I built this model in the 70s when I was in the army. During a room inspection, the captain, first sergeant, and several other sergeants spent ten minutes leaning over the model debating and arguing various aspects of the build. They never did get around to worrying about the condition of my room
God bless you! My grandpa used to built plenty of these model ships just like you! He built the Thermopylae, Cutty Sark, Constitution, and many more. I've taken a huge liking to building these as well. I've just completed the U.S.S. Arizona and I think next I'm going to build the Thermopylae.
Love the video. I was looking to find out more about this model and its quality as my grandparents had a smaller cutty sark model in room I would stay in when there, it was amazing and so intricate, I adored looking at it. They have passed, and I want to have my own cutty sark for myself and any future children or grandchildren to appreciate like I did (and not spend hundreds for full wood). I don't usually comment, but I thoroughly enjoyed that video went into the shops history and the models. Thank you for sharing this
For the record, Cutty Sark was built in Dumbarton, Scotland to a design by Hercules Linton for her first owner John Willis. Both were Scots, as was her first Master.
sorry sir steamships at the outset were not faster than the clippers, but they were not at the mercy of the wind. Cutty Sark achieved 17.5 knots at her best, good wind, average steamship 8 -9 knots but they did not need the wind.
Thanks for your comments/ My dad is sailing with the wind in heaven or maybe flying his Piper Cub. He passed away about 3 years ago. I'm happy when folks like you make comments on his videos because it gets me watching his videos again.
Mr Gilbertson thanks so much for posting this . My Dad had this very Model in his closet for years and never got to finish it because he gave all his time to us. He is in his eightys now and I just found the model on ebay. I plan on enlisting my two brothers to help with the build and presenting on his Birthday. Nice nice job on the riggings...does the model allow furled or unfurled ?
James Gunn thanks for watching and nice comments. I will tell my dad. I don't think it came with sails to curl or unfurl. My dad is 94 now . He built it when he was about 75.
beautiful build by the way , more useless information ,she was not copper bottom, an alloy of copper, zinc and iron called MUNTZ METAL which actually looks like brass.
Very well you have done an excellent job. My name is Giuseppe and I'm writing from Italy; I started short time ago with ship modeling and now I'm building the Endeavour scale 1:60. I have a question about the blocks, like you now they can be single, double or tripple holed and in different sizes. Now the matter is that I have a table chart where I can find the dimension of the rope I have to use going through the pulleys, but to determine the size of the rope that I have to use for stropping them (the rope that's wrapped arround the block and usually have a hook attached on an eye), how should I do? It's a week now that I try to get an answer to this question:-)) Ciao Giuseppe
Giuseppe/ my dad said putting the ropes and pulleys in order was very complicated. He used a small tweezers to tie the knots and pull the ropes along with using a magnifying glass. I am not sure of your full question but that is what my dad said. He is 93 and has lost his vision. He enjoyed talking about the model. Thanks for asking you gave him a spark to talk more and I am grateful to you for that. He is thrilled a person in Italy is interested in his ship and video. amazed. I am his 63 year proud son.
The table I was looking for was given me by a Russian modelist in meantime. So it does not matter. Greetings for your father and you and thank him for me,
1/96 scale plastic model from revel - did the best he could with flimsy small scale plastic parts - i have found though if you want a really nice clipper model that wont get bent out of shape so much you need 1 / 48 wooden model - shame but its the facts - built enough plastic models to know
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I built this model in the 70s when I was in the army. During a room inspection, the captain, first sergeant, and several other sergeants spent ten minutes leaning over the model debating and arguing various aspects of the build. They never did get around to worrying about the condition of my room
I'm happy this video sparked a happy memory for you.
God bless you! My grandpa used to built plenty of these model ships just like you! He built the Thermopylae, Cutty Sark, Constitution, and many more. I've taken a huge liking to building these as well. I've just completed the U.S.S. Arizona and I think next I'm going to build the Thermopylae.
Love the video.
I was looking to find out more about this model and its quality as my grandparents had a smaller cutty sark model in room I would stay in when there, it was amazing and so intricate, I adored looking at it.
They have passed, and I want to have my own cutty sark for myself and any future children or grandchildren to appreciate like I did (and not spend hundreds for full wood).
I don't usually comment, but I thoroughly enjoyed that video went into the shops history and the models.
Thank you for sharing this
Thanks for your kind remarks. The sound cut in and out a little but we posted anyway. My dad is 95 now. Happy we recorded the video.
A true Master builder... No words to describe his work
Beautiful! A true Master builder!
Wow, thank you!
Nice video. he sounds like my Uncle. you gotta sit with them and hear all them wonderful stories.
Glad you enjoyed
Beautiful job,!!!!love the video!!!!!
For the record, Cutty Sark was built in Dumbarton, Scotland to a design by Hercules Linton for her first owner John Willis. Both were Scots, as was her first Master.
Molto molto bella, complimenti 👍🏻👌
Grace
sorry sir steamships at the outset were not faster than the clippers, but they were not at the mercy of the wind. Cutty Sark achieved 17.5 knots at her best, good wind, average steamship 8 -9 knots but they did not need the wind.
A beautiful, professional model. Hope your dad’s still sailing with the wind?
Thanks for your comments/ My dad is sailing with the wind in heaven or maybe flying his Piper Cub. He passed away about 3 years ago. I'm happy when folks like you make comments on his videos because it gets me watching his videos again.
Mr Gilbertson thanks so much for posting this . My Dad had this very Model in his closet for years and never got to finish it because he gave all his time to us. He is in his eightys now and I just found the model on ebay. I plan on enlisting my two brothers to help with the build and presenting on his Birthday. Nice nice job on the riggings...does the model allow furled or unfurled ?
James Gunn thanks for watching and nice comments. I will tell my dad. I don't think it came with sails to curl or unfurl. My dad is 94 now . He built it when he was about 75.
Good luck with your build.
My Revell Cutty Sark kit was manufactured with blow-molded sails.
Very interesting, but for reference Cutty Sark was built in Dunbarton Scotland. Definitely not in England!
beautiful build by the way , more useless information ,she was not copper bottom, an alloy of copper, zinc and iron called MUNTZ METAL which actually looks like brass.
Very well you have done an excellent job.
My name is Giuseppe and I'm writing from Italy; I started short time ago with ship modeling and now I'm building the Endeavour scale 1:60.
I have a question about the blocks, like you now they can be single, double or tripple holed and in different sizes. Now the matter is that I have a table chart where I can find the dimension of the rope I have to use going through the pulleys, but to determine the size of the rope that I have to use for stropping them (the rope that's wrapped arround the block and usually have a hook attached on an eye), how should I do?
It's a week now that I try to get an answer to this question:-))
Ciao
Giuseppe
Giuseppe/ my dad said putting the ropes and pulleys in order was very complicated. He used a small tweezers to tie the knots and pull the ropes along with using a magnifying glass. I am not sure of your full question but that is what my dad said. He is 93 and has lost his vision. He enjoyed talking about the model. Thanks for asking you gave him a spark to talk more and I am grateful to you for that. He is thrilled a person in Italy is interested in his ship and video. amazed. I am his 63 year proud son.
The table I was looking for was given me by a Russian modelist in meantime. So it does not matter. Greetings for your father and you and thank him for me,
Like!
1/96 scale plastic model from revel - did the best he could with flimsy small scale plastic parts - i have found though if you want a really nice clipper model that wont get bent out of shape so much you need 1 / 48 wooden model - shame but its the facts - built enough plastic models to know