L'Orenoque Mamoli 1:100 scale

The Gavel · Jun 18, 2026

Peter Voogt said:
You increase your soldering skill, Chuck. A nice outcome.
Regards, Peter

Peter! Thank you! Yes, things are working more smoothly. I am always having the experience of getting better at a task as I progress through a build. One might say that each model is a comment on my personal growth.

Blessings.
Chuck

GrantTyler · Saturday at 3:49 AM

The Gavel said:
What ho, shipmates! All a-tanto? Squared by the lifts and braces? I hope so!!!!

Working on the aft railings. Just a few pics. Happy to report that I finally got the hang of this soldering business - Keep your tip TINNED!

Enjoy!

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Bravo Chuck. Your Magnum Opus! Cheers Grant

The Gavel · Sunday at 8:20 AM

GrantTyler said:
Bravo Chuck. Your Magnum Opus! Cheers Grant

Grant! Cheers, shipmate! She's coming along. At this point I'm restraining myself from getting ahead with the rigigng so I can think through the the rigging first - so against the grain - think first then do. I prefer the do first then think

Blessings.
Chuck

The Gavel · Sunday at 8:35 AM

What ho, shipmates! Happy Father's Day!!!!

I hope every one who is blessed to be a dad got (gets) the model(s), tool(s), necktie(s) that they merit for being great dads and granddads!

Got the railings blackened. They are in place and can be removed if necessary. Hopefully, it will not be necessary to remove them

Blessings. Peace. Gratitude.
Chuck

dockattner · Sunday at 9:02 AM

Happy Father's Day, Chuck!

The Gavel · 2026-06-25T08:08:30-0500

What ho, shipmates! Just a few quick pictures of the head rigging. It's a neat cat's-cradle. However, I'm not sure I'm happy with the heaviness of the ropes - too thick? Perhaps impatience got the best of me. I used the thinnest I had. Thoughts? I'm hoping that the standing rigging on the masts will help balance things out.

First the kit plan and then the French plan for the head rigging for easier comparison to what I did.

Blessings.
Chuck

dockattner · 2026-06-25T08:40:17-0500

Very nice, Chuck!

The Gavel · 2026-06-25T08:58:51-0500

dockattner said:
Very nice, Chuck!

Paul! Thank you!

I remember what happened with the mast do-overs! I hope you're not going to wait untill I have her fully rigged to tell me that the ropes look a little thick ROTF

Well, better late than never.

Blessings. Peace. Gratitude.
Chuck

Namabiiru · 2026-06-25T15:52:51-0500

Chuck, maybe they are a skosh heavy, but not terribly so IMHO. Daresay I would not have even given it a thought had you not mentioned it. Will be even less noticeable when she’s fully dressed.

Peter Voogt · 2026-06-26T02:33:48-0500

The Gavel said:
What ho, shipmates! Just a few quick pictures of the head rigging. It's a neat cat's-cradle. However, I'm not sure I'm happy with the heaviness of the ropes - too thick? Perhaps impatience got the best of me. I used the thinnest I had. Thoughts? I'm hoping that the standing rigging on the masts will help balance things out.

First the kit plan and then the French plan for the head rigging for easier comparison to what I did.

Blessings.
Chuck

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You photographed this part of your model in 'a very uncomfortable way'. Very high contrast with dark lines over a light back/underground. That calls for ‘attention’. I am very curious to see the model as a whole 'in normal' circumstances and viewing distance.
I estimate that it will turn out much better then, and that you yourself will be satisfied with this result. For me it looks neat and stylish.
Regards, Peter