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I know what you mean Randy, Peterssons caused me to put on the brakes before starting to make masts and even attemp rigging. Seeing your and Robbyns roping and rigging issues made me really spend quite alot of time studying rigging before starting. Its such a large topic and rigging changed so much over time, not to mention the vocabulary involved. It is kinda the reason I got into this hobby in the first place though. If it were EASY everybody would be doing it. When you think about it the aerodynamics of a tall ships sails is as complex as any aircraft or race cars aerodynamic design.

 

....That being said I think Florencia looks beautiful sporting her canvas wings. I look forward to more pics as you progress.

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Randy if you want to get some of the wrinkles out of the sails and make them look like they are catching wind, you can try a trick I used. I ironed all my sails first, but after getting the sails and yards attached along with the bottom corner lines, I then sprayed the sails with spray starch and used a blow dryer on the low setting, to pit wind in the sails and "set" them in that shape. Seemed to work pretty good.

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

Posted

Hi Randy,

 

You want her finished before Christmas ??????

It looks great !

What Shaz is saying, is not a bad idea at all !

Try it out and I hear from you if it works  :D  :D

 

 

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Looks good Randy, try taking off the spray nozzle on the can and rinsing it with hot water. I did not have the trouble when I sprayed mine, it came out in a nice fine mist

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

Posted

Hi Randy, that looks really good.  I like the effect.  It really looks "right".  I've never like sails on these ships because they always seem out of scale and lifeless.  These are about the best I've seen, and the technique really makes sense.

John

Current Current Builds:

US Brig Niagara on my website

FINISHED BUILD LOGS:

New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website:  http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html

C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/

USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/

 

website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com

website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com

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Looks great, Randy! And you're right about the full sails making her look more alive!.

 

It may be too late, but normally the spritsail would be more vertical, rather than being trussed up like a hammock (of course if that was the intention, I'm sure the idlers and loafers on your ship are thanking you profusely :P )

 

Andy

Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati


Current Build:

USF Confederacy

 

 

  • 8 months later...
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Nice pic's Randy. She turned out beautifully.

 

The SF is a rather complex build for a 1st try but you built her like a professional, which shows the natural ability of the builder. Thanks for sharing your Florencia with us all. Plus the many lessons along the way, like the cannon spoked wheels and sealing iron for wood shaping. Your build log has been a source of enjoyment and learning for me. Thanks for your positive verve you bring to MSW.

 

Seeing her finished makes me want to restart the DSotM. Although I have a couple more books on the Gaff rig I'm waiting to arrive before tying into the rigging (pun intended)

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congratulation randy!

your build looks great for a first one!

some détails to replace or rebuilt if you want to be perfect but it seem  to look like mine!

Of the bank I look at an ocean of pleasure, or the tumult attracts you, this global movement will be your tipcart!

 

 

 

current build:   royal caroline

 

buid finished:  la recouvrancehttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3025-la-recouvrance-by-ofencer29350/page-2?hl=recouvrance

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Randy my friend - outstanding!!

 

Decided today to pop on and get caught up on my well over 500 updates on various threads and decided to start with yours and boy am I glad I did.. what a way to kick off.

 

That vessel looks fantastic!   And am jealous - I love the feeling of finishing a project, you must feel great!

 

So awesome!

-Adam

 

Current Builds

Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB
Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June)

 

On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently

USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF

La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB

U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB

 

Completed Builds

Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull

 

Decommissioned Builds
(Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( )

Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF
USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull

 

Posted

Randy, you did her proud! I am so glad you came back to show the finished build, I do hope you stay around for another, I could really use the encouragement and the fraternity of sorts we shared together.

Robbyn

If you risk nothing, you risk everything!

 

Current builds

Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0

AL San Francisco II

Mordaunt (Euro Model)

Completed Builds

18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro
 

In the closet

Battle Station

Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)

 

  • 1 month later...
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and Florencia is finished! :cheers:

 

Beautiful job Randy, so have you had thoughts on what may be next?

 

It's really hard to believe this was a first build, she is magnificent and did I miss it before or is  the vertical rubbing strakes multi-layer a bash. The detail, especially with the nails looks great.

This one definitely deserve a rereading as all good build logs do, I finally got over my like button phobia so sorry if I flood your like indicator, It will be fun to relive this build as I was along for the ride.

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