Video Tour of Whaling Brig, Kate Cory
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- I hope you enjoy this look around one of my favorite, and certainly most ambitious subjects.
If you have a specific area of interest, here's a table of contents for you.
0:00 Title
0:18 Introduction
0:57 The Ship, the Model, and a Bit of History
3:55 Plans
6:43 Some Things to Look for
8:45 Tour 
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Beautiful job! Makes one hate dust that much more!
Superlative. Thanks for showing!
Glad you liked it. Hope you keep watching. Thanks.
Tom - This is beautiful. You comment about "you could have done that better" is what has held me back. I have had many more Viking Burials than completed projects. But I keep at it.
Thanks, Floyd. I've sent my share of projects off to Valhalla, myself. I made three hulls of the Wentworth before I got it right. Like some wise person once said, "You just got to keep on keeping' on"
Gorgeous model!
I love when the deck is a working mess it gives the model realism and brings it closer to a real ship ...
Hi Olha, thanks. I agree. I don't like things to look too neat on a working vessel. It never looks convincing.
Now THIS is one of my favorite videos! Love it!
Thanks, Mo!!!
Tom, You have done it again. Your detail and weathering gives the ship life.
Thank You Tom
Tim Murphy
Thanks, Tim. I appreciate the support.
Hi Tom,
A beautiful model. Exquisite detail!
What impresses me the most about a model builder is the adopted word "Craftsman." I spent the whole of my life aboard Navy ships and studied a little of the history of the navy, and terminology. Knowing enough to be dangerous to my self. To quote Carl Sagan, "Billions and Billions of Years" later, I was walking underneath a ship in a floating dry dock: this was one of the most frightening moments of my life and one of the most inspiring.
I began to "wonder" what it must have been like to build a ship so long ago. Researching and visiting the sites nearby I discovered that one must have an extensive education to become a shipbuilder. Rigging in itself is more than a 1,000 years of compiled experiments based on trial and error.I could go on and on.
Any one can learn to build a model, but "TRADESMEN" bring not only quality and attention to detail to their project, but LIFE!.
Causing the observer to "Wonder." What it must be like to have lived right there! Experiencing their work and hardships. My favorite book is "Moby Dick."
Thank you for honoring the family history of those who commissioned the building of that vessel, and imparting the souls in every detail of those who lived that life.
A Christian and a Desert Storm Vet,
John
Thanks for the kind words, John. You and Bob Craig (see his comment below) are among the few people who picked up on what, for me, is at the core of why I feel almost compelled to build models. It is that intangible thing that makes one forget they are looking at a model and begin to wonder: what was it like to be there on that deck, in that foc'sle or aloft in that rigging, day after day. For me, if a model provokes that kind of a response from me, then it is effective. I try very hard to give that thing to my models. Sometimes I hit, sometimes I miss. But it's the thing that keeps me coming back to the bench.
Thanks for all the comments on the other videos. Glad you're enjoying them. T
@@shipmodelguy
Hi Tom,
With all due respect. When happening upon your channel trying to decide a smaller project as an excuse to retrain myself and take a look at tools and inventory management prior to a large project, you reminded me, not just of the procedure of simply building a model like a 12 year with a plastic Revelle kit of the "Kutty Sark," (Look what I made mom! Yeah, [just get a shovel and bury it] it looks great!) But reinstilled the passion of the intrinsic value of preserving history.
Some have no idea of the hours one would take to search for details normally not seen in a simple; even the admiralty models that come from Artesania Latina, ship model plan. For example,the word POOP. Now I know how the "Poop Deck" area came to be, and how stinky it was!
The quality of detail in its nominally recreative means at small scale is an earmarker to excellence. Note, the the anvil vice near the kiln. most would not have bothered. I enjoy the painstaking effort (on the eyes and back) of bringing Life to or restoring an object to it's season.
Fixing something that can be fixed.
Thank you for rediscovery of WONDER.
A Christian and a Desert Storm Vet,
John
Exquisite work Tom! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks, Steve.
Awesome!!! I loved this!!! Informative, fascinating, and so historically interesting!!!
Glad you liked it, Nannette. Most ships become historically interesting once you start diving into their stories. Then the model comes to represent the the lives of the people who lived aboard it. And the model become (hopefully) something more than an inanimate object.
Another great video about the whaling history. Great work on the model.
