HMS Fly (Amati) 1:64 Robertd [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Robertd]

Working on the Jibstay , Fore top gallant Stay , quite a bit of rigging , so far the progress , I put her in the display case for the effect , just over 6 months when I started this project , it is fun when you slowly see the development of a classic model

 

[Robertd]

Also you have to realistic , the real thing not everything is smooth with perfect painting and no blemishes , hopefully this helps newbies

 

[GrantTyler]

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Way to go Robert!

 

[dockattner]

That's coming along very nicely Robert!

 

[Robertd]

‘Merry Christmas’ to all of you , hence hoisted the pine tree for the occasion

 

[Robertd]

Set up the Main Topmast Stay and Topmast Preventer Stay , followed the instructions as per ‘Rigging Period Ships’ slightly different to the Amati plans , however similar

 

[Robertd]

Decided to use black for the Dead eyes and lanyards , so more authentic and blend in perfectly , not all done though , haven’t finished the Rat lines , for a change of scenery finished the Main Royal Stay , Main top gallant Stay , Top mast Stay and preventer , next will be the Mizzen Mast with Stays and … more Rat lines !

 

[Heinrich]

Great work Rob. Your build is coming beautifully! A Happy new Year to you, your family and loved ones, my friend!

 

[Robertd]

Great work Rob. Your build is coming beautifully! A Happy new Year to you, your family and loved ones, my friend!

Thank you Heinrich , also to both and loved ones a happy new year , it certainly has been a Annus Horibilus

 

[Robertd]

Well that’s it for this year ! I wish all members a prosperous New Year , I am sure with a lot of challenges

 

[GrantTyler]

Well that’s it for this year ! I wish all members a prosperous New Year , I am sure with a lot of challenges

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A Happy new year to you and your family Rob. May it be a brilliant 2023. Cheers Grant

 

[RDN1954]

haven’t finished the Rat lines

One thing's for sure; you can't wait for the gnomes to finish your job...
I wish you a happy new year with many happy building hours.

 

[Nomad]

Hi Robert, your HMS Fly has come along in leaps and bounds and is looking great.

I particularly like your last photo (left) - very authentic looking.

I'm sure we won't be too deep into 2023 before we see the Fly done and dusted and a new model paraded on the Pittwater

 

[Robertd]

View attachment 348967Hi Robert, your HMS Fly has come along in leaps and bounds and is looking great.

I particularly like your last photo (left) - very authentic looking.

I'm sure we won't be too deep into 2023 before we see the Fly done and dusted and a new model paraded on the Pittwater

Thanks Mark for your comment , all the best for this year , Stays and preventers nearly done , still a few more rat lines and move towards the running rigging and yards , it is just such a pleasure to see the overall progress , I am sure you feel the same with your ‘Fly’ , Rob

 

[Robertd]

working on the Yards , started Fore Topgallant , Fore Topsail and Fore Yard , with the added Stunsail booms , to ascertain each position I drilled a pin hole , the yards are still unattached as many blocks have to be added , but it means a correct position for the parrel rib around the masts

 

[Nomad]

working on the Yards , started Fore Topgallant , Fore Topsail and Fore Yard , with the added Stunsail booms , to ascertain each position I drilled a pin hole , the yards are still unattached as many blocks have to be added , but it means a correct position for the parrel rib around the masts

Just looking better and better all the time

 

[Robertd]

Just looking better and better all the time

Thanks Mark , the amount of rigging is mind boggling, sometimes you forget the sequence of the rigging process , for instance the Fore Topgallant / Royal Tye , Fore Topsail Yard Tye, anyway managed to rig them , would have been easier with the yards unattached , ‘Rigging period Ship Models ‘ is a great help to get things right

 

[Nomad]

Thanks Mark , the amount of rigging is mind boggling, sometimes you forget the sequence of the rigging process , for instance the Fore Topgallant / Royal Tye , Fore Topsail Yard Tye, anyway managed to rig them , would have been easier with the yards unattached , ‘Rigging period Ship Models ‘ is a great help to get things right

Hi Robert. When I first saw a picture of the HMS Fly model I was struck by the amount of rigging it had. This was of course one of the big attractions that made me buy the kit in the first place, little thinking that I'm the one who will need to string all of that rigging together . You seem to be getting through it pretty well though. I do have the 'Rigging period Ship Models' book on hand, yet to be opened or read, so it's good to know that it was a wise purchase

 

[RDN1954]

You're really fast moving! A year into my build I'm not even close to starting the masts, let alone the rigging...

 

[Robertd]

Fore topsail yard Tye, Top Gallant / Royal Tye hallmarks completed , a few more rat lines , I use Indian Ink on the ratlines , when dry makes it easier to cut any excess thread with some nail clippers , tidy up here and there part of the process , close ups unforgivable I am afraid , next will be the Spritsail yards and top sail yards and that leaves us for a break , we have planned a 4/5 day road trip from Sydney to Coober Pedy in South Australia ( 2100 km) , driving down , staying in the outback of Australia overnight.