Captain Jim-sib Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 After many interuptions, especially from making ships in bottles for Dreamworks Production of Alice Seabold's novel The Lovely Bones, the QAR model of the museum at Teach's Hole on Ocracoke is in the standing rigging phase. Thought you'd enjoy viewing the Admiralty Version (without masts). Research on constructing the model included long discussions with David Moore and folks with the QAR Project. Model completion deadline is mid-late February. 1) A drawing from Smithsonian magazine QAR article: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2381.jpg Photo 2: Admiralty Style—Port View: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0850.jpg Photo 3: Admiralty Style—Inclined Port View: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0851.jpg Photo 4: Admiralty Style—Forward Port View http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0853.jpg Photo 5: QAR: Standing rigging lines in progress (1/7/08): http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0856.jpg
Master Sully Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Very, very nice work! Is she scratch built ( Meaning parts borrowed from other models, because I know it is probably 99% original) and how large/ scale is she? "Remember, on a pirate ship, in pirate waters, in a pirate world, ask no questions. Believe only what you see. No, believe half of what you see."... Burt Lancaster DUM SPIRO SPERO... WHILE I BREATH, I HOPE
Captain Jim-sib Posted January 8, 2008 Author Posted January 8, 2008 Overall length is 33". Scale: 1" is about 3'. By model builers' classification, she is semi-scratch built...meaning commerical fittings (deadeyes, belay pins, cannons, blocks) are used. True scratch is where the craftsperson makes everything.
Captain Midnight Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Very nice work, Captain Jim! Is the model based on archaeological information from the wreck? "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945)
blackjohn Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 That's wonderful!!! Great job!!! Truly marvelous!!! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Captain Jim-sib Posted January 9, 2008 Author Posted January 9, 2008 Thankee fer kind remarks. To paraphrase Will Sparrow...A craftsman is always glad that his work is apprecirated. As fer Cap'n Midnight's question about using archelogical data from the site...yes & no. The wood structures does not exist per say. From hundreds of years of hurricanes, nor'easterns, rip current trends, and fishermen, the cannons are scattered away from a neat & orderly arrangement. There is really not enough physical remains to determine what she looked like as of yet, and the site has mainly been mapped out based on the existing metal (guns & such). The Smithsonian Magazine picture is currently the "best guess" of what she looked liked. One strong debate has been if she had jib sails verses the upper bowsprit mast like the Kalmar Nyckel has. Ship design was in a transtition from bowsprit mast to jib sails when she was originally built as the Concorde.
blackjohn Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Spritsail topmasts rock! Do you have The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720 by any chance? My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Captain Jim Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Excellent work, mate. I do like to see craftsmanship (pun intended) as it is so lacking in today's society. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
Captain Jim-sib Posted January 9, 2008 Author Posted January 9, 2008 Via Blackjohn: Spritsail topmasts rock!Do you have The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720 by any chance? No I do not have that source. Certainly looks like a swell addition to me reference library. Will have to get that. Many thanks.
callenish gunner Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Incredible workmanship ....too bad more folks don't take that sort of pride in doing such a detailed job! ...but you get exactly what you are willing to pay for!!!!
Captain Jim-sib Posted January 29, 2008 Author Posted January 29, 2008 Many thanks on yer comments. Have just completed the standing rigging on her. Photo links for your viewing pleasure. Will probably open a new topic when she be done with all sails in a few weeks. Best regards to ye all! 1) Port Profile: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0864.jpg (aware that fore top-pole is a skewed. Shall adjust when sail yards are installed) 2) Port bow, looking aft: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0871.jpg 3) Port stern looking forward: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0874.jpg 4) Round tops & top guns: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0870.jpg (will add another pair on the fore & main masts)
Longarm Posted February 9, 2008 Posted February 9, 2008 That is some real nice work you've got there. I've been working for the last four months with a man who repairs old ship models so I'm slowly learning the the ropes as they say. You must have spent a good deal of time on your rigging to have it looking so good. The one thing that will show you just how big and clumsy your fingers can be is trying to rig a ship model correctly. I love the smell of gunpowder in the morning. To me it smells like....PIRACY!
Captain Jim-sib Posted February 11, 2008 Author Posted February 11, 2008 Via Longarm: I've been working for the last four months with a man who repairs old ship models so I'm slowly learning the the ropes as they say Would that be the gentleman who has Ship-Shapes in Charleston?
Captain Jim-sib Posted February 11, 2008 Author Posted February 11, 2008 A couple of shots with her sails. Mizzen mast sails not secured yet Port bow view: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0879.jpg Port stern view: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0881.jpg
Captain Jim-sib Posted February 26, 2008 Author Posted February 26, 2008 The Finished Model. Taking her out to Ocracoke tomorrow. The sails are set on a slight tack. 1) Angled Port Bow view: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0916.jpg 2) Port View (sails set on slight tack): http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0917.jpg 3) Port Profile: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0918.jpg 4) Port Stern view: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0919.jpg 5) Starboard Stern View: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0915.jpg 6) Port Stern Close-up: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0920.jpg 7) Port side, fore deck close-up: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0921.jpg 8) Post side, mid deck close-up: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0922.jpg 9) Port side, quarter deck close-up: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0924.jpg 10) Starboard bow close-up: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0907.jpg 11) Angled starboard deck view: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/DSCN0906.jpg
Coastie04 Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Beautiful!!! Great job on that. The one criticism I might have is the flag. Though commonly associated with Blackbeard, I don't believe there is any historical evidence for it being used. But, I may be wrong, as it's been a while since I looked into it. Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
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