01-06-2012, 04:18 PM
I got the chainplates done, installed on the hull, made strops for, and attached the lower deadeyes, for the fore, and main shrouds.
Finished and set the bowsprit, completed the rigging of the bowsprit guys.
Made up two fairleads, from styrene, and attached them to the transom rail
Put a coat of paint on the installed ironwork, and the repaired stem.
I still need two deck mounted bilge pumps, to complete the inventory of deck ironwork, and I have to fashion the gammon iron, ( the piece that secures the bowsprit to the top of the stem ) and get that installed. Then, it's on the mast and spar ironwork.
Once all that is done, I can begin rigging......this is the point where all the spiders in the house stop what they are doing and stare in amazement ---- rigging a ship model, makes spinning a web look easy !
The sparred length ( tip of bowsprit to end of main boom ) is 13-3/8", or 107' in 1/96 scale ( 97' in HO scale)
This slightly closer shot shows a bit more of the detail
The two figures stand 5'-9" in HO, so are a little tall in 1/96, but close enough for a rough comparison.
The deck "furniture" ( the cabins, cockpit, and steering box ), were all scratchbuilt as part of the restoration process.
For this project, I had purchased an assembled model ( masts, and rigging were severely damaged ) from a hobby shop that had it as a display model. A lot of the original model work left "too much room for improvement", so only the kit's hull, and castings were re-used. ( yeah, I didn't have to "shape" the hull, but I did have to re-lay the deck boards )
I also have to sit down and make scale drawings of all the mast and spar ironwork before I can start fabricating it. The kit plans are a bit "lacking in measurements", and are primarily isometric drawings ( more fun ).
Studying the kit drawings, I realized that the original builder, had missed the true run of the waterline. Fortunately, it was too low, so all I have to do is mask from the correct waterline,up, and re-shoot the copper below it. ( detail,details
hock: )
Finished and set the bowsprit, completed the rigging of the bowsprit guys.
Made up two fairleads, from styrene, and attached them to the transom rail
Put a coat of paint on the installed ironwork, and the repaired stem.
I still need two deck mounted bilge pumps, to complete the inventory of deck ironwork, and I have to fashion the gammon iron, ( the piece that secures the bowsprit to the top of the stem ) and get that installed. Then, it's on the mast and spar ironwork.
Once all that is done, I can begin rigging......this is the point where all the spiders in the house stop what they are doing and stare in amazement ---- rigging a ship model, makes spinning a web look easy !
The sparred length ( tip of bowsprit to end of main boom ) is 13-3/8", or 107' in 1/96 scale ( 97' in HO scale)
This slightly closer shot shows a bit more of the detail
The two figures stand 5'-9" in HO, so are a little tall in 1/96, but close enough for a rough comparison.
The deck "furniture" ( the cabins, cockpit, and steering box ), were all scratchbuilt as part of the restoration process.
For this project, I had purchased an assembled model ( masts, and rigging were severely damaged ) from a hobby shop that had it as a display model. A lot of the original model work left "too much room for improvement", so only the kit's hull, and castings were re-used. ( yeah, I didn't have to "shape" the hull, but I did have to re-lay the deck boards )
I also have to sit down and make scale drawings of all the mast and spar ironwork before I can start fabricating it. The kit plans are a bit "lacking in measurements", and are primarily isometric drawings ( more fun ).
Studying the kit drawings, I realized that the original builder, had missed the true run of the waterline. Fortunately, it was too low, so all I have to do is mask from the correct waterline,up, and re-shoot the copper below it. ( detail,details
hock: )
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!