Faraway Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 @steve5 oh bloomin ‘eck. Its been a while since I looked at this log, that looks am.az.ing. Here I, wondering how I’m going to rig my H.M.S. Alert, and you show me a masterclass in rigging. I’m going to have to find any excuse to not do my rigging. Jon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Faraway said: I’m going to have to find any excuse to not do my rigging. I'm dying to get to the rigging. Planking. Planking is the thing to dread! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 thanks guy's for the history lesson , it really is fascinating , love that sort of stuff . jon , from what I have seen of your work ,I've no doubt you would do a great job mate , bertie , I can't wait to see you do some rigging either . thought it was about time , I mounted the ship to it's board . hopefully I wont keep knocking the rudder of now . just got to get a plaque made up for it . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 11 hours ago, steve5 said: hopefully I wont keep knocking the rudder of now I keep knocking the knee of the head off mine! I'm leaving it off now until I can fit the rest of the head timbers to reinforce it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I know the feeling bertie , drives you nuts . well all the top mast sails are on , now for the top gallant sails . I just noticed something I haven't done the upper rat lines yet , boy are they going to be fun to do now . 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, steve5 said: I just noticed something I haven't done the upper rat lines yet , boy are they going to be fun to do now . Oh heck! Just a few at a time then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I’m thinking that leaning in over the rest of the top hamper will be murder on your back. Is there a way to support your weight while you work? Kneeling or sitting on a reversed chair with your chest on the backrest perhaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I'm a bit lucky that way bertie , as I'm 6'4", the port side should be ok as I'm right handed , but the starboard side will be a #$#@#$ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 27 minutes ago, steve5 said: I'm a bit lucky that way bertie , as I'm 6'4", the port side should be ok as I'm right handed , but the starboard side will be a #$#@#$ Hang upside down from the ceiling. It’s the only way. 😂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 17 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Hang upside down from the ceiling. It’s the only way. 😂 in my younger trapeze , circus days it would have been no problems . age has caught up with me my friend . 😛 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On a more serious level, is it possible to careen the Friar so that you can approach the shrouds from the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 32 minutes ago, Bertie McBoatface said: On a more serious level, is it possible to careen the Friar so that you can approach the shrouds from the top? Or, put the ship on something lower than the bench ? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 thanks for the suggestions guys , the height isn't the issue , it's trying not to stuff up the sails . I'll just take it slowly , one knot at a time . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 this was a bleeding nightmare to do , nearly gave up on it . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 hours ago, steve5 said: this was a bleeding nightmare to do , nearly gave up on it . Gidday, after all this work? Stick with it, easy for me to say, I know. Steve, this looks superb. If you think you need a break there's a weekend blitz build here starting tomorrow. Do something very easy and simple. Scratch build something if you don't have a kit available. Then come back to this next week. That's what I'm doing, and my HMS Glamorgan is nowhere as complex as your model here. HTH. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 They look the same as the other ratlines so I declare you the winner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Well, that turned out ok. Seriously though, that is a brilliant piece of work. I did fleetingly look at this kit and the other 1/100, Soleil Royal, then saw how BIG they were !!!!! So I’ll just gaze in wonder at your build. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 thanks jon , well i just bought a new compiter , with windows 11 , what a nightmare . I have to go for lessons to learn how to use it , took me 2 days , to work out how to send pics , sheeezz . the main and fore top gallant sails and yards are on . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 That really is looking terrific! Worth all the frustration and time that I imagine the rigging alone has taken Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) well , I think that is all for the sails , lots of little things still to do . Edited September 3, 2022 by steve5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 5 hours ago, steve5 said: lots of little things still to do . Gidday Steve, that's quite often the case. She's looking great. You've done an amazing job of this. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 7 hours ago, steve5 said: I think that is all for the sails Are you pleased with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 14 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Are you pleased with them? yes I am bertie , i think they came out alright . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) the starboard side anchors are on . Edited September 5, 2022 by steve5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Thrice Wow Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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