egkb Posted June 5, 2014 Share #721 Posted June 5, 2014 That looks proper good Ollie.. would imagine you are well chuffed ! Stay Well Eamonn olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 5, 2014 Share #722 Posted June 5, 2014 The completed backstays look first class, Ollie! Your call on the swivels, Ollie, but remember that she wasn't commissioned until 1817. John olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #723 Posted June 5, 2014 Thinking what I could do for a cover up? Like a cleat over the hole for example... .. Or maybe just leave the holes.. Thanks as always everyone on board... :-) ringbolt2013 and egkb 2 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 5, 2014 Share #724 Posted June 5, 2014 An extra cleat always works, Ollie! John olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #725 Posted June 5, 2014 Wondering what was used for docking against wharfs etc..? Cleats? :-) ringbolt2013 1 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 5, 2014 Share #726 Posted June 5, 2014 These ships were rarely alongside a wharf, Ollie, but when they were it was a case of using anything solid to secure a mooring line. John olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share #727 Posted June 6, 2014 Nice... i have another query... I want to do bowsprit guy ropes tonight... Just wondering how this lashing is done? Im sure its simple.. I figure it just doubles back from ring to ring..but unsure .. Plans dont really explain it and picture is rough... Any help/tips much appreciated... thanks Ollie ringbolt2013 1 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 6, 2014 Share #728 Posted June 6, 2014 Exactly, Ollie. Back and forth between the two rings a few times and then finish off with a series of half hitches going right around the lashing. John egkb, ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share #729 Posted June 6, 2014 Excellent John... So I have completed lifts. main yard required some weight to give rope tension (used pegs).. otherwise it just pulled the yard upwards.. It still needs some tension from fore and aft braces which are next on agenda. Top sail was no worries as it is fixed.. I spliced tiny eyebolts into top shrouds to run top lifts through as if they were grommets of some description. Aussie048, KenW, ringbolt2013 and 1 other 4 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share #730 Posted June 6, 2014 Also got the bowsprit guys done.. went ok but i think my lashing could have been better.... Looks ok i think, rope just clears anchors within a reasonable distance at their most raised position.. Regards Ollie egkb, aliluke, KenW and 2 others 5 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share #731 Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) ... Edited June 6, 2014 by olliechristo Lightplay, ringbolt2013, dgbot and 5 others 8 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted June 6, 2014 Share #732 Posted June 6, 2014 :)I love the idea of flattening soldering wire for banding.. I could use that for all sorts of detailing... olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 7, 2014 Share #733 Posted June 7, 2014 She's looking great, Ollie. Just a tip for next time (don't change it on the model) - make the guys a little longer and the lashings a little shorter; that'll be more realistic. John ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted June 9, 2014 Share #734 Posted June 9, 2014 Continues to look amazing Ollie. A great piece of craft. Not sure what you have in mind for mounting but a little trick I did for the AVS is as follows: - Easily found brass pedestals. - The trick is to rebate the base board so that the base of the pedestal is recessed into the base board. This is epoxy glued in place. This makes it very stable. The ships keel can then be epoxy glued onto the pedestals with no other treatment required - but I did add a panel pin from underneath into the keel. Solid as a rock. I also like the pedestal being flush to the baseboard rather than sitting on top of it. Just a thought, you may have better plans. Attached. olliechristo, egkb, Aussie048 and 1 other 4 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #735 Posted June 11, 2014 HI gang, Yes Alistair i have thought about pedestals, I have no fear of achieving it with my solid keel epoxied in place it is very strong... Im not sure if i will do it, i think i prefer having the hull "unfixtured" Is that a word, i think not but anyway i think i will go with the cradle... I have spent some time making the cradle look okay and it looks okay i think.. a clear perspex one would be nice.. ringbolt2013, Aussie048 and egkb 3 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #736 Posted June 11, 2014 I have rigged my braces to main yard. went well, just need to finish them to belaying pins etc.. top braces next and onto other bits such as cluelines and sheets.. new members - click on images for large versions.. Later, Ollie BANYAN, KenW, ringbolt2013 and 2 others 5 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted June 11, 2014 Share #737 Posted June 11, 2014 Ollie The cradle looks amazing - I mean that! A softer option than the pedestals but a good one. The rest of the rigging looks spot on as well. Great stuff. ringbolt2013 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #738 Posted June 11, 2014 Cheers buddy.. I lined it with acoustic felt. I have considered other options. Still may, but if you say it looks the goods, I might have to trust you. Ollie Aussie048, Littlebob and ringbolt2013 3 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringbolt2013 Posted June 11, 2014 Share #739 Posted June 11, 2014 Ollie ... Looks like it is almost time to think about a case. I throw that idea out there because