augie Posted April 7, 2013 Share #121 Posted April 7, 2013 Welcome to Club Ratline. Looks like a good start. Don't make them too tite! 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...
popeye the sailor Posted April 7, 2013 Share #122 Posted April 7, 2013 hello Sarah.....I see you started your ratlines........good show! sounds like a neat method........I just go up without skipping. I had never done them before, until I got into wood builds......plastic build ratlines are usually premade. I'll probably have a set when I do the United States......I'm going to do dead eyes and ratlines for that build. I'll look forward in seeing how they come out.......so far.........sooooo good! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share #123 Posted April 17, 2013 I've been so busy playing with my ship that I've not updated my log for awhile. Lets start with the IOU's Wayne, here is a photo of the dead eyes going into the sponsons.... Keith - here is the penny with a completed ratline for persepective When making the ratlines I used this cardstock comb that I made to keep the lines separated. Ok, so I finished the 4 sets of ratlines. Now that I've finished the ratlines (phew) I'm on to my next challenge, furled sails. Thanks to everyone who sent me photos of furled sails -that helped a bunch. The local club gave me some silkspan to use (which is lucky since the sail cloth I'd bought from ME was way too heavy for furled sails.) and I cut and died it with earl grey. I found that wetting the silkspan gave it a more realistic weight so I furled them while they were still wet and they held that shape when they dried. I'm going for the look that they've just been temporarily tied up, not the fully stowed perfect bundle that they do when they are fully storing the sails. I am working on running rigging tonight Salty Sea Dog, realworkingsailor, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john46 Posted April 17, 2013 Share #124 Posted April 17, 2013 Wow that's a great job Sarah. The ratlines looking wonderful. Regards, John Quote <span style='font-family: courier new'>In progress: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/177-king-of-the-mississippi-artesania-latina-scale-180/'>King of the Mississippi</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Completed : <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/176-mare-nostrum-4331-artesania-latina-scale-135/'>Mare Nostrum 4331</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/51-16th-century-galeass-imai-scale-1160/'>16th century Galeass</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://members.upc.nl/carla.en.john/Modelbouw/Rocket.htm'>George Stephenson Rocket Locomotive</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Next build : sl Louise</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted April 17, 2013 Share #125 Posted April 17, 2013 Good job on both the ratlines and the furled sails! BTW, did you dye your sails in Earl Grey so they would look good and smell good??? Thanks, Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share #126 Posted April 17, 2013 John - thanks - I'm feeling pretty pleased so far. Harvey, I just know it stains teeth so I figured it would stain a sail really well (also I don't like the flavor and needed to use the pouches) but it did smell good until I thoroughly rinsed them. Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 17, 2013 Share #127 Posted April 17, 2013 Your ratlines look great Sarah. But the dyed sails look ------ spectacular! Silkspan and Earl Gray------you're OK young lady!! 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...
jarero Posted April 17, 2013 Share #128 Posted April 17, 2013 While watching Sarah steep the tea for the sails last night I joked with myself that she is building a "scratch and sniff" model . Salty Sea Dog, mtaylor, capnharv2 and 2 others 5 Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 17, 2013 Share #129 Posted April 17, 2013 Nice job Sarah! I didn't rinse the sails I stained on the Susan A. I left it full strength! feels good to be 'almost finished'.......huh! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 17, 2013 Share #130 Posted April 17, 2013 Sarah, The ratlines and furled sails, looking good, looking good. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted April 17, 2013 Share #131 Posted April 17, 2013 Furled sails look great! I'm thinking about doing the same with my ship...when the time comes much, much later. Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted April 17, 2013 Share #132 Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks for the photo, Sarah. Your ratlines came out nicely - bet you are glad to get that out of the way! I see you ran into the same problem I am with that one chainplate - tough to fit it around that one gun port! I had to shift mine further forward on the sponson to be able to straddle the port. The sails look good - have fun with the running rigging! You are definitely on the home stretch now! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted April 19, 2013 Share #133 Posted April 19, 2013 Hey Sarah Congrats, on promotion and finished ratlines. On the furled sails (they look great) aren't the top 2 yards dropped when they are furled typically. I think I saw that somewhere in another log, could of been MSW1 even, its been a while ago. Of course on that small bugger, thats what about a centimeter or so. Oh and on your ratlines, you probably should'a used spider web to be on scale. Those close up pictures really show everything. I can't believe you hitched those little buggers, unBELIEVABLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted April 20, 2013 Share #134 Posted April 20, 2013 Hi Sarah! Congratulations and thank you for being a moderator! Along with your work on the calendar and your great build logs, you are one of the treasures of this site! LMAO at your hubby's scratch & sniff comment too -good one Jared! Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share #135 Posted April 20, 2013 Guys, thanks all for your congratulations! It is really heartwarming to be asked to do something like this. I have some bad news now.... ready? are you sure? ok.... There isn't much left to this build log! I am nearly finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time to catch you up. I added the sail to the main mast. I then added the traveling rod right behind the binnacle. Next I added all of my blocks to the mainmast. I added the flag block to the jibboom. Then I put the rigging on while the sail was still raised....I figured it would be easier to make sure I did it right since the drawing shows the sail unfurled... Then I added the rigging to the traveling rod and the rest to the gaff. Then I added the strings for tying the sails. