1/30 HMS Royal Caroline Build

[AllanKP69]

I highly recommend this book because it has multiple drawings & information from actual sailors. A gold mine of information!!!!

THANK YOU!!! I have this book, but have failed to use it very often as it is from the 19th century and I usually work with earlier period ships. Still, this book by Lever is something that I will reference much more often in the future as there are a LOT of things that are appropriate for earlier ships as well. Thanks again Rick.
Allan

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Got the Messenger Cable completed & Capstan is attached. I also added another pic of the 3 stairway stanchions.
Onwards we go.........................................................

 

[dockattner]

Hello Rick,

I have been following along though I rarely post. Just wanted to take a moment to share my admiration for the precision of your work. The 1:30 scale opens up all manner of possibilities for detailing - and to your credit you have pursued those details. Respect.

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Hello everyone. Work continues on with the cannon(s) installation. I decided to show the cannons in a stored, secured position due to the fact the model is going to have the sails set and in a non combat sailing posture. I still have to complete the Block & Tackles & Train Tackle for each of the 8 cannons and a final touch up. I attached a couple of pictures of actual cannons for a reference since there is a multitude of different configurations one could use on a model.
Onwards we go...............................................

 

[Uwek]

I like your gun tackles and especially your way making the messenger and anchor cable
A very good inspiration for my model

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

I like your gun tackles and especially your way making the messenger and anchor cable
A very good inspiration for my model

Thank you kindly for the compliment my friend

 

[shota70]

WIP----
Hello everyone. Work continues on with the cannon(s) installation. I decided to show the cannons in a stored, secured position due to the fact the model is going to have the sails set and in a non combat sailing posture. I still have to complete the Block & Tackles & Train Tackle for each of the 8 cannons and a final touch up. I attached a couple of pictures of actual cannons for a reference since there is a multitude of different configurations one could use on a model.
Onwards we go...............................................

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this is what I call an wonderful work, well done my friend

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

this is what I call an wonderful work, well done my friend

Appreciate the kind words!!!!

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP---
I was able to get a start on one of the Train Tackles. Slow going due to my normal busy job schedule.
Onwards we go............

 

[dockattner]

A nice detail to include - and so beautifully done.

 

[BradNSW]

Superb rigging on the cannon! This set of photos will help immensely, as I begin to "tackle" the first cannons on Bonhomme Richard!

Thanks for the great photos and sharing your awesome work!

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Superb rigging on the cannon! This set of photos will help immensely, as I begin to "tackle" the first cannons on Bonhomme Richard!

Thanks for the great photos and sharing your awesome work!

Appreciate the kindness

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

A nice detail to include - and so beautifully done.

Appreciate the kind words my man

 

[GrantTyler]

A nice detail to include - and so beautifully done.

Ditto and….

Superb rigging on the cannon! This set of photos will help immensely, as I begin to "tackle" the first cannons on Bonhomme Richard!

Thanks for the great photos and sharing your awesome work!

ditto

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Got the 8 Train Tackles completed. Onto the cannons Block and Tackles...........

 

[Fish&Chip]

A Beauty of ship and master craft

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

A Beauty of ship and master craft

Thank you.

 

[GrantTyler]

A Beauty of ship and master craft

True story

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP-----
Got a couple of cannon Block and Tackles completed. Tedious to say the least. I will go back after they are all completed & touch up all the blacken parts.
Onwards we go...................

 

[Uwek]

I love the appearance of this rope material on the tackles, blocks etc.
To work in 1:30 has big advantages - everything is looking very realistic.
BTW: I am making in moment some research about use of anchor cables with the help of messenger - so I am studying your photos with big interest