md1400cs Posted September 26, 2015 Share #391 Posted September 26, 2015 Frank, Absolutely beautiful work with your rigging and sails. You certainly set the Bar very high (:-) Michael GLakie 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share #392 Posted September 27, 2015 Absolutely beautiful work with your rigging and sails. You certainly set the Bar very high (:-) Michael Michael, Thank you for your kind words!! And to everyone else, thanks for the "likes" and for visiting the log!! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #393 Posted October 9, 2015 Hello, I have been working on finishing the shrouds for the foremast and also pre-rigging and mounting the foremast top sail. Shrouds and ratlines for the top sail Shrouds and ratlines for the top gallant sail area Foremast topsail ready to mount onto the yard Blocks added to the rear of sail /yard Blocks and pr-rigging done to the lower half of sail GuntherMT, Tadeusz43, JanV and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #394 Posted October 9, 2015 Continuing on: Foremast top sail ready to mount on ship Sail mounted and halliard finished to mainmast stay I now ran the rigging thru the ship to makes sure everything is where it should be. However, at this time, nothing will be fastened or leveled until all the sails are on the foremast and I am sure of where the lines will end on the deck. So everything is still loose! Overview of where I am at this point with the installation of the sails My next step is to rig the foremast upper stays and install the top gallant sail Thanks for visiting, Frank maggsl_01, Karleop, GuntherMT and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 9, 2015 Share #395 Posted October 9, 2015 You're doing a beautiful job with the rigging Frank, and she looks outstanding! fmodajr 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadeusz43 Posted October 9, 2015 Share #396 Posted October 9, 2015 Nice job , congratulations. Tadeusz GLakie and fmodajr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share #397 Posted October 10, 2015 George and Tadeusz, Thanks for visiting my log and for your kind words. It is appreciated! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share #398 Posted October 30, 2015 Hello. Still working on mounting all the sails! Continuing on, I now rigged and installed the middle foremast stay. My next step is to work on the foremast topgallant sail. Sail ready to mount onto yard. Mounted on yard Pre-rigged the topgallant sail prior to mounting on mast. Topgallant sail mounted on foremast md1400cs, GuntherMT, marktiedens and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share #399 Posted October 30, 2015 The foremast topgallant sail halliard rigged to the mainmast stay. At this point, most of the running rigging is not fastened to the deck until I am sure of where everything goes on the deck. However, I did finish the rigging to the center rail. View of the ship with all the sails mounted (but not leveled and set) on the foremast. On a side note, I took the opportunity to head up to the Peabody Senior Center and had a lot of great folks help me mill out the base for my ship, using their equipment. I am still a few months away from finishing, but I wanted to get going on the case! I bought some cherry and and milled out the shape I wanted. The top groove will be where the plexiglass will be inserted and the side groove is where the felt covered plywood base with fit into. The black felt will be put onto the plywood and wrapped around the edges and stapled to the back. Over the next couple of months, I will work on finish sanding, staining, and sealing the pieces with polyurethane before assembling all the pieces. Thanks for visiting and for all the previous "likes" Frank marktiedens, GLakie, Karleop and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted October 30, 2015 Share #400 Posted October 30, 2015 Frank, Nice update. You're almost at home port. Case will add the final great touch. Michael fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share #401 Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Michael, I am still a few months away from being done, (Finish bowsprit sails, upper railing system, rigging of lower sails, anchor buoys, stern lantern and flags), but starting on the base is a nice little diversion and break from all the rigging on this ship. Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 30, 2015 Share #402 Posted October 30, 2015 Sure is beautiful Frank. fmodajr 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #403 Posted November 12, 2015 Hello, I have been working on the bowsprit topsail. When I made the sail, I cutoff about 1/3 of the sail so that it would furl better. However, I think I should have cut off about 1/2 of the sail instead. (this sail is unusually large compared to the yard) When I furled this sail, it still looks a little too bulky. Oh well! I am pretty sure that when I put tension on all the running rigging attached to this sail I will be able to flatten it some more. We'll see. Sail mounted onto yard. Blocks and rigging added to sail Sail and halliard rigged to platform Finished foremast topgallant stay mounted to foremast and bowsprit platform Blackened brass fittings rigged and mounted under platform View of ship status so far. Next I will be finishing the standing rigging from the bowsprit mast to the foremast lower stay. Then I will work on attaching and mounting the spritsail. Thanks for visiting and for the "likes"! Frank JanV, md1400cs, maggsl_01 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted November 12, 2015 Share #404 Posted November 12, 2015 Hi Frank - outstanding work on those sails. Mark GLakie, md1400cs and fmodajr 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #405 Posted November 12, 2015 Hi Frank - outstanding work on those sails. Mark Thanks Mark! As I stated above, I wasn't too happy about the bulkiness of the bowsprit topsail. However, I am confident I can repair the look when I finish the rigging. If not, back to the sewing machine! Last night I furled the lower spritsail (photos coming soon), and I was much more satisfied with the way it looked on the yard. Finishing up with the rest of the standing rigging now. Thanks for your comments, it is appreciated. Frank Karleop and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #406 Posted November 22, 2015 Continuing to make some progress on the model! I finished up all the standing rigging