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share #136 Posted April 20, 2013 Here is the paintbrush and water I use to wet the sails. Then I decided to make some rabbit turds...er....cannon balls.... out of sculpy. Jared, my husband, gave me a great idea about how to make a cannon ball pyramid.... Use tape, sticky side up to hold the cannonballs how I want them, then use glue to stack them. Then I added a little boarder around them. I also added some decals to the back to name the ship Time to put on the ships boats....I just basically followed the directions. Note - I am REALLY glad I waited until the very end to add these, however I wish I had added the cleats before the deck furniture and I also wish I had drilled the holes for the things that hang over the side back at that step too...would have been easier.... but waiting to install those and the rigging for it was a great idea. I added my cannons and cannonball holders. I also put on some ropes on the belaying pins. All that is left is putting on the nameplate and oiling the base! YAY. Will be starting my next build log soon There will be another update once I have the base done. I'll also do some really good photos later GrandpaPhil and JerseyCity Frankie 2 Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john46 Posted April 20, 2013 Share #137 Posted April 20, 2013 Sarah, she is a beauty. Congratulations on finishing the HARRIET LANE and last but not least your nomination as Moderator. Regards, John slagoon 1 Quote <span style='font-family: courier new'>In progress: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/177-king-of-the-mississippi-artesania-latina-scale-180/'>King of the Mississippi</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Completed : <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/176-mare-nostrum-4331-artesania-latina-scale-135/'>Mare Nostrum 4331</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/51-16th-century-galeass-imai-scale-1160/'>16th century Galeass</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://members.upc.nl/carla.en.john/Modelbouw/Rocket.htm'>George Stephenson Rocket Locomotive</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Next build : sl Louise</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samueljr Posted April 20, 2013 Share #138 Posted April 20, 2013 Sarah, Congratulations! You should be proud. Sam Quote ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNDER DEVELOPMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted April 20, 2013 Share #139 Posted April 20, 2013 Hello Sarah, Congratulations! She looks beautiful, you may be proud. What will your next build be? The Krabbenkutter, the Victory Cross section or maybe both? Take care, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share #140 Posted April 20, 2013 I'm actually going to do a TINY Missouri - we are moving in a couple months so I want to not be in the middle of something then. THANK YOU soooo much Anja, Sam, Sherry, Grant, and John Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 20, 2013 Share #141 Posted April 20, 2013 Very nicely done. So after you've finished this one, then moved houses.. and somewhere along the lines finished "Mr. Teeny" (or Miss Teeny, whichever you prefer)... got any plans for the next one? Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 20, 2013 Share #142 Posted April 20, 2013 Fabulous work Sarah. You have something to be proud of 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...
Padeen Posted April 20, 2013 Share #143 Posted April 20, 2013 Congratulation Sarah, both on the completion or your model (you can be proud of her, she is a beauty!) and on your appointment as a mod! Will you next project be at a larger scale? Quote Padeen (Adeline) "When there is a will, there is a way" Completed build: Le Camaret - Constructo - static wood 1:35 (build log, gallery) Current build (very limited modelling time at the moment...): HMS Fly - Amati/Victory Models - static wood 1:64 (build log) Projected build: HMS Victory - Chris Watton's design - static wood 1:64 (when available..., no rush!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted April 20, 2013 Share #144 Posted April 20, 2013 Very well done, Sarah - excellent job! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 20, 2013 Share #145 Posted April 20, 2013 Sarah. Congratulations on the completion of the Harriet Lane. I’ll miss this build. Also congratulations on becoming a moderator. Well done on both. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 20, 2013 Share #146 Posted April 20, 2013 Sarah, Nice work, especially at that scale. I particularly liked the furling job...very neat! Your logs are fun to follow not only to see your work, but the repartee is especially entertaining. Don't focus so much on the moderator work that you neglect to post entries! I hope you're not moving far...not out of the Seattle area? And a TINY Missouri? How tiny is tiny? Tom slagoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 21, 2013 Share #147 Posted April 21, 2013 nice job on finishing your build Sarah.......you sure did a super job on the H.L. ! if I hadn't mentione it earlier.....congrats on your new position....I'm sure you will embrace it well I'll look forward to your next build! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 21, 2013 Share #148 Posted April 21, 2013 Very nice work on her Sarah. She looks great so give her a place of honor. Mark Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share #149 Posted April 21, 2013 Wow guys - thanks everyone. Immediately I'll be working on the Tiny Missouri. My next after that will be the Krabbenkutter from Billing Boats (much better scale). I can't wait!!!!!! As far as moving - just a few towns away to a house that we will rent for a couple years then (fingers crossed) be able to buy. All of your support (even the silent folks) helped me get to the finish line on this lil gal. Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share #150 Posted April 21, 2013 Actually when I was searching for a less expensive kit of it I came across your blog version and bookmarked it Thanks! Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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