DaveRow Posted October 4, 2014 Share #271 Posted October 4, 2014 Hi Greg, Love the rigging work. A long journey I am sure you know, and I am sure a lot of us are very envious of the detail and workmanship you have applied. Hope you don't mind that I have downloaded many of the pictures(and words of wisdom) for future reference for my rigging adventure. What else can one say "Fantastic" RGL 1 Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted October 5, 2014 Share #272 Posted October 5, 2014 You have done an incredible job. She is looking awesome. I will be using your pics as a guide when I start my rigging Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share #273 Posted October 5, 2014 This afternoon I finally attached the last 2 yards. I found a photo from 2005 when I was doing the first few planks on the frames, and the baby in the house was having a nap, this afternoon he washed both the cars (badly). That's a milestone for you! I even pulled out the AL rigging plans which I have completely ignored thank god. I packed up nearly all my tools and my desk is clean for the first time in a decade. For anyone who wants to follow my rigging the attachment of the blocks to the deck and masts was the most important part of the entire build. I just wish the AOTS said to put cleats on the catheads as its still a nightmare. Two flagstaffs to attach and the tackle for the last boat which I still have to finish which was always planned as the final bit, as well as several hundred rope coils. Then I have to build a stand. I shall post photos soon, but a quick question, who makes the best flags? By my reckoning she will take 5 of them. Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share #274 Posted October 5, 2014 last of the rigging and a blast from the past. maggsl_01, GuntherMT, piperjoe and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 7, 2014 Share #275 Posted October 7, 2014 Very nice Greg - but slow down mate, how can I catch you at this rate cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipcarpenter Posted October 7, 2014 Share #276 Posted October 7, 2014 Hello looking very good. it seems you know the rope Quote shipcarpenterSanta Maria - completehttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2071-santa-maria-by-shipcarpenter-amati-165-first-wooden-ship/#entry50068Endeavourhttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12327-endeavour-1768-by-shipcarpenter-constructo-160-second-ship/?hl=endeavour Triton Cross-section http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13946-triton-cross-section-by-shipcarpenter-148/#entry431978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share #277 Posted October 23, 2014 The legacy of so much rigging is so many rope coils. i mean it, hundreds of the bloody things. I'm about half way there I think. It kinda looks like a dogs breakfast but I suppose it's meant to . the really difficulty is getting to the belaying points past all the standing and running rigging. ScottRC, WackoWolf, GuntherMT and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted October 23, 2014 Share #278 Posted October 23, 2014 Hi Greg, just caught up with your wonderful build log. I am presently working on the "Admiral & crew" for when the gentleman with a white beard comes in December & delivers a Caldercraft Endeavour kit!(hopefully)! Sorry to read of the cat damage, but according to my AOTS the Endeavour was "A cat BUILT Bark, not a cat DESTROYED bark! Our cat is 19 years old now & more interested in sleeping & eating than boat wrecking(hopefully)! Fantastic build, I hope I can get close to yours ,All the best, Geoff RGL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipaholic Posted October 23, 2014 Share #279 Posted October 23, 2014 Cat destroyed Bark - Love it Geoff geoff 1 Quote Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1:51 (Eaglemoss part work)Previous Builds: USS Constitution (Revell plastic) HMS Victory 1:96 (Corel) HMB Endeavour 1:60 (AL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted October 23, 2014 Share #280 Posted October 23, 2014 me, how !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share #281 Posted November 11, 2014 Ok, sick to death or rope coils. I could probably go on and on and on with them, so I had to draw a line in the sand and stop. I have added the swivel guns (prepared ages ago - May 2012). I have added a photo of the swivel gun provided with the kit as well which is about 200 years out of date I think. I have actually prepared the flagstaffs for the bow and the stern, but I need some advice on the flags. Each of the masts have a trunnel for flags as well. Do I use them? robin b, Harvey, UdoK and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted November 11, 2014 Share #282 Posted November 11, 2014 Looks great Greg - end in sight now! cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted November 17, 2014 Share #283 Posted November 17, 2014 She is looking absolutely magnificent. I have thoroughly enjoyed following your fantastic work. Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted December 15, 2014 Share #284 Posted December 15, 2014 Hi, is the mainmast and mizzen mast racked back? I am about to work on this and i think the kit has them at 90 degrees. thanks Mike Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share #285 Posted May 1, 2015 Well, I'm back. The Government bought my house (asbestos) , I bought a new one, moved everything. ANOTHER CAT attacked the Endeavour whilst it was being babysat. More repairs to go again. Nothing major but bloody annoying. Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 2, 2015 Share #286 Posted May 2, 2015 Mate you need to take the 'kitty litter' ballast out to stop those cats being attracted to your build Good luck with the repairs. Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted May 3, 2015 Share #287 Posted May 3, 2015 G'day Greg I've got a saying (I am not a cat person btw). "The only good cat is a de#d cat". They kill wild birds and great models. Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted May 3, 2015 Share #288 Posted May 3, 2015 what a dilemma . I love both, our cat is 18 & I won't let him anywhere near my models! He is more interested in food & sleep these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #289 Posted June 2, 2015 The last of the ships boats. I scratch built the outside back in mid 2011 when I did the others, but as I am facing extensive cat damage again I thought I'd get i over and done with so I could do the rigging in one hit. I have run off the AOTS's longboat including Windlass and Cable Cleats. Captain Slog, DaveRow, BANYAN and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted June 2, 2015 Share #290 Posted June 2, 2015 Greg, I noticed you were asking about flags earlier? Try "BECC" model flags they list 100's in their brochure. Go to www. becc.co.uk, or model flags.com. They ship worldwide. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 2, 2015 Share #291 Posted June 2, 2015 Looooking greaaaaaaat Greg Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted June 2, 2015 Share #292 Posted June 2, 2015 Looks awesome. Great job with planking. Sorry to hear about the cat. Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 3, 2015 Share #293 Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) There's only one good cat, a dead cat......lol Edited June 3, 2015 by Greg the peg leg sailor Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share #294 Posted June 3, 2015 Sigh, divorce is far too expensive. And I like the wife. I spend the whole day fixing the front end damage, restropping blocks and fixing a snapped bumpkin. Two dead lights to repair, sling a boat, whack it in a case and finished! Apart from losing the boom kind and jackstaff in the house move. It seriously never finishes. Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted June 5, 2015 Share #295 Posted June 5, 2015 And I thought you had finished Greg. Luv the small boat though. Dave R Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 5, 2015 Share #296 Posted June 5, 2015 I feel for you mate; I know that feeling cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 5, 2015 Share #297 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I'm deeply sorry mate. It must be hard for you. Edited June 5, 2015 by Greg the peg leg sailor Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share #298 Posted June 5, 2015 I'm in the process of varnishing the base, pedestals ready to go, I have bought a display case, flags ordered from the UK, just have to rig the final ships boat being lowered into the water. I reckon it'll be planted in my front hall in a fortnight where it will sit till I die or the bloody cat tips it over. The plan is a few OT shifts and then order the Bluejacket Atlantic which no one seems to have done, just don't tell the bride. Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted June 5, 2015 Share #299 Posted June 5, 2015 Your secret's safe with me (at a price)! Hope the flags turn out OK I have found them to be excellent! All the best, Geoff RGL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share #300 Posted June 9, 2015 I have re varnished the base and attached the pedestals. I also use some brass rods to act as support struts to hopefully keep the ship from future cat tipping dashi, edmay, Captain Slog and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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