Looks great! I can only hope mine looks half that good when I finally get started on it. There many in the queue ahead of the Fly.
Build log: HMS Fly [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Let me know when you start the build. There are a lot of builds for Swan class ships from basic to kit bashed beauties. Good luck.
Will do.
Fabulous build Charlie , every ‘Fly’ in different outfit I like it !
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Good morning Charlie. Lovely work. The alignment is an interesting task. Especially the top gallant masts as these have some unforeseen flex. (well my Victory did). The forestays running to the bowsprit can impact these later. You clearly have some good preplanning done with the ropes labelled and ready on the pin board.
A stunning Fly. Cheers Grant
Thanks Grant. Every so often I stop my builds and try to get organized. When I'm looking for something and can't find it and know I have it, time to regroup. Hate it when I go to the store for an item only to return and find i already have three.Good morning Charlie. Lovely work. The alignment is an interesting task. Especially the top gallant masts as these have some unforeseen flex. (well my Victory did). The forestays running to the bowsprit can impact these later. You clearly have some good preplanning done with the ropes labelled and ready on the pin board.
Might be getting a little over my head trying to add sails. Even following Peterson's book the size of sails is giving me problems. I furled the Sprit Topsail and was OK with that. The Spritsail is a different matter. The horizontal dimension is set by the yard length but the vertical size is a mystery. What I wound up with looks like it would drag in the water when under sail. If anyone has some suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. I'm not against redoing the whole Spritsail if necessary. 
I agree with you, it does look a bit tall. The rest of the ship is a beauty !
I hope someone has some reference books that states the actual size of the sails.
Sea Watch Books has 3 of the 4 books on the Swan class ships (VOL 2, 3, & 4 ) but they are somewhat pricey.
Hope that helps !
Jeff
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I did see a drawing of the sail that shows water holes near the bottom corners.
I have books I & IV. wish i knew which one I needed. Can’t afford more than one a year.
Hi Charlie. I have the series but I’m not certain of the details provided with regard to the size of the sails. If you can wait a bit (I’m on vacation) I’ll look when I get back home.
thanks appreciate the advice. The fore and mains are defined by spar length and distance between them so that should be OK. I’m in no rush so and will continue to read through my library while you enjoy your time off.
I believe that vol.2 is the second have of volume 1. I believe that volume 3 is about building a model of a Swan class ship. Look at the titles.
They also have an addendum to volume 4 for $5 USD that is digital. there should be some information in volume 4 about the spritsail as they have an addendum in there for it.
You should be able to figure out the correct dimensions for the spritsail since the drawing in the book is 1/96.
Thanks for the info. A great help in getting the right dimensions. Using your photo I came up with a sail that is 180mm x 95mm. Surprisingly I was only 10mm off. Now to decide if I want to redo the whole thing to adjust it by 10mm. Appreciate the help.
Very glad I was able to help !
10 mm doesn't sound like much, but on your kit scale (1/64) is over 2 feet difference on the real ship.
10 mm doesn't sound like much, but on your kit scale (1/64) is over 2 feet difference on the real ship.
back to the drawing board i guess. thanksVery glad I was able to help !
10 mm doesn't sound like much, but on your kit scale (1/64) is over 2 feet difference on the real ship.
Sorry. I think in the end you'll be more proud of your beautiful ship.
After reading your comments and watching several sail making videos, I decided to remove the sails I had installed and redo the whole thing. Made full size templates of sails to start then sewed along the lines. I Changed the thread color from white, as seen on the Spritsail, to tan, the Sprit Topsail and I think that looks better. Maybe a bit to dark. Any comments greatly appreciated. Attaching the bolt rope with fabric glue really worked well so I'm using that method again. Trying to sew it on was to difficult for me.
