NenadM Posted August 16, 2015 Share #31 Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Impressive and inspirative work. Considering I slowly come to that stage, I am following with great interest Very well done!!!! Edited August 16, 2015 by Nenad Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share #32 Posted August 23, 2015 Not much progress this weekend, fitting the cabin skylight in place, putting in the port side aft bits, pinrail and eyebolts and starting to glue in the starboard side deadeyes - not quite brave enough to make my own yet, so I'll see how the kit's pre-fabs look. ScottRC, docidle, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted August 23, 2015 Share #33 Posted August 23, 2015 Do you plan to correct paint on white hull mouldings? Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share #34 Posted August 23, 2015 Yes, even though if you stand back far enough they don't look too bad. I'm going to see if I can scrape them clean first. Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #35 Posted September 4, 2015 Working on the main and mizzen stays (which don't show up well in pictures), but before I move to the shrouds I figure I should do the fore stays, so I can use the shrouds (moving fore to aft) to tighten the stays a bit - or at least make them look straight. But that means fabricating the jib boom. I made a cradle for my drill (standing in as a lathe) and will likely make my first attempt sometime tomorrow, after I draw out a full-sized template. Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted September 5, 2015 Actualy managed some photos docidle, popeye the sailor, ScottRC and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share #37 Posted September 12, 2015 Fore-stays leaving the ends of the threads on for the moment in case I have to re-tie anything as I rig the shrouds. docidle, ScottRC and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted September 12, 2015 First attempt at the jib boom using my home-made "lathe." First I made a template (3rd time looked good - using digital calipers helped) and drilled the holes for the sheaves, then slowly sanded the taper. Test fit looks ok, although I still haven't quite figured out how to attach it all. tasmanian, popeye the sailor, NenadM and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share #39 Posted October 23, 2015 Some recent work in the boatyard tasmanian, ScottRC, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted October 23, 2015 Share #40 Posted October 23, 2015 Great work on the bowsprit and dolphin striker and making them out of wood. You won't be disappointed when it comes to rigging. docidle 1 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted October 23, 2015 Share #41 Posted October 23, 2015 Just excelent! Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share #42 Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks to you both. Working with the wood was not as hard as I thought it would be - I may become more ambitious. Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docidle Posted October 25, 2015 Share #43 Posted October 25, 2015 Steve, Very nice work on the bowsprit and jib boom. I agree with Scott, it will make a world of difference when all the rigging goes on. I am planning on starting my own Revell Cutty Sark soon so I am watching your log with great interest. Steve Quote Current Build: Merit 1/48 Early Eco 80' PT Boat and Imai 1/50 Catalan ShipFinished: Revell 1/196 USS Constitution (My oldest son's school project)Revell 1/72 Hanse KoggeRevell 1/50 Viking ShipRevell 1/72 U-BoatZvezda 1/72 English Medieval Ship Thomas Revell 1/90 The Nina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted November 2, 2015 A bit more progress on the rigging. The model is beginning to show her age - some very brittle plastic that keeps breaking. Some of the breaks I can mend - like the plastic eyebolts. Others, like the cathead that just snapped, will be a pretty big challenge. docidle, hexnut, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share #45 Posted November 15, 2015 Standing rigging almost done, then I need to cut off the loose ends of the knots without cutting the lines - did that once already. Thankfully the kit came with pre-made ratlines, so I did not have to learn that skill yet. Next up - footropes. yvesvidal, docidle and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyguysteve Posted November 16, 2015 Share #46 Posted November 16, 2015 hi Steve, Steve here I'm impressed with the bowsprit and jib boom- excellent work scale in dimension and looks realistic. I knew you would appreciate the ease in replacing key mast, boom and spars with wood it is just so much better. By the way, to finish the wood you will want to use a bit of sanding sealer, otherwise the wood will simply soak up the paint and that may cause the wood grain to emerge. great job, keep up the great work. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share #47 Posted December 7, 2015 A bit more progress - need to practice trimming the knots a bit closer without cutting lines. I think next time I may try to make the footropes out of wire, they have really been a struggle to make out of thread. docidle, hexnut and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share #48 Posted February 22, 2016 Standing rigging is pretty much done; running rigging has intimidated me, which is why it has been a while since my last post. Stropping and seizing blocks has been hard enough - I've been experimenting with different ways of doing it and using different materials - white thread, black thread, rigging line from kits, even wire (26 gauge for 5mm blocks, 28 gauge for 3mm blocks) - that I am starting to get the hang of, although blocks with 2 beckets are still a problem. Attaching the blocks to spars is another issue - I'm not even sure what knots to use or if I should just try seizing the lines like I did for the brace pendants. Any helpful hints/suggestions/tutorials/read this books would be appreciated. tasmanian, popeye the sailor, hof00 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted February 29, 2016 Share #49 Posted February 29, 2016 wery nice blocks you make. and lovly model , wel don . omarcs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share #50 Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks. I seem to be getting into a rhythm with these finally. Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarcs Posted March 6, 2016 Share #51 Posted March 6, 2016 Great work and photos. I am in the process of making jib boom and bow sprit. Your work gives me some good ideas. Thanks!! Omar Quote Omar Cutty Sark Scientific kit 1:140ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 7, 2016 Share #52 Posted March 7, 2016 very nice take on the 'ole girl Steve I have mine on a shelf in the hallway......I still need ti finish her. Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 7, 2016 Share #53 Posted March 7, 2016 Great job you're doing here. tasmanian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmh Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share #54 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Still working on blocks - the ones in these photos I tried the method outlined in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUrRb66VSSE worked very well - although I still need practice - getting the thread not to slip off the loops as I'm turning was not always easy - and getting the same number of turns was often an issue. Next ship I'll start using Chuck Passaro's blocks Also started on the lifts for the fore course. Hope to be done setting up the fore yards in the next week or so and then start rigging those at least. Edited March 20, 2016 by stevenmh samson and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build: HMS Terror 1:75 Completed: USS Constitution Cross Section Pride of Baltimore 1:64 USS Cairo Blue Jacket Ships In the Yard: Smoothbore Naval Deck Gun Brig Syren Medway Long Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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