AON Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share #91 Posted December 11, 2014 Wednesday 11 December 2014 The roll of stained and glued newsprint had dried considerably through the day, not yet 100% but enough to allow cutting... and I was able to reinsert the dowel! I cut 14 mast hoops for the main mast and 13 for the foremast ... with material left over. They need to dry more and as they are thinner and open I imagine this will be quick. They require some sanding on the edges. I also installed eyelets on the masts, booms and gaffs mtaylor, Mfelinger, Dee_Dee and 3 others 6 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 11, 2014 Share #92 Posted December 11, 2014 Now, wasn't that easy? AON 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share #93 Posted December 12, 2014 Thursday 11 December 2014 It didn't feel like I accomplished much made two very nice wooden cleats to mount on the main boom Drilled and pined Glued to the boom Clamped then they broke Decided to follow the KISS principle and made them out of the 22 gauge wire Started smoothing/sanding the mast hoop edges I am very happy with these They look like real wood (well paper is a wood by-product) and they contrast very nicely on the mast I have 7 more to go on the foremast to be done with them hexnut, tarbrush, druxey and 6 others 9 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 14, 2014 Share #94 Posted December 14, 2014 Alan the hoops look great. Michael AON 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_Dee Posted December 14, 2014 Share #95 Posted December 14, 2014 Alan The mast hoops look fabulous! All are the same size and seamless. FWIW, after sanding / cutting to size, I add another coat of stain to even out the color, but I like the variations in the color on your hoops - they look more realistic! Dee Dee Quote Current Build - Glad Tidings -MS Completed Builds - Dragon - Corel - One design International Class Yacht - Sloup Coquillier / Shell Fish Sloop - Corel - Based on 'Bergere de Domremy / Shepherdess from Domremy - Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Scratch build based on drawings from Chapelle's book "American Small Sailing Craft" On the Shelf - Gretel-Mamoli - Emma C. Berry-MS - Chesapeake Bay Pilot Boat, Semi-scratch Find yourself hoping you never reach your destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share #96 Posted December 14, 2014 Thank you Dee Dee the photo does not do it justice it looks like real wood grain! Alan Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarcs Posted December 15, 2014 Share #97 Posted December 15, 2014 I am really enjoying seeing your methodology and the various tools you are using. The how you are going about the construction helps me realize that I too should be able to make items for my ship. And occasionally you make a piece like I have done which is a big deal to me. Thanks for sharing! Omar AON 1 Quote Omar Cutty Sark Scientific kit 1:140ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share #98 Posted December 15, 2014 Saturday + Sunday 13+14 December 2014 I got quite a bit accomplished... photo tags help explain Problems encountered: - When installing the masts I discovered the cross trees on the foremast were not quite horizontal. I had to saw the trestle tree loose from the cheeks to correct the error. - I discovered I attached the cross trees incorrectly and decided to install a third rather than attempt to remove the shorter one and rework the trestle trees - The jaws on the main boom were too long and needed to be shortened. - I had trouble with applying the name to the hull as my methods were terrible. My darling wife suggested using our office labeller. This looks better than what I was trying to do. - I had missed installing an eyelet which resulted in my standing rigging (one line) being incorrect. I love doing things twice! - My finger is raw from all the pin vise drilling... the knurl finish on the pin vise is a bad idea. I have learned I need much more practice with the techniques to get better. I hope my blocks will be okay but even these will show a lack of skill. Looking at David Antscherl's block making method in "The Fully Framed Model" would likely have been a better approach. I'll being working on this to get better. Meanwhile, my schedule is to be done this week for a Friday delivery. Hope I succeed! druxey, hexnut, michael mott and 7 others 10 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 15, 2014 Share #99 Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Alan She looks just beautiful so far! Well done. AON 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share #100 Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Monday 16 December 2014 Managed to install almost all the blocks Just the few on the deck for the booms left to do Once again the photo tags explain everything I had cut all the pieces and put them in the plastic holder you see in the photos, took them over to the sander and placed them on the desk. Moments in to it I knocked the darned thing over to the floor and two blocks disappeared... never to be found. So I had to make two more. During sanding one block broke... the only one. Had to make it over also. On the whole if I were to grade my first attempt at making blocks from 1 to 10 .... I'd give it a three. They look pretty good to the untrained eye... but then I saw blocks made by a master and I have a long way to go. I definitely need a better way to drill the tiny holes more accurately. Edited December 16, 2014 by AON Omega1234, Mfelinger, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share #101 Posted December 16, 2014 Dang it! I've made a misteak (yes, yet another one) Fighting the urge to delete the image providing proof (can you see it?) The mistake is mine, I own it. Thanks be to the Big Guy looking over my shoulder it is an easy fix. If you cannot see it I will point it out after it is corrected tonight. Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 16, 2014 Share #102 Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Hi Alan. Ok, I'll bite! Is it in the last photo? There's not enough clearance for the foremast boom to swing without hitting the mainmast? Weak try, I know, but it's worth a try... Edited December 16, 2014 by Omega1234 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share #103 Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Definitely the last photo The blocks on the boom should connect to an eyelet The line installed should not pass though the sheave Eyelet hole is in the bottom of the block No eyelet installed I'll cut the line off completely, install the eyelet and re-assemble. BTW The knot used on those is what my dad (a sailor) called a surgeon's knot Probably not the proper name as he was prone to some tall tale telling (blarney) He did help me learn splices and other knots. For this one you start with an overhand knot but pass it through two more times for a total of three before you pull it taut This knot is not likely to come loose (but I put a dab of glue regardless) He showed me this many moons ago (as a young gaffer) when fishing. Edited December 16, 2014 by AON Omega1234 1 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share #104 Posted December 17, 2014 Tuesday 16 December 2014 Corrected the block issue on the gaffs Started installing the running rigging Gaff, Boom fore and jib halyards run through the blocks Broke two blocks as the eyelet hole was too close to the edge and weakened it As I handled the block to thread the line through it twisted and ... broke I will not make blocks quite like this again Not wanting to be negative but realizing the amount of work remaining I doubt it will be done this Friday hexnut, captainbob, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #105 Posted December 18, 2014 Wednesday 17 December 2014 Started making my Deadeyes (32) Using 7/16" dowel I first cut them longer than needed then sanded them back as square as I could on the disc sander Set them up one at a time in my vise, pencil marked where the holes should go (by eye) and drill through with my dremel (hand held) Then I marked and drilled the eyelet hole in the side They all need sanding and staining (tonight) I then had to make yet more eyelets (16 so I made 20) I then managed to reeve a line through one of the three sets of boom blocks This was harder than it should have been I need steadier hands! Coiled the line temporarily just to get it out of the way as they aren't many but there is a mess of them gathering. Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #106 Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Thursday 18 December 2014 Sanded the dead eyes using my dremel to save my fingers ... then I sanded the skin off my thumb! Stained them and hung them to dry Friday 19 December 2014 (early morning) Attached the deadeyes to the eyelets (standing and running ends) I need to have a talk with quality control as three deadeyes did not have the holes in them for the eyelets I also secured the main boom (reeving the line through the blocks, tieing off with two half hitches and then securing to the cleat) Edited December 19, 2014 by AON mtaylor, avsjerome2003, Mfelinger and 4 others 7 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share #107 Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Friday 19 December 2014 (evening) I made such great progress last night... got my flag done (with rope) waving in the breeze It is two colour prints cut out and pasted with clear matte and curled to dry I have another print set that I will do a second flag and intend to use the better of the two I made tiny hooks and added them to the the sail and gaff halyards I tied off my third and last boom block and tackle set I then worked on all the lines up forward, tying them off to the forward fife rail, coiling them up and hanging them proper, damn it was looking good... and then it happened. The fife rail snapped clean off the deck! I undid all the work, cleaned off the deck and underside of the fife rail posts, drilled, pinned and re-glued it down. I certainly hope the second time will look as good... and I must not think of these as real lines, they must not be too taut. Edited December 20, 2014 by AON mtaylor, Piet, Mfelinger and 3 others 6 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 20, 2014 Share #108 Posted December 20, 2014 Ouch! Hope the rework goes all right for you. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share #109 Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Saturday, 20 December 2014 Made the second flag which turned out slightly better (the first had a little ripple between layers on one side) Re-rigged the forward fife rail and did not get carried away with snugness (yes Druxey, everything worked out wonderfully!) Started on the standing rigging when it happened (oh yes, yet again) I was wearing my magnifying lens head gear and had it flipped up Leaned in to focus with my music glasses (12" to arms distance focus) and the headgear pushed on the rigging and she toppled off the cradle. No I did not have her secured permanently to the base. Thanks be to the Big Guy upstairs nothing was damaged! I pulled out a piece of 1/4" diameter dowel (actually measured 0.2400" - 0.2411" diameter) Drill a 15/64" (0.2344") in the aft base post and in the keel Cut grooves in the pin, glued and hammered it into the post Placed the model onto the base and tapped her home with the palm of my hand on the cabin roof She is berthed solid now. I measured out and drilled the holes for the handrail stanchions then I installed these as I wouldn't have the room once the standing rigging was secured to the deck I used a small block of wood, marked off with the top of handrail and two holes as a gauge to assure all stanchions were all the same height. The top of stanchion and lower holes were not my primary gauge, the top hand wire hole was used for alignment. The holes drilled into the deck (at 1-3/4" spacing until I got to the rounded stern) are smaller than the copper wire is round so they are essentially dry nailed into place. I used every stanchion I made, no spares left over (and I planned for two). The reason was that the rounded aft wouldn't work at the planned spacing. I needed to tighten it up which caused the extra posts to be used up. Then I worked on rigging the deadeyes. Started the first one wrong (stopper Knot in the bottom) and had to start it over (stopper Knot in the top) I used an unconventional figure eight stopper knot as I was concerned it might pull through. I wrapped (turned the end through the bite) the line three times to increase the knot size. Finished one set. Prepared the second set, then called it a day. I am hoping to finish today (Sunday), but tomorrow (Monday) will be okay as he will still have it for Christmas. For my second ever model she is looking damn good if I do say so. Not masterful, but I am proud of what I've accomplished. Edited December 21, 2014 by AON Mfelinger, avsjerome2003, hexnut and 5 others 8 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 21, 2014 Share #110 Posted December 21, 2014 Looking like a million bucks, Alan! Well done so far. AON 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted December 21, 2014 Share #111 Posted December 21, 2014 well done. Bob AON 1 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...
