Launch of the ship "Twelve Apostles" in 1:48, Master Korabel [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Pathfinder65]

Very interesting and impressive model. I’m fascinated by the method to rearrange the carronade from the bow, to midship, to the stern.

Jan

 

[Walterone]

After some thought, I decided to make a new gaff using residual wooden cuts.



And next - another complicated part, which are the bowsprit bitts.

 

[GrantTyler]

After some thought, I decided to make a new gaff using residual wooden cuts.

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And next - another complicated part, which are the bowsprit bitts.

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Good morning Vladimir. Impressive modeling . Your gaff is perfect. Cheers Grant

 

[Heinrich]

Hi Vladimir. Your work on this model is exemplary. Your execution of small details is simply brilliant! Well done!

 

[Uwek]

very interesting construction of the bitts - and very good execution on the model

 

[Uwek]

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I'm starting a new project, it's a brand new kit by Master Korabel, released in December.
These boats were part of the equipment for all the 1st rate ships of the Russian Navy in 19th century, not only the “Twelve Apostles”. Launches like this were used for patrols during the defence of Sevastopol in the Crimean war (1854-55) after the sinking of the Black Sea fleet.
The kit allows you to build the launch in different versions – with or without rigging, with oars or under sails, armed for a landing operation or for an expedition, and so on.
My kit is an extended one, all in pearwood and with ready-made sails.

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For framework assembling this kit provides a 3D plastic jig, instead of a wooden holding frame. As you can see, the model correctly copies the real boat's construction.

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The carronade is metal-cast.

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The sails (only the reef points are missing).

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25 pages of various schemes and specifications.

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To be continued (after the start).

Hallo @Walterone
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Enjoy your special day

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday!!

 

[GrantTyler]

Hallo @Walterone
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Enjoy your special day

Happy Birthday Vladimir. Hope you had a good one yesterday. Cheers Grant

 

[Walterone]

Thanks a lot friends!
Meanwhile I've made the rudder. For this kit the soldering iron isn't necessary, though I soldered the braces just for my own peace of mind.

 

[Uwek]

Nice detail with the hinges - well done

 

[Walterone]

Going on with the masting, added metal parts. The main mast is not assembled yet, because I want to attach the sail first.

 

[GrantTyler]

Going on with the masting, added metal parts. The main mast is not assembled yet, because I want to attach the sail first.

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Good morning Vladimir. Metal work is something I just struggle with so I will just watch and admire. Excellent as always. Cheers Grant

 

[Walterone]

Just for fun: level of detail of the kit. Bolts and nuts. (The eye-bolts are 4.5 mm long.)

 

[Heinrich]

I know I am very late and my wishes very belated, BUT Happy Birthday, Vladimir! I hope that you enjoyed the day and trust that there will be many more to enjoy in the future!

 

[Uwek]

These metal parts are very good - well done - and is showing once more the high quality of the kit.
Are these made out of white metal?

 

[Walterone]

Are these made out of white metal?

Some of them (eye-bolts, hooks etc) are photo-etched, and the others (topmast cross-tree, bowsprit cap etc) are metal-cast.

 

[Walterone]

The ready-made sails are part of the extended version of the kit. I slightly coloured them with black tea to create effect of an "aged" material. And next added reef points.

 

[Uwek]

The ready made sails are looking very good - much better than the sail material you are usual getting

 

[GrantTyler]

The ready-made sails are part of the extended version of the kit. I slightly coloured them with black tea to create effect of an "aged" material. And next added reef points.

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Good morning Vladimir. Those are really good kit sails. I am assuming you added the bolt rope? Cheers Grant

 

[Walterone]

I am assuming you added the bolt rope?

Hi Grant, thank you. No, the bolt rope was already there.