HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50

[Heinrich]

Speaking of next ships…I may have to acquire this kit. I really like the details of the steam engine.
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Hi Dean. That does look very nice. You can also consider Piroscaf's models. They are very detailed and some of them also feature the steam engine.

 

[Heinrich]

Much has been said and debated in the past about how to create the "mouse" in rigging. I will gladly share @pietsan Piet Sanders's method with you - obviously with all credit to him.


First measure the length of the noose at the top of the mast, after which you will make the mouse. First step; create a loop.


Step 2: Make a second loop behind the first one.


Step 3: Pull the end of the rope (bottom) from back to front through both loops.


Step 4: Pull the loops tight - gently and evenly.


Step 5: The little "ball" that is created simulates the "mouse".


Step 6: After checking that the diameter of the noose is correct to be placed around the mast or stem top, make a small eye in the rope with a small binding/seizing.


Step 7: You now have a mouse with a noose that can be placed around the mast top.


Voila

All photographs and tips courtesy of @pietsan Piet Sanders.

 

[GrantTyler]

Much has been said and debated in the past about how to create the "mouse" in rigging. I will gladly share @pietsan Piet Sanders's method with you - obviously with all credit to him.

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First measure the length of the noose at the top of the mast, after which you will make the mouse. First step; create a loop.

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Step 2: Make a second loop behind the first one.

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Step 3: Pull the end of the rope (bottom) from back to front through both loops.

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Step 4: Pull the loops tight - gently and evenly.

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Step 5: The little "ball" that is created simulates the "mouse".

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Step 6: After checking that the diameter of the noose is correct to be placed around the mast or stem top, make a small eye in the rope with a small binding/seizing.

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Step 7: You now have a mouse with a noose that can be placed around the mast top.

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Voila

All photographs and tips courtesy of @pietsan Piet Sanders.

Good morning Heinrich. You are on your way to playing with little threads and a multitude of blocks, seizing and knots. Going to be fun my friend and I sure you will own this part of your WB as well. Enjoy. Cheers Grant

 

[Heinrich]

Good morning Heinrich. You are on your way to playing with little threads and a multitude of blocks, seizing and knots. Going to be fun my friend and I sure you will own this part of your WB as well. Enjoy. Cheers Grant

My friend, I am already in the midst of it all. Thank you for the vote of confidence - I will try my best!

 

[Heinrich]

Dear Friends. Tonight, I can share the first fruits of my rigging with you. The main -and foremasts have been definitively fitted and the first goal was the installation of the mainstay as per @pietsan Piet's instructions.


This picture of Piet's WB shows the objective.


And when all was said and done, this is my rendition. You will also see that the forestay and stay from the main mast to the mizzen have been prepared. The forestay is not mounted yet, it is just wrapped around the bowsprit to keep it out of the way.


Following Piet's instructions, the "mouse" turned out fine.


Assembly of the mainstay is courtesy of two 5-in-one blocks which are seized to the fore-and mainmast respectively.


The white seizing at the top of the block, is not yet final - the excess rope is just tucked in at the moment in case I need to do adjust tensioning.


Mainstay - done. There is still an awful long way to go, but I will take this one step at a time.

 

[Thomas Marocke]

Hi Heinrich!

Interesting that the loop of the stay was placed under the shrouds on the mast and not above. I am not so well versed in Netherland rigging.

Best regards
Thomas

 

[Heinrich]

Hi Heinrich!

Interesting that the loop of the stay was placed under the shrouds on the mast and not above. I am not so well versed in Dutch rigging.

Best regards
Thomas

Hi Thomas

Yes, as you can see on the pic below of Ab's build, they were.

 

[GrantTyler]

Dear Friends. Tonight, I can share the first fruits of my rigging with you. The main -and foremasts have been definitively fitted and the first goal was the installation of the mainstay as per @pietsan Piet's instructions.

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This picture of Piet's WB shows the objective.

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And when all was said and done, this is my rendition. You will also see that the forestay and stay from the main mast to the mizzen have been prepared. The forestay is not mounted yet, it is just wrapped around the bowsprit to keep it out of the way.

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Following Piet's instructions, the "mouse" turned out fine.

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Assembly of the mainstay is courtesy of two 5-in-one blocks which are seized to the fore-and mainmast respectively.

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The white seizing at the top of the block, is not yet final - the excess rope is just tucked in at the moment in case I need to do adjust tensioning.