AON Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share #112 Posted December 22, 2014 Sunday 21 December 2014 I attached the flag. Added two small ringlets to the halyard and secured the flag to them Completed the rigging of the deadeyes Had to re-do one from Saturday as it wasn't quite right Started on the ratlines My table got a workout during this phase (raising and lowering) and this made a huge impact on comfort. I used what I had that seemed correct for scale and was very concerned it would be too small a line ... but it looks very good to me. Managed to get the port side foremast ratlines completed and about 90% of the port side mainmast ratlines before I had to call it a day. I should be able to finish these today (Monday) and get the handrails installed to the stanchions ... and then I am done. Depending on the time it will be delivered today or tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. avsjerome2003, druxey, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 22, 2014 Share #113 Posted December 22, 2014 Looking super nice, Alan. Being on schedule is a big plus... Can't wait to see the final pictures. 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...
AON Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share #114 Posted December 22, 2014 Monday 22 December 2014 (afternoon) I completed the port side main mast ratlines and started on the starboard side fore mast ratlines but my eyes kept wandering to the rear. It was there, my mind could see it but my eyes would not register it. After quite a few glances aft it popped out like a sore thumb. I had the main mast shrouds forward of the ratlines! Yes... both sides. (no sense doing a job half way) Cut the dead eye running lines off and corrected them all. I completed the ratlines and then installed the handrail wires (22 gauge bright steel wire from the florist section of the hobby shop) I finished them off with some black electrical wire heat shrink tubing Touched up some of the painting and (drum roll please)...... she is done! I will now complete the PDF collection of build photos to go with her so they can appreciate where she started from and how she got to where she is now. Delivery... 9 am tomorrow morning. Mfelinger, avsjerome2003, Dee_Dee and 4 others 7 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 22, 2014 Share #115 Posted December 22, 2014 Well done: completed on time! More work than you originally thought, eh? I hope the recipient appreciates all you've put into the model. AON 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share #116 Posted December 22, 2014 Thank you. waiting for the son-in-laws reaction tomorrow! Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 22, 2014 Share #117 Posted December 22, 2014 Hi Alan One of the greatest joys I get of our hobby is the satisfaction of admiring what can be achieved from a lump of wood and sundry raw materials. From such materials are produced objects of beauty and loads of memories. Nowhere is this exemplified more than in the rough shaped hull that you were given and how you've transformed it into this beautiful ship. Congratulations! She's a beauty. mtaylor and AON 2 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share #118 Posted December 23, 2014 Thank you "O"! It was more than I planned to do but I found I almost couldn't stop myself. As I said earlier I am sure I got more than I am giving. Hope to have some photos of tomorrow and I will post the PDF. She is mounted on a plate (3/4" plywood) and ready to transport. Alan Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_Dee Posted December 23, 2014 Share #119 Posted December 23, 2014 Alan, Charlie looks great! You're going to make someone very happy! Dee Dee AON 1 Quote Current Build - Glad Tidings -MS Completed Builds - Dragon - Corel - One design International Class Yacht - Sloup Coquillier / Shell Fish Sloop - Corel - Based on 'Bergere de Domremy / Shepherdess from Domremy - Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Scratch build based on drawings from Chapelle's book "American Small Sailing Craft" On the Shelf - Gretel-Mamoli - Emma C. Berry-MS - Chesapeake Bay Pilot Boat, Semi-scratch Find yourself hoping you never reach your destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share #120 Posted December 23, 2014 Tuesday 23 December 2014 I snuck through the side office door and set her on the table then had a co-worker call him to the room... all a surprise! Delivered in one piece... that is a weight off my mind. With his permission I've posted the image of his first sight of Charlie below I hope to receive a photo of the father-in-law's expression at Christmas. Alan GrandpaPhil, Mfelinger, KevinR and 5 others 8 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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