Revell 1:110 HMAV Bounty Part 11 Clew lines, Braces and Finished

The Bounty is finished. In this video I show how to add the last few remaining rigging lines, then I reveal the final completed ship in all its splendour. It took me just over a year to build, scratch, paint, hoist sails and rig this little ship, but in the end all that extra effort was well worth it. I am very proud of this mode and believe it is my best build to date.
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00:00 Intro
00:59 Work to date
04:41 About the Top Gallant
06:47 Rigging the top Lifts
07:39 Running the Clew lines
08:35 Preparing the Blocks for Braces
12:48 Threading the Braces
16:53 Thoughts on Rigging
18:14 Adding Flags
18:43 Finished Model
22:33 Photos of the Model

[@slamiq]

Eastern Europe still watching you! This time, we google this word.. FLAWLESS

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

You are too kind... thank you

[@waynehayman8183]

You could easily believe this was a museum quality 1/50th wooden ship the way she looks Harry. Simply stunning with so much attention to detail

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you. I had so much fun building it and maybe that shows in the result.

[@davidguy6823]

A real masterclass. Harry you are a star!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks David

[@philipratcliffe1408]

You've made a plastic model kit look like a real wooden one , Bloody well done Harry, I've totally loved watching all the build. Can't wait to see what you can do with the bigger one.👍👍👍👍👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

You won’t have to wait long mate... I have a surprise build coming soon.

[@johnf3885]

Superb build Harry, I've never really had the confidence to tackle a sailing ship but after watching your videos I'm going to give it a shot.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Well done you. Just sing out if you need any help or advice.

[@AlexModeling]

That One is a MASTERPIECE! Harry... Amazing work!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Alex... Your Vasa gave me a lot of inspiration

[@sammy_dog]

Harry: I'm so pleased with my work Me: as you should be Harry as you should be You could easily believe this was a museum quality 1/50th wooden ship the way she looks Harry. Simply stunning with so much attention to detail

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Sammy... many people didn't realise how small it was.

[@sammy_dog]

@@HarryHoudiniModels even in 1:1 scale the bounty was a small ship let alone 1:110 scale you did an excellent job on her Harry i dont know how people could spend years sailing the world on such small and slow ships

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Well you got grow a nice beard and then there was the rum!

[@kiwiruna9077]

Well that has been worth the wait. She is Magnificent Harry, Gold medal material, but please don't take her to your club, photo's only, Into the display cabinet and admire. 🥇👍👍👍👍👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Ha ha... I have put it into the new display cabinet every time I took a break on the build. Then locked the door and hid the key from Bask the cat!

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

Gorgeous, but nervwrecking!!! My greatest respects for your patience and skill there mate, you turn this old kit into a gem. The rigging is extraordinatry, but i love the paintjob and wood grain effects on the ship too.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Michael... it was a labour of love. I had not made a large sailing ship in nearly half a century so it was very enjoyable to get back to building one.

[@terrymurphy4177]

Working on the Revell 1/72 sailing ship, and their instructions had me rigging from the top down, fore to aft, what a pain. Watching you video makes a LOT more sense😀

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks. That is why I went into detail about rigging order in Part 10. Really saves some heart ache.

[@nickbrough8335]

Fantastic. You only need a museum to display it now ! I wish I had both the patience and skill to do something half as good :).

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Skill comes with patience and effort... anyone can do it

[@ukdave57]

Great example of what can be achieved with a basic kit. Loved watching the build and have picked up some good tips when it comes to frigging in the rigging.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Just be careful of those knots if you are frigging vigoursly!

[@ukdave57]

@@HarryHoudiniModels lol, not to mention the marlin spike. Ooooh nasty!

[@paulcorrigan649]

Stunning

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you.. Cheers Paul

[@paulcorrigan649]

@@HarryHoudiniModels I've always has really bad experiences with revell models. Not afraid of clean up or a bit of scratch building. But bloody hell they needed melting and recasting. that's a great kit and you've done a belting job

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks.. It was a lot of work, but I liked being able to fix it all up.

