tazam0827 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 The Asgard is a gaff rigged yacht built around 1908 in Norway for Erskine Childers, English MP and Irish Nationalist executed during the Irish Civil War. The ship was used to run guns into Howth, Ireland in response to the arming of Unionists in 1914. I became interested in the ship because it was a local legend in Howth, where I lived for a few years. I drew up some crude plans from photos I found on line.I carved the hull out of Basswood Decking, gunwale and cockpit built with coffee stirrers Bowsprit, cabin, hatches and helm fashioned and painted Mizzen mast rigged. I tried making hinges to attach the gaff and boom, and it worked fairly well so far, but doesn't look particularly authentic Main mast rigged. I used Thread blocks for the first time, and I'm liking them! A little more work on the hull, I'm using painted wire loops as places to attach the shrouds. Not entirely convinced of that yet. As a beginner, I'm always looking for constructive criticism and ways I can improve, so please don't be shy! IgorSky, ethanjhodgson, exwafoo and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onni Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looking good. Nice work. Chasseur, James w rogers and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Great job that looks awesome. I've seen thread used on the side of the hull before but I've never seen stripes painted into it. That's a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazam0827 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 The thread with the painted stripes is meant to represent the gap between the deck and the gunwal that I suppose allows for drainage in heavy seas. See this picture of the actual yacht. Here's my model, almost ready for the bottle. Moab, Donald, Bernard Kelly and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Those are the scuppers. You are correct they allow water to drain off the deck. I think the thread represents them really well. James w rogers, Chasseur, Donald and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazam0827 Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I decided to make a little diorama and have the Asgard sailing around the Baily Light on Howth head on its way into the harbor. I decided I didn't really like the red wire I used to make the gantry and railing, but it was already in the bottle by the time I decided. Oh well... IgorSky, Donald, JesseLee and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazam0827 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 It occurred to me that I never finished this build log. Didn't want to leave you all hanging. I'm sure you were on the edge of your seat! I wasn't super happy with the results. But in the interest of sharing our disappointments as well as our triumphs, here it is. I should have spent more time smoothing the hull after I made some design changes, The proportion of the masts wasn't quite right and I think I should have included the topsails. Also, if you're going to make your ship heel, make sure it heels towards the front of the bottle. Otherwise it hides a lot of the deck features and makes it less interesting. On the plus side, I like the way the lighthouse on the bluff looks, and I finally figured out a Turk's Head knot! James w rogers, Donald, Bruce Foxworthy and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onni Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 It was worth the wait. Looks great. Congrats! James w rogers and tazam0827 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kelly Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Nice work Tazam. The lighthouse on the cliff is very effective. James w rogers and tazam0827 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I think it looks awesome, very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James w rogers Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Super job! Looks really good, love the scenery.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 I think it looks great. I agree with the heeling problem. It's a catch twenty two because if you heel it towards the front of the bottle the sails bow towards the front too and cover up the deck. Try it out though and see what you think. James w rogers and tazam0827 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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