Rigging, sails and sea - part 03 of building the HMS TERROR from Occre

In 1845, under the command of Sir John A. Franklin, the ships Terror and Erebus set off on an expedition to navigate the famous Northwest Passage. They were the first ships to be fitted out with auxiliary steam engines and were also reinforced with iron plating, fore and aft, to increase their resistance to pack ice. They were stocked with sufficient supplies for 3 years at sea.
The last sighting of the two ships was off Greenland was as they entered Baffin Bay, gateway to the frozen Arctic labyrinth.
With the collaboration of an Inuit hunter from the Arctic hamlet of Gjoa Haven, on 26th September 2016 the wreck of H.M.S. Terror, 168 years after her disappearance, was finally discovered. The Terror was in excellent condition. Images have been obtained of her deck and interior, showing perfectly preserved objects and parts of the ship that remained intact.
"Rigging, sails and sea" is the third video of assembling the H.M.S. Terror from Occre in scale 1/75 eventually placed in a diorama which was printed with the Anycubic FDM printer VYPER
Many thanks to Erick Miotke for his fantastic music theme which covers the dramatic ice situation.
The 3D pack ice was designed in Cinema 4D and printed with the Anycubic FDM printer VYPER.
Colours used: alcald II
Additional rods and tubes: Albion Alloys

[@4THECRAFT]

I am speechless. This must be the best video I have ever seen on a wooden ship model built. Not to mention the flawless built itself . 🙌👏👏👏

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Your patience is just…. So high! Incredible work, it looks beyond spectacular! Keep it up!

[@jonasdartman2572]

Fantastic Tom, you've outdone yourself on this one. It is an absolute privilege to watch. I bow to you Sir!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@Diregecko]

Tom, this is ridiculous production value. The model alone is an insane amount of intricate and terrific work, stop-motion adds a level, I cannot fathom. Fantastic. I bow to the amount of your modelling-mojo. :)

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@garyvs.carsmore4607]

As an avid scale ship builder, I consider this to be well beyond next level. It’s one thing to rig a ship, complete with sails, it’s another thing to do it with stop motion. Very enjoyable. Gary

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@garygenerous8982]

Wow. Absolutely getting chills watching this. The perfection of the model added to the insanity of building it while making a stop motion video is mind blowing. Thank you so much for making this Tom and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

[@rockinghorses]

I have a new found respect for how they built these ships...not sure there would be a better way to understand them than to watch a master scale modeller at work. Thanks for another brilliant production, an absolute pleasure to watch this.

[@envitech02]

The masts and rigging are truly a lot of work! Not for the faint hearted.

[@jayconstantine5928]

An amazing build. As someone with a long-time keen interest in the Franklin Expedition, (and modelling) it has been nothing but a pleasure to watch these videos. I have learned more about the design of the ships from watching you work than from all the books I have read! Added to this, as a modeller, I can say that your style of using stop motion to let the models 'build themselves' adds a magical visual element to the hobby, while at the same time removing the mystery of what's happening and allows the viewer to clearly see the process 'in action'. More please!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much for your kind words 😊

[@Steven_Andreyechen]

Looks fantastic! Some of those techniques to get all the rigging to be uniform and in the right spots was ingenious! Would have never thought to do those things.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@robpatrick6107]

That is a phenomenal piece of work Tom. I hope it is going to be displayed somewhere for people to enjoy both the history associated with HMS Terror, and your amazing workmanship

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Wow...beyond my wildest expectation, - 10/10 just doesn't feel enough. Wonderful work. 👍🏻👏🏻🥇

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@rickbear7249]

When you understand how these machines worked, then you realise how truly incredible they were. Many people don't realise that the higher masts could be taken down in stormy weather. Only by understanding the rigging can we truly see how incredible they were. Beautifully accurate rigging on this superb model

[@mycroft1905]

Goodness! What a massive project. Very nice modelling. Excellent diorama base. I would imagine that you would be well equipped to count rigging blocks should you ever need to induce sleep, unless they are now the objects of nightmares.

[@brokiepmb]

Incredible. When you post the bar so high it makes me wonder where you can possibly go from here. Your talents are the envy of any and all creative people who are fortunate enough to see your work. I'm really excited to discover your new masterpiece, thank you so much! And by the way, your 100 000 is tantalizingly close.... Superb!!

