1/96 Revell CS converted into the Ferreira

Rob,

I'm getting the dreaded red "X" instead of pictures of your latest posts.

Mike

Interesting...I can see them

No images with any of the posts starting 04/18 8:33 pm

Interesting...can anyone see this?

Rob,

Yes, I can see the photo you posted at 10 am. Why are her main and mizzen yards down?

I still can't see the images (text is fine) you posted on 4/19 from 1:43 to 4:03 pm.

Mike

Her main and mizzen were rerigged as a barkentine.....due to the war shortage of spars during the time...after he lost them in a gale.

I see the lack of images....hmmmmmm... here they are again

and another

lots of work done today..ie...both cabins, all of the deck furniture,,   I removed the main hold winch(as the Portuguese did) and added the open stove

As promised   more pics.  Here I added all the mods the Portuguese did to the CS.  They removed the forward wooden water flask(Probably was moldy and rotten) and replaced it with a steel tank strapped down to the deck......the forward winch was partially disassembled and covered with a tarp.

Another angle showing the water tank better...

Moving aft we can see the next mod made by the Portuguese......they completely removed the second cargo winch and replaced it with a boiler(probably for heat and steam for winches, probably for cooking as well).  The Ferreira had a boom mounted to her main mast that was used for cargo loading and such(I will model this a bit later after the masts are installed).  I used ample license to croud the deck with barrels and such.  Heavy weathering is also evident.

Another angle

Backing away for a overall view.  One other thing...the davits were moved forward over the forward cabin and the boat skids that were mounted on the forward cabin were removed and their locations patched over with tar and copper.....you can see this in the image.  I have lots more details to add as I move aft to the poop deck.  coiled rope and spare spars will be added as well.

Thanks.

Rob

One forward of the main cabin.........

And one forward looking from the aft cabin........

Some work today to batton up the poop deck and house.

I opened up the aft hatch access.....to make it look active.

A wider view for reference.......now some flasks and rails and the main cabin sky light

More work done on the poop cabin.......Again..I had to add some additions the Portuguese added to the CS...notably the rear cabin access and the removal of the old salt pork/meat casts on the cabin roof with a metal tank

A better view of the access

And a wide view to show all the deck work......aft rail and wheel/house left and onto the masts

Spent some time today adding the boat skids and davits to the new location..I also added one of the boats in the water..for extra added fun

Rob

Another angle

And a little closer......I will rig all the davits to represent the boats launch.....and oars will be included.

The detail continues as the crew loads a barrel from the cutter

Closeup of the action..........more to follow

The boat in the water is a nice touch.

Spent some time today making the main and mizzen pasts..along with the kit formast.  Here are some pix.

Better image of the two I built today.......and weathered.

Close up of tops...they are pretty tall masts....And the historical images I have verify this.  Big schooner spanker sails were employed.

One more image for giggles.