[@luisaraujo4708]

Your daughter is a saint for sewing the sails for you. That’s some very fine sewing. An amazing job overall. Thanks for sharing!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes she was a big help and loves the final result.

[@cjstein2000]

Top quality Harry. I've been watching Americas Cup latest yachts doing 30 knots + much faster than the Bounty.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Well she was a transport ship... just barge full of bread fruit

[@dave_jackson3043]

Harry you've outdone yourself mate, absolutely stunning work, top build sir👍😉🤓

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@nickbrough8335]

Watching you rig the model, it also strikes me how much skill and effort it took to come up with the design in the first place and the skill it must have taken to sail these ships. I hope we'll see the final version flying a red ensign (from the stern apparently) and a red pendant :)

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Flags have been ordered

[@nickbrough8335]

@@HarryHoudiniModels :) I knew you couldn't leave that bit out

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It can take me a while but I get the details right in the end.

[@yellowcake1320]

Lovely build Harry.....thanks for spending the time and sharing

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

My pleasure mista Cake... oh and Bask says Hi.

[@Deathbyreality1]

Absolutely awesome build!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey

[@Andrew-se4tg]

Awesome job Harry! Looks great!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad you like it Andrew

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Couldn't do a third of that rigging, not even for the life of me. Superb looks. Excellent job, mate.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks 👍. A third of the rigging is better than none.

[@maj212212]

Thanks for this series of videos. I also recently started building this kit, even though I'm not a ship builder. So this was a great way to get to know some of the ins and outs of ship kits. Thought it'd be a relatively simple job, but now I find myself scratchbuilding most of the parts.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

How good is that? Scratch building becomes addictive. You start to hope there is something in a build you can fix.

[@maj212212]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Hah, after rescribing the entire deck and the copper plates... then scratch building the helm, flag locker, rudder housing, all the grates, the windlass and the capstan I'm hoping there's an end in sight soon.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Did you make the missing mastheads?

[@maj212212]

@@HarryHoudiniModels I've not even touched the masts yet, so no. The next project will probably be the missing lanterns.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes they are fun the make. Did you see how I rebuilt the head rails at the bow?

[@nickbutler7935]

Nice final result Harry.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Nick

[@gregglistrom2483]

Beautiful work!!!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Gregg

[@davideaves563]

Beautiful, Harry. A real triumph, especially on such a small subject :)

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It is a tiny sucker... Bask had to help with the rigging, her paws are much smaller than my hands, but she just ended up dropping all the string to the floor and playing with it.

[@davideaves563]

Harry Houdini Models 😁👍

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Awesome HH! Damn good deal mate! 👍👍🤘✌🏻

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks H

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Harry Houdini Models - Right on, YW buddy!

[@tomwark6446]

Great to see this finished , prob the first vid I found you with . Great no not great super super fantasmigorical build . If you remember my 1/35 MTB its 18 inch long not to big , but almost a scratch build on the detail of which there is not a lot , also they are painted black , that's a challenge in its self but having fun . Super stuff can't wait for the next exciting installment , whatever that may be . Cheers Harry . Goday cobbler. Tom .

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Lots more to come. Some sailing ships, some space ships and those lovely Italian cruisers. Plus a few jets, tanks and automobiles!

[@thomasmcelroy3637]

what a fantastic model you have built harry.i have seen all the build videos of the bounty.how the hell you do it i dont know wish i could.looking forward to your next build.enjoying the waffle it makes me laugh out loud.all the best to you and bask take care tom.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad you liked it Thomas... Bask says hello.

[@stevesstuff1450]

Well she turned out just fantastic! In some oil those shots, the only thing missing were people working on the deck...!! 🙂👍 It may be an older kit, but good grief, you've turned it into a stunner! 😀 Thank you for this series of incredible instructional videos...beautifully done, and full of that lovely wry humour! 🙃

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Steve… it was a lovely kit just in need of some TLC and scratch additions. Sits in my display cabinet near my recliner in the living room, so I can enjoy looking at it every night.