[@graveexplorations]

This whole HMS Terror series is so masterful and brilliant it is difficult to put into words. Your talents are truly jaw dropping, bravo!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

As a builder of scaled wooden ship models, I know how much work and time it takes. As a regular format video editor, I also know the amount of time and work, but if you add stop motion and everything else involved, it's UNBELIEVABLE. Congratulations Tom. Cesar

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear you like my little experiments

@@TomGrigat Bring more experiences. I ve been following your channel almost since the beginning.

[@robk5865]

What a breathtakingly beautiful model!!! A living room piece for sure.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - unfortunately my girls don't see it that way. They don't like the diorama...

[@joemiserendino3161]

This is amazing, modeling on a much higher plane from the rest of us. Outstanding build and presentation!

[@gapratt4955]

Amazing model! Love the display. Watching this brings home why growing hemp was so important at that point in history. It took around 300 acres of hemp to supply the cordage for an average ship of the line.

[@Spookfinder]

In a KZbin world where the successful business model is to churn out those videos quick and often, the time, effort and skill behind this one (these three) is breathtaking. That rope-work alone would give the average person an aneurysm, but to animate it too, slightly beggars belief. Are there awards for this kind of thing?

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear you like my work 😊

[@shirleyboy8859]

A Stunning tribute to a Horrendous story... The Craftsmanship is beyond comparison... Add to that the art of the filming and you have something Really Really Special... Wow that is a lot of Rigging..... Fantastic Tom.... :-)))

[@grahamrushall6044]

Phenomenal Tom. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

[@jeffryan90359]

What a beautiful ship! Well beyond my abilities and patience. Love the stop motion effect as well.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@colinritchie1757]

Tom, I've bee to the National Maritime Museum, and our local Maritime Museum where they have a number of Builders models of ships like the Curry Sark and your model would not look out of place in either of them , a wonderful example of beautiful traditional modelling combined with and modern techniques - speechless as always !

[@pwissink1]

What a build! Beautifully build and put into motion👍💪

[@zoltannemet2612]

Can't wait to see HMS Erebus as well (:

[@TomGrigat]

Possibly not by me 😅

[@zoltannemet2612]

@@TomGrigat I hope you change your mind, your content is excelent, love to see it happen.

[@DC73rr]

Brillliantly beautiful. Both the HMS Terror, and, the video series.

[@voodoonights1671]

amazing work and patience to not only do this model, but to do all the stop motion too. Thank you.

[@Getpojke]

Utterly astounding, I think I'd go cross eyed doing all that rigging never mind doing the stop motion on top of it. 😵 It truly deserves to be in a museum.

[@morkovija]

The amount of work that went into this video is just mind boggling. I think I never worked this hard at anything in my life =0

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

My word. You must have needed a little lie down after that cross rigging experience. I was tired watching it. Just fantastic and am absolute joy to have had the privilege to watch your work. Makes my day thank you.

[@RogerRamjetman]

I post Wooden model ship build videos every week and it takes me 20 or more posts to accomplish the same you post in one video. I love watching your content style and you have inspired me with maney ideas to inhance my video production. Thank you for all you do.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot for your kind words 😊

[@danielcgomez]

Perfect! ...just perfect! Love it!

[@marekpeliks5690]

I have no words of admiration

[@vwtrey100]

I've been playing around with stop motion, most because of your videos. I can't figure out how you do some of it. It's amazing.

[@stephenthomas2311]

Incredible build. Visual artistry and quite an ambitious project. Nicely done, Sir.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@13bravo72]

Incredible work! Simply amazing! Love the animation..Can't wait for the next part!! Bravo, we'll done Sir!!👍👍👍👍

[@TomGrigat]

I'm happy you like it

[@basfinnis]

Oh my word, look at all that rigging! Amazing work. One day I hope to try some rigging before I keel over! 😀

[@robertgriffin662]

Tom, you did it again! A MASTER PIECE! The rigging is crazy. I like the jig for connecting the pullies, great idea. Please keep them yhe coming!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much

[@robertgriffin662]

@@TomGrigat you are welcome.

