Chuck Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share #901 Posted December 24, 2016 Thank You guys. Right you are Greg....Yes the outside shrouds are indeed square knots. My bad for that omission I will go back .and add that to the post to avoid confusion. PeteB, Mirabell61, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 24, 2016 Share #902 Posted December 24, 2016 Looking lovely, Chuck. My own method of avoiding 'hourglassing' is to tie every tenth ratline first, then every fifth, then third and lastly the remaining alternate ones. You can see right away if things start to pull in and it's easy to correct. Season's best wishes to you and the family. Trussben, PeteB, Stuntflyer and 7 others 10 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...
albert Posted December 24, 2016 Share #903 Posted December 24, 2016 Great beautiful work. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share #904 Posted December 24, 2016 Thats a great method Druxey...thank You for that. And thank you all for the nice comments and likes. Ryland Craze, Jack12477, Stuntflyer and 3 others 6 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share #905 Posted December 30, 2016 Today I finished the standing rigging. Once the ratlines were done I only had to rig the topmast shrouds and the topmast stay. Even though I have shown the topmast backstay on the plans, I did not rig them. I just wanted to show what they would look like. Only under rare conditions were they used. I have never seen a contemporary model with them rigged and the straps on the side of the hull are always left empty. So I decided to follow suit. I think it ruins the look of the model a bit as well and this is more in keeping with what everyone is used to seeing. Next up I will start the running rigging. Its getting close!!!! dgbot, popeye the sailor, AnobiumPunctatum and 41 others 44 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 30, 2016 Share #906 Posted December 30, 2016 A very seamanlike job of rigging there, Chuck. John mtaylor, Jack12477 and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted December 30, 2016 Share #907 Posted December 30, 2016 Very Sweet Chuck, u are a master! Ben Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 30, 2016 Share #908 Posted December 30, 2016 Looking very nice, Chuck. mtaylor, Canute and Jack12477 3 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...
Erik W Posted December 30, 2016 Share #909 Posted December 30, 2016 Chuck, Looks good! Thanks for photo 1. It's nice to see the whole thing in one photo. I'm having a hard time getting decent pictures of my hull only . . . seems like quite a challenge to get everything in one photo when masted and rigged! Erik Canute, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted December 30, 2016 Share #910 Posted December 30, 2016 Chuck, Very nice..... but I have to say, I better not get involved with another project. The Admiral wouldn't be happy with me. Chuck, Tigersteve, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted December 30, 2016 Share #911 Posted December 30, 2016 Wonderful work. PeteB, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted December 30, 2016 Share #912 Posted December 30, 2016 Today I finished the standing rigging. standing rigfin.jpg Once the ratlines were done I only had to rig the topmast shrouds and the topmast stay. standing rigfin1.jpg Even though I have shown the topmast backstay on the plans, I did not rig them. I just wanted to show what they would look like. Only under rare conditions were they used. I have never seen a contemporary model with them rigged and the straps on the side of the hull are always left empty. So I decided to follow suit. I think it ruins the look of the model a bit as well and this is more in keeping with what everyone is used to seeing. standing rigfin2.jpg standing rigfin3.jpg standing rigfin4.jpg Next up I will start the running rigging. Its getting close!!!! Lovely work Chuck ! Nils Chuck, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share #913 Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks guys... Yes Erik it is tough to photograph. My simple point and shoot digital really distorts the images. It gives that slight "fish bowl" effect around the perimeter and bends the image. I am going to see if one of the guys in my club has a better camera. I will take some photos with it to see if it improves. I do like Mikes pictures and will ask him to bring his camera to the next workshop session at my shop. We meet every month at my place to work on models together. Its really great fun. Erik W, PeteB, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted December 30, 2016 Share #914 Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Chuck. if your point and shoot camera has a optical zoom, try backing away from the model and use the zoom to fill the picture frame. Use the smallest f/stop (i.e aperature for example 8 or 16) to keep you depth of field. Use a tripod or solid surface to support the camera. I have the same problem with the macro focus on my point & shoot. Beautiful model ! Edited December 30, 2016 by Jack12477 PeteB, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share #915 Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks but when you stay f-stop....these cameras are dumbed down now and they dont call it that in the settings. What would it be? