Both gaff-topsails are bent. I set them on the right tack, because I'm planning a wall-mounted showcase for the model, so it will be visible from the starboard only. And I prefer not to hide the rigging under sails.
Imperial yacht Uvalen by Falconet in 1:48 [COMPLETED BUILD]
Started the long and boring process of belaying the ropes...
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Hello Walterone, the sailing equipment is the charm of the models
As the final result - definitely yes
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Yes, but it is an attraction to make it worthy of satisfactionAs the final result - definitely yes
All the rope coils for the foremast are ready. Even though in the showcase the portside will not be visible.
Good afternoon. Those are really good- so many just don’t lie realistically. Did you use a glue mix to keep the shape or do they just fall naturally? Cheers Grant
Hi Grant. Of course I did. Some superglue to secure the rope ends and the PVA for the whole coil.
Finished with the rope coils. Next step will be the shrouds.
Thanks a lot! And you don't need to be so modest
Please don't think this way! Every build is unique and already allotted as craftmanship. We all have different skills, but it doesn't mean you have to be ashamed of your work! Be proud of it! I am sure, there are many people in the world, who don't know how to do it.
I almost forgot about the chimney. In my kit it's bronze-cast. It has a round plate to prevent the smoke blowing back. So some soldering is needed again...
Hello Vladimir. I really like them. So many others I have seen have fewer “coils” in the coil and look spindly. I have tried one or two, however need loads more practice. Cheers Grant.
Hi Grant, thank you. Indeed, it's not the case to spare ropes
By the way, that's how I make the coils:
Next I soak them with PVA glue and let it dry.
The shrouds are ready. It means that the rigging in general is finished.
Here are the anchors. And at last the jib sheets have been belayed.
And ahother picture with my finger to evaluate their dimensions.
And ahother picture with my finger to evaluate their dimensions.
The rudder - one of the last steps on the way to finish.
