harlequin Posted February 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2013 Lost a lot of my build pics but here goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 15, 2013 I'll upload what pics i have left. I got to the shrouds and ratlines but removed them as i was not happy with the final result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 15, 2013 i know this is not in the order i built the kit, but it will give an idea of where i am up too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 15, 2013 i know these are random pics of the build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) right.....this is the most up to date pic of my HMS Greyhound build. I took off all the previous shrould and ratlines as i wasnt happy with the results. It was a big ask and nobody would have commented on them but my eye knew where the faults were, so off they came. The following pics will be more of a continued nature instead of a load of pics posted at random. I apologise for this but havent got the time to sort everything out. Good to be back though. Edited February 15, 2013 by harlequin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 16, 2013 Main Mast Yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted February 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 16, 2013 Excellent work! And a beautiful looking ship. I've heard mixed reviews of this kit, though I plan on jumping in after my current build - any problems I should look out for when diving in? I'll be following your log with great interest! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Hamilton, yes there are a couple of issues with this kit but its worth percevering with them. Check all the framework matches the plans. You will find if i remember rightly that frame 12 need to be remade, otherwise you will need lots of filler after the first planking. A lot of the fittings are very fragile and the cathead rail needs bending to fit the hull. I tried heating and bending but it didnt make much difference. Gentle cold bending finally got mine to the required shape but i had to use some metal filler and gold paint afterwards. Have a go at this model because it is a very good looking model. It will drive you nuts but i have altered several little things and negated most of the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 16, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 16, 2013 I've always wanted to see Greyhound. Thanks for taking the time to re-post. You're doing a fantastic job and she has great lines. 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...
harlequin Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 18, 2013 the first of the replaced ratlines........many more to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 18, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 18, 2013 First rate work on those rats. 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...
harlequin Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted March 2, 2013 A few more of the dreaded ratlines added. A few need a little tweaking before they are finally set. Progress has been slow as my daughter got selected to play for England in her age group at rugby so i have been ferrying her all over the place. HMS Bellona is coming off the shelf very soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 2, 2013 A couple of pics of Greyhounds lifeboat. It is a cast white metal boat and was not too impressed with it. I have decided to go with it and although it is not great it doesnt look too bad. It needs final details of a rudder and another oar. I used a brown admiralty paint to cover the outside and its ok if you dont inspect it close enough. It probably isnt an historically accurate boat, but i think it will remain as part of HMS Greyhound. I had tried several other small boat kits but none were to scale or just didnt look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Progress on the replaced rats is slowly gaining ground. The odd one needs a little tweeking but better than before. Edited March 4, 2013 by harlequin zazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 4, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 4, 2013 Ah, the ratlines! You did a good job on the ship's boat. 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...
hamilton Posted March 5, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 5, 2013 Great rattling job! I personally don't mind doing these...I did almost 1000 clove hitches on the San Francisco a while ago - the most I've ever done...Throw on a movie or a couple of good podcasts and the time will fly! Anyway, she's really coming to life..... hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted March 9, 2013 progressing slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 9, 2013 Share #18 Posted March 9, 2013 Looks great! Quick question - how tough do you think it would be to rig the canons on this one....I know the scale is quite small, but....I had thought of adding breeching lines at least but it looks like it would be pretty tight in there.....what are your thoughts? hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Hi Hamilton, I think it is possible to rig the cannons, they might be tight towards the bow. I havent done it just because I didnt want it overcrowded, but it will probably look ok. I'd say give it a go and see how it starts to look as you progress. The plans dont show any rigging for the cannons but the pic on the box does. Edited March 9, 2013 by harlequin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 9, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 9, 2013 At 1:96 I'm thinking breech lines might be all you want. She's looking really fine. 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...
harlequin Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted March 9, 2013 I'll give it a go and see what it looks like, I can work round the rigging I have already done. This way when you start it will give you a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 19, 2013 Not posted much lately as i'm still working on the rats, in fact i've taken some of them off again. I now must have tied 14 million clove hitch's on this model with still 20 million still to do. augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted March 26, 2013 bit more progress. The kit ran out of 3mm deadeyes or i lost them either way progress has been slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted March 26, 2013 Also about rigging the cannons. I was going to add some rigging but have changed my mind again and decided against it. I am quite happy the way it looks without added rigging. augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted March 28, 2013 few days off work so should see a decent ammount of progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 28, 2013 Share #26 Posted March 28, 2013 Alright. Looking good! 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...
harlequin Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted March 31, 2013 Shroads and ratlines now completed. I'll post some pics when I'm sober. hamilton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 31, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 31, 2013 Excellent work Harlequin! I hope I can get mine looking this good. I admire your tenacity in re-doing things that you're not entirely satisfied with - too often I just decide to live with them! I'll try to take a page from your book. Anyway - really nice to look at!hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 31, 2013 Share #29 Posted March 31, 2013 Shroads and ratlines now completed. I'll post some pics when I'm sober. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sounds like the good old days of years past! Enjoy the hangover 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...
harlequin Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted April 2, 2013 as good as they are going to get.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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