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Am a bit late catching up with your thread Kurt... What a mesmerizing build! I read thru it in one sitting. I guess it's the equivalent of Netflix binge watching. Thanks for sharing. Learned so much in terms of technique, creativity and simple tools of the trade. As a newbie, these are invaluable and I hope you don't mind if I copy some of your ideas when I start my next project.
Thanks again. I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of my Black Pearl by ZHL. I chose this because, being a newbie, I felt a bit more comfortable that there are a number of builds in this forum of the same model which I can fall back on if I get in trouble. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you.For me it's like binge building! One of the few positive effects of the Covid-19 societal changes. More time for hobbies. Copy all you want. I borrowed from many diverse build logs and shipbuilding threads, and am a newbie to wooden ship construction also. This is my first ship, and skills in other hand crafts transfer over quite well. There are many small items I would change, but learning with this ship is preparation for the next one, which I think will be easier because La Couronne is a small model in comparison. Some things that went off target include rigging the fiddle blocks on the load tackle upside down, making the forward most towers of the stern side galleries a bit too tall, and using the kit provided oversized kevels instead of making smaller and properly sized ones from scratch. One of the things that makes me proud of this model is how the chainplates are perfectly angled in alignment with the shrouds, and still do not block the bronze cannons. Many models out of the box and many builds seem to forget this important feature. Some models have chainplates at strange and almost random angles to avoid blocking the gun ports, and it throws off the geometry in a noticeable way. Many additional details in ornamentation and the internal lighting make this build better than the kit by itself. All in all, I am very happy with how it's turning out. Patience in planning each next move makes you avoid most of the mistakes and limitations in access to areas of the ship you need to get your fingers into later in the build. Small and slender needle nosed pliers with precision jaws are essential and so helpful, as are tiny alligator clips for rigging. If you have any question why a feature of this ship is chosen to go a certain way, or a comment about how it could be improved, please speak out. I have had so few of the other model builders make suggestions on their own, but those that have were invaluable. This forum is more vocal than others with regard to volunteering tips, and it's truly appreciated.
Tell me what sort of ships peak your interest and why. 17th century royal galleons are my starting point. The rigging is complex and sail design relatively primitive to 18th century ships, but they have a lot more embellishment than later ships.
Yes! It is commonly called a fisherman't knot. Note that the knot above (the one I use) is a bit different than the fisherman's knot you use to tie a hook with. Below is the typical fisherman's knot. See the picture in the last post for comparison. The helical wraps of the line in the knot I use wrap around two both runs of the standing part (two lines).The improved clinch knot method resembles what I was taught as a fisherman's knot. Most useful with nylon fishing line that is slippery and doesn't hold common knots well.
Your rigging is looking great and neatly done, keep it up.