboard foremast shrouds were not set and the shrouds were a bit loose so I tightened them and intended to put a drop of CA at the upper wrap point. Instead of a drop a gush happened and the glue ran down the shrouds. I've had to cut them loose. The upper wraps are fairly cemented in place so I will try to wrap over that with the new shrouds. It isn't a fatal mistake but a very disheartening one but I'll recover as best as I am able. No pics, yet, it is too embarrassing but I'll let you folks tell me if it is too noticeable when I get the ratlines tied. ScottRC, Ian_Grant, FrankWouts and 1 other 2 2 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
gak1965 Posted August 18, 2023 #72 Posted August 18, 2023 3 hours ago, VitusBering said: Instead of a drop a gush happened and the glue ran down the shrouds. There is always a minor disaster and once you are finished no one will notice. On my Niagara my drill caught a line and ripped the jibboom in half (while rigged). Took hours to repair but no one notices. On the Flying Fish I accidentally yanked a sheet tackle out of the deck, and in the process (a) failed initially to reinstall it, (b) drilled a new hole only to accidentally CA glue a drill bit attached to my pin vise into the deck, and then (c) break both sheets and the yard truss holding it to the mast removing the pin vise and drill bit. Despite all that, I doubt anyone would know if I didn't tell them. Consider this the modeling equivalent of how Amish quilters supposedly put intentional mistakes in... Regards, George VitusBering, Ian_Grant and FrankWouts 3 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
VitusBering Posted August 18, 2023 Author #73 Posted August 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, gak1965 said: There is always a minor disaster and once you are finished no one will notice. On my Niagara my drill caught a line and ripped the jibboom in half (while rigged). Took hours to repair but no one notices. On the Flying Fish I accidentally yanked a sheet tackle out of the deck, and in the process (a) failed initially to reinstall it, (b) drilled a new hole only to accidentally CA glue a drill bit attached to my pin vise into the deck, and then (c) break both sheets and the yard truss holding it to the mast removing the pin vise and drill bit. Despite all that, I doubt anyone would know if I didn't tell them. Consider this the modeling equivalent of how Amish quilters supposedly put intentional mistakes in... Regards, George Yikes. Now I don't feel quite as badly. Oof, I'm sorry that happened to you. FrankWouts and Ferrus Manus 2 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
VitusBering Posted August 25, 2023 Author #74 Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Just a short update note - I did recover from the glue spill, the shrouds are replaced and look good as new. I only have the starboard bottom tier ratline rungs on the main and fore masts left to tie, all the rest are done. When those are tied (only a few days from now, I'm guessing) I plan to do the touchup painting. There's not much to do there but it is something I have on my to-do list. Once that is done she'll go into dry dock for a time because the standing rigging will be as complete as I can get it before the yards are hung. I'll post pics at that point. Thank you all for your continued interest and patience 😉 Edited August 25, 2023 by VitusBering hof00, LeoM, Ian_Grant and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
VitusBering Posted August 28, 2023 Author #75 Posted August 28, 2023 The standing rigging is as done as it can get for now. The ship is balanced on the stands, they're not glued to the hull nor are standoffs permanently attached, this is just a test to see if I like the color. Yard sling chains are installed, will be trimmed to length when the yards are attached. Now I'll start work on the yards. They need lots of stuff like jackstays, Flemish horses, footropes, a variety of blocks and pulleys, etc. Marcus.K., Bob Fraser, Knocklouder and 6 others 5 4 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
Knocklouder Posted August 28, 2023 #76 Posted August 28, 2023 There are alot of amazing details here, nice work my friend. FrankWouts, VitusBering and Rick310 2 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
Ian_Grant Posted August 28, 2023 #77 Posted August 28, 2023 Very nice model....! FrankWouts and VitusBering 1 1 Quote
hof00 Posted August 28, 2023 #78 Posted August 28, 2023 Nice work!! Looking forward to the Yards and the running stuff.... 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. VitusBering and FrankWouts 1 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
