themadchemist Posted June 25, 2013 #181 Posted June 25, 2013 I find the replicas interesting in how they are bracketed and the brackets are hortizontal over the gun port. I really like those flush ports also. I doubt the lights just left of the anchor are period correct though. Quote
themadchemist Posted June 26, 2013 #182 Posted June 26, 2013 Here are some good pics of the Wasa which dates to the first quarter of the 1600's. Of course its not spanish but it doesn't use chains either http://www.modelships.de/Museums_and_replicas/Vasa-Museet-Stockholm/Photos-Vasa-ship.htm Quote
themadchemist Posted June 26, 2013 #183 Posted June 26, 2013 Looks like to me that the metal bars are more period correct then the chain and with your soldering skills, I'll bet you could make some that blow that twisted wire out of the water. I really like the brackets on the replica also which are horizontal or vertical depending of gun port placement, while retailing the horizontal line of the bar placement. Quote
Ferit Posted June 26, 2013 #184 Posted June 26, 2013 Hi Randy, I had found this link below one year ago and had solved a lot of my problems... There are many builds of high quality. In each build there is a text in which through a link "closer views of hull, deck and rigging" you can examine the details and you can click on each photo to enlarge it... http://www.finemodel...models-sold.htm Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
themadchemist Posted June 26, 2013 #185 Posted June 26, 2013 I agree whole heartedly, The problems involved with building is why I build. If I wanted easy I'd build plastic models with premolded pieces, but that doesn't satisfy near as much as the thinking and developing of ways to create and solve each build step. Plus there's lots of room for personalization, depending on the builders preferences. I love also seeing other builders create in the same manner, or like in your present case. Take the creation process further to dismantling and making things more correct (be it historic or preference). Only the builder knows what is correct for them. For example, look at this 1610 Galeon that is a bronze medal winner in 2008 http://www.modelships.de/Stockholm_Galleon/Stockholm-Galleon.htm Nice beautiful work, but that green, ICK. But then I don't like the original colour scheme of the Wasa, but its one amazing ship. Quote
sport29652 Posted June 26, 2013 #186 Posted June 26, 2013 Nice randy, that new rope will look great Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Shazmira Posted June 26, 2013 #187 Posted June 26, 2013 Randy, the difference is crystal clear, I am betting you are much happier now. Quote 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)
Shazmira Posted June 26, 2013 #188 Posted June 26, 2013 Looking at those pics again...do your stays wrap around the mast under the crow's nest, or do they go up inside, and wrap around above them? Quote 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)
Adrieke Posted June 26, 2013 #189 Posted June 26, 2013 very nice Randy . now they actualy look like rope instead of a piece of thread Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
SkerryAmp Posted June 26, 2013 #190 Posted June 26, 2013 Wow those ropes look so much better! Good choice and nice job! And SOLD! (now to find me some good rope!) -Adam Quote -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
Shazmira Posted June 27, 2013 #191 Posted June 27, 2013 Randy, do you not use Paypal? Just curious...I do so my turn around time on the rope is only about 2-3 days. Thanks for answering my question about the stays. And thanks for the Captain comment, wow, I should have gotten there a couple weeks ago....crazy crazy life right now, what can I say. Quote 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)
Adrieke Posted June 28, 2013 #192 Posted June 28, 2013 which shops did you look at it in oz Randy ? I wonder why shipping costs would be high as it wouldn't weight that much and you can send them in a normal envelop Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
Adrieke Posted June 28, 2013 #193 Posted June 28, 2013 yup I hear what you are saying. I see they would charge me $10 for anything under $100 . sending some chainplates in a normal envelop would only cost $0.60. Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
Adrieke Posted June 28, 2013 #194 Posted June 28, 2013 if I ever order from them I d make a trip to them to have a look at their operation its only about 40 mins drive from here Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
DesertWolf Posted July 2, 2013 #195 Posted July 2, 2013 Excellent work on the rigging so far. Ditching the AL tread is the way to go! Quote Wolf Current build : San Francisco II (AL)
michael mott Posted July 2, 2013 #196 Posted July 2, 2013 Oddly, I and three or four other people on the planet never did set up a paypal account, Well Randy I am one of those three or four people. The ship looks fine and your rework of the rigging looks like a great improvement. I am wondering why a company like AL does not get the message and supply better rope or at least supply no rope and let the builder supply their own, they would either have a better reputation for their kits and they could also be less expensive. plus the rope would not have to be thrown away. Michael Shazmira 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.
michael mott Posted July 2, 2013 #197 Posted July 2, 2013 :D Michael 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.
