egkb Posted September 23, 2014 Share #31 Posted September 23, 2014 'Put breaching ropes on the Port Carronades..(Starboard still to do)' Jeeez don't you just hate nit-pickers like me Really looks the business Rob, am enjoying your build.. the figures will be a nice touch, they show the scale of things brilliantly! Roll on more updates.. Stay Well Eamonn 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...
robdurant Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement, Eamonn, and well spotted... I'm glad someone's awake around here since I'm clearly not this evening! I've updated the post accordingly Rob egkb 1 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_smits Posted September 24, 2014 Share #33 Posted September 24, 2014 Hello Good looking build so far. Pickle was a build I considered before I settled on my current Ballahoo build. Planking, coppering and your deck look great and I will be following with interest. Keep it up! Jim Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks Jim, Wonderful kits aren't they Time for another update. * Breeching ropes are finished. * Skylights have the windows in place and grills stuck over them. I glazed the skylights with clear seal, which gives a really nice old effect. I much prefer it to using clear plastic... Sorry about the pictures... they don't really capture it. * Built the ladder to go inside the companionway (although it turns out you can barely see it at all through the partly open doors... - I know it's there! ) * Put the windlass together, and the pawl bitts. * Added the flue and trim in front of the grating. * Put more eyelets and cleats onto the deck. * I've also glued lots of these parts onto the deck now (except the windlass and pawl bitts). Need to read up on making square holes to complete the windlass, and put pins in the bottom to locate them firmly. Think that's pretty much it. Hawse holes and scuppers next Edited October 1, 2014 by robdurant GuntherMT, egkb and WackoWolf 3 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Time for another update, now I've had the chance to make a little progress... First, the channels placed together (those brass photo-etch deadeye strops are fiddly little blighters, aren't they :S ) Then I turned my attention to the rudder... The area above the plating was painted first (before plating), and the plating put on... where the rudder post comes above the deck, I'm leaving it natural. I've also drilled and filed out the square hole for the tiller. I was dreading this, but taking it slowly, it went okay. Next the pintles and gudgeons were fitted, and the rudder put in place... Finally, last night I started the elm-tree pumps: Thinking it'd be worth putting a band round the top to add a little detail? What do people think? I've been using a small pillar drill for the holes... it'd be a real fiddle without it. It's really come into its own over the past few tasks. Happy building! Rob Edited November 10, 2014 by robdurant WackoWolf, GuntherMT, egkb and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted November 17, 2014 A little update... I've completed the fore-bitts, and painted the pumps. I haven't put 'iron' bands on them yet, but I may do that before they go onto the deck. Otherwise, it's just navel pipes to put into the deck, and I'm onto the bowsprit and masts! (I also departed from the official colour scheme, because I preferred it this way (and it's my model ) You can barely see that big gash in the upright with the naked eye, but lighting and camera seem to be conspiring against me!! Oh well... back to the sandpaper! Happy building Rob JesseLee, egkb, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshousha Posted November 17, 2014 Share #37 Posted November 17, 2014 Hi Rob, Yet another Pickle! What fun. I'm just about to start this model and I see there is even another build by spyglass. Where did you get the little sailors? They look wonderful. Best Regards, Rick Shousha Montreal Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Hi Rick, They really are fantastically designed and prepared models... really good fun (if a little fiddly in places - the carronades especially). The figures are Amati, and I got them from Cornwall Model Boats (in the UK), here: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amati_crew.html It's so helpful having other people building the same kit... it really adds depth and insight to the (very good) plans and instructions provided by Jotika, and gives hints on how things can be improved as you go... It also helps to avoid the pit-falls that I suspect I'd be jumping into all too easily otherwise. I'm sure you'll get great pleasure from building this kit... It'd be great to see a build log as and when you start Rob Edited November 17, 2014 by robdurant Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted November 22, 2014 More progress... I thought it would be nice to try and get some reasonable photos of Pickle around about the half-way stage... so here they are... I've also started making up the masts... (although they're all dry-fitted without fids at the moment) Still not decided on the colour scheme for the masts... we'll see. Probably yellow ochre below the tops, black at the tops, and something above... (but what??) Happy building Rob Mirabell61, GuntherMT, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_smits Posted November 22, 2014 Share #40 Posted November 22, 2014 Looking good Rob. Particularly impressed with the ceiling shot.... Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshousha Posted November 22, 2014 Share #41 Posted November 22, 2014 Greetings, I`m partial to Timbermate. It comes in a variety of colours and can be thinned with a little water. Bondo is, of course, wonderful but, you`ll have red dust in your house for a month. Now, I have to get back to my own Pickle build. I will have questions of my own tomorrow. Best Regards. Rick robdurant 1 Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks Rick, Jim, I've never used something like that timbermate before... my previous models have all been fibreglass / styrene / etc... so a very different deal, but it does look like it could come in handy. Love this forum! I'm learning all the time. Good to have the warning about the dust, too... I build on the dining table, so I suspect that wouldn't go down too well. I'll have to get down to the local diy store and take a look around. Rob Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshousha Posted November 25, 2014 Share #43 Posted November 25, 2014 I just used Timbermate with one of my daughters on a school project. We used it on a small balsa paddle and it worked out just fine. i was afraid the balsa would sand off around the filler but it was just right. I'm always afraid to use filler that is harder than the surrounding area. It's really hard to even out surfaces when that happens. Actually, I really should put up a picture or two of the paddle. She put a Haida killer whale design on it stretching from one side to the other. it's pretty cool and makes me realize how much creativity we lose as we get older. Cheers, Rick Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted November 26, 2014 Definitely. I've got a four year old and a six year old, and they constantly surprise me. Bit more painting last night... update coming soon. Rob Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share #45 Posted November 28, 2014 So... I made up my mind. I really like the idea of the timbermate, but I wanted to avoid the walnut look, and I'd used walnut further up the main topmast than suggested in the instructions... so painting it was... I finished putting the rest of the detailing onto the main mast today, and also started work on the crossjack (main yard). I only bought some digital vernier calipers a couple of weeks ago, but I don't know what I'd do without them now. I also realised that leaving some full diameter wood at either end of the piece I was working on the lathe REALLY helped... Probably sounds totally obvious, but I was having all sorts of problems with it jumping out of true and splitting before, and now it's much better. (I haven't trimmed the ends off in this shot) More photos (and hopefully progress to show soon Happy building Rob egkb, GuntherMT, tasmanian and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted November 28, 2014 Share #46 Posted November 28, 2014 Rob she looks the absolute bizness mate.. really like the black on the masts & bowsprit ! All The Very Best Eamonn robdurant 1 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...