by installing the lines from the bowsprit to the lower foremast stay. That should do it for the standing rigging. I also finished working on and installing the last sail. The lower spritsail. As with all the other furled sails, I took off 1/3 of the sail height in order to make the furling easier. Then I attached the sail to the yard. I liked the way this furled sail turned out. (Better than the topsail!) Pre-rigging of blocks and lines to back and front I fixed the sail to the bowsprit and finished most of the rigging. I left some of the rigging dangling until I rig the bowlines from the foresails. (It will be easier getting the bowlines in place before the rest of the lines are installed) Overview of the model at its current state Next, I will go back to finishing the rigging lines from the foresails and the bowlines from the main sails. (Basically, work on the lines between the foremast and mainmast) Frank marktiedens, Tadeusz43, JanV and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted November 22, 2015 Share #407 Posted November 22, 2015 Absolutely beautiful Frank. Absolutely beautiful!! fmodajr 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #408 Posted November 22, 2015 Absolutely beautiful Frank. Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for your kind comments George! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted November 23, 2015 Share #409 Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Frank, As you know..I have a folder of all of your sails work. Hoping to emulate your work, as well a Karl's, and (Ulises wonderful rigging). Not sure I can get to all of your levels of work. Wood is my friend, and I so enjoy those parts of the build, but cloth, and rigging, Hmmm? I will see about that next new challenge. Though I do have great sages whom I am following (:-) and BTW my build is going soo slow (;-( Your ship is so beautiful,Thanks for following mine as well. Michael Edited November 23, 2015 by md1400cs GLakie, fmodajr and Ulises Victoria 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted November 23, 2015 Share #410 Posted November 23, 2015 I really appreciate your mention. I have to say that your work is much superior, and I really men it. Sincerely. Ulises fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share #411 Posted November 25, 2015 Hello Michael and Ulises, Thanks for checking in! It is appreciated! Thanks for your kind comments, Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karleop Posted November 28, 2015 Share #412 Posted November 28, 2015 Hola Frank: I am really pleased that the little help I provide to you with the sails has been translated into a superb realization. Congratulations!!! Saludos Karl fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share #413 Posted December 2, 2015 Hola Frank: I am really pleased that the little help I provide to you with the sails has been translated into a superb realization. Congratulations!!! Hi Karl! Thank you for your "big help" in helping me get the sail sizes and configurations correct! Your very fine log got me started into finishing my Corel ship with the addition of sails! Frank Karleop and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share #414 Posted December 2, 2015 Hello! I was able to finish up some more rigging between the foremast and mainmast. Main topgallant sail bowlines Main topsail bowlines Main lower sail bowlines (middle of picture on far side of sail) Fore topgallant yard braces Fore top yard braces Fore lower yard braces Lines finding their way to the deck railings Overview of work between the foremast and mainmast. One thing I am having a lot of trouble with is in trying to minimize the distortion of the main stays due to all the lines and blocks being attached to them. My next step is to finish up the bowlines on all 3 foremast sails! Thanks again for visiting and for all the "likes" Frank JanV, md1400cs, GuntherMT and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted December 2, 2015 Share #415 Posted December 2, 2015 Nice work Frank. The rigging's outstanding. md1400cs 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share #416 Posted December 11, 2015 Hello! I did some more work on the foremast sail bowlines and I finished rigging the top spritsail braces. The foremast topgallant sail bowlines also passing thru blocks on the top stay. The foremast top sail bowlines also passing thru blocks on the middle stay. The foremast lower sail bowlines The top spritsail yard brace rigged All the bowlines and spritsail braces passing thru the blocks on the bowsprit mast The bowlines and braces at their final belaying pin locations I am almost done with all the rigging on the ship. The remaining lines to go on the ship are: 1. Lower spritsail sheet 2. Lower foresail sheets and tacks 3. Lower main sail sheets, tacks, and braces 4. Lower mizzen yard braces I will install these lines after I finish the delicate upper railing system on the model. So, my next steps are to: 1. Install and rig the stern flag pole and flag (while I can still get my hands in that area) And 2. Install the upper railing system on both sides of the ship. Thanks for visiting my log and for the previous "likes" !!!! Frank janos, md1400cs, edmay and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted December 11, 2015 Share #417 Posted December 11, 2015 You've done an outstanding job rigging her Frank. Kudos! md1400cs, Seventynet and fmodajr 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted December 11, 2015 Share #418 Posted December 11, 2015 Hi Frank -here is a picture of what I was talking to you about concerning the clear acetate with screen material glued on to simulate window panes. Mark fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share #419 Posted December 11, 2015 Hi Frank -here is a picture of what I was talking to you about concerning the clear acetate with screen material glued on to simulate window panes. Hi Mark, Thanks for the photo. I totally understand now how you made the windows!!! I will do the same on my lantern. Thanks for all the help, Frank marktiedens and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted December 11, 2015 Share #420 Posted December 11, 2015 Frank, Beautiful work. Nice update. She's almost ready to sail off and sink an hour later (:-) Cheers, Michael fmodajr, GLakie and marktiedens 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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