captgino Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share #31 Posted January 6, 2015 The ratlines might be a little to loose on the first one. I will try to make them more tight on the next 3. Do you have a method to have them perfectly even? Do you glue each knot? Please let me know if you have a method... Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratch Posted January 9, 2015 Share #32 Posted January 9, 2015 Have a look at this post from Danny on doing them the right way .http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4179-what-knots-on-ratlines-edited-by-admin/?p=124778 As for spacing , using a spacing template behind the shrouds will help keep everything even . A link to how Danny did this on his Vulture build.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/230-hms-vulture-by-dan-vadas-1776-148-scale-16-gun-swan-class-sloop-from-tffm-plans/?p=271605 Don't use CA on the knots but a mixture of diluted white glue (50/50 glue and water . Hope this helps. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share #33 Posted January 9, 2015 Have a look at this post from Danny on doing them the right way .http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4179-what-knots-on-ratlines-edited-by-admin/?p=124778 As for spacing , using a spacing template behind the shrouds will help keep everything even . A link to how Danny did this on his Vulture build.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/230-hms-vulture-by-dan-vadas-1776-148-scale-16-gun-swan-class-sloop-from-tffm-plans/?p=271605 Don't use CA on the knots but a mixture of diluted white glue (50/50 glue and water . Hope this helps. David Thank you David!! These are some great advises. Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share #34 Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Well, almost a year since I start this ship. So much have happened ! One more kid , a home purchase, a full garage remodel (insulation, drywall, paint and even cut out a window) and finally the near completion of my Master degree (one more class). I am dying to get back in the workshop. I will start posting some updates by the end of December from my new man cave! Edited January 10, 2016 by captgino GuntherMT 1 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Van Es Posted November 23, 2015 Share #35 Posted November 23, 2015 It's good to see that your going to be back at it. It looks like she was about to sail. captgino 1 Quote Current build: US Brig Syren (MS) Larry Van Es Former President Ship Modelers Association Fullerton California http://www.shipmodelersassociation.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted December 31, 2015 Done with the master!!! Final paper turned in, time for some wood time or like my wife calls it "wood porn". LOL Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share #37 Posted January 8, 2016 Starting to attach blocks and working on the standing rigging. This is the part which makes me the more nervous. The plans are terrible so you spend more time trying to understand them than actually rigging. To attach the block, i was able to find some good videos on YouTube especially this one. Great technique from Bender! Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share #38 Posted January 8, 2016 Working on making the spars. Not sure this is a textbook technique but it is working pretty well. cristikc and zoly99sask 2 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted January 9, 2016 Share #39 Posted January 9, 2016 Very, very nice build....... at the rate you're going you'll be a master modeller in no time!! Frank captgino 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share #40 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Thank you Frank for your kind words!. I have a long road ahead of me. This site is extremely helpful and inspiring. I will likely do my sails like yours. JP Edited January 9, 2016 by captgino riverboat 1 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share #41 Posted January 9, 2016 Spar Update.This is the resultof my beginner technique. It is not toobad. I am satisfied with my first take. 2 pics: one without stain one with. zoly99sask and riverboat 2 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share #42 Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) First one is up! The direction for this kit are pretty bad or none existent. So I have decided to come up with a different way to attach this spar. I am pretty satisfied with the result , but not sure this is very historial. Edited January 10, 2016 by captgino riverboat, GuntherMT, zoly99sask and 1 other 4 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #43 Posted January 12, 2016 Small Update.Tonight'sproduction. zoly99sask, avsjerome2003 and riverboat 3 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted January 12, 2016 Share #44 Posted January 12, 2016 It's coming along nicely!! Frank captgino 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share #45 Posted January 18, 2016 All blocks are up and ready for the spars. I am going to start working on sails. Sewing and furling. Since I never used a sewing machine it is going to be a lot of fun. The admiral said she would help me with this process. It may take me sometime for pics and progress reports. In the meantime, I am also going to make a build log of a viking ship which was supposed to be a weekend build started over the summer. Well, a weekend build with 3 kids who am I kidding! Elijah 1 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted February 1, 2016 Share #46 Posted February 1, 2016 Very nice build captgino! captgino 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share #47 Posted February 20, 2016 Little break from my AVS until I get the courage to cut the rabbet. Some sail furling. zoly99sask, riverboat, GuntherMT and 3 others 6 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share #48 Posted February 20, 2016 Diverted from the directions a bit, by trying to make the attachment a little bit more realistic . I think it was pretty successful. It is now attached. Bobstrake, Elijah, riverboat and 3 others 6 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted February 21, 2016 Share #49 Posted February 21, 2016 Great job! Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share #50 Posted February 23, 2016 Continued the sail Furling production. Elijah, riverboat, BLACK VIKING and 2 others 5 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted February 23, 2016 Share #51 Posted February 23, 2016 Very nice! Are you going to have the lower sails unfurled? Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share #52 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks Elijah!There is no sail attached to the bottom spar in this type of ship. That been said, all other sails will be furled.I am unfortunately more and more unhappy about my ratlines.I used the rigging supplies from the kit and they are horrible. All the additional work on the sails is highlighting the mediocrity of the ratlines implementation.Taking them down and redo that would be a major project and I am not sure it is possible physically and mentally (sort of speak)JP Edited February 23, 2016 by captgino Bobstrake and Elijah 2 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcsys Posted February 27, 2016 Share #53 Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Captgino, Thank you for visiting my build. I took the opportunity to visit yours. You have a fine build going and I enjoyed seeing how you have approached similar problems as I have faced even though our pilots are from different manufacturers. I found the links and the video particularly informative as I am at that point in my build. I took some time off for Christmas and I am just now starting back up. Your log and the links are just the thing to help kick start my return. Thank you again, Joe Elijah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share #54 Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Hi Joe, Thank you for the kind comments. I am happy to hear that the information I posted was useful to you. You are doing a fantastic job on your build. Looking forward to make postings! Meanwhile, I will continue furling away... Edited February 29, 2016 by captgino Bobstrake and Elijah 2 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share #55 Posted March 5, 2016 Small update. I have been extremely busy at work. Hopefully, it is the weekend and I might some time to work in the shipyard. Elijah, riverboat, zoly99sask and 1 other 4 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share #56 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Foresail furling and setup on the fore mast. Edited March 8, 2016 by captgino riverboat, Bobstrake, _SalD_ and 1 other 4 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_SalD_ Posted March 8, 2016 Share #57 Posted March 8, 2016 captgino just catching up with all your builds!! Where do you find the time? New kid, new house, new degree and building three ships, wow. The ships look terrific, nice work. captgino, Elijah and riverboat 3 Quote Sal Nautical Research Guild Current USCG Harriet Lane - Model Shipways Complete U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways New York Pilot Boat 'Phantom' 1868 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted March 8, 2016 Share #58 Posted March 8, 2016 Nice furling! It's looking great! Bobstrake 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 23, 2016 Share #59 Posted March 23, 2016 Nice work on the sails JP ......... they really look good!! Frank Bobstrake, captgino and Elijah 3 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #60 Posted May 26, 2016 small update. Worked on boon this evening. Great to work on her again. Elijah, Bobstrake and GuntherMT 3 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Mayflower, HMS Victory Cross Section Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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