Model ship building #36 - A MOUSE for the Mainstay - RAGUSIAN CARRACK XVIc - KIT (MarisStella)

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

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[@torstenmay204]

Simply awesome. I've seen the instruction for making a mouse in Mondfeld's book, but I've never imagined that I would see somebody doing this tedious work in reality. I'm deeply impressed.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@gregherbert6089]

Your low tech approach to the netted mouse is inspiring Olha. You'd have made a great surgeon!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@arthursigler5169]

What could I say that hasn’t been said thousands of times. Thank you!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@guspisano9777]

When I first saw the word "mouse" in the title, I was expecting to see the hairball doing some kind of mischief. What I did see was an amazing display of skill and precision that all looked so effortless. As I've commented before, I will probably never use all of the techniques you demonstrate, but each in some way have inspired me to raise the level of my own builds. Thank you for that. Well done

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

My favorite build the ragusian carrack; yes please 😃👍

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

I'm glad you like it!

[@CaptRD]

Your rigging work is in a class of its own, such beautiful work! I love it when I've gotten to this part of my builds, I'm looking forward to adding the level of detail to my rigging that you put into yours. Your work is so inspiring!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@lor191ric]

Good morning Olha thank you for this, your skill and attention to the smallest detail are always a pleasure to watch

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@johngardner7024]

Amazing! Rigging is the one thing that would keep me from attempting any sort of sailing ship model.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

The Rigging is the most interesting part of building the model! At this moment, you can try how each element works and imagine how sailors did it on real ships...

[@HarryWHill-GA]

Bravo Zulu (Well Done). One of the mnemonics of marlinspike seamanship is: Worm and Parcel with the lay. Turn and Serve the other way. The lay is the direction of twist of the rope.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@janspeyer5887]

Your modelship building skills are always a joy to watch.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@Randall82760]

Masterfully done, My Dear. You are a true artist. Hope you build something from the American Civil War soon.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! This is a new field of creativity for me, because I specialize exclusively in the period of wooden ships before the advent of steam engines...

[@cajunrandy2143]

i can only imagine what a masterpiece of rigging you would make on a fully rigged large california clipper !

[@finlayfraser9952]

Sincerely Olha, your skill is such that nautical museums should be bidding to employ you. Absolutely amazing!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@igordyvak]

Ольга браво! Ломал голову как это сделать. Спасибо🤔😃👍!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Рада помочь!

[@jerzeyvermont]

Great video. It is inspiring to me watching how much effort you put into every detail. You never get lazy or cut corners. In my first two projects I used a bead or just a knot... My third project is just beginning and I will add this proper mouse to my stays. More importantly I will be taking the time on each individual step to research how to do it right. No more cutting corners or good enough work for the sake of time you and some others have made me want to strive for more. In the end of you painted the mouse black… was that just some acrylic or something else? Tia wish you well.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you! I use bitumen varnish or tar. They can be diluted with white spirit or turpentine...

[@sydive130]

That’s the most insane rope work I’ve ever witnessed Olha, insanity and beyond 😲👏👌

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@diyhometheaterguy]

Your rope work is by far the best I have ever seen. Truly amazing. Thanks for the videos and all the great help!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

I am glad you like it!

[@B747-4OO]

The Mouse looks awesome, adds another great realism to your ship! Your skills makes all this looks sooo easy! But OK, you've your assistant giving you a helping ha... uuhh paw 😉👍

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Without a helping paw, I definitely would not have caught this mouse)))

[@jlr8356]

Speechless. Such a detailed handcraft is worth to see thousand times. Love it.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@gerardtempelman4245]

Hello Dear Olha, Perfect to see how you make that mouse, and again a joy to watch the video. Thanks. The Dutchie Gerard

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much, Gerard

[@gerardtempelman4245]

May I ask what you are doing with the models that Are finished? Do you only use them for a photoshoot? Are they for a museum?

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

I love the scale of the rigging as well as the techniques. It matches the vessel.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@TheModelShipwrightPaulLester]

Just brilliant, as usual.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@paulocunha2172]

Olha, impressionante sua habilidade e perfeição que você cria essas pequenas peças para seus trabalhos, um grande abraço fica com Deus!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Muito obrigado!