all that work is sooooo nice and it would be a shame to break something when you dust it or if you have children about the place at any time. And believe me dust will come from America and it will bring all it's relatives just because you have one of those sailing ship models. I know it sounds crazy but ask the rest of the boys and girls!! You are doing some great work there Ollie and I would like to see it last! Tom egkb, dgbot and olliechristo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted June 11, 2014 Share #740 Posted June 11, 2014 That looks the absolute Cat's Pyjamas Ollie the sticky up bits and the sticky out bits all seem to be where they should be. what's up next.. the Boom/Gaff ? Stay Well Mate Eamonn ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #741 Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks Geoff. Tom, display has been on my mind for a few weeks now. Just made one for my metal detecting relics... I'm.thinking of getting a big standing timber case/cupboard. It has two glass doors on.front.. Or I may make one.. But yes it has to happen.. Eamm buddy, cheers. Next is top yard braces, cluelines and sheets, then booms.. Regards Oliver and ringbolt2013 1 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 11, 2014 Share #742 Posted June 11, 2014 She's looking really good, Ollie. The stand looks fine - a case is a must! John olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted June 11, 2014 Share #743 Posted June 11, 2014 Hi Ollie I'm not a fan of cases - it turns a model into a massive object which I know I can't deal with in my house. So I live with the dust and the model feels much more free and delicate. Careful cleaning with a soft brush deals with the dust issue but even the dust you can't get to gives it a certain patina which I don't mind. My opinion maybe rare here on MSW... ringbolt2013 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 12, 2014 Share #744 Posted June 12, 2014 You are a brave fellow. David B olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #745 Posted June 12, 2014 I understand what you are saying Alistair , but here in the tropical rainforest, dust is only one concern,, spiders webs and even worse, spider poo! and gecko poo and mould and mildew... Um its great here.. haha I will be adding a humidity sensor inside case and probably some silica gel etc.. I want to be able to access model though for close up viewing, its not going to be locked away untouchable,,just to certain people ! Ollie ringbolt2013 and egkb 2 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #746 Posted June 13, 2014 Hi gang.. It may not look much but i have added my top yard braces, cluelines and sheets and jib stay.. She's looking pretty busy up top now! i have added a picture of the cabinet i have my eye on.. I like that it is not sharp and square or rectangular, has room for a few models, i already have some from years gone by that need shelter (plastics).. Should fit my Endeavour also hopefully... I also like the built in lighting and the fact you can see all the way around.. lighting shouldn't be necessary .. Anyway see what happens... Thanks for looking in... Ollie BANYAN, MarisStella.hr, KenW and 4 others 7 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share #747 Posted June 14, 2014 Hi crew... I have added the throat halliard, parrell beads to gaff, peak halliard and flag hoist.. I bought a flag from Becc's site many months ago... I am asking opinions on... Should i even add a flag? Does this look okay size wise? Does anyone have any tips for fixing to hoist to be more realistic than just wrapping around rope like instructions say... Thanks for looking in.. Ollie egkb, BANYAN, ringbolt2013 and 2 others 5 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share #748 Posted June 14, 2014 The kit supplied a paper flag, not very good... Also i rigged my peak halliard different to kit instructions and with using Parker King's sketch as reference of course... The differecnce is the termination on gaff at top end instead of back down to belaying pin.. Olllie ringbolt2013 and Littlebob 2 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted June 14, 2014 Share #749 Posted June 14, 2014 Looks amazing Ollie - just brilliant. I had the flag question with my AVS and made two flags for it. My wife, with her good eye, said how much they diverted attention from the model = she hated them. I left them off. She was right. They catch the eye and take away from all else. If you had sails on her flags are a positive add but without sails a flag is a distraction. In your last photo my eye goes straight to the flag rather than to all else you have done. My opinion again - I may be out of favour with others here with this thought! BTW - put it in a case. We only have dust here, the stuff you describe is not on the menu for model presentation... olliechristo, egkb and ringbolt2013 3 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted June 14, 2014 Share #750 Posted June 14, 2014 Hi Ollie, I with Leaving the Flag off too (that said it does look rather well.. ) as it might distract from your Kick-As* model !! BTW could the Gaff be 'topped' a little more, she looks a little flat ? give the old Peak Halyard a little tug :rolleyes: I think she will look so much better.. what do you think? (Although you probably haven't finished adjusting it yet ! ) The case looks the biz too, the last thing you'd want is to have some of the critters I saw on TV taking a shine on Mermaid as their next residence.. they were big, they were hairy and I'd be afraid of them !! Stay Well Mate Eamonn dgbot, ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 3 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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