HMS Mercury, 1:72, Shipyard

[Bonden]

Das war ein Vorschlag eines Modellbaufreundes; ich werde das aber so nicht weiterverfolgen. Diese einzelnen Webleinen sind noch nicht festgemacht. Ab den nächsten Wanten werde ich normal von unten nach oben arbeiten.

 

[Bonden]

Today was a holiday in the state where I live. The weather was murky and gray - best conditions for a long stay in my small shipyard.
On the starboard side of the mizzen mast now all rat-lines are attached. It still works better, but I am very satisfied with today's result.

 

[Jimsky]

How about Jimmy, Bonden? Did he test all rat-lines you made today? Didn't see him Oh... you mention the holiday in the state, today, that's well explained

 

[Bonden]

Yes, it was a church holiday, so Jimmy was free - unlike his atheist shipyard boss.

 

[Jolley Roger]

Amazing what can be achieved with a paper model! The rigging is fantastic as well. i'm learning so much just by going through your log, thanks!

 

[Bonden]

I counted und calculated: In total there are 1,258 knots on the lower masts. I've already finished 216 with what I've been working on today. So it goes fast!

Oh yes: In the upper floor, only about 450 knots remain. That is still a small matter.

 

[Bonden]

I know you want to see pictures. , that's how it looks right now.

 

[Brito_686]

She is looking great! Good work mate!

 

[Jimsky]

we are eager to continue

 

[Bonden]

we are eager to continue

Well, then go on here. It will not be long before the Mizzen mast is ready. The template is very helpful. But important is a healthy sense of proportion.


Jimmy is off today, but his friend Ricky wanted to test the new rat-lines.


His buddy Allan took the starboard side and climbed on the top.


The yard has now closed a few days. Tomorrow I drive a little further away. I do not only build ship models, I also like to listen to metal music. And tomorrow I'm at the Slayer concert. They're on their farewell tour - I can not miss that! "Anthrax" is also there, and "Lamb of God" and "Obituary".
So if these bands know someone here ...
I know: My ears will be glowing!
But if the guns of my Mercury were fired earlier, that was certainly louder ...

Bye and see you soon!

 

[Jimsky]

Enjoy the concert, Bonden. I am going to see "Dream Theater' in April.

 

[Bonden]

I saw it live many years ago - back then with Liv Kristin. Oh, that was nice!

 

[Bonden]

Oh, did I show you the door of my "marine room" where my little shipyard is?


I bought the sign 10 years ago in Portsmouth when visiting the HMS Victory.

 

[Bonden]

Sorry that I sometimes fool around here a bit. If it gets too much, just let me know.

 

[Jimsky]

Oh...I have not shown you mine (sorry folks for the spam)

 

[Bonden]

Our funny spam goes by - my construction report remains. That's a promise! I have to sleep now, here it is 1:43 am. --> SLAYER should experience me rested tomorrow.

 

[Bonden]

Hello everyone, it goes back in my yard. The mizzen mast is ready, now I'm working on the mainmast.
And it's still fun!

 

[Uwek]

I am happy for you, that you like the rigging works - a lot of modelers, me included do not like it so much......she is looking great!

 

[Jimsky]

I second Uwe, not my favorite part of ship modeling. However, without rigging the model is kinda 'naked' and if it is not an admiralty stile - looks unfinished (IMHO). Your rigging job looks fantastic!

 

[stoney71]

OMG! That is just beautiful!