HMS Jalouse - Caldercraft by Ted

To the moderators.
I'm trying to start a build log for a wood ship model.
If I have it In the wrong location could you please correct it.
Thank you
Ted
 
I just did my first look through if the kit and am excited at the quality of the materials and plans.
The only thing I find lacking is the instruction booklet. Cliff notes would be more comprehensive.
After the Bluenose I feel up to the task
As an aside I'm a little bit snockered right now. Just prior to picking up the kit I had to send my doggie Rascal to doggy heaven. He was diagnosed with lymphoma two weeks ago and started going downhill the last three days. It's such an aggressive cancer and I didn't want him to be in pain and suffer. This kit will be dedicated to our little Rascal.
God bless us all
Ted
 
Ted Robinson said:
I just did my first look through if the kit and am excited at the quality of the materials and plans.
The only thing I find lacking is the instruction booklet. Cliff notes would be more comprehensive.
After the Bluenose I feel up to the task
As an aside I'm a little bit snockered right now. Just prior to picking up the kit I had to send my doggie Rascal to doggy heaven. He was diagnosed with lymphoma two weeks ago and started going downhill the last three days. It's such an aggressive cancer and I didn't want him to be in pain and suffer. This kit will be dedicated to our little Rascal.
God bless us all
Ted
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Good afternoon Ted. Sorry to hear about Rascal. We get so attached to our pets it is always hard when they go. Looking forward to this build. Enjoy and good luck. I had better pop over and catch up your BN build. Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good afternoon Ted. Sorry to hear about Rascal. We get so attached to our pets it is always hard when they go. Looking forward to this build. Enjoy and good luck. I had better pop over and catch up your BN build. Cheers Grant
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Thank you Grant.
Merry Christmas to you and your family
 
The ropes in the Caldercraft kit are impressive in my limited experience.
Does anyone know how ow the Caldercraft ropes compare to after market ropes such as Ropes of Scale?
I'll be starting the model IMG20241219084436.jpgas soon as I finish rigging the Bluenose.IMG20241221100342.jpg
 
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Good morning Ted. Those Caldercraft ropes look pretty decent as far as “kit ropes” go. I don’t have experience with Caldercraft ropes however from the photos there is a big difference from the quality ropes you can buy from ropes of scale or Drydock models. My experience using good quality ropes vs kit ropes :
1. Scale. Most kits do not give sufficient variants for proper scale. If you buy “aftermarket” you have the ability to check the scale and buy any size thread you need
2. Accuracy. Ropes of scale make ropes with the weave turning the correct way and give a way more accurate appearance.
3. Detail. The quality ropes give a way more defined finish especially with served lines and seizing etc.
4. Fluffing. Very little
5. Usability. It makes rigging so much easier using quality rope. This sounds weird however everything just works better. (Well for me anyway)
6. Your finished model is visually improved with the aftermarket ropes. In my case I need all the help I can get and this goes a long way.
Apologies for the long post but this is a subject close to my heart at present. I used Drydock models rope (cotton) on my Xebec (was so cool) and currently I am attempting to rig my Bounty with left over kit ropes and the fun index is noticeable. Visually the difference is off the charts.

The downside- the aftermarket ropes are expensive- especially for me getting these to SA with duties and courier costs.

Lastly have a look at Peters (@Ptèr ) Xebec. I think he used Ropes of scale product. You will see how beautiful these ropes are.
Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Ted. Those Caldercraft ropes look pretty decent as far as “kit ropes” go. I don’t have experience with Caldercraft ropes however from the photos there is a big difference from the quality ropes you can buy from ropes of scale or Drydock models. My experience using good quality ropes vs kit ropes :
1. Scale. Most kits do not give sufficient variants for proper scale. If you buy “aftermarket” you have the ability to check the scale and buy any size thread you need
2. Accuracy. Ropes of scale make ropes with the weave turning the correct way and give a way more accurate appearance.
3. Detail. The quality ropes give a way more defined finish especially with served lines and seizing etc.
4. Fluffing. Very little
5. Usability. It makes rigging so much easier using quality rope. This sounds weird however everything just works better. (Well for me anyway)
6. Your finished model is visually improved with the aftermarket ropes. In my case I need all the help I can get and this goes a long way.
Apologies for the long post but this is a subject close to my heart at present. I used Drydock models rope (cotton) on my Xebec (was so cool) and currently I am attempting to rig my Bounty with left over kit ropes and the fun index is noticeable. Visually the difference is off the charts.

The downside- the aftermarket ropes are expensive- especially for me getting these to SA with duties and courier costs.

Lastly have a look at Peters (@Ptèr ) Xebe Grant
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GrantTyler said:
c. I think he used Ropes of scale product. You will see how beautiful these ropes are.
Cheers Grant
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Your preaching to the choir Grant
From this point forward I will only use aftermarket ropes. I already checked out Ropes of Scale and Drydock Models.
I found both to be about the same Priceline. $125.00
I took an initial look at the blocks too but haven't made up a list yet. Looks to be several hundred $
Happy modeling
Ted
 
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