That looks great Adi, great solution with the lengthwise cut.
Le Coureur 1776, model 1:48 by Adi
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Thanks for all likes and comments received. After pre-assmbling both anchors, I attempt with the gun rigging. Due to the tiny parts, a rather frustating endeavor.
After a few unsuccessful attempts, I completely rigged one gun. I am not yet completely satisfied with the result.
After a few unsuccessful attempts, I completely rigged one gun. I am not yet completely satisfied with the result.
Hello Adi, that's really good, clean work
Hi Adi,
I found it impossible to rig the guns in place. I made a little jig and did as much as I could off the ship and then transferred the nearly complete gun into position. Not sure if this is still possible for you or not?
I found it impossible to rig the guns in place. I made a little jig and did as much as I could off the ship and then transferred the nearly complete gun into position. Not sure if this is still possible for you or not?
To be honest - and friends can be honest .... and I know very well that these guns are very small and filigran although in scale 1:48 (they are only 3-punders)
I do not like it - I can not show it better, because I did not make them until now on my Coureur, but I personally would not be happy with the result
First I would look for alternatives for blocks and also the rigging ropes on the aftermarket
Check for blocks f.e. the one from Zoly - here you can find 2 and 3mm blocks which should be correct size for the tackles. (please check the size)
drydockmodelsandparts.com
and also use some other rope material - maybe here also from @Dry-Dock Models & Parts or from Ropes of Scale or others - In Germany we have also a rope supplier (sorry just forgot the contact....)
You will see, that with other material your tackles will look already 200 % better
I was also think about of a tackles not showing the guns "ready for action" but "fixed for heavy sea" - With this, especially because of the very short distance between the single and double block you will get maybe once more 50%
Just my personal subjective opinion without any offense
BTW: The breeching rope should be definitely under the gun tackle
I do not like it - I can not show it better, because I did not make them until now on my Coureur, but I personally would not be happy with the result
First I would look for alternatives for blocks and also the rigging ropes on the aftermarket
Check for blocks f.e. the one from Zoly - here you can find 2 and 3mm blocks which should be correct size for the tackles. (please check the size)
Dry-Dock Models & Parts
Dry - Dock Models & Parts is providing high quality ship model fittings and parts
drydockmodelsandparts.com
and also use some other rope material - maybe here also from @Dry-Dock Models & Parts or from Ropes of Scale or others - In Germany we have also a rope supplier (sorry just forgot the contact....)
You will see, that with other material your tackles will look already 200 % better
I was also think about of a tackles not showing the guns "ready for action" but "fixed for heavy sea" - With this, especially because of the very short distance between the single and double block you will get maybe once more 50%
Just my personal subjective opinion without any offense
BTW: The breeching rope should be definitely under the gun tackle
I think also, that this is the best way - so the eyebolts at the rail should be installed before at the rope (at the gun)
and when the complete tackling is finished on the gun (breeching and tackle) - the complete ensamble will be fixed on the deck and the eyebolts glued into the holes in the rail
Thanks Paul for your useful advice, this could installation much easier.
Thanks for your assessment, I will defiitely take it into consideration and do the installation again.To be honest - and friends can be honest .... and I know very well that these guns are very small and filigran although in scale 1:48 (they are only 3-punders)
I do not like it - I can not show it better, because I did not make them until now on my Coureur, but I personally would not be happy with the result
View attachment 335128 View attachment 335129
First I would look for alternatives for blocks and also the rigging ropes on the aftermarket
Check for blocks f.e. the one from Zoly - here you can find 2 and 3mm blocks which should be correct size for the tackles. (please check the size)
Dry-Dock Models & Parts
Dry - Dock Models & Parts is providing high quality ship model fittings and parts
and also use some other rope material - maybe here also from @Dry-Dock Models & Parts or from Ropes of Scale or others - In Germany we have also a rope supplier (sorry just forgot the contact....)
You will see, that with other material your tackles will look already 200 % better
I was also think about of a tackles not showing the guns "ready for action" but "fixed for heavy sea" - With this, especially because of the very short distance between the single and double block you will get maybe once more 50%
View attachment 335127
Just my personal subjective opinion without any offense
BTW: The breeching rope should be definitely under the gun tackle
Thank you very much for your likes, comments, hints and advice. Especially the latter I have taken to heart.
The result is a second attempt at gun rigging. Zoly's 3mm blocls and MT rigging yarn are used here.
The result is a second attempt at gun rigging. Zoly's 3mm blocls and MT rigging yarn are used here.
Way to go Adi! That's a marvelous improvement!
Oh yes Adi that looks really great, a real improvement on the first try. I was already thinking about shopping at Zoly for Le Coureur. 
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Yeah Adi, the cannon rigging looks much better now!
What a difference - much much better 
Good evening. This is a beautiful model. Cheers Grant
Thank you for your likes and comments. A small step forward in terms of gun rigging.
Bravo !!!
I agree with Uwe; that is wonderful work on the gun tackle Adi! I know you must be pleased with the decision to give it another go...
Excellent work on the guns.
I agree with all comments above, great work on gun rigging, and perfect sizing per scale. But...I wouldn't be Jim if I don't point with your permission, a small sizing discrepancy. The quoin handle a bit oversized for the size of the quoin itself. Perhaps, this might be for my own taste.
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