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Was für eine hervorragende Arbeit. Es ist einfach schön zu sehen wie sie das alles herstellen und wie such dann alles zusammen fügt Alles Gute einen schönen 4.Advent Grüsse Frank

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Danke Frank!

[@raviadivarekar9246]

Hi you never fail to amaze me. just looking at you work, itself is inspiring

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much 😀

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Aprendemos de tus excelentes trabajos navales, gracias Olha por compartirlos........🇲🇽🇲🇽......

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

¡Me alegra que te haya gustado!

[@bigroryhollar5023]

You have absolutely majestic skills....thank you ......🙏🏽🪶

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you! 😊

[@rogergardner6537]

Absolutely brilliant Olha, such dexterity and patience 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thanks so much 😊

[@donloughrey1615]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@peterwright217]

yep, coffee time , thank you

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Enjoy!

[@ramonubirialazkano703]

De nuevo, es un trabajo extraordinario, Olha. El mejor trabajo con cabos que he visto.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

¡Gracias!

[@garygenerous8982]

Beautiful as always Olha. Your videos are always the highlight of my week. This one is especially nice since you are able to capture the intricacies of the rope work so well. Thank you very much.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much!

[@cajunrandy2143]

love it !!!!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

Awesome! Can’t wait to learn a new skill. It’ll help me with my future project. 👍

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@boblangenberg7859]

The ropes themselves are masterful, the rigging is inspired. I am a great admirer of your craft. Just impeccable.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much 😀

[@axel4971]

come sempre bravissima !! hai delle idee veramente fantastiche da vero maestro d'ascia , ancora tanti complimenti.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Grazie!

[@dedesmodelatelier]

Bonjour Olha, très beau travail avec le luxe du détail, bravo !

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Merci!

[@rexfordgarrison4883]

Very impressive Ohla, inspirational! Thank you for the video!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@rexfordgarrison4883]

Do you ever display your models, if so , when and where?

[@Darryl603]

Wow! You're amazing! Maybe, instead of a regular cigarette lighter, one of those grill lighters would be easier to light and has a long stem to reach in tight spots. Try it on some scrap first to see what you think. Thank you so much for sharing your passion.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

The lighter can be "broken" so that it only flashes or set to a minimum flame. Whereas when the "turbo" grill lighters burns everything, you won't even blink an eye...

[@Darryl603]

@@OlhaBatchvarov Right! Okay

[@charleshart6992]

Exquisite work Olha, looks great! Another excellent video.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much 😀

[@robertsalanon2909]

Excellent travail , Incroyable le savoir faire de Maris Stella !!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Merci!

[@luigit7666]

Awesome work thanks for sharing 🇮🇹

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@jefftitus9869]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@스팽글러]

많은 참고가 되었습니다

[@phirozecontractor6905]

Your rope work is par excellent. Thank you.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@type2280303]

That is again an outstanding work done Olha :o I am really blown away by your skills and ability to make things so realistic. As always it was a joy to watch and to learn new things !!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gordonback]

Thanks Olha for another outstanding video. I bought myself a Christmas present and the cutter was delivered today. Hope you have a great Christmas.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! And Merry Christmas!

[@luukderie8344]

This is just crazy amazing and inspiring. You leave me utterly flabbergasted.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Wow, thank you!))

[@CAPNMAC82]

As always, incredible work. Leather dye will also be handy for "tarring" a mouse (and cleans up with IPA). You should look into getting a set of the short-jaw suture scissors. The cut is as fine as the diagonal cutters you are using, and less dependent on pinching the two cutting edges together.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Short-jawed sewing scissors have a slightly different purpose and cannot cut the thread without leaving a tail! It is better to use a fine cuticle scissors for manicure - they are able to cut the thread close to the seizing. I use nippers, because I impregnate ropes and threads with CA glue and the rope becomes hard (like a wire), so you can get a perfect close cut with nippers...

[@jujole9592]

You are a truly artist. Congratulations.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@sergiymykhaylyk]

Wow! This is really great! Thank you!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasure!

[@Builtbyronny]

You’re skills are amazing combined with top quality filming 👏👏👏🐈

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you so much 😀

[@igormanuilovich1422]

Отлично. Благодарю

[@РоманЕгоров-б5б]

Теперь знаю как эту " грушу " сделать 👍

[@pppp6806]

Super!!!Great!!!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you!

