ZHL Soleil Royal

[nunfried]

Sapele is the same as mahogany in more than just appearance. It's very coarse grained and likes to break instead of bend, even when wetted and steamed by application of heat. You might want to try buying some sticks of cherry and a local hobby store to replace the sapele for those sections. Cherry is fine grained and can be bent with less risk of breakage, and since it usually has reddish brown or tan color, it is easy to stain and oil it to match the sapele.

Thanks! That’s good information to know for the future. And yes I broke many pieces and cussed many times.

 

[Vfordyce]

So far your SR looks better than mine did at that stage. I learned an awful lot about rigging with this ship.

 

[nunfried]

So far your SR looks better than mine did at that stage. I learned an awful lot about rigging with this ship.

That’s going to be the hard part for me. I have a few books but I want it to be authentic

 

[Vfordyce]

I found RC Anderson’s book especially helpful. It differentiates among the ships of various nations.

 

[CapnJack]

My discovery of this site is a little late. Im 37 and just now discovered shipbuilding as a passion that came out of left field. I’m partway through my second build, the first being the Golden Hind. I welcome any comments or suggestions that will further my knowledge of sailing ships. Here she is so far!

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Holy smokes! This is gorgeous. Amazing work!

 

[nunfried]

Holy smokes! This is gorgeous. Amazing work!

Thanks!

 

[nunfried]

I found RC Anderson’s book especially helpful. It differentiates among the ships of various nations.

I will check this out.

 

[Vfordyce]

I will check this out.

I downloaded it to Google books.

 

[WilliamM]

In the past we never had issues Max replying

Max supported me a year back when my San Felipe came without the disk of plans. He was prompt and polite. There must be some reason for any lack of support.

Bill

 

[nunfried]

Max supported me a year back when my San Felipe came without the disk of plans. He was prompt and polite. There must be some reason for any lack of support.

Bill

I got another message today. He is working on getting me the replacement part.

 

[nunfried]

Fencing around the perimeter is complete. I also started putting the nails in on the sides of the gun ports. Thank you to lakedaisy for sending me the link to those!

 

[Vfordyce]

Fencing around the perimeter is complete. I also started putting the nails in on the sides of the gun ports. Thank you to lakedaisy for sending me the link to those!View attachment 346922View attachment 346920View attachment 346918View attachment 346917

So far, so good!

 

[nunfried]

I bought these online to replace the stern lanterns. The ones that came with the kit are ugly. One of the other site members had bought these, can’t remember who, and they are great quality. The site was Shapeways and they have tons of replacement ship parts.

 

[Vfordyce]

I bought these online to replace the stern lanterns. The ones that came with the kit are ugly. One of the other site members had bought these, can’t remember who, and they are great quality. The site was Shapeways and they have tons of replacement ship parts.

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You're right. The originas aren't that beautiful.

 

[nunfried]

Any ideas on what I could use to simulate this part?

 

[martijnonderwater]

Wow, what a beautiful ship! Well done

 

[WojtasS]

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Any ideas on what I could use to simulate this part?

You need brass or copper plate 0,3mm/0,4mm cut to strips

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

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Any ideas on what I could use to simulate this part?

My gun carriages are so small, being 12mm long. 1.3mm wide brass strips were formed, cut and blackened to make caps. However, they still look to thick. Like everything in scratch building, you have to think outside the box, and get innovative. The next ones will be made with black paper that is about as heavy as 20 lb. printer paper. When coated with Krylon Satin Finish, they should last. These parts are going to be tiny!



Blackened brass caps made from formed strip brass.

 

[Heinrich]

You are building a beautiful model of the SR - Well done!

 

[nunfried]

My gun carriages are so small, being 12mm long. 1.3mm wide brass strips were formed, cut and blackened to make caps. However, they still look to thick. Like everything in scratch building, you have to think outside the box, and get innovative. The next ones will be made with black paper that is about as heavy as 20 lb. printer paper. When coated with Krylon Satin Finish, they should last. These parts are going to be tiny!

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Blackened brass caps made from formed strip brass.
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Wow! Great job making those look so good at such a tiny scale!