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted December 30, 2016 Share #916 Posted December 30, 2016 Aperature and F/stop are synonymous terms for the same thing; as is the terms ISO and ASA . It's not so much the camera is dumbed down as much as it has taken over control from the photographer and made the photographer the dummy . Somewhere on your camera is a dial with settings for different shooting modes or styles, example P, TV, AV, M and icons for Portrait, Scenery, Movies, etc; usually on the top of the camera. On this dial Look for P for Program mode, AV for Aperature priority mode or TV for shutter priority mdoe (takes it off of AUTO mode); these settings will allow you to manipulate the other settings via the display screen on back - not sure which camera you have so you may need to hunt around or dig out the manual. Set the camera to AV. AV will allow you to set the camera at an specific Aperature and the camera will then choose the shutter speed depending on light level. (TV allows you to choose a specific shutter speed, e.g. 1/500, and the camera will choose the aperature. When you select AV there should be a dial on the camera back that changes the aperature setting (pop-up window). You can also adjust the sensitivity (i.e ISO) settings to allow it to work in lower light levels. The higher the number the smaller the lens opening, lower the number the bigger the lens opening (i.e diameter). There is also a setting for daylight and tungsten light source which affects the color of the picture. If Mike is coming to your shop soon, have him walk you thru your camera's settings. Most of the P&S digital cameras can be "smart" cameras also. I have the Canon PowerShot SX130 as well as a Pentax DSLR. Reminder - when done shooting photos of your model, return the camera to AUTO mode for any family stuff you want to shoot. PeteB, mtaylor, Chuck and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted December 30, 2016 Share #917 Posted December 30, 2016 Chuck, Very nice piece of work. Everything is first rate. John mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 30, 2016 Share #918 Posted December 30, 2016 Some photo-processing software (such as PhotoShop) has the ability to compensate for the specific lens you are using and to correct for barrel or other distortion issues. Canute, Stuntflyer, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Chuck Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share #919 Posted December 30, 2016 I will have to look into that......I am now using Corel Photo now and I imagine they have the same features. Thanks Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted December 30, 2016 Share #920 Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Chuck, If by Corel Photo, you mean Corel Photo Paint, this plugin might fix the lens issues that you are having. I believe it works as a stand alone program or as a plugin. Of course, there is always Photoshop where its "Camera Raw" plugin can be set up to do it automatically. http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/ Mike Edited December 31, 2016 by Stuntflyer mtaylor, AnobiumPunctatum, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share #921 Posted January 1, 2017 Mike You will have to show me when you drop by the shop. Today I am preparing to start the running rigging. The first thing I did was make all of the hooks and also prepare the traveler ring for the jib rigging. The traveler ring has both a shackle and a hook. A simple version is shown on the plans but I will be using the traveler ring available "ready made" at Syren Ship Model Company. It is ready to use right out of the package. It has a 3/8" inside diameter. They can be finicky things to make. Now if I only remembered to slip one of these on the bowsprit before I finished the standing rigging!!!! No worry though. I will be able to assemble one in place. Chuck Dubz, Canute, Stuntflyer and 24 others 27 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted January 2, 2017 Share #922 Posted January 2, 2017 No problem, Chuck. Hopefully sometime this coming week if you have the time. Mike Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share #923 Posted January 2, 2017 The club is meeting on the 14th at my place but anytime will work...we can work on those shrouds while I do some rigging on my Cheerful too!!! I set aside a traveler ring for you. mtaylor, Canute, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted January 2, 2017 Share #924 Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks, Chuck! I'm hoping to have all of the deadeyes replaced sometime tomorrow. Will send you a PM. Mike Jack12477, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted January 2, 2017 Share #925 Posted January 2, 2017 Those traveler rings look great Chuck! I just placed an order. Erik Jack12477, Canute, Chuck and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted January 2, 2017 Share #926 Posted January 2, 2017 Can you make a traveler ring for those of us working on 1/64 scale? I feel it should have a 3/16 inside diameter. Jack12477, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted January 2, 2017 Share #927 Posted January 2, 2017 Chuck, I just put an order in last night but didn't see the traveler rings. Can I add them to th order? I guess I will just order them and if you include them with my existing order you can just donate the difference to MSW. Jack12477, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share #928 Posted January 2, 2017 Al Unfortunately I cant add to an order already submitted. Its protection for you and your CC's are deleted immediately after the order is finalized. This is how the traveler ring looks after rigging it. The jibsail and foresail rigging is now completed. All that remains to rig are the two yards....once I make them. That will complete the rigging and then its the final stretch with a few additional details....anchors....flag....boarding ropes......and she is officially done. dvm27, DavidM, cog and 44 others 47 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted January 2, 2017 Share #929 Posted January 2, 2017 Amazing work Chuck. You guys that can work at this level are a real inspiration. Thanks for being so willing to share your knowledge with us newbies. CaptMorgan, Canute, PeteB and 1 other 4 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted January 3, 2017 Share #930 Posted January 3, 2017 Those traveler rings are really good. I'm still working out the rigging on my 1816 Revenue Cutter - I hope I need one . The rest of the rigging is also an inspiration. I will be continuing to follow and will returning again (and again) when I actually start. Thanks for all you do here. Richard. mtaylor, Chuck, CaptMorgan and 4 others 7 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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