[@michaelwhite8031]

Super Job, looks great !

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nautibearsboatyard1242]

I loved watching this series! You shared a lot of really great tips and tricks! I look forward to more of your upcoming ship builds! It's amazing the way you made this plastic look like real wood. This ship looks amazing!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks so much! I am glad you got something out of this build.

[@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960]

Looks great , rigging finished im about to start, always fun ,congratulations on a fine finally

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Marc 👍

[@mladenerceg9610]

she’s a real beauty. impressive craftsmanship.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey

[@mikepetrieuk]

Very enjoyable

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike

[@richardpezall384]

Awesome build Harry. :)

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Richard 😁

[@m6087]

Félicitations, c'est un magnifique travail.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you.

[@johnzaranek7839]

An excellent build and you made the videos fun, as well as educational. I've been intimidated by these types of sailing ship models, but now, I feel more confident. Thanks very much!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Go for it John… it’s just a model… with a bit of string

[@johnzaranek7839]

@@HarryHoudiniModels riiiight lol

[@soggybottomped]

Been an absolute joy watching this build and what a beautiful ship she is, I have learned so much from you about rigging, Thank You so much for sharing your Talent, Best Regards, Pete, UK

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Pete. Glad you enjoyed my build. Have you watched my next sailing ship build - The Airfix St Louis?

[@soggybottomped]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Yes I have watched the first 2 vids and will watch the rest, Really Enjoying, I am new to this hobby and have just started the Airfix Golden Hind 1/72 so watching your vids are a great help, Thank You for all you do and please dont stop, Regards, Pete

[@wadehoney9922]

Amazing Harry - you're a god send as I'm doing the sovereign airfix and need expert advise... stunning model building bud

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad to help Wade. Hope your Sovereign comes together nicely.

[@wadehoney9922]

@@HarryHoudiniModels doing test runs of gun rigging to the 168 scale

[@terrymurphy4177]

Great build, 😍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you Terry! 🤗

[@theelitexgamer27]

A truly wonderful model! Makes me wish I had the patience to build sailing ships!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Many thanks!

[@MrRoyalfalconer]

Fantastic mate, ripper.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks David 👍

[@markusbuchenau2611]

Fantastic job! And very understandable and useful tips. I will try to use them. I am currently working on the "Royal Louis" in 1:200 from Heller, which I bought over 20 years ago, but never finished. Greetings from Cologne to Australia.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Markus. I have the Heller Royal Lewis 1:200 kit and even thought it is a smaller scale to my Bounty, it is a much larger and much better detailed kit. Should be a joy to build.

[@markusbuchenau2611]

@@HarryHoudiniModels That's right, it's a very nice ship. However, I am not sure whether I am perhaps too confident in myself. It's actually been decades since I built my last model. And I've never rigged a sailing ship before. But let's hope for the best. :)

[@claytonmcclain182]

Wondering if you built ships in a past life. Brother your wicked Knowledgeable about ships. Awesome build and video.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Well we did come down under to Australia in one...

[@claytonmcclain182]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Yes but you have a peg leg and an eyepatch?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Indeed I do me hearty... plus a vicious ships cat who would tear yea eyes from them sockets for a rancid fish!

[@claytonmcclain182]

@@HarryHoudiniModels 🤣🤣 Shiver me timbers. Argh me hearties yea have a terrifying puss-n-boots☠.🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Aye Bask is at that... now go swap the poop deck... she had an accident upon the timbers.

[@modelnut]

Absolutely admire your dedication & lovely rigging Harry, where do you find the time. Excellent build & she looks ready for her voyage. 👌🏼👍🏼🥇

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you very much! Oh and thank Scomo for the extra time LOL

[@artsmodeldockyard8718]

Hi Harry Superb work on that rigging. Loved watching the videos of this model, looking forward to your next galleon 👍🤺⚓

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks 👍 Next sailing ship may be a 1st Rate Ship of the Line. Box open next month.

