America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Runner63 - I need to post the progress I made..up soon

 

thanks Carl.......I found your log.....hope you are well

 

thanks Borge...hope you are well.....as well

[Padeen]

Hi Popeye,

I just discovered your log: you are doing a great job! I particularly admire what you made of the skylight and your rigging skills.

Following on...

[popeye the sailor]

thank you Padeen....just one of those parts that cried for a little intervention   I'll have more progress up in a little bit...I need to size down the pictures.

[JPett]

Ahoy Popeye

 

Your build is a jewel, many facets, all flawless.

I especially like your treatment of the sails. Thanks for posting

[popeye the sailor]

Thursday and Friday was devoted to getting the main sheet up.   the first thing that needed to be done,  now that the reef lines are finished, was to set up the upper gaff with the blocks required to do the job.

 

 

then to lash it to the top of the sheet.

 

 

the sheet is ready to install...

 

 

the last of the lashing was tied through holes I drilled through the yoke.  I tried to get a close up of this,  I hope you can see.

 

 

the lift rigging was done first

 

 

 

here is the rigging that involves that triple block.

 

 

for the lower boom rigging though,  I kind of over thought myself.......I figured that it would require two double blocks......I was wrong.

 

 

I changed the horse block to a single.....it looks much better

 

 

 

now that the sheet is in place,  I can start to do the hoops

 

 

 

I have more pictures in my camera.......I will try to get them up......it's the rest of the hoop rigging

 

 

 

[Jim Lad]

Looking good, Popeye.  That certainly is an unusual rig on the sheet!

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

thanks John........there are a couple more lines that need to go on yet......I've tied the blocks in place for them.   the hoops are finished on the main sheet

 

 

 

 

once the fore sheet is in place,  then I can do the shrouds.   then i can tie all these lines off and make the rope coils for them.   that triple block rigging,  I guess you could call that the halyard rigging...I think.

 

tomorrow is my  'Friday'.........I can get to the fore sheet then.   thanks for the good word John 

[PopJack]

I can't say anything that hasn't been said about this beautiful build, but I really appreciate your taking the time to show so much of your work.  I love to learn from reading what you have done.  Honestly, it both challenges and scares me... even with the skill, how long does it take to learn so much?

 

Quick question: When you say lacquer, are you using a spray gun or putting it in your air brush or using spray cans?  I never messed with it because is was so explosive- but then again, I was making larger furniture and there would have been a lot more fumes around.

Edited May 6, 2013 by PopJack

[Jim Lad]

Popeye - yep, the tripple block rigging is the peak halyard, the other is the throat halyard.

 

John

[klimi]

Hi Popeye, if i see your work on the rigging and on sails, so i´m looking forward until  i´m going working on it too. This ship is great inspiration.  

 

Pavel

[popeye the sailor]

yes popjack,  lacquer is one of the most volitile paints / finishes.  it depends largely on how it is mixed.  I either brush it on,  or use my airbrush,  and I ventilate as much as I can.  the use of the types of thinners that the average modeler can get is not too bad,  but the industrial thinners are nasty........it can generate it's own heat.  I've worked in a cabinet shop.......I've seen filters self combust.  as far as the learning.......I know I still am.....I probably will never acquire as much knowledge as some of the more proficient folks here,  but I keep trying,  because I love the hobby.   one of these days,  I might be able to tackle a big ship,  like the big kids do    thanks for the good word.

 

John......I knew it.........I got it right!!!!!!      

 

jump right in Pavel........feel free to use any of my info.....if it helps

[augie]

Geez Popeye........she's spectacular

[Paul Salomone]

Hello Popeye,  

That's a fine boat you have there. The woodwork is just fantastic. beautiful sails and well presented.

 

well done.

[md1400cs]

Popeye,

 

She continues to impress more and more with each visit. Looking so excellent. I'm really enjoying following you build. 

 

Regards, Michael

[captainbob]

Popeye,

 

It's really comming along.  Can hardly wait to take a ride.

 

Bob

[riverboat]

Great ! job on the sails Popeye...... she looks fantastic

[DSiemens]

Incredible work Popeye!!!

[Sjors]

Great job Popeye,

 

I think you see the finish line of another great build?

 

[popeye the sailor]

jeeze Louise!  thank you everyone for you kind comments!  I really appreciate it    now that my work week is over,  perhaps I can give a big push going on the build!  many thanks for looking in....more progress soon!

[patrickmil]

Hi Popeye! It's been a few weeks since I last checked in on some of your builds. America looks as if she is almost ready to sail. You are doing a terrific job on the sails and rigging.

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Patrick....she's moving right along.....hoping to have her done soon!

[DSiemens]

Then there's the big question what next.  Sure you got the Gothenburg but I just can't see you doing only one or two builds.   

[popeye the sailor]

oh....ohhhhhh,  am I getting a reputation? 

[realworkingsailor]

Getting? You've got!

[mobbsie]

I can only echo other comments Popeye, She's looking an absolute dream.

 

mobbsie

[Cap'n Rat Fink]

it's been a while since my last visit buddy. Popeye you are doing a beautiful job on the sails and rigging.

[popeye the sailor]

well.......I'm glad it's not a bad reputation...........first class fruitcake isn't too bad,  I guess    thanks Mario,  Mobbsie,  Andy and Daniel for looking in and the good word.   I'll see what I can do about the void that been created by the finish of the lobsie twins and possibly the AmericA {if I can get the lawn mowed and my butt in gear}.   the Goth is next....that's a sure bet.  thanks again!

[realworkingsailor]

I dare you to build that monster HMS Warrior..

(Not you usual style, I know )

Andy

[themadchemist]

So with the twins done (did you finish the Phylly C's ski's?), and the AmericA close and the goth next that only leaves The USS US and the trawler (i cant wait to see this one more) but can popeye only have 3 builds going at a time. Thats kinda like how many licks does it take to get the the center of a tootsie pop. 3 is way under the true number I suspect.

[popeye the sailor]

I'm trying to get the plans for the Warrior from Tom to add to my collection.   I get the Billing's newsletter.......when I saw it,  I fell in with it......there, I used it   

 

no Keith....I still need to finish the water skis.......I been so busy with the AmericA,  and springtime chores,  that I haven't had a chance.  I still have to do the gallery pictures.

 

your probably right about the dwindling builds.......after all......I have a reputation to uphold