Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]

dockattner said:
Thanks for visiting Peter! I cannot tell you how many hours I wasted researched how to tie parrels... :rolleyes:. The net result was more confusion than clarity. So much of what has been written fails to account for epoch and vessel origin. Everyone speaks with authority but the authorities disagree with one another. In the end I just made a decision and went with something I could visualize.

Here is how I did the small parrels (double row) relative to the yard:

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And here is how Matt did his (and no, I am not comparing my work to Matt's, just saying his style of parrel is what I was shooting for):

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On the sprit topsail I ran the truss-tackle to the crosstree. I'll probably do something similar on the topgallants. Not sure what I'll do yet on the topsails. Maybe run to the lower top? Maybe run to a cleat? Maybe run to the deck? The course sail truss-tackle will certainly be run to the deck (or a cleat). I have found very little information on where to take the functional part of this line and what I have found disagrees. It may simply be that I don't know where to look.

I have spent some time sorting out the triple parrels but haven't tried my hand at anything yet. As you know, access is difficult and what makes sense on paper is challenging in 3D. I'll almost certainly make some concessions to build-ability. Maybe something like this is do-able?

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And then something different will be needed on the mizzen lateen yard...

Oh, and looking at my picture again, I think my scale is off but I'm not doing do-overs anymore ;).

Thank you for your advice about where to start on the three sail masts. I already started on the top of the foremast so I'll experience what you are warning me about in due time ROTF. I'll have another tall mast to do after that and I'll start at the bottom and see which was better for me.

Onward!
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At last. A comprehensive way to tie parrels. I have never understood how it worked. Thanks so much!
 
dockattner said:
A rare Friday posting from the Kattner Shipyard...

Over the past week or so I tweaked the sprit sail and completed the remedial work (translation: do-over) on the sprit topmast sail...and then 'installed' the topmast sail on my ship. Honestly, I'm just not super excited about my sails. I have come to the conclusion (a conclusion, perhaps, shared by others) that fabric sails just can't work at this scale. They certainly don't in my hands. I had a passing thought about starting over with silkspan, but the notion of making sails AGAIN just didn't pass the test of common sense. I'm going to do the best I can with what I have and chalk it up to experience.

Other than the pending addition of sheets to the sprit sail the running rigging is complete for these first two sails/yards. Here are some pictures of the overall look:

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And now a somewhat random selection of closeup images:

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If you have ever rigged a ship you know how challenging access can be. I like to think I have pretty good hand-eye coordination, and I work with small tools in a precision environment professionally, but I have been tested by the demands of this task. Plus, I am constantly bumping into the yards or snagging myself on lines. I haven't snapped anything off yet or cut the wrong line, but I can see that it is just a matter of time.

It is very satisfying, however, to contemplate running a particular rope and seeing the blocks needed already installed and ready to be included. I'm glad I endured weeks and weeks of tedium to now be at this stage.

Next up: I have to go back and shorten my topgallant sails before those can be installed - but then work will commence on the foremast (going to try working from the top down and see how that works).

I say it all the time, but I do mean it - it is so kind of you to stop by and visit when the opportunity arises. I am grateful that you find this particular build of interest and am encouraged to keep pressing on. My thanks.

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I think the furl-effect is really very good, and I would say so, if I thought otherwise.
 
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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dockattner said:
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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Oh!!! Bravo Paul. You just captured the essence of the Vasa model. WOW, well done my friend. You just sent me to revisit my main sail (once again), man I just love it!!
 
dockattner said:
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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Good morning Paul. Wow- no words….just wow! Cheers Grant
 
dockattner said:
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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Dear Paul
the sails and rigging of the main mast. looking beautiful , well done
 
dockattner said:
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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Simply beautiful Paul.

Cheers,
Stephen.
 
dockattner said:
Hello Friends,

I've made some progress on the sails and rigging of the main mast. There are still some braces, sheets, and tacks that are pending, but installing them now will only impede access to the mizzen mast and other locations where work remains.

No time for close-up or detailed images right now. But here are some pictures that capture the overall look:

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Thanks for visiting!

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Fantastic work. No Silkspan yet?
 
Stupendously beautiful rigging, Paul. The profile shot with the lines etched against the blue backdrop is the kind of picture that most modelers can only dream of. As far as the sails go, I maintain my earlier sentiment - I am waiting for the completed picture - hopefully then my gnawing wish for tightly furled sails will be laid to rest.
 
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