[@artsmodeldockyard8718]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Nice one! I am in the midst of building Revell's 1:96 scale "English Man O'war" where I am giving the colour scheme a complete overhaul amongst other things. The ship has a few characteristics of an English Galleon(Revenge-4 masts) but is basically a reproduction of Revell's "Spanish galleon" of the same scale, which is more accurate in terms of authenticity.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I wonder if that is similar to my 1:100 CC Lee Spanish Galleon kit?

[@artsmodeldockyard8718]

@@HarryHoudiniModels It certainly could be but not 100% sure, the box art look similar to that of the same scale Aoshima, Ertl and Imai kits.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes it is a version of those.. they are all incestuous!

[@fidinboca]

Magnificent !!! It made me want to start building boats too! No, better not, I can't add one more vice to my long list of them.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Oh what’s one more vice..... you know you want to!

[@fidinboca]

@@HarryHoudiniModels YES !!! But...My wife not. 😒

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

SWMBO must have her way.. fully understand... Bask the Cat rules my life! Women!

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

Well she turned out nice a true silk purse from a sow ear.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey... yes it was a transformation

[@jirihamersky6152]

Excelent.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Jiri

[@kenthektor3869]

Ah, she's finished! What a lovely passage you have taken us on. Always enjoy your videos, they teach you to have fun when you are building. But what now? Now we want to see wooden ships - or have you scrapped it? Or will it be the famous V? Hej from Sweden (we celebrated mid-summer yesterday!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks so much 😊 And yes there are wood ships coming up... I am working on one now. Video out next week if I get the hull planking completed.

[@pandaphil]

Well done! Half the fun of modeling is buying a Meh kit and turning it into something special.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It can be very rewarding

[@4ngu54110tt]

Cheers Harry. Looks fantastic 😊 Great job and I'm sure you've had a great time building it. 🖒Also nice rework to the brand there, well... until you mentioned the wombat piss 😂

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

The truth will out... I cannot help it!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

She's beautiful Harry

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey... it was a labour of love

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@HarryHoudiniModels definitely

[@stevedownunder690]

Hi Harry, Great build, it's always good to finish a model. Just one point that let your build down to a degree in my opinion, OK I am picky, was the amount of "fuzz" on the lines, when I was building the Heller 1/100 Victory (on hold for the last 20 years) running the line through bees wax or candle wax then running over a candle flame removed all the "fuzz" and may even preserve the material to a degree, I thought you did a little instructional on preparing rigging lines earlier in the build.... The Bounty will look good next to your Victory as a size comparison. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Stephen.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I did wax the lines, but the Revell supplied cordage just seemed to fur up again. I switched to some Imai cord and it was much better. I even rewaxed existing lines on the model, which looked good for a day or so, but eventually furred out. Won’t use that Revell line ever again.

[@stevedownunder690]

@@HarryHoudiniModels Bugger, that is disappointing when that sort of thing happens, hard won experiance.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yep was a real bugger

[@GYRUSS]

I can’t believe how small a ship the Bounty was.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes compared to most sailing ship models it’s half or less the length. I took a photo of my Heller 1:100 Victory Hull next to it just to show how tiny it was.

[@petersmith4455]

hi great finish to the bounty, capt bligh would be most impressed, why revell dont supply rear lanterns is a shame so will have to trawl through the internet for some,i also have the book on the bounty, its like a service book really great

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey

[@crazysoxcourier]

beautiful chap!!! well done. makes me want to build annother sailing ship! thanks for the instructional videos! anychance we can get the how to on the rat lines with that jig you made months ago please? or have i missed it when i was offline for a month moving house? thanks again bro

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Part 8 was all about my Ratline Tool. Here is the list with links to each part of the series. houdinimodels.com/Revell-HMAV-Bounty/

[@crazysoxcourier]

@@HarryHoudiniModels sweet thanks mate!!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

you’re welcome.

