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Etoile 1:50 - Billing Boats Build log
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I already posted some pictures in wrong Forum. so starting again as model nears completion.
Do not know about you all . but this model which i started some 12 years ago and only had hull finished.
Retired now and time to spare.
Finaly found out that it is essential to do all the masting and running rigging and sails before putting on ths shrouds and fixxed rigging . Would have also be easier to do all the rigging before filling deck with cabins etc.
Do not know about you all . but this model which i started some 12 years ago and only had hull finished.
Retired now and time to spare.
Finaly found out that it is essential to do all the masting and running rigging and sails before putting on ths shrouds and fixxed rigging . Would have also be easier to do all the rigging before filling deck with cabins etc.
Biggest problem was deciphering the drawings. the rigging was on both sides of same A1 drawing, so need to turn over this big sheet of paper is nightmare.
Also some rigging could not be placed (blocks) due to lack of access with deck already populated. so had to skip a block here and there on the deck.
I think no one will notice.
Had to be very creative with blocks as these where missing from the kit when i got it second hand.
The anchor chain winch was made from scratch. (this belonged to separate kit accessory pack which is no longer available)
As i cannot buy anything on my small island had ordered blocks (5mm) and Pins per billing boat number, which are way too short to do normal loop. so inserted threads true the holes and secured it with the pin.
Once i place the rope hanks it will look natural.
Trying to figure out how to attach the ratlines which are tiny wooden strips to the shrouds.
any suggestions welcome
Also some rigging could not be placed (blocks) due to lack of access with deck already populated. so had to skip a block here and there on the deck.
I think no one will notice.
Had to be very creative with blocks as these where missing from the kit when i got it second hand.
The anchor chain winch was made from scratch. (this belonged to separate kit accessory pack which is no longer available)
As i cannot buy anything on my small island had ordered blocks (5mm) and Pins per billing boat number, which are way too short to do normal loop. so inserted threads true the holes and secured it with the pin.
Once i place the rope hanks it will look natural.
Trying to figure out how to attach the ratlines which are tiny wooden strips to the shrouds.
any suggestions welcome
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Hi ARU01, may I point out that the pulleys are installed incorrectly? You should rotate them 180 degrees (so the holes face the lugs). Frank
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Hi Rob, Thanks for getting back to me. Frank
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Nicely done. I'm a long way from starting my kit, probably at the start of next year if I can finish rigging my Cutty Sark over the next few months. I found some pictures of the Etoile when the ship was last refitted so I can add some extra details when I build the model.
I guess you could attach the ratline ladders by tacking them to the shrouds with some wood or tacky glue and hold them in place with some clips while the glue sets and then tie each one with some clove hitches to fully secure them, it's unusual that they have done it that way and not just used some rope. Another way is to drill two small 0.5mm holes through the batons either side of the shroud line and then use a piece of thin thread to tie it to the shroud so that it holds the baton in place and use a dab of glue on the thread to lock it to the shroud line, that would look much neater but would be very time consuming to do.
Dom
I guess you could attach the ratline ladders by tacking them to the shrouds with some wood or tacky glue and hold them in place with some clips while the glue sets and then tie each one with some clove hitches to fully secure them, it's unusual that they have done it that way and not just used some rope. Another way is to drill two small 0.5mm holes through the batons either side of the shroud line and then use a piece of thin thread to tie it to the shroud so that it holds the baton in place and use a dab of glue on the thread to lock it to the shroud line, that would look much neater but would be very time consuming to do.
Dom
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Looks great! The hanks and coils that you have managed to put on look very nice so a few missing ones does not detract from the finish of the model. Great job!
I am looking forward to doing my kit (eventually!). The all wood finish does look very good but I am thinking that I will probably paint the uppers and copper the bottom in keeping with the ship as she is now (to be decided!).
Dom