[@denisv4385]

Wow, that's invaluable what you just taught me today. Thanks a lot!!! P.S. I really like ls Cheerios too )))

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you like it! P.S. I really love these lazy breakfasts)))

[@davidkelsey2864]

I love watching your rope work with such amazing detail. But I must ask, What is a "mouse" for on a ship?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! A stay mouse is part of the rigging used in 16th - 19th century wooden ships as a stopper to prevent an eye loop from getting too tight.

[@bloodyrambo953]

Дуууууже майстерно!!!! Я навіть не впевнений чи мені варто починати з такими вузлами )))

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

То тільки почати страшно - а потім не можливо зупинитися))))

[@bloodyrambo953]

@@OlhaBatchvarov дякуємо Оля за відео. Я покищо імітую ці вузли намотуванням тонкого канатика на грубший

[@josecarlosmello8969]

Olha, muito obrigado pelo trabalho. BELÍSSIMO!!! Me faltam palavras para destacar todos os detalhes. Incríveis. Sugiro que para o próximo ano você organize um curso on line e já serei o primeiro inscrito. Um Feliz Natal e Paz, principalmente, para teus irmãos Ucranianos. Beijão em todos os teus.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Muito obrigado!

[@phylomeno1]

Hello Olha... I'm sorry for the question, but where did you buy this ropewalk machine? I wish I had some of your skill... amazing! Thanks!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

I designed this ropewalk, and found an aluminum craftsman to build it...

[@andreamanera6784]

Gorgeous Olga, great technique! How do you estimate the distance of the mouse below the platform? Any standard? Thx

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! I usually trust drawings, but this time I did it just by eye...

[@jeffjay2225]

You have inspired me to purchase this model. I hope I can do s well as you have

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

This is a very interesting model! I will be very happy if my videos help you!

[@jeffjay2225]

@@OlhaBatchvarov They are very helpful.

[@deanconverse8339]

Can you tell me what type of thread you are using to make the mouse? And I enjoy watching your videos you have great talent.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! I use polyester thread for the ropes. I have separate videos about making ropes. Links in the description under the video or in the cards (top right) directly in the video...

[@deanconverse8339]

Thank you and keep going we all enjoy your video it teaches so much 😀

[@davidedel31]

Hi Olha, another great video showing your talents, skills, and keeping with authentic representation. But do have one question if you can, I have looked through my books on ship riggings and either missed or over looked, but what was the purpose of the mouse in riggings?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much! A stay mouse is part of the rigging used in 16th - 19th century wooden ships as a stopper to prevent an eye loop from getting too tight.

[@frankw7266]

Very nice. What thread are you using to serve the rope?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you! I am using a Gutermann Tera 180

[@finlayfraser9952]

Hello Olha, have you ever seen the work of Phillip Reed?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Unfortunately, no, but I have books with his works!

[@РоманЕгоров-б5б]

Ольга , для формы груши вы полимерную глину использовали ?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Да, которая сохнет без випекания...

[@viktorasavgulis1669]

Магія 😺 👍👍👍

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Дякую!

[@finlayfraser9952]

Hello Olha, have you ever seen the work of Phillip Reed? You and he share a bond.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thank you very much!

[@agraiskr]

маленький совет - зажигалку можно взять длинную, типо для погжога гриля или камина, костра - не будет жечь пальцы и удобнее подлезть к мелким деталям в узких местах. Я просто фанатею от Ваших работ!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Зажигалка должна только вспихивать что б не сжечь 100% полиестеровие нитки. Иногда я их умЬІшленно ломаю, чтоб они давали минимальную вспишку... А "длиннЬІе" зажигалки не имеют даже регулиповки пламени и поетому просто сожгут такелаж за секунду... Мои вообще все турбо))) - зрелищное видео может получится...

[@agraiskr]

@@OlhaBatchvarov нда, согласен - высоту пламени регулировать нельзя, по крайней мере на тех что имею, но вспышку ни кто не отменял - нажал- отпустил.. может и не получится пожара на корабле, но лучше нерисковать... не дай то, Боженька, такой красоте сгореть..

[@АлександрДидух-я6ю]

@@OlhaBatchvarov Ольга! Понимаю, муторно )))...но оно этого стоит!