[@farnarkle]

Well done, Harry. What was your reasoning behind not weathering the ship? Asks me, who wouldn't know what a weathered ship looks like. Again well done.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I considered it, but I wanted to go the route of a wood ship model and have it looking spanking new. In fact I may just post it on a wood ship FB page and see if anyone realises it is plastic LOL

[@raymondblanchard2213]

@@HarryHoudiniModels I bet no one would suspect 🤣

[@raymondblanchard2213]

I'm thinking of mounting a piece of wood inside the bottom of the hull for screws to go up through the bottom of wood plaque, gluing the block to one side of the hull then to other side as I fit the hull with the deck, then final drilling would work anywhere along it for mounts. Can you guess this is my first mount of a ship on anything but the plastic stand it comes with? I really want it to be solid it so it doesn't fall over during the build after hull painting.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It is a very light plastic model. Not a heavy wooden metre long ship build. So only needs a light mount to the base. See my other comments. As long as your pedestals are secure in the keel you should be fine. I added no internal bracing at all.

[@raymondblanchard2213]

@@HarryHoudiniModels ok that sounds good, thank you for your prompt reply

[@rickdunn3883]

Bravo Zulu.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks, but although I was born in central Africa, I am not Zulu

[@NautilusSSN571]

​​@@HarryHoudiniModels Bravo Zulu means well done in modern navy speak.

[@garycooper3487]

A really nice job, I admire your patience. I'm tackling the Revell 1/225 HMS Victory, and hope to replace the nasty plastic shrouds and ratlines, but the prospect of doing even that gives me palpitations. I'm not a confident rigger

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks... did you see my video on using the Ratline harp tool? makes doing them a piece of cake.

[@garycooper3487]

I'll give it alook. Thanks.

[@TheQstoltz]

Harry A wonderful build -very impressive. Enough said I feel as you seem intent on a waffle free zone. PS How many was a normal crew? Regards and stay well.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Waffle is my super power! According to Google it had 46 crew.

[@TheQstoltz]

Thank you. A crew of 46 seems small for such a significant ship. The skill is knowing when to impart knowledge and when to provide the background canvass. I hope you keep up the great videos. Best wishes

[@petefly3103]

Nice work. How many hours in total ?

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Pete... I did not keep a tally of my hours but it took over a year working now and then. So approximately 250-300 hours

[@alanmorris8783]

That reminds me ..... I’ve got to buy some spaghetti. 😬

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Just make sure it’s ale denty.

[@-V-K-]

When learning the ropes meant learning the ropes.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It certainly did Ollie.

[@maanviss3840]

Looking at those rope, I'm still confusing.. Is there anyway to learn the basic rigging? Which can be implemented to all model..?🤔

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes I explain the basics in rigging in the earlier videos in the Revell Bounty series. Even in part 1 where I show the instructions I talk about basic rigging.

[@maanviss3840]

Ok. I'll check it again... 👍thanks.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Every video has been chaptered in the description, so you can easily see the list of topics. Find the one you want then click on the timecode in the description to jump to it in the video

[@nickbrough8335]

Not sure this will work, but this "model" was at Chatham Royal Dock Yard. Your next project ?

[@nickbrough8335]

It didn't :(

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Did they have one in the Museum?

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I see they have a Sloop HMS Gannet moored there... not quite the same type of ship but from a similar period.

[@nickbrough8335]

@@HarryHoudiniModels It's a waterline model of a three gun decker (HMS Victory) about 20 feet long. I thought you'd enjoy the challenge of building and rigging her :) www.flickr.com/photos/thedcms/6731860545. This was the version I saw when I visited back in 2011. They've improved the presentation and moved it to a better location since.

[@nickbrough8335]

@@HarryHoudiniModels It's a fantastic museum. They still have a working rope making building, which makes an interesting tour. HMS Gannet is well worth visiting as well.