Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

Well...I finished painting/weathering the deck and rail of the Ferreira...so, I'll foul her anchor and re- board the Cutty again and get back to rigging her backstays.

A bit closer

Finished up the davit rigging on the starboard side

Another

Wider angle.. I'll finish up the last 2 port backstays and .then onto the formast backstays.....

I ordered a couple weeks ago 42LPI chain for sheets and haulyards.  I expect to keep the detail up as high as possible on the yards and booms.  No turning back.  I hope to achieve a far greater realism and detail level then what is found on most high end wooden kits...costing many hundreds of dollars.

Rob, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your photos and explanations. It's really the best modeling article I've ever read.

Dave

I second Dave's thoughts on Rob's build log. Rob's modeling expertise and his log have inspired me to carry on with my CS.

Although I don't have the talent and skills that so many on this site possess, I am having fun just looking at this log and thinking about the experience and enjoyment I get simply trying to carry out some of the details he's used on his model.

At least I'm now at a stage where when I break a delicate little item (stanchions on the railings for instance) I have the courage to replace the broken ones with wire. They may not look as good close up but it all adds to my model building education.

Rob's build is a LOT of fun to watch. Now, of course, he has two logs of interest to me - The CS and the Ferreira. Looking forward to new posts in both.

Mike

Thanks Dave....I represent my ship builds like my telescope builds...I provide ample images and ample dialogue to encourage and inspire...along with description.  Patience is required...but vision is as important.  The Revell kit is a great starting point...and detail additions enhance.....a great kit.

Static models are great...but a *story* is needed to induce intrigue and curiosity.....along with attractive subject matter...besides the subject.

Good luck

One thing I always try to do is be resourceful.......using whatever I can to achieve the necessary result.

Skill come bay way of practice and that by way of good practice.  Mistakes are made...but good technique is only achieved by more attempt and by good teachers.

Good luck to all and most importantly...have fun.

Rob

Rwiederrich, I sent you a PM.

I crawled on deck and took this one...showing some deck furniture and detail

Jumped over the rail and looked up at all that standing rigging........Formast nearly done.......then onto the yards.......Now that is gonna be a detail work out in of itself.

And finally one from the port side, full view.  I've developed some tricks to make the standing rigging go by faster for myself...so I'm pretty excited it is nearly done.

Excellent build. You're making me want to blow the dust off my abandoned CS project. Does anyone make a photoetch scroll or aftermarket piece to replace those awful decals?

Glad to be of some service....don't abandon your model.....reinvent it.  Go the extra mile and make it more then it was originally intended.

I have built this particular model 4 times...for various people and reasons...and I never fail to glean from the previous experience.....from the knowledge and skill I have aquired..

Don't feel indifferent in posting images as you build.....it helps you and others.....and I'd appreciate to see some pics myself.

Good luck and thanks.

Backstays nearly finished...and I tinkered on the first yard as well.  I think I will forgo any stun sails and yards..since the CS is in the yard for repair.....all of that had been removed anyway by now.

Flemishhorses and jackstays........are my next goal...I will lay out for production.

Rob

Well..after further thinking on the subject...I opted to keep the stud yards...since they are only on the main and upper yards, plus their running rigging is exciting...so I'll use them in the stowed position.

So here is my first yard...the for- main.  I .added the flemishhorses and foot ropes along with their stirrups.  I began with the jackstay for the sail(if there were any).  Still have to add some blocks...but, looking pretty done.

A bit closer

Some blocks and the sheets installed on lower for yard......I'm using chain as in the original...when at all possible.

Now onto the yards mounted...I fixed the main yard and ........now some images.

A bit of a closeup

After rigging the main and lower topsail yard...I figured it might be easier to rig the mizzen yards first..then work forward...so that is where I am....rigging the mizzen yards..first(well second after the lower main yards).   Sometimes backing up is going forward....

Mizzen yards and rigging almost done

And one from aft

I started this kit Jan 1st......I'm beginning the last three yards for the mainmast..that is in nearly 3 months progress..short a week.  I'm *clipping* along......

rwiederrich, you are making fantastic progress. It may be interesting if you could inform us as to how much time you are putting into this project and how you are scheduling it into your day. Do you sleep?

Hi Rob,

Could you show some close-ups of how you're tying running rigging to the pin rails?  By the way, the chain on the lower yards looks fantastic!

Dave

Shipwreck...I sleep very well...thank you...Heehee.  Actually I put in about 2 hours a day..not to include weekends.  It is a matter of priorities and schedualing.  I am self employed so I can make time.

I will sneak in time to build amongst  my daily schedule....an hour hear an hour there...it all adds up.

Today...will be about 2~3 hours as well.  I do a lot of study so I know exactly what my bench time will entail....I try to waste no time...if possible.

Rob