HMS Enterprise 1774 POF 1:48.

[GrantTyler]

We should all be able to make a model with so few and such minor bumps in the road

Thank you for this Allan.

the sailors will have an easier time handling the guns with the the double blocks!

Always have to keep the team happy….

 

[oldflyer]

Not a big deal, but according to Caruana in The History of English Sea Ordnance the running out and train tackles for guns smaller than 32 pounders used two single blocks. Something for the future.
Allan

Hmmm --- had no idea either - good to know.

 

[oldflyer]

Good morning gentlemen.

Well, on this fine winters morning in the Cape of good hope I thought I would frustrate you some more with some more bouncing.

Maybe in a few years I will put something completed together .

Blackening cannon rigging accessories:
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Made some more breech lines and keep in a box so don’t get dusty:
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Started on some in haul tackles (these also go in a box:
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And the final bounce- some more work on the bulkwalk……staining a red tinge into the cherry and more nail holes and work.
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I’m having fun playing with this ship and driving you guys nuts.
Cheers Grant

IMO -- blocks ALSO make a huge difference - Out-of-the-box blocks in all kits work-wide need to be the first bits tossed into the trash bin.
I'm sure to be stepping on a few toes here - Yea in a fully rigged ship aftermarket blocks may add hundreds $$$ to the cost of any kit.

Regards,

 

[AllanKP69]

I'm sure to be stepping on a few toes here

Hi John,
You have struck a nerve and hit on a pet peeve. Thank you. If you are stepping on a few toes, do step down hard and maybe the ones putting those things in the box will finally take notice. There are a couple exceptions, but the so-called major manufacturers that supply those things should be embarrassed.
Allan

 

[GrantTyler]

IMO -- blocks ALSO make a huge difference - Out-of-the-box blocks in all kits work-wide need to be the first bits tossed into the trash bin.
I'm sure to be stepping on a few toes here - Yea in a fully rigged ship aftermarket blocks may add hundreds $$$ to the cost of any kit.

Regards,

Hi John,
You have struck a nerve and hit on a pet peeve. Thank you. If you are stepping on a few toes, do step down hard and maybe the ones putting those things in the box will finally take notice. There are a couple exceptions, but the so-called major manufacturers that supply those things should be embarrassed.
Allan

Good morning John and Allan. There is no substitute for good blocks. My view is I need all the help I can get when building a ship so some decent blocks go a long way to covering my “hack” .
Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Hmmm --- had no idea either - good to know.

Yep - we never stop learning. I was attempting to copy one of the master of rigging guys on this forum so it makes me feel better he too made this error. I came no where close to his rigging even with my after market blocks.

 

[GrantTyler]

Good evening gentlemen. Over past few days I have really tried to get something together so we can at least start to see a little something other than Ricochet bouncing about.

Attached 6 cannon - two in the main cabin fully rigged and finished the sliding/removable
panel cabin bulkhead:




I added some “Grants” brass blacked hinges and door handles:

…oops need some checking of that fitment in the last image - not glued in yet so OK- I think.

DUST AND MORE DUST….

Hooks and rings for the outhaul rigging- I will not do any of this rigging:

Whole ship pics :

Cheers Grant

 

[dockattner]

Just checking off box after box! I love the overall look of this model! Way to go, Grant!

 

[Steef66]

You become an expert in cannon rigging.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good evening gentlemen. Over past few days I have really tried to get something together so we can at least start to see a little something other than Ricochet bouncing about.

Attached 6 cannon - two in the main cabin fully rigged and finished the sliding/removable
panel cabin bulkhead:
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I added some “Grants” brass blacked hinges and door handles:
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…oops need some checking of that fitment in the last image - not glued in yet so OK- I think.

DUST AND MORE DUST….

Hooks and rings for the outhaul rigging- I will not do any of this rigging:
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Whole ship pics :
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Cheers Grant

‘It’s all in the Details’ and they looked very fine, Grant. And canons on that nice main cabin floor …… I hope they give it a good finish.
Regards, Peter

 

[Namabiiru]

Great job on that bulkhead!