No great heroics associated with this ship, but a sad end that she didn't deserve. Thanks.
Very nice work (both on the model and video presentation). Thank you for sharing your art!
Thanks, Alex. Thought I'd try a new approach with the sliding camera thing.
Fantastic model.
The details are so beautiful.
Would love to see how you make those unique features: vice, ship's wheel, etc.
BTW: Your videos are also getting better.
Marisa,
I haven't heard from you in forever. I thought you'd fallen off the earth. Glad you haven't! The vise and the wheel were two things I, mercifully, haven't had to repeat. They were the cause of much gray hair and blue language. I have to say, the vise is one of my favorite parts. That and the trywork. Challenging and rewarding.
Thanks,
Tom
Great model! Very impressive! I had no idea that Ronnberg did not have a half-hull or builder's offsets to work from for the hull. Come to think of it, I don't think I've even seen a period ship portrait of her. Had Kate Cory been built post 1865, he could have used the many different measurements from her admeasurement document from the national archives (used to calculate internal capacity) in conjunction with the builder's contract, etc., to produce a set of plans. I'm surprised he chose her given what little there was to reconstruct her lines plans. Then again, I often feel like either I lack what I need to construct the hull accurately or I have lines but lack deck structure and other details. Looks like he was poor in the former info and rich in the latter info. I read a lot of old builder contracts and often end up scratching my head trying to interpret various descriptions (Example "square fore castle?"). Speaking of which, I also often find that some of the terminology does not match up to that which is often used by the experts today. I think different regions had their own lingo or pronunciation for certain things and because Maine's wooden shipbuilding survived the longest, their terminology is assumed to be what was used by everyone. I notice in shipbuilding contracts from Long Island there was a tendency to write "fore castle" (two words). I don't believe if they used the Maine type, one word pronunciation, they probably would not have bothered using 2 separate words if they did. I believe the Brits actually pronounce it as two words too. Also, the Long Islanders apparently used "priming" in place of "waterway." In one contract someone else crossed out "priming" and wrote "waterway" above it. Given the dimensions provided and the reference to deck planking I was already thinking priming meant waterway when I read that contract. Anyway, great model! I love the details!
Thanks. I really like the look of that model, if you’ll excuse me saying so, myself.
Ronnberg didn’t have a half hull, but he did have a deep well of resources that most folks don’t have. At the time he undertook this project, he was Curator at New Bedford Whaling Museum. So, his access to research was a lot greater than the average ship model guy. It may have also given him entrée to the Cory family, still living in Westport, Mass, which is just a 15-minute drive from the Museum. The legend goes they had copious original documents in the attic of the family home.
The copy of the builder’s contract I found online was missing fairly good amounts of info. I don’t know if Ronnberg had access to a more complete version of it. It does reference another schooner built a couple of towns over, so there are features of that ship that are known. That could have filled in some of the blanks.
Another advantage he had was his prodigious knowledge of the whaling industry. Since K.C. was built specifically as a whaler, Ronnberg knew it had to have certain features to be effective. Knowing the design parameters of the vessel could help fill in even more missing info.
I’ve never spoken to him about this, so this is all me just supposing. The two times I met him, other subjects were on the table. Plus, he did this work 50 years ago, so I’m not sure how much he would even recall. That old expression: “He’s forgotten more on the subject than I know” may come into play here. That’s me supposing, again.
I think your point about “regional vocabulary” is right on the mark. I confess, I never considered that, but it makes perfect sense. It happens in other trades, why not ship building. Add to that the fact that you’re talking about documents that are now over 150 years old and you have a perfect recipe for historical confusion. And the Brits??? That’s another language, all together. Just consider the use of the term brig. Here, we use brig, brigantine of hermaphrodite brig somewhat interchangeably, depending on time and place. The British seem to stick to the term brigantine for a vessel like Kate Cory.
Anyway, I enjoyed reading your comments. Thanks.
Hi Tom - great video! Very interesting. Monique (or Mo Rock) introduced me to your channel and I just wanted to say hi. Keep up the great work with the videos!
Welcome Steve and Audra. Glad you found it interesting. Hope you stick around. There 's always more on the way.
Thank you so much for sharing your work and knowledge. The model looks amazing, and the sheer number of parts and detail is incredible. I wonder which parts you are most proud of? And which part of the build was the most frustrating or tedious?
For me the whaleboats, rigging and especially the furled sails look particularly outstanding, in a model that already was superb. I really love seeing your work; it's such an inspiration.