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Mainstay - done. There is still an awful long way to go, but I will take this one step at a time.

Good morning Heinrich. I see those “bumbling rigging fingers” have been working some magic. I like the authenticity you have achieved with that stay. Cheers Grant

 

[Heinrich]

Good morning Heinrich. I see those “bumbling rigging fingers” have been working some magic. I like the authenticity you have achieved with that stay. Cheers Grant

Thank you Grant. I have actually quite enjoyed working on something completely different for a change.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Heinrich. Nice to see you started with the rigging. Getting into new dimensions with your WB and ‘catching the mouse’ with the help of Piet @pietsan . The first rigging looks promising.
Regards, Peter

 

[Heinrich]

Hi Heinrich. Nice to see you started with the rigging. Getting into new dimensions with your WB and ‘catching the mouse’ with the help of Piet @pietsan . The first rigging looks promising.
Regards, Peter

I agree, Peter. It is good to have broken the ice with the rigging. The only problem is that I only have weekends to work on the ship now, so progress will be relatively slow. I will do my best on the rigging but definitely not to the extent of ordering special blocks and ropes. Somehow that would seem to be out of character with the robust little ship.

 

[pingu57]

The only problem is that I only have weekends to work on the ship now, so progress will be relatively slow.

If you can't work on it every day, you will have all the more fun when you get the chance of taking the WB out of her dock my friend

 

[Alexander74]

Dear Friends. Tonight, I can share the first fruits of my rigging with you. The main -and foremasts have been definitively fitted and the first goal was the installation of the mainstay as per @pietsan Piet's instructions.

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This picture of Piet's WB shows the objective.

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And when all was said and done, this is my rendition. You will also see that the forestay and stay from the main mast to the mizzen have been prepared. The forestay is not mounted yet, it is just wrapped around the bowsprit to keep it out of the way.

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Following Piet's instructions, the "mouse" turned out fine.

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Assembly of the mainstay is courtesy of two 5-in-one blocks which are seized to the fore-and mainmast respectively.

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The white seizing at the top of the block, is not yet final - the excess rope is just tucked in at the moment in case I need to do adjust tensioning.

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Mainstay - done. There is still an awful long way to go, but I will take this one step at a time.

Heinrich, friend. If you have not yet secured the mainstay, then the mainstay has already been pulled. There is one moment here, the stay was superimposed on top of the shrouds, but not before them

 

[Heinrich]

Dear Alexander

Thank you for the very good observation and advice.

You and @Thomas Marocke Thomas are both 100% correct. The instruction manual also clearly shows that.


First, the shrouds are placed.


And only then is the mainstay placed over the shrouds. You are thus perfectly correct.

HOWEVER; I build according to the rigging practicum of my mentor, @pietsan Piet Sanders, who is a master in the art of rigging.

Piet's advice is as follows:

Even though it is not according to the book, I place the mainstay first and not over the shrouds as per normal. I find this easier to do and it is hardly noticeable when the rigging is completed. Everything is now easily accessible to ensure a perfect angle and fit.


Photograph: @pietsan Piet Sanders. Her you can see that on his own build, Piet has also placed the mainstay first - before any shrouds are placed in position.

And with his model that looks like this, who am I to argue?








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[Alexander74]

And with his model that looks like this, who am I to argue?

To argue with a teacher is a great honor and dignity.

You can install the shrouds, but do not pull. install a stay from above, and then pull the stay after the shroud. As an option

 

[Heinrich]

To argue with a teacher is a great honor and dignity.

You can install the shrouds, but do not pull. install a stay from above, and then pull the stay after the shroud. As an option

Thank you for the advice, Sasha - it is much appreciated!

 

[GrantTyler]

Thank you for the advice, Sasha - it is much appreciated!

Good afternoon Heinrich and Sasha. How beautiful it is to see such debate with respect. Good example for us all. Cheers Grant

 

[Heinrich]

Good afternoon Heinrich and Sasha. How beautiful it is to see such debate with respect. Good example for us all. Cheers Grant

Thank you, Grant. I believe that when good model building is the goal, the respect should be there automatically. @Alexander74 Sasha is a great modeler and I always appreciate his valuable input.

 

[Heinrich]

@Kolderstok


Stunning painting!

 

[rtibbs]

@Kolderstok

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Stunning painting!

Yikes, wouldn’t wanted to have been aboard.