DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Wow I have the first build log post. I have several ship in bottle build logs on another forum so I thought I'd bring them over to add more content on this forum. So here we are the German Cutter. This particular one was built using plans from The Story of Sail by Veres Laszlo and Richard Woodman. I also used photo's of the Mariquita Yacht to get the deck furniture. Her'es how I started. Using the plans I was able to mark out the wood for where the deck would be. Edited March 12, 2015 by DSiemens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I then carved out the hull and painted the bottom. Got a little paint on top but that sands off easily enough. Moab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I then worked on the deck houses and hatches. The ships wheel I made from watch parts. I added the trip around the edges. Still needed a bit of sanding at this point. A few shots of the completed deck houses. I use match sticks for deck houses. I find they carve very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Then I added the masts and yards based on the plans. For these I use bamboo skewers pulled through a draw plate until I have the right diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 A couple of things to not on the rigging. When you get the masts really thin it's hard to use hinges. Michael Bardet has a photo of various variations for placing the masts. I really recommend his website. He's amazing. http://michel.bardet.pagesperso-orange.fr/ I really like technique number three. Leaving out the hinges really ads to the mystery of how the ship go into the bottle. Couple other things to note. Thread blocks are great for adding blocks as needed. These cutters have adjustable back stays which I was able to show with thread blocks and different colored string. John Fox III did a great video on creating thread blocks. To see it click here. https://vimeo.com/46158123 you can see the thread block I used on the end of the bow. Also not to get the bow to stay in place I drilled through the hull tied a string from the bow through the hull onto the martingale and to the end of the bow. As the forward stay and the masts pull the bow up the thread on the martingale pulls it into the hull. This adds strength to the bow and keeps it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Here's a better picture of my rigging box. I made it so I could safely transport my ships to my modeling club and back. It's worked out great. And more of the rigging. Moab and sasko_a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I use sketch paper for sails. It's thick so it holds a nice curve for a good billowed sail look. The lines were drawn on with a mechanical pencil. Moab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Getting her in was tedious but she finally made it. Be sure to get solid thread blocks it's horrible when they break. Moab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) From there I added the finishing touches. The rope stand worked very well. And that's my German Cutter. This was a fun and pretty easy build I highly recommend trying it out. Edited March 12, 2015 by DSiemens sasko_a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyl Blaser Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 DSiemens, Congratulations on having the first build log on BottledShipBuilder.com It is a wonderful log. The photo sequence really helps and the step by step instructions will hopefully help others as they create their next ship. Nicely done. Gwyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Looking good Daniel. Nice to see you signed up and first to post a build. Way to go .... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks every one. We need more logs. Post your builds even if they're already done sometimes the quick synopsis is just as valuable. I've been working on another version of this build. I gave the above one away. Here's the latest pictures of the progress on that one. I decided to do some different things with this one. The deck furniture is slightly different and I'm adding as much rigging as I know how to. This includes the belayed lines. I usually just glue running lines to the mast and call it good. I'm also adding coiled lines next to the blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gwyl Blaser Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looking Good DSiemens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Your build log and the resides look good. Thanks for posting. I may try to do and post a build log also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 The ship is done. I had it in the bottle but had some issues so I pulled it back out. I'll need to redo two of the fore stays and deepen the divot the masts fits in and then I'll try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyl Blaser Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 DSiemens, Nice work. She looks great. I'm glad you were able to retrieve her for another try. I am anxious to see her once you have her bottled. Gwyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Turns out I had to retrieve her three or four more times. All sorts of little sangs and issues but I finally got her in and finished up. T hat is one ting I do differently with my ships. Most will glue the ship to the sea and then raise the masts. I raise the masts first and make sure it all works then glue the lines down and glue it to the sea. It's trickier but if things go wrong I can pull the ship out and try again without breaking the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyl Blaser Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 DSiemens, She looks wonderful. I like the choice of bottles. I also like the ability to pull the ship back out if needed. On my first ones, years ago, I would glue, or stuck them to the base, then I learned that with care, on some ships, I could raise the masts like you, and check for problems etc. Once again, Nicely done!!! Gwyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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