Stay safe and well!
Glad you enjoyed it. I think, on this model, it would have to be the tryworks, the vise on the cooper's bench and the ground tackle. All challenging and all satisfying. Most frustrating gores to the steering wheel. There are about 28 or 30 parts that have to be made and the potential for disaster was ever present. The wheel you see was the fifth attempt and when I look at it, all I can think is, "You really could have done that a lot better, Lauria."
Thanks for this, Tom.
I recently completed my first ship, the 3/16” scale Model Shipways version of the KC. Your website was an inspiration for me during construction. God knows how long I studied those pics on your site. Great to see her in this video in such closeup detail. Your details are amazing. I tried to add many of the same, but with limited ability and the smaller scale some details were better left off. What made you decide to not rig the cutting in tackle and just display it on the deck?
Just an aesthetic choice. I thought it would add more atmosphere to the model. Likewise with the anchor chain not just leading down the hatch or through an opening in the deck. As if to say, "I think we have some straightening up to do, yes?"
Hi Tom. Loved the video of Kate Cory and its history. I do have a question. My Father acquired almost an exact replica of your model Kate Cory years ago. Now over the years it has been moved and not handled very well over the years. Now I would love to bring this model back to its glory and placed in a glass housing after completion. I hoping for some advice as to whom may have the expertise in refurbishing.
Glad you like the video.
As far as finding someone near you to repair your model, I usually suggest a couple of things:
1. Google maritime museums in your area. They won't do the work, but they sometimes maintain a list of people who do. Keep in mind, this is not an endorsement of their skills. It is just a list.
2. Go to Google again. This time try ship model clubs near you. Very often these clubs will have a couple of members that do repair work and may be able to help.
3. If you live in an area that has a hobby shop-a REAL hobby shop--no Hobby Lobby or Michael's. Go in and talk to the people behind the counter. They know their customers and may be able to steer you toward someone.
What to know if and when you find someone: Repairing a person's model is almost nothing like building a model for yourself. It requires a very different approach and mind mindset. If you're not sure what that is, I suggest you look at a couple of my videos that deal with repairs and refurbishing of people's models. Here's a link to my channel. There are about 5 or 6 videos that deal directly with repairs: ruclips.net/channel/UC7JA3n2QuMoR2b68BzfxSoA This will give you some idea of what to look for in a potential ship model repair guy.
Hope this helps, Tom.
I'm including this link to a repair video I did a few years back. ruclips.net/video/leNeRsXcSzw/видео.html If you go to timestamp 25:07, you see what I mean about the repairman's mind set. Makes it a lot easier than listening to me flapping my gums ad nauseum.
how did you carve that eagle on the stern? looks so good. I tried to whittle it but ended up cutting my thumb and fudging it up.
I just carved it from a single piece of cherry. I altered some small chisels and gouges to suit my need. I wish it turned out better than it did, but carving miniature birds is not my strong suit.
@@shipmodelguy Well it looks really good - the whole ship looks amazing too. I'm working on the essex, and it just looks wrong without that deco.
Who was the painter of the works shown in the video? They looked a bit like the work of the late Thomas Hoyne.
It's John Stobbart. He was and possibly still is a resident of Westport. The particular part of town he shows in the painting is very much the same today as it was then. Thanks for asking. I can't believe I did not mention his name. Thanks for bringing this oversight to my attention.
she's a beauty! What would be the reason for serving the entire shroud? also the vice looks amazing, it even has a bit of a cast texture to it. serendipity?
Thanks, Claes. It was an incredibly educational experience.
Claes, Sorry I missed your question about the shroud on my first read through. On the foremast, the lower sail, or fore course would often come in contact with that first shroud. so it was a means of extra protection from chafing. On the mainmast, it was the last shroud as that may have come in contact with that huge main sail. So again, protection against chafing. To my way of thinking, the main shroud would have come in contact with either the sail or the boom, it hardly seems necessary to me. But Ronnberg thought it made sense, and I don't have data to contradict him, so I did it. Besides, it was kind of a fun exercise to do the whole shroud-a challenge.
Yes, serendipity on the vise.
Well Tom, you have done it again. One thing your model shows beautifully is how crowded the main deck of whale ships were. Particularly on a ship the size of her. I was unaware that her fate was at the hands of a Confederate raider. Imagine the poor chickens in the coop with the ship's blacksmith pounding on the vise! Do you know the size of her crew?
