Le Soleil Royal ZHL Build Log [COMPLETED BUILD]

[RogerD]

Beautiful work Vic, that is a fine looking build.

 

[Vfordyce]

Beautiful work Vic, that is a fine looking build.

Thanks, Roger!

 

[Heinrich]

...cause there wasn't already enough bling on the SR

Says ... of all people ... the VASA builder !!!

 

[GrantTyler]

Says ... of all people ... the VASA builder !!!

Good morning Heinrich- never a truer word said in jest .

 

[GrantTyler]

I know I’m going off the reservation here, but my daughter loves the fleur de lys motif, and I think she’ll love this. View attachment 312618

Good morning Vic- stunning. I know your daughter will love it. A very special present indeed. Not sure about the glitter on sails, Unicorn and Pegasus sea horse additions probably too much bling then . Cheers Grant

 

[Vfordyce]

It feels like making flies for fly casting.

 

[Heinrich]

Not too long and I will be joining you!

 

[GrantTyler]

It feels like making flies for fly casting. View attachment 313037

Good morning Vic- you are pretty good at making those “flies”. Came in handy that skill for sure. Cheers Grant

 

[Ahoy All]

WOW! There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how great of a job you have done with the Le SR Vic! This is the first time I have looked over your build on this ship! You have come a long way since doing the Black Pearl! Be well mate!

 

[Vfordyce]

WOW! There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how great of a job you have done with the Le SR Vic! This is the first time I have looked over your build on this ship! You have come a long way since doing the Black Pearl! Be well mate!

Thanks, Rick! Experience makes a difference. Unfortunately, it takes longer for some of us to attain it! As a principal, I once had a teacher who had 10 years of experience in one year. Another had one year of experience over thirty years. I’m more like the second teacher when it comes to building.

 

[Ahoy All]

Thanks, Rick! Experience makes a difference. Unfortunately, it takes longer for some of us to attain it! As a principal, I once had a teacher who had 10 years of experience in one year. Another had one year of experience over thirty years. I’m more like the second teacher when it comes to building.

 

[Vfordyce]

My first yard. Still have to add pendants and sails, clews, sheets, buntlines, bowlines, haliards, etc.

 

[Heinrich]

Congratulations on No 1. It is always an ice-breaking moment.

 

[Vfordyce]

After at least three hours of work. All the extras added on.

 

[Philski]

After at least three hours of work. All the extras added on. View attachment 314227

Nice shoes by the way......

 

[Vfordyce]

Nice shoes by the way......

They are nice, Phil! Standard issue for Texas in the summer.

 

[GrantTyler]

After at least three hours of work. All the extras added on. View attachment 314227

Good morning Vic. Blocks, knots,more blocks, more knots and so it goes.... I see the French added knots to their rope walks (horse) as well... more knots .Rope stirrups are difficult. Looking great. A few more to go. Ps short pant and “slops”- you guys are lucky - I can’t wait for summer again. Cold (Well for us) and wet here in Cape Town. Cheers Grant

 

[Gilbertm]

After at least three hours of work. All the extras added on. View attachment 314227

Looking nice Vic

 

[RDN1954]

Cold (Well for us) and wet here in Cape Town.

Looks like a typical Dutch summer to me...

 

[Vfordyce]

Looks like a typical Dutch summer to me...

So it doesn’t get over 100 degrees Fahrenheit every day there? 107 here two days ago. (42 C)