IGKOR Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Hello everyone, I was impressed by the job on the Cutty Sark by JJ2016, so decided to present my work so far on the same build. I got the model in December, an Airfix Vintage classics kit, scale1:130, mould tools and pack illustration made in 1967 (even before I was born !!) Sad to say that there has been a lot of flashing on this kit, so cleaning and parts preparation took a while, and I faced some accidents throughout the process (broken parts) which were fixed by gluing the parts again, some need to be scratchbuild. Some months have passed, so right now the situation is like this currently struggling with rigging and shroud making I decided to make holes with a needle on the rigging tensioners, pass the rissing through it and keeping it in place by making a knot. Hope I will manage to keep the riggings tensioned later on. Then one day, as I was listening music, the Waterboys song "Upon the wind and waves" came up, so I though I make a small base and have the Cutty Sark sailing... so it is going to look like this...... Well, that is the current status. Still a long way to go, but hope the result will be nice. If anyone has an idea on splashing waves making, please advise! Thanks and Be Well! Igkor PS Transferred this from Ready For Inspection forum, where I posted by mistake. Edited July 20, 2022 by IGKOR 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I can’t help with the waves, sorry. But that does look a very neat and tidy build. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Faraway said: I can’t help with the waves, sorry. But that does look a very neat and tidy build. Jon Τhank you, Jon. It has a long way to go to finish. Be Well! Igkor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Gidday Igkor, she was a beautiful ship and you're doing a great model of her. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Igkor, she was a beautiful ship and you're doing a great model of her. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this. Regards, Jeff. Τhank you , Jeff. Hope it will come out to be a nice model. Bd Well! Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 @IGKOR, good luck with this build. I have lost count how many times I have done it and really enjoyed it each time! Thank you too for increasing the size of the photographs, they were a little small when I saw the post in RFI, they really show what a great job you are doing. All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Ray S said: @IGKOR, good luck with this build. I have lost count how many times I have done it and really enjoyed it each time! Thank you too for increasing the size of the photographs, they were a little small when I saw the post in RFI, they really show what a great job you are doing. All the best, Ray Τhank you, Ray, especially for pointing out the photos size issue. Its encouraging that you have enjoyed every build you did! Be Well! Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 That seascape is so simple and yet so very effective. Cape Horn weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 20/07/2022 at 19:14, Bertie McBoatface said: That seascape is so simple and yet so very effective. Cape Horn weather! Thanks Bertie! Guess its the entering the Cape Horn weather! Although not in any contact with the sea, there is just a lake in my hometown, I think Cape Horn is a bit wilder.... Be Well Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 20/07/2022 at 09:25, IGKOR said: If anyone has an idea on splashing waves making, please advise! Adding vallejo transparent water texture to cotton wool works well. You can also smear it on some plastic (clear polypropylene) binder inserts, the bubbly kind impart some texture, with and wihout some strands of wool impregnated into it, to give the effect of water run-off. The latter can also be used to build up waves. There are lots of videos on youtube that show off some decent methods, but the above has worked for me. I'd recommend a trial or a few before adding to your excellent build. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Ηi David, Thanks a lot of the propodal, surely will try it. Be Well! Igkor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hello everyone, managed to take one more step ahead with this build by making the shrouds. To get this result I used the special tool provided with the kit, followed the instructions glued the horizontal and vertical threads at the intersection point with liquid glue for plastics (the one used to glue the plastic parts of the kit), let it dry for 1 day, then passed the end of the threas through the tensioners holes, made a small knob and cut off the remaining part The result was really nice, as the glue stabilized the threads and provided hardness on th shrouds, which actually can stand in place on their own! Next step is cutting off the shrouds in the correct length to attach them on the masts. Thanks and Be back soon! Be Well! Igkor 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 And more sail has appeared too! Fast progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 @IGKOR, They look as though you have done them very well indeed. Thanks for the hint about the glue you used. I tried using liquid poly on my Endeavour's shrouds and ratlines but it did not work, probably because I did not use enough (I was putting the glue where the joins were rather than all-over) and did not give it a day before seeing whether it had worked or not. I will practice a bit more. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ray S said: @IGKOR, They look as though you have done them very well indeed. Thanks for the hint about the glue you used. I tried using liquid poly on my Endeavour's shrouds and ratlines but it did not work, probably because I did not use enough (I was putting the glue where the joins were rather than all-over) and did not give it a day before seeing whether it had worked or not. I will practice a bit more. Ray For my Cog build, I put PVA on my fingers and pulled the rigging thread through them. The thread stayed flexible but also had a bit of rigidity, also I read that it helps repel dust. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 35 minutes ago, Faraway said: For my Cog build, I put PVA on my fingers and pulled the rigging thread through them. The thread stayed flexible but also had a bit of rigidity, also I read that it helps repel dust. Jon some say that shellac has a similar effect but I’ve never tried that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: And more sail has appeared too! Fast progress Υep! Managed to do it too! Be Well Igkor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Faraway said: For my Cog build, I put PVA on my fingers and pulled the rigging thread through them. The thread stayed flexible but also had a bit of rigidity, also I read that it helps repel dust. Jon One good thing by using the glue for plastics is that if something is not "catchie" to my eye (e.d. a horizontal shroud is not parallel to the others) it is easy to remove that part, and glue in the new postion. Be Well! Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Hello everyone, a bit of rigging work done... Found a rigging drawing to be based upon so I started to work on it about 3 days ago, working at first on the foremast I must admit it is not as easy as I thought nad a lot of patience is needed. On the third day (yesterday afternoon) I went on with the center mast. Naturally, since its a bit warm (35 degC) I decided to work sitting on my balcony, since there was a light sense of air floating around, so I could get cooled a bit. Bad decision! (ha) A sudden stroke of air broke the mast!!! Tried to glue it but I the plastic glue does not provide a stable result. Think I have to try either a stronger glue or think of another solution to get stability. But right now I got upset, so I will take a break to relax and gain peace of mind to go on. Any recommendation from anyone? Be Well! Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 14 minutes ago, IGKOR said: Any recommendation from anyone? I guess this demonstrates the power of the wind to break a mast that isn't braced by rigging. Bad luck, Igkor. One possibility for a strong repair is to drill holes into the broken ends of the mast and insert a metal pin before gluing it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, Bertie McBoatface said: One possibility for a strong repair is to drill holes into the broken ends of the mast and insert a metal pin before gluing it back together. Gidday @IGKOR, sorry to hear of your misfortune with the model. I would recommend the same as Bertie, drilling into both ends of the mast and inserting a pin. HTH. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: I guess this demonstrates the power of the wind to break a mast that isn't braced by rigging. Bad luck, Igkor. One possibility for a strong repair is to drill holes into the broken ends of the mast and insert a metal pin before gluing it back together. Thanks Bertie, i will do that. Be Well! Igkor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 6 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday @IGKOR, sorry to hear of your misfortune with the model. I would recommend the same as Bertie, drilling into both ends of the mast and inserting a pin. HTH. Regards, Jeff. Thank you Jeff, will do so. Be Well! Igkor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Using a metal pin is a good way to go IGKOR, I did it with the mizzen mast on the Endeavour when I found it was badly bent and would not bend back. Good luck with your repair. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ray S said: Using a metal pin is a good way to go IGKOR, I did it with the mizzen mast on the Endeavour when I found it was badly bent and would not bend back. Good luck with your repair. Ray Thanks Ray! Keep u updated... Be Well! Igkor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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