Oldsalt1950 Posted February 7, 2023 #121 Posted February 7, 2023 Kenneth, it is Kevel. MS rigging diagrams are not the best. Jim Dave_E, allanyed and Kenneth Powell 2 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy!
JSGerson Posted February 8, 2023 #122 Posted February 8, 2023 I scanned my Mamoli plan for the Main Mast. Due to the size of the sheet, it took 3 passes. I hope it helps. IMG_20230208_0001.pdf Dave_E, Rollingreen and Kenneth Powell 3 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild
Kenneth Powell Posted February 9, 2023 Author #123 Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks, Jim - I thought so. MS and other kit manufacturers consider most builders to be somewhat knowledgeable, so they don't explain every little thing. In their defense, this is not an entry level kit. Thanks, JS - Thank you for all the work to help. The download is very helpful, and I'll use it today. Help like this is why I really like this site. Comments welcome - Kenneth Quote
Dave_E Posted February 9, 2023 #124 Posted February 9, 2023 Second the thanks for the scan JS! 👏👍😀 Rollingreen 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
JSGerson Posted February 9, 2023 #125 Posted February 9, 2023 My pleasure, guys Dave_E 1 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild
Kenneth Powell Posted February 21, 2023 Author #126 Posted February 21, 2023 Main mast spars ready - I think This little vice really helps. The Admiral got them for me years ago in a two-pack This is a very small space to attach blocks So I had to remove the boat to get in there. Work is proceeding. I'll take more photos and post as I go along. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger. Er, Maybe I shouldn't go to the light. Comments welcome - Kenneth etubino, PaddyO, Dave_E and 5 others 8 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted March 16, 2023 Author #127 Posted March 16, 2023 Main mast spars are done. On to the foremast spars. Comments welcome - Kenneth CiscoH, DARIVS ARCHITECTVS, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted March 16, 2023 Author #128 Posted March 16, 2023 It does seem like when I install a set of lines another set goes slack. I guess we all have to hit synchronicity. - Kenneth Dave_E 1 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted April 2, 2023 Author #129 Posted April 2, 2023 Hello Everyone - I've decided to change things up a bit and build one spar at a time, install, then photograph. So, here is the foresail yard: There's rigging tied to the rigging! On to the fore topsail yard. Comments welcome - Kenneth Dave_E, Knocklouder, DARIVS ARCHITECTVS and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Ed Ku20 Posted April 3, 2023 #130 Posted April 3, 2023 Kenneth, your Rattlesnake is looking awesome. Your rigging looks very neat & tidy. Looks like you are getting close to completion! Did you stain the masts at all or is that just the natural color of the wood? Dave_E 1 Quote Thanks & Best regards, Ed Kutay Current build: Model Shipways "Rattlesnake" Completed build: Model Shipways "Bluenose I"
Kenneth Powell Posted April 3, 2023 Author #131 Posted April 3, 2023 Thanks Ed - Yes, it seems to be wrapping up. Two more spars and a short punch list to go. No stain on the masts, just testors dullcote lacquer on the sanded wood. Here's a shot of the rigging at deck level, it shows the newly added kevel: I also put the boat back in its home. Comments welcome - Kenneth Ghost029, Knocklouder, Dave_E and 3 others 6 Quote
Rollingreen Posted April 4, 2023 #132 Posted April 4, 2023 Kenneth, Looking Great. I'm really enjoying seeing the slight differences between your build and mine with the same kit. BTW the shrink tubing for the mast hoops is genius. I've already found several uses for them on other builds. Dave_E and Ghost029 2 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted April 4, 2023 Author #133 Posted April 4, 2023 Thanks, Rollingreen for looking in and commenting. Your build is really looking good. It really is something how the same materials and instructions can yield different results from different people. This works for model ship kits and everything in life - each with our own perspective. Thanks - Kenneth Rollingreen and Dave_E 2 Quote
Woodshipguy Posted April 8, 2023 #134 Posted April 8, 2023 On 9/20/2013 at 7:57 PM, Kenneth Powell said: I finished the boat a little plain. After all, they are poor pirates Once I was finished, I noticed that I hadn't taken into account the sheer line. oops. nice little dinggy Kenneth Powell, Dave_E and etubino 2 1 Quote
