Hermione - La Fayete Scratch Build - Page 7

**lapalma** · #61 01-13-2018, 06:06 AM

There are 3 mast and one on the front. Basically the are all the same.
the difference, each one has different sizes.

**lapalma** · #62 01-17-2018, 11:43 AM

The masts are made from bamboo sticks, the ones you normally use to stick meat on it for the barbecue. I can find them in various thicknesses from 2 to 10mm and are very cheap. ones painted you can't identify that anymore.

**lapalma** · #63 01-17-2018, 11:47 AM

More masts pictures, the mast will not be glued they will be hold in place with the rigging.

**lapalma** · #64 01-17-2018, 12:00 PM

Preparing the deadeyes for the standing rigging en doing the central rigging.

**lapalma** · #65 01-17-2018, 12:02 PM

By this time I'm thinking on a next model, maybe the Black Pearl as i am getting close to the end of the Hermione. Any opinions?

**Tom Lapinski** · #66 01-17-2018, 12:20 PM

What ever you decide on I'm sure it will be outstanding. The Black pearl would be, in my opinion, a good choice.

**SCEtoAUX** · #67 01-17-2018, 01:11 PM

The Black Pearl is a good choice.

The San Diego Maritime Museum has a San Salvador paper model offered in two versions, medium difficulty level and advanced difficulty level.
https://sdmaritime.org/visit/the-ships/san-salvador/

**Mike1158** · #68 01-18-2018, 01:45 AM

A very nice build, Sir. How about HMS Warrior? Another transition design like the French Gloire?

**lapalma** · #69 01-19-2018, 05:11 AM

Thanks for the nice words.

Had a look at HMS Warrior, nice ship, can't seam the find any plans for it.
However there exist a wooden kit by Billing Boats.

**lapalma** · #70 01-19-2018, 05:33 AM

From Here on it is a lot of ropes and knots. it is basically an endless repeating job. nothing is glued only knots.