 

[DomCee]

Good evening gentlemen. Over past few days I have really tried to get something together so we can at least start to see a little something other than Ricochet bouncing about.

Attached 6 cannon - two in the main cabin fully rigged and finished the sliding/removable
panel cabin bulkhead:
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I added some “Grants” brass blacked hinges and door handles:
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…oops need some checking of that fitment in the last image - not glued in yet so OK- I think.

DUST AND MORE DUST….

Hooks and rings for the outhaul rigging- I will not do any of this rigging:
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Whole ship pics :
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Cheers Grant

Nice perspective of the internal layout, looks awesome. Model ship = dust!

Temp in the UK has finally dropped to "bearable" so I will pick up on the rigging later this week!

Dom

 

[GrantTyler]

Just checking off box after box! I love the overall look of this model! Way to go, Grant!

Hello Paul. Thanks for this. I sometimes think that there are plenty of missing boxes yet to be found . I am feeling pretty encourage at the moment with the look and feel of her......detailed accuracy not so much. I gave up on that a while ago when I realised this kit required too much change to achieve any form of authenticity. I keep adding as much as I can, even if they are more representative than accurate. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

You become an expert in cannon rigging.

Thanks Stephan.

‘It’s all in the Details’ and they looked very fine, Grant. And canons on that nice main cabin floor …… I hope they give it a good finish.
Regards, Peter

Good morning Peter. Thank you. I am going to add as much as I can as the kit provides very little detail inside. I pretty chuffed so far except for the dust on those areas with linseed oil.....Eish.

Great job on that bulkhead!

Thank you kindly

Nice perspective of the internal layout, looks awesome. Model ship = dust!

Temp in the UK has finally dropped to "bearable" so I will pick up on the rigging later this week!

Dom

Good morning Dom. She is getting there.....slowly slowly. Thanks for the compliment.

Cheers Grant

 

[Paul132]

Good evening gentlemen. Over past few days I have really tried to get something together so we can at least start to see a little something other than Ricochet bouncing about.

Attached 6 cannon - two in the main cabin fully rigged and finished the sliding/removable
panel cabin bulkhead:
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I added some “Grants” brass blacked hinges and door handles:
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…oops need some checking of that fitment in the last image - not glued in yet so OK- I think.

DUST AND MORE DUST….

Hooks and rings for the outhaul rigging- I will not do any of this rigging:
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Whole ship pics :
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Cheers Grant

Beautiful work!!

 

[Gilbertm]

Good evening gentlemen. Over past few days I have really tried to get something together so we can at least start to see a little something other than Ricochet bouncing about.

Attached 6 cannon - two in the main cabin fully rigged and finished the sliding/removable
panel cabin bulkhead:
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View attachment 615617
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I added some “Grants” brass blacked hinges and door handles:
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…oops need some checking of that fitment in the last image - not glued in yet so OK- I think.

DUST AND MORE DUST….

Hooks and rings for the outhaul rigging- I will not do any of this rigging:
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Whole ship pics :
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Cheers Grant

hi Grant
beautiful cannon rigging
excellent

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning. Firstly to all my USA friends- Happy Independence Day ……when you wake up. I think in California it is still the 3rd right now.

I decide to have fun and made my lower Capstan. Pretty much a Grants capstan. I did attempt to add in those details my limited skill



Some nice Macros to make you cringe.

Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

hi Grant
beautiful cannon rigging
excellent

Beautiful work!!

Thank you kindly Gilbert and Paul.

OH….I thought I would show how this fits on the ship- with ricochet rabbit WIP all over… . The base of the Capstan is also WIP:


Cheers Grant

 

[Heinrich]

That is a mighty fine-looking capstan, Grant but in the picture it looks huge. I am sure that is just the angle of the pic though. I really like the roof beams of the captain's cabin that are making their appearance. When those are finished and stained, it will add yet another dimension to this already great-looking model!

 

[GrantTyler]

Grant but in the picture it looks huge

Good evening Heinrich. I thought so too… the scale is per the kit and I have not checked the actual dimensions…..may have to now you also think so. Cheers Grant