[@sub04aru]

Thanks for the great content. I’m curious, if you were to build one of the cheap $25 1:100 or 1:96 Amazon kits, do you think you can make it look amazing? Using all the kit parts but only adding or modifying anything you want. Unlikely but that would be fun to watch to see the highest potential of one of those kits and maybe you’ll even fail because the quality is so low lol. Anyway, can’t wait for the next video.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Unfortunately, those kis are only formed in the shape of a ship without even taking into account the scale and do not have any historical authenticity! So you can see, for example, on a carrack, even a steering wheel, which did not even exist at that time))) Those models can only be fixed by a fireplace...

[@sub04aru]

@@OlhaBatchvarov lol. I understand that and that’s why I was wondering how well it can look turn out if someone with your skills worked on one, removing the historical accuracy. But there is a saying, “you can’t polish a turd” Anyway, I’ll wait impatiently for the next video.

[@johnwilson6181]

Thank you. Thank you. Thankyou. The only downside I foresee is that my cussin skils will atrophy.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

My pleasyre!

[@Collinoeight]

I was just reading one of the Master and Commander books and couldn't, for the life of me, figure out what mousing a stay meant. What a coincidence.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

WOW - this is a really big coincidence...

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

How do you know how long to make the mouse rigging from the loop to the mouse?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

This time, by eye, because there are no drawings in this kit, and in general, there are not many of them with the carracks. But so that the eye of the stay is approximately symmetrical to the lanyard of the stay...

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

@@OlhaBatchvarov awesome! It turned out great! 👍

[@ОлегКоваль-ю5н]

Добрый вечер! Подскажите пожалуйста, как Вы красите корпус корабля? Спасибо

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

На етой моделе я решила не заморачиваться с грунтовками и не покупать аерограф, поетому просто покрасила матовой краской для графити прямо из балончика...(видео№17)

[@ОлегКоваль-ю5н]

Большое спасибо! Я красил акриловой , получилось неплохо, но на Ваших моделях мне нравится больше, спасибо за ответ. С праздником Рождества!!!

[@OwnerPlt]

👍

[@agraiskr]

💙💙💛💛

[@lidialidia6981]

💙💛👍

[@heathstephenson3863]

❤️

[@tommeyer9391]

makes sense that your cat would help you make a mouse, seems like.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

The cat was just hunting a mouse)))

[@tommeyer9391]

@@OlhaBatchvarov fortunately, it seems he (?) did not succeed.

[@marccxxshammer6643]

👍👍👍👍

[@michaelwindle5023]

♥♥♥

[@khalidsalim9854]

👍🇲🇦🐝

[@nathanbond8165]

what is a mouse? what is it's purpose?

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

Thickening of the stay to prevent the tightening of the eye around the masthead

[@nathanbond8165]

@@OlhaBatchvarov I don't know a lot about sailing ships but couldn't they just use a block of wood around the Rope to prevent the rope from over tightening or a block and tackle

[@nathanbond8165]

@@OlhaBatchvarov maybe I misunderstanding this does that Mouse work kind of like a shock absorber so as the ship flexes and the mass flex and move that nodding of rope gives contracts and expands and absorbs the energy like a shock absorber in a car?

[@jlr8356]

Makes sense that it functions like a car shock absorver.

[@carrot595]

jealous!

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

))))))))

[@TheJimbodean67]

I just thought you should know that I never received my viking longboat from your friend the model maker in Ukraine. He messed up my address and the package was sent back and he blames me for the mistake. No idea if he even tried to resend it or not. Either way the whole event has soured me towards ever even trying to build a ship model. I hope you and your family has a pleasant holiday.

[@OlhaBatchvarov]

I am sure that Pavel will send your package again! If it was a new kit, and not from those in stock in Europe, he sends it from Kyiv. And it was physically difficult to do this, because a lot of power lines were damaged in the last month and the post offices simply did not work. I waited more than a month until he was able to finally send me the package, but it will probably come after the new year... You can write to him in feedback - he will respond in 2-3 days when the Internet appears. The last time he scared me because he didn't get in touch for a whole week and I knew that a missiles hit not far from his workshop. But thank God he is fine and the workshop is not damaged! It's a challenge now to try to work in a country where there is a war...

[@TheJimbodean67]

@@OlhaBatchvarov point taken, I had no idea his shop is located in Kyiv and that close to a combat area. I hope everyone can stay safe and may this war and madness find a swift conclusion.

[@jillatherton4660]

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