Hey Robert. Glad you liked it. Full crew was 22. With each of the boats taking 6 men, that means the there were only 4 ship tenders. Can you imagine having to live for 18 months or more in space less than 1000 square feet with 21 other smelly guys. Call me a wimp, but I'll take modern life any day.
@@shipmodelguy I have read that after a short while at sea they became oblivious to the stench, not only the body odor, but also the smell of sperm oil. When my dad was a student at Massachusetts Nautical School in the 20s they were off the Azores and down wing from a whaler and he said the smell from rendering would take your breath away. I'm with you, I do like my creature comforts!
Tom Lauria, i am confused by the steering wheel as it appears to be facing backwards. Should it not be turned around the other way?
No. It's facing the right way (towards the front of the ship). The wheel of this ship was attached directly to the rudder, so the helmsman stood behind the wheel and usually to the right. The little cabinet directly in front of the wheel was the binnacle box which held the compass. In this position, the helmsman could see if he was on course, the set of ALL the sails and since this was a small ship, all that lie ahead.
@@shipmodelguy Thanks for that info.
Woow it's christmas already
Hey Matthijs, Ho ho ho to you
I've been working on a new boat: faithful reconstruction of a 1560 wreck of a fishingship.
The type is called a waterschip (very creative naming). A type of heavy build boat ranging 15 to 20 meters in length. Always with a spritsail. The ship has a bun where fish are stored in, the bun opening is inside the cabin. The back half of the cabin is livingspace.
The ship was used for fishing as well as just fish trading. And could fish on the inland south sea as well as the bigger northsea towards the UK.
Check out some renders here: www.mrtherich.art/projects/xJbR42
Wow, Matthijs, I love it. Is this a wreck that is fairly close to where you live, or did you just happen to know about it? These really are quite amazing.
Thanks for sharing them.
@@shipmodelguy The place of the wreck is about 65 km from where I live. (probably no distance in US measures) But it has been dug up in the early 70s, and I don't know if the wood has been preserved. At least the archeology process was very well documented with lots of photographs. And a lot of the small inventory, and things like blocks are still preserved in an archive somewhere. Of which photographs were available online.
Lot's of photographs of the ship and it's inventory are viewable here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Shipwreck_W10OFL
2 Wooden ship models were made (one an accurate hull with nothing on it, one complete but less accurate) as wel as reconstructed line plans. Which really helped me with the process. As well as studying paintings from the period.
They even found a rapier on board. Probably for self-defense.
The ship was a commission for an historical association that is reconstructing an village from the time. I reconstructed some houses for them too. See here: imgur.com/a/HEqnibI
Sadly there was no budget to reconstruct the interior living space and a full inventory. But who knows, maybe as a personal passion project I might in the future.
I am planning on creating some kind of game or simulator of the inland South Sea probably around the turn of the century 1800. This was a period where ship types like this one still sailed around, but also just when newer ship types like the one on the Christmas card were invented. Just before the age of steam began (less of a fan of that). This way I will have the maximum variety of possible wooden sailing vessels, various rigging types (sprit, gaff, schooner, square). But it's all going to be small vessels of around the 10 to 20 meter range.
It was also a tumultuous time in this country, the end of the Dutch Republic, right before Napoleon marched in and took over. So if I were to go for a game, that would give me some awesome stories and conflicts to tell, and interesting characters to appear.
So each of these 3d models will likely be virtually sailable in the future.
This was probably a good video if I could have heard what was being said. Voice over to low.
Sorry you are having trouble with the audio. You're the first one who has said anything about it. The audio track on any of my videos is not overly loud, but no one has ever commented about not being able to hear it. Next video I'll be sure to kick it up.
It's not a brig, it's a brigantine and you need to look at the direction you turn in your deadeyes.
The vessel has been referred to as a brig, brigantine and a hermaphrodite brig. Most American listings contemporary to the vessel describe her as a brig. In almost all British listings of the time, they use the term brigantine. Even though this rig has been referred to as hermaphrodite, I haven't seen used in connection with this vessel. If you're British, then Brigantine would be the term you'd most likely use. If you're American, brig seems to work just fine. The terms appear to be interchangeable. You also have to consider the timeframe of the references. I stand by use of the term brig.
As for the deadeyes, Ouch! you got me.