rshousha Posted November 28, 2014 Share #47 Posted November 28, 2014 OK, so I'll have to get that Proxxon saw and then a nice, little lathe. Eventually, i absolutely have to get a laser-cutter of my own, though. Regards, Rick robdurant 1 Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share #48 Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement Eamonn, I'm pleased with how it's turned out, too. Rick: I've got a little list of power tools I'd love to have, too... trouble is, it keeps on growing!! Rob rshousha 1 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #49 Posted December 18, 2014 So... time for another update. Not a lot to update, really, but just about enough to make an update worthwhile. Yards complete, and driver boom ready for painting. I've put pins in the schooner (fore) mast to take the yards and keep them in position during rigging. I managed to make the 3mm rod shatter on the lathe, and there's only just enough in the kit to do the whole job, so I've ordered some more ready to do the remaining parts... Happy building Rob egkb, Beef Wellington, IgorSky and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted December 18, 2014 Share #50 Posted December 18, 2014 You are flying along Rob, She looks the business. Eamonn 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...
robdurant Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #51 Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks Eamonn. Finished off the channels this evening, and put in the belaying pins... Also started putting blocks onto the masts. (Wow those close-ups really show up everything don't they :S ) Enough for now I've got the blocks still to put onto the schooner mast and yards. Happy building. Rob egkb, IgorSky and GuntherMT 3 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #52 Posted December 19, 2014 Aah, yes. And I meant to say: Thanks Eamonn. Yes, it's moving along pretty well, now. I wasn't sure how the rigging would go, but so far, it's not too bad. A sharp pair of sewing scissors, tweezers and good lighting seem to make all the difference... (although I still seem to need to attempt everything at least five times before it works out the way I'm after. I also realised that one of the carronades was in the wrong place... it would have been in the way of the ship's boat... so I've moved that, too. Must remember, measure twice, cut once! Take care Rob egkb 1 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share #53 Posted January 8, 2015 Time for another update... Hope you all had a very happy Christmas a new year * Final spars are lathed and ready to go... * Detailing put on the crossjack * Pendants are on (I'll seize them to the foremost shrouds when the ratlines are tied and I'm comfortable everything's nice and taught. and finally * I've started putting on the shrouds... You can see the little pile of jigs to keep the deadeyes in the right place while they're tied off. (32 in all, just for a little schooner... ) As always, all hints, tips and comments are appreciated and welcomed Happy building Rob IgorSky, egkb, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share #54 Posted January 8, 2015 I should probably add that I was very grateful to my 4-year-old son for handing me one of the gaffs with the words 'Daddy, I think this is part of your boat', and a very serious face that said... Daddy, you ought to be more careful in the future lol! He may have a point. jim_smits and egkb 2 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_smits Posted January 8, 2015 Share #55 Posted January 8, 2015 Your progress is looking good! The ships always seem to come alive when the shrouds are all added. Keep it up! Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share #56 Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement, Jim. A quick update... I've been tying the ratlines... Wow, it's time-consuming I decided to take the ratlines across to the backstay (fourth shroud) too... just a personal choice... Anyway - port schooner mast ratlines are tied. Three more to go! Happy building Rob egkb, IgorSky and GuntherMT 3 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted January 22, 2015 Share #57 Posted January 22, 2015 She appears to have developed a list. robdurant 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share #58 Posted February 23, 2015 Yes, she does look a little lop-sided, doesn't she Time for an update... more standing rigging... * I've finished the ratlines * Made the mouse on each stay that requires one... I did this by wrapping the thread round a plastic tube with superglue on it... This could then be trimmed and glued on to the stay in the right position. I touched up each end with a little paint to cover up the white styrene ends... * Put on the stays on the foremast and the schooner stay for the main mast (these are in place, but only temporarily fixed (by belaying them in the wrong place), before I finally fix the bitts. Pleased with how it's coming on. The Jotika plans and instructions are excellent... even so I've had to stop and think about each stage before I've gone ahead... and even then I've had to undo and retie various bits as I haven't quite got it right... Finally, here's how it looks so far... (sorry about the picture quality on that one) Things may slow down for a while now, as I'm moving house across the country next month. Happy building and thanks for the likes. Rob Beef Wellington, jim_smits, GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted February 23, 2015 Share #59 Posted February 23, 2015 Dang that looks the business Rob !!.. she is a cracking little build ! Eamonn robdurant 1 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...
robdurant Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share #60 Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the kind words, Eamonn. It's not up to your Ballahoo, which looks fantastic!, but I'm pleased with how it's turning out so far. Not far to go now! Well, Pickle's moved... A few more bits of rigging and a little tidying up... and a picture of Pickle in her temporary home with Royal Yacht Caroline... Happy building Should be in the new house by the time I post again. Rob Edited March 16, 2015 by robdurant GuntherMT, egkb, Gundorph and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(s): Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) On the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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