Roadrunner Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looking good -- I have one of these waiting to be turned into Jack Aubrey's HMS Surprise... I think your biggest problem is going to be keeping her stable if there's enough breeze to sail her at all... all the model yachts I've ever owned have had thin, deep keels, usually with a chunk of lead at the bottom... Worth having a look here: http://www.artmarine.co.uk/geoffhunt.aspx if you want some inspiration, and ideas about what rig a 19th century frigate would really be carrying as she sailed, rather than Lindberg's "let it all hang out" approach... bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Added he mizzen and rigged the shrouds and partially tied the ratlines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 looks great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Looks fantastic. i like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Great Progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks1it sure is a looker!The white paint really shows off the curves of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) instaCHARGE 12,000 mAh Portable Tablet, Phone and Device Charger with CaseIMG Edited March 11, 2015 by philo426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Laced on some sails HTML thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Added more sails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Finished up the rigging but the float test did not go well!The ship either listed to port or starboard and the addition of lead shot only caused it to sink.Oh well I guess it will have to remain in dry dock display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Rigging looks impressive. Too bad about the water experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Yes I was warned that it might be problematic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Nice Build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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