IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 First a bit of History... 1891 'Norsk Selskab til Skibbrudnes Redning, NSSR ("The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue") was founded. A year later Colin Archer built the first rescue cutter.The result was a double-ender with a continuous deck. The length was 13.95 metres, beam 4.65 metres and draught 2.25 metres. Mainsail, mizzen, staysail, jib and a topsail made a total of 110 sq.metres. This prototype cost NOK 10.900,43, including beer for the workers. At the launch in late July 1893 the ship was called after its designer, Colin Archer. 'RS1 Colin Archer' proved convincingly during her first season and became the prototype for every rescue cutter built in Norway over the next 30 years. After 40 years of loyal service, the prototype was sold. The ship had an impressive record: She had saved 67 ships, 236 people as well as assisting 1522 vessels carrying some 4500 crew. In 1961 'RS1 Colin Archer' was found in America in a terrible condition after many years in private hands.She was brought back to Norway, and became a scout's boat for some years, but was finally acquired in 1972 by the Norwegian Maritime Museum. 1973 the museum concluded a long-term agreement with the Seilskøyteklubben Colin Archer (SSCA). Knut and Gunn von Trepka took over the day-to-day responsibility, and have devoted very much time to operating her as a living museum. The hull of 'RS1 Colin Archer' was comprehensively overhauled in 1977 and the interior was refurbished and restored to its original colours in 1993 with financial support from the Norwegian off-shore company Kværner. 'RS1 Colin Archer' ended Winner over All in the Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Race in 1983, leaving 74 ships behind. Also designed by Archer, the 'RS10 Christiania' ended second, and the Stephansen/Archer design 'RS5 Liv' came third. That this was no coincidence was proved in the next race in 1987, when the 'RS1 Colin Archer' again ended Winner over All and 'RS10 Christiania' was second best again. In 1993 'RS1 Colin Archer' ended Winner over All for the third time, and also took home the highest price of the Cutty Sark Tall ships' Races, The Cutty Sark Trophy. Knut von Trepka (born 1940) is still in business as captain of the vessel. In 2011 his son Christian von Trepka (born 1967) and former crew Tor Erling Gransaether (born 1966) was also appointed skippers by the owner, the Norwegian Maritime Museum. In the Easter 2013, "RS1 Colin Archer" caught a severe fire, but fortunately not more than a matter of rebuilding. After 12 months of repair and restauration at Maritime Center Fredrikstad AS, the boat was under sail again in the summer of 2014. As a true comeback after the fire, RS1 Colin Archer participated in the 4-days Tall Ships Race regatta from Harling, The Netherlands to Fredrikstad, Norway, winning both her class and the "Over All"-trophy, with more than 2 hours margine to the second. Keeping 'RS1 Colin Archer' in the water preserves for future generations not only the ship, but also the knowledge of how to sail her. This info from http://www.colinarcher.no/ IOAN, Bernard Kelly and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 This boat has long attracted my attention as its history, as well as their appearance. I printed the drawing in full-size of the model, found the suitable bottle and began the building in April 2015. I made the basis of hull from several beech plates. IOAN, Bernard Kelly and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I processed the hull till the desired shape and made the deck. JesseLee, IOAN and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 The next stage - lining "boards" the sides and bottom of the cockpit. And the third picture clearly shows that the parts of the hull are connected by pins. JesseLee, IOAN and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 The next stage - finishing hull from strips of pear and colored hornbeam. Bernard Kelly, JesseLee, IOAN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Then I did the same for the lower part of the hull IOAN, JesseLee and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here you can see the result of the previous stages Lboro, JesseLee, IOAN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Then I started making deckhouses and windlass. For the making of the windlass, I used a couple of parts from PE-set, brass wire of 0.4 and 0.15 mm for shafts and knobs, brass tube of 0.8 mm for the manufacture of "gears". Unfortunately, the windlass has turned too big. So I decided to do another version soon. JesseLee, Lboro, Bernard Kelly and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) There are a lot of light windows on the deck of this boat. I could not come up of anything but how to use the brass profile 2x2 mm, two opposite walls I whittled away to get a rectangular shape. I also used a round brass tubes for the manufacture of some windows. Edited February 22, 2017 by IgorSky Bernard Kelly, IOAN and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 At the same time, I made the second version of the windlass Bernard Kelly, John Zuch, IOAN and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I also pre-made mainmast Lboro, John Zuch, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 The next step - making of gunwales JesseLee, IOAN and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Then I started making handrails JesseLee, IOAN, Bernard Kelly and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 While the glue was drying, I continued to do the masting JesseLee, Bernard Kelly and IOAN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Then I installed these wooden handrails IOAN, Bernard Kelly, JesseLee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 At the same time, I continued to make the masting JesseLee, Bernard Kelly and IOAN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) The next step - making of lifelines and some other small details Edited February 22, 2017 by IgorSky Bernard Kelly, JesseLee and IOAN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 The next step - making of sails Bernard Kelly, IOAN, Lboro and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Some details about working with sails IOAN and Bernard Kelly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Then I made the guys and even some small things IOAN, JesseLee, Bernard Kelly and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I tried to write the name of the boat with a pen, but I was not satisfied with the result.So I ordered decals IOAN, Lboro, Bernard Kelly and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Here you can see all phases of the making of the stand Edited February 22, 2017 by IgorSky exwafoo, Chasseur, JesseLee and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) . Edited February 22, 2017 by IgorSky Alex Bellinger and Lboro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOAN Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Wonderful! Watching with interest your ships. Success! IgorSky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Many thanks, IOAN! I will continue this story in the coming days. Best Regards! Igor. IOAN and Bernard Kelly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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