Woodshipguy Posted April 8, 2023 #135 Posted April 8, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 7:12 PM, Kenneth Powell said: Main mast spars ready - I think This little vice really helps. The Admiral got them for me years ago in a two-pack This is a very small space to attach blocks So I had to remove the boat to get in there. Work is proceeding. I'll take more photos and post as I go along. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger. Er, Maybe I shouldn't go to the light. Comments welcome - Kenneth you are doing a wonderfull job Kenneth Powell and Dave_E 1 1 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted April 8, 2023 Author #136 Posted April 8, 2023 Thanks, Woodshipguy for looking in and commenting. Today is wet and dreary, can't work outside so I'll finish the fore topsail yard - I hope. - Kenneth Dave_E 1 Quote
Gregory Posted April 8, 2023 #137 Posted April 8, 2023 12 hours ago, Woodshipguy said: I finished the boat a little plain. After all, they are poor pirates They spent all their money on the elaborate carvings and figurehead.😁 Dave_E 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
Kenneth Powell Posted April 10, 2023 Author #138 Posted April 10, 2023 Yup, Gregory, all their money is gone. I finished the Fore Topsail yard: I tied the above block upside down at first. The rigging was already through the right side and I was in a dilemma. Removing everything from the yard and other attachments was not an option. So I carefully cut the bloc off the stay as close to the stay as possible and flipped it over, then retied in it the correct direction. If you look close enough you can see the remnants of the original attachment. DID NOT want to cut the stay. On the photo below you can see the tiny bumps on the gallows bits representing cleats. I can't believe I got the rigging line around it. On to the final yard, the fore topgallant yard. Comments welcome - Kenneth Dave_E, Gregory and Oldsalt1950 3 Quote
Oldsalt1950 Posted April 10, 2023 #139 Posted April 10, 2023 Looks good ! Jim Dave_E and Kenneth Powell 1 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy!
Kenneth Powell Posted April 13, 2023 Author #140 Posted April 13, 2023 Milestone!! All the rigging is complete. The fore topgallant yard: Overview shots: My gosh - It actually looks like a ship model. I have a short punch-list to do and it will be finished. Ship's Name Rope Coils Flags Steps Bumpkins. Comments welcome - Kenneth Gregory, Ghost029, Ed Ku20 and 5 others 7 1 Quote
Kenneth Powell Posted April 13, 2023 Author #141 Posted April 13, 2023 Meant Flags, Steps not Flags Steps. Quote
Dave_E Posted April 13, 2023 #142 Posted April 13, 2023 Really nice Ken! I like the bottom paint you went with as apposed to the murky tan color MS suggests. Mr Whippy and Kenneth Powell 1 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
Kenneth Powell Posted April 28, 2023 Author #143 Posted April 28, 2023 That's right, gang. She's done. The rope coils and the jig I used: Other photos: I bought this kit on January 23, 2009 and got started that night. It wasn't long until I realized that I needed help so I did an internet search for Model Ship Rattlesnake and found this group. It's been quite a ride ever since. The log bounced back after the great crash of 2013 because I hadn't posted much and I had all my photos. Hobbies are great and they wait for us to catch up. And, as always, the wood is patient. For my next trick I'm going to bash a Hudson River sloop into a costal pirate. Should be fun. Comments welcome - Kenneth Knocklouder, VTHokiEE, Montaigne and 14 others 12 1 4 Quote
Gregory Posted April 28, 2023 #144 Posted April 28, 2023 A very nice model! Makes me feel better about taking my time.. Mr Whippy, Dave_E and Kenneth Powell 2 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
JSGerson Posted April 29, 2023 #145 Posted April 29, 2023 Congratulations on a job well done! Mr Whippy, Knocklouder, Kenneth Powell and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild
ccoyle Posted April 29, 2023 #146 Posted April 29, 2023 Congratulations! Mr Whippy, Knocklouder, Kenneth Powell and 1 other 3 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
javajohn Posted April 29, 2023 #147 Posted April 29, 2023 What a nice model! You've inspired me to keep pushing on with my rattlesnake build. Dave_E, Mr Whippy and Kenneth Powell 2 1 Quote John Current Build: Rattlesnake (Model Shipways 1:64)
Kenneth Powell Posted April 29, 2023 Author #148 Posted April 29, 2023 Thank You everyone for the responses and likes. Also, thanks for all the help and hints and advice and photos and scans and comments over the years. - Kenneth Mr Whippy and Dave_E 2 Quote
Oldsalt1950 Posted April 29, 2023 #149 Posted April 29, 2023 Very Nice Kenneth. You can be real proud of her. Jim Kenneth Powell and Dave_E 1 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy!
Dave_E Posted April 30, 2023 #150 Posted April 30, 2023 Outstanding Ken! Inspirational build. 👍😀 Kenneth Powell 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
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