Adrieke Posted July 2, 2013 #198 Posted July 2, 2013 Well Randy I am one of those three or four people. The ship looks fine and your rework of the rigging looks like a great improvement. I am wondering why a company like AL does not get the message and supply better rope or at least supply no rope and let the builder supply their own, they would either have a better reputation for their kits and they could also be less expensive. plus the rope would not have to be thrown away. Michael Michael that could lead to them fixing up their instructions also so that they actualy match the parts and that could lead to them having really great kits at low prices. it just wouldnt be AL anymore DesertWolf and lamarvalley 2 Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
md1400cs Posted July 2, 2013 #199 Posted July 2, 2013 Have a look here: http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/fittings.html?limit=99&order=name&dir=asc&p=6 Take your pick Andy Andy, HUGE thanks. Ran into your link while surfing through Randy's beautiful SF build. I've been thinking on how to "fix" the chain-mail supplied for my build. Your link has, I think, exactly what I need. (:-) I also discovered morope here Hmmmmm. regards Michael Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa -
Ferit Posted July 6, 2013 #200 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Yes... They had been done... Very shapely as expected... Really much beautiful than the kit's... And very speedy... Edited July 6, 2013 by ashiponthehorizon Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Adrieke Posted July 7, 2013 #201 Posted July 7, 2013 in the mean time you can think of the next thing to change / bash improve Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
Adrieke Posted July 7, 2013 #202 Posted July 7, 2013 I am with you there . I d really like to build the victory Chris Watton is working on now or the aggie and Chucks Syren. Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
Sjors Posted July 7, 2013 #203 Posted July 7, 2013 Hi Randy, I thought I shall take a look at your build log. I was surprised that i don't see my name at the hole build log! Shame on me !!!! And now you are almost finished…... You are doing a really great job. I see a lot of scratch at your log. First time that you build a sailing ship and then this. CHAPEAU !!!!!!! Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
Sjors Posted July 7, 2013 #204 Posted July 7, 2013 Those rat things are fun Just use the clove hitch and it will comes together. In the beginning you are thinking…..what i'am doing but after a few it works just great. Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
DesertWolf Posted July 9, 2013 #205 Posted July 9, 2013 Hi Randy I used my AL instructions a long time ago to light a barbeque fire... it's far better to follow your build and see how things SHOULD be done. Keep it up! Ferit and Sjors 2 Quote Wolf Current build : San Francisco II (AL)
Ferit Posted July 18, 2013 #206 Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) I'm sorry Randy... You are right, if something begin to deviate from the path, it has to be left aside for a while... You should repose your mind... An error occurred... You should shut down and restart it to recover the system and to install updates... Edited July 18, 2013 by ashiponthehorizon lamarvalley 1 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Shazmira Posted July 18, 2013 #207 Posted July 18, 2013 Randy, I have learned it seems to come with the territory. You go to fix one thing, and in the tear down create more work for yourself. i had the same problem with the channels when I removed my rigging....decided against changing the twisted wire out for proper chainplates. No way I wanted to repair all the damage I knew I would cause to my hull since I have those wires CA'd in place to stop the twisting. But, I do believe in the end you will be happier. I am just about finished with the stays, gotta say good rope, good serving machine = much better results! Quote 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)
Anja Posted July 19, 2013 #208 Posted July 19, 2013 Hello Randy, I hope you have a great day. Anja lamarvalley 1 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
Sjors Posted July 19, 2013 #209 Posted July 19, 2013 Hi Randy, Happy birthday from me to. Here's one for you and many more to come. Sjors lamarvalley 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
Ferit Posted July 19, 2013 #210 Posted July 19, 2013 Happy birthday Randy, happy lifetime... lamarvalley 1 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
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