Kevin Aris Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thank you for the comments and likes, very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Absolutely superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Good evening everyone still on track to complete this build, spending as much time as i can at the weekends, with all the other normal stuff that goes on there in real life the last of the main yards are now made and being rigged into position, LOL i now have to think about both ends when turning her around, most of the rigging should then be completed by this time next week these are the gaff and Driver boom 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I have no superlatives big enough. This just blows my socks off every time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, 06/24 said: I have no superlatives big enough. This just blows my socks off every time I see it. Thank you Jon, she wont change much more now, the stun booms on top of the yards, Anchors, Crests, lanterns, not bothering with the ships boats and may be another 20m of rigging to complete her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Parvis Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Kevin Aris said: may be another 20m of rigging to complete her I read that the first time as "20cm" but then it occurred to me that it probably wasn't a typo. 😲 Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Matt Parvis said: I read that the first time as "20cm" but then it occurred to me that it probably wasn't a typo. 😲 Matt i have still got quite a few lines to go in, the build is over 1.5 meters and is just as tall so the qty used soon ramps up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Kevin - I'm with Matt - amazing work (and application!!) Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 This is fantastic!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 some better (maybe) phots from today, taken for me to see what still needs to be done, re-worked and the opportunity to blow more dust off her, i have truly fallen in love with this build again 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Fantastic work by your spider colony. How you have the patience to do that rigging I don't know. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Courageous said: Fantastic work by your spider colony. How you have the patience to do that rigging I don't know. Stuart funny thing is that its fun, each line is different, even if it is doing exactly the same as the line on the opposite side of the ship, and the order it done is logical, AND if it evokes comments then its justified (im happy) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Just amazing! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Parvis Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Went to a local show yesterday. There was a wooden brig entered in the contest. It was really interesting to just look and see how all of the rigging went together and I was able to get a sense of the logic of it all. I imagine in building something like this that is even more true. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 At first I thought that initial pic was of the Real Ship in Portsmouth. Really impressive work - how do you move it?? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Gidday Kevin, it is an incredible piece of work you have done, and to maintain your interest over five plus years (?) is a credit to you. I am in awe of your dedication. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, robgizlu said: At first I thought that initial pic was of the Real Ship in Portsmouth. Really impressive work - how do you move it?? Rob Carefully its not actually that heavy, the height , is the problem, that she is almost as long as she is in height Edited February 25, 2019 by Kevin Aris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 thank you for comments and likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 good evening everyone with the exception of a change in my next build, i have been continuing with the rigging all the braces are now fitted, still have a couple to secure all cluelines and tacks are now fitted all blocks put in at the time of making the spars are now in use forward anchors are finished on the stbd side missing Chesstree made and fitted tomorrow it is hoped to finish of the vangs, fit the rudder and secure more loose ends 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBay Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 That really is a “First Class”. (did you see what I did there? 😁) model. I do hope you intend to get it photographed properly with suitable backgrounds when it’s finally completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 7 hours ago, SandyBay said: That really is a “First Class”. (did you see what I did there? 😁) model. I do hope you intend to get it photographed properly with suitable backgrounds when it’s finally completed. lol yes, im sorry that i have few pictures of her with an uncluttered work bench, or decent lighting, the size/ sticky out bits makes it difficult to get in natural light, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBay Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Kevin Aris said: lol yes, im sorry that i have few pictures of her with an uncluttered work bench, or decent lighting, the size/ sticky out bits makes it difficult to get in natural light, Oh no, I wasn’t complaining about the photos you’ve posted, they’re perfect for a build log. Just suggesting a series of “professional” photos of the finished model for framing and hanging on the wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, SandyBay said: Oh no, I wasn’t complaining about the photos you’ve posted, they’re perfect for a build log. Just suggesting a series of “professional” photos of the finished model for framing and hanging on the wall. im sure i will get something better for the final reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizgig Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 WOW! Just came across your outstanding build and am blown away! Have always wanted to build a sailing vessel and have accumulated various books and other info over the years but I admit have just been too chicken! Your model is inspiring an will follow with great interest. Best wishes, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 45 minutes ago, Fizgig said: WOW! Just came across your outstanding build and am blown away! Have always wanted to build a sailing vessel and have accumulated various books and other info over the years but I admit have just been too chicken! Your model is inspiring an will follow with great interest. Best wishes, Andy Thank you Andy then go for it, bur i am now coming to the end of this build, LOL about time to considering i started her over 7 years ago. for you want to try a wooden kit, you wont go far wrong in selecting the Caldercraft Sherbourne https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/caldercraft_cutter_sherborne.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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