hof00 Posted January 26 Author #121 Posted January 26 (edited) Hi All, Update time.... Over the past few weeks, I have not been a "Slouch...." I have continued on the Masts/Yards. (I know the Hull needs some love, I'll get on to this after I have drilled holes for Pedestal threaded rods.) Today I painted the various Mast components and put them together, (Without Glue at this stage (With the exception of Mainmast fittings and alternate Mast Caps to enable disassembly.)), to see if everything lined up. Not too bad, some touch-up work required. Mast Coats brought all Masts into line and the Mast Plug-In Housings were a real bonus. (I am pleased that I spent the time on these.) (The Top Mast Tops/Backstay Spreaders are yet to be assembled/painted. (The Tops require small holes for Topmast Yard Lift Blocks. Mast Coats required quite a bit of work to get them to fit as did the majority of Mast/Yard fittings. I assembled the Yards, again, no glue at this stage apart from the inboard Stunsail Boom fittings. (Yards need painting first, Bocks installed and then Stunsail Booms/Jackstays, Etc.) So, there you have it!! A footnote: Some castings are extremely brittle.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos: Edited January 26 by hof00 Snug Harbor Johnny, vossiewulf, Nearshore and 4 others 7 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
keelhauled Posted February 2 #123 Posted February 2 Very Nice work there. Looking good! hof00 1 Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/
petervisser Posted February 2 #124 Posted February 2 It’s always rewarding to see a tall ship get tall! There’s an amazing amount of prep work in assembling the masts and yards but you have a good handle on that. All the best with the rest! Peter Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor!
hof00 Posted February 3 Author #125 Posted February 3 16 hours ago, petervisser said: It’s always rewarding to see a tall ship get tall! There’s an amazing amount of prep work in assembling the masts and yards but you have a good handle on that. All the best with the rest! Peter Hi Peter, Thanks for that, (Also thanks for the other kind words of encouragement on this thread!!) I agree, it is good to see it get Tall but at this stage, just a gauge.... The face of the model changes again soon as I have now drilled holes for Pedestal Rods and marked the W/L in preparation for Paint, (Topsides and Copper Plating. I am also thinking of sealing the Hull that the Copper Tape will adhere to. (Sanding Sealer?) I figure that while it is unpainted, it will also be a good time to fit Anchor Hawse Holes and holes for the Stern Boomkins. I'll take a couple of photos before I temporarily remove the Masts. Cheers and Regards, Harry. 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
hof00 Posted February 7 Author #126 Posted February 7 Hi All, Update time prior to painting Hull Topsides Black.... More Mast work, painting the dreaded White here and there.... 🙂 Lower Mast Bands done. I initially tried with thread but was not at all consistent, so, a trip to the local "Warehouse 150 GSM Black Paper and a "Fiskars" paper trimmer. Much better and much simpler. (Mizzen Bands installed, they do not appear on Mamoli plans but are on the box.... They are also on Scott Bradner's plans, I like the look.) Keel Drilled 2.0mm holes and 2.6mm Stainless Threaded Rod tapped, (Wound), in. Base of 25.0mm Kauri Milled (Something different for me, most if not all my woodwork is Rimu.... NZ Native Timbers Base drilled, Pedestals and Hull mounted. Hopefully tomorrow I can think about Painting Hull Topsides Black. Seems a bit "Criminal" but I think the result will be o.k. Thats me for the mo. Cheers....HOF. Photos: schooner, Ian_Grant, vossiewulf and 1 other 4 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
hof00 Posted February 8 Author #127 Posted February 8 (edited) Hi All, Small update: Anchor Hawse Holes drilled, and Hawse Pipes fitted. Same for the Stern Boomkins but leaving these off until Plating completed. (I like to place the Masts/Bowsprit after these stages just to see how the overall model looks.) Hull Topsides masked and painted. (Vallejo Black followed by Vallejo Satin.) I looked at various images of the Flying Cloud last night, seems that the Bowsprit/Jibboom was actually Black. I am unsure if I will change the White, I have plenty of time to think about this. I guess that I'll make some Copper Plates tomorrow. 🙂 That's me for today.... Cheers....HOF. (PS. Thanks for the "Likes." If you wish to comment, positive or negative, please feel free.) Photos: Edited February 8 by hof00 schooner 1 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
hof00 Posted February 16 Author #128 Posted February 16 Hi All, Update: Coppering completed. I finally decided not to laminate the Copper Tape; laminating was just a waste of breath.... My little Embossing machine worked very well and allowed me to produce strips over a meter long. One thing that I should have done, taper Gore ends off the model. Never mind, live and learn it's done now and the tape cannot be removed, even if I wanted to. Copper Patina is underway even after a few days, I'll leave it thus. Bow and Stern Decals applied; I checked Mr. Corrothers book first to ensure that these were actually "Gilded." (Double check I guess.) Rudder fitted; I used the Kit Pintles/Gudgeons. Metal Deck fittings prepared, Painted/Varnished. (No Photo) Bowsprit/Jibboom rubbed down and resprayed Black. (The way it should be.... 🙂 Cavills constructed, four required, installed. Today's efforts, getting the Houses in position in a way that I can remove them prior to final installation. My solution was to use the Coaming Strips, Front and Rear to hold things in place, seems to have worked o.k. Plenty more to do.... Cheers....HOF. Photos: Scott Crouse, uscharin and schooner 3 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
hof00 Posted March 4 Author #129 Posted March 4 Hi All, Update time.... Poop Railing installed, a bit of a mission but got there.... Columns are spaced at 8.0mm intervals. Ladders/Stiars installed Focsle Pin Rails installed I relented and decided to polish the Copper Plating, I think that this was the correct thing to do as this will now hopefully, assume a consistent patina over time. Work Benches re-configured to enable easy access to both sides of the Ship. I also made foray into planning for Rigging and associated Blocks. I am again disappointed with the kit, there do not appear to be enough Blocks of all sizes. From a quick count, there may be "Just" enough.... I need spares and have put my feelers out for a supply of more. (I have also ordered replacements of the Capstans, (X 4) as there is something wrong with the kit provided ones.) So, that's it for the mo.... Cheers.... HOF. Photos: schooner, Gregory and Ian_Grant 3 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
Rick310 Posted March 6 #130 Posted March 6 Coming along nicely! Glad you painted the bowsprit black. Rock
hof00 Posted Monday at 12:29 AM Author #131 Posted Monday at 12:29 AM On 3/7/2025 at 2:50 AM, Rick310 said: Coming along nicely! Glad you painted the bowsprit black. Rock Thanks Rick, Yup, I am much happier with the Bowsprit Black!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. 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
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