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French war-ship Saint-Philippe 1693 - scale 1/72 - from Lemineur monograph [COMPLETED BUILD]
It also happens that the progress of the work reveals an error, like here the spacing between the two fore stays :
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An interesting error
I usually transfer the dimensions of the plans onto the model using a compass
By inattention, I noted the distance between the stays on the 1/96 plan, and directly reported
this measurement on the 1/72 model, that's explains the spacing of 36 mm instead of 48 mm
It was when removing the simulation about the spritsail yard that I noticed that it was too high
The best thing is that after making such a mistake, the look of the stays seemed strange to me
Conclusion : when you're in the moonlight, it's better to watch a stupid TV film than modelling
I usually transfer the dimensions of the plans onto the model using a compass
By inattention, I noted the distance between the stays on the 1/96 plan, and directly reported
this measurement on the 1/72 model, that's explains the spacing of 36 mm instead of 48 mm
It was when removing the simulation about the spritsail yard that I noticed that it was too high
The best thing is that after making such a mistake, the look of the stays seemed strange to me
Conclusion : when you're in the moonlight, it's better to watch a stupid TV film than modelling
... it is better to watch a good TV film, or go to sleep, why watch stupid movies?
Because there aren't many others, and sleeping... puts you to sleep
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This looks eerily familiar...
Late pics of the current state of the Saint Philippe shipyard , awaiting the next delivery of my order for material :
Comparison between the two ways of representing the fore main-brace :
The problem with the first one (apart from the anachronism) is that it's also
set on the topsail braces and the topgallant, which will be out of the reality
The classic representation is wrong with the single stay, more right for 1693
The problem with the first one (apart from the anachronism) is that it's also
set on the topsail braces and the topgallant, which will be out of the reality
The classic representation is wrong with the single stay, more right for 1693
Real simulation :
Summary draw of the final assembly, which allows both braces to be into the same vertical plane :
On the Saint Philippe, which does't have any forecastle, the ropes go down vertically on main desk
On the Saint Philippe, which does't have any forecastle, the ropes go down vertically on main desk
Locking pieces :
Photos of the lower yards, for once the light of May has deigned to show itself :
While waiting for my order of pulleys, I've simulated this view about braces, and I think it will be an happy mess :
Waiting delivery of my last wooden order, and under rain, I made a little piano transcription of an orchestra piece of mine ;
[ Piano transcription ]
[ Piano transcription ]
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That is a fantastic looking model! I am constantly in awe about your artistry and craftsmanship! You are an inspiration.
Bill
Absolutely beautiful work
Recycling for a second boat with thole-pins and preparation of the stirrups of the main yard of footropes :