NoelSmith Posted August 31, 2023 #79 Posted August 31, 2023 Your build looks like it is progressing well Darryl. The plans you have framed on the wall look familiar. Are they the George Campbell plans like mine? FrankWouts 1 Quote
VitusBering Posted August 31, 2023 Author #80 Posted August 31, 2023 Thank you for your kind words Noel. Yes, those plans are the Campbell drawings. This particular set is from the Royal Museums Greenwich. They're pleasant to have as wall art, and a handy reference (though the electronic zoomable versions are more convenient). FrankWouts 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
NoelSmith Posted September 2, 2023 #81 Posted September 2, 2023 That's interesting Darryl. Electronic zoomable versions. That's worth a follow up. Bought my paper set on the ship about 35 years ago. I wonder what other zoomable plans are available out of curiosity? I will have to check. Guess the National Maritime Museum. Greenwich has the zoomable versions too. FrankWouts and VitusBering 2 Quote
VitusBering Posted September 2, 2023 Author #82 Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) I'm not sure of the source for these - and I apologize to the guy who linked them for me originally because I can't find that original post yet. It is quite likely in my old build log but I haven't seen it. cutty sark drawings.zip This set is from Radimir Beseda at hismodel.com. They have icons denoting which blocks are installed on various lines. They're most useful if you have Radimir's accessory set but they may come in handy otherwise as well. hismodel drawings.zip Edited September 2, 2023 by VitusBering FrankWouts 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
VitusBering Posted November 11, 2023 Author #83 Posted November 11, 2023 I have been MIA for a couple of months due to a health crisis. I am back in the wheelhouse part time and feeling pretty good. Before the unfortunate events I made some progress but not enough to post pics quite yet so you all will have to take my word that I've got most of the foremast yards rigged up with Flemish horses, footropes, jackstays, pulleys, and blocks. All but the top two spars are done and ready to hang but they will have to wait until all of the mast's yards are ready. The other two mast's yards don't have jackstays yet and are not yet painted. I have a lot of work to do before I can post pics but now that I am ambulatory again I think I can make tangible progress in a relatively short time. ScottRC, gak1965, FrankWouts and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
Bruma Posted November 11, 2023 #84 Posted November 11, 2023 Welcome back! VitusBering, hof00 and FrankWouts 2 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark - Revell - 1:96: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25323-cutty-sark-by-bruma-revell-196/
VitusBering Posted January 19 Author #85 Posted January 19 Time flies... my poor vessel has been in dry dock for too long. So have I. I do intend to start shipbuilding again soon. I don't know what soon means, though. I hope only a couple of weeks at most. FrankWouts 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
gak1965 Posted January 19 #86 Posted January 19 Good luck. Hope that you continue on the mend rapidly. VitusBering and FrankWouts 1 1 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
VitusBering Posted April 26 Author #87 Posted April 26 I am alive, or so they tell me. I am also finally becoming ambulatory again and my poor CS build is getting very dusty and lonesome. I will return to it, I've promised myself that. When, exactly, is an open question but this year certainly. Gregory, FrankWouts and Ian_Grant 3 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted April 26 #88 Posted April 26 Focus on healing - the ship won't go anywhere - but perhaps someone could drape lightweight plastic (or an oversized box) over the project to keep dust off in the interim. Best wishes, Johnny FrankWouts and Ian_Grant 2 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
gak1965 Posted April 26 #89 Posted April 26 34 minutes ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said: Focus on healing - the ship won't go anywhere - but perhaps someone could drape lightweight plastic (or an oversized box) over the project to keep dust off in the interim. Best wishes, Johnny +1 on that. Get yourself better. George VitusBering and FrankWouts 2 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
David Chapman Posted April 29 #90 Posted April 29 Darryl, Coming off surgery my self. While recovering I've had more time to read up on books and build logs including yours. Your build is beautiful. Hope you are back in the saddle again soon. All the Best! David Chapman Current build: Cuddy Sark 1/96 Revell beginner. VitusBering and FrankWouts 1 1 Quote
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