[@tonyperez4791]

Out Fracking Amazing , Tom ! I got tired just by watching your work. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Hope you have a great/safe week ! Cheers, Tony

[@bohun28]

Fantastic work. Thank you for sharing this and making these films a part of your creative output.

[@blackberibart9711]

It's really incredible. As a person who has been modeling ships since childhood, I admire you and your work, Tom. I am respect from your few Russian viewers!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot for your kind words 😊

[@rupertcarss6704]

Well worth the wait! Wonderful build, great video and diorama looks outstanding! Inspirational...

[@triumphbonnevillebypeter6127]

MAGNIFIQUE ET FABULEUX TOM !!!

[@peterdelaforce2346]

Truly epic creation, blown away, thank you for sharing

[@TomGrigat]

You're welcome

[@dyloondyloon6126]

the best, relaxing and clear "how to do this" I've seen

[@markgouthro7375]

The model does a good job showing the structural beefyness of the ship.

[@stanforier100]

I am in awe, such craftmanship and dedication. Unsurpassed, tons of respect Tom!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot

[@thomascampbell6747]

A masterpiece! Enjoyed every moment of it! Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@MrVolvobloke]

It seems very mean to just call this breathtaking but I've run out of superlatives. It is simply breathtaking. Thank you for posting !

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - you're welcome

[@markfrommontana]

I think your rigging would be beyond the capabilities of 99% of most modelers and when you add in the stop motion process I'd up that to 99.9%. I may be underestimating this of course! Superb work Tom!

[@Fenixx117]

Your videos are works of art! Also love you picked such an iconic historical ship to build

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@666chew]

It should be noted you're teaching a master class in modeling for all to see. Just when I think you've done your best work, you go ahead and top what you did last. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@TheLastPhoen1x]

I like the little custom tool that helps align deadeyes so they all have equal length. Clever.

[@hobbyscalemodeling8213]

Fantastic work! Beautiful ship and great animation :-)

[@MrGeoffHilton]

I never realised how complicated the rigging is on these ships, great stuff, thanks.

[@TomGrigat]

I hadn't released it before either... 😅

[@b.p.7153]

The build process and result are absolutely stunning! Well done, sir. 👍

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@denisnikitin1927]

OMG, it's so much work making these videos. Hat off.

[@shawnhierlihy3690]

One of the nicer rigging jobs I've ever seen on a sailboat.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@joegilroy4918]

Fantastic work!

[@garysd9943]

Wow, cool video and wonderful result! I was impressed by the ship model, then you topped it with that pack ice diorama/stand. And personally, I think "Terror" is the perfect name for a ship with that many ratlines to tie!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words

[@profil4e]

Incredible work ! Leaving a comment to help out with the algorithm !

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊

[@UncleDuck2233]

Just beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@JJ-cf7nb]

This is absolutely amazing! I have this Occre kit of the Terror and have watched all of their videos on constructing and rigging it. Tom, your videos have provided so much additional information that I’ve needed. Thank you! Brilliant videos from an instructional, as well as entertaining, point of view.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm glad my videos were helpful.

[@yetialphamale]

This is beyond amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@mkorkala]

This is what perfection looks like! Yet another masterpiece Tom. Congratulations! By the way Tom, have you ever considered creating a video series like "Tom's Modelling Masterclass" explaining your techniques, providing tips and insights? For us with lesser skills, you know 🙂

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you - and nice idea. I made some tutorials as well. But it would be interesting to figure out what be suitable topics

[@mkorkala]

@@TomGrigat I'm sorry I didn't notice that you already have tutorials! I don't know how I've missed them! I understand that potential topics can be a bit tricky subject since people have different interest areas and skill levels. Anyway, there's always something we can learn from your videos. For example, how you rigged deadeyes could really make rigging a bit less daunting task 🙂

[@TheAlleyman]

This is so great. Both rigging a sailing ship model and creating a (common) modelling video are already difficult tasks by themselves. Pulling both off in an aesthetic audio-visual art piece is just insane.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words

[@borisdlr7724]

Amazing ! Well done !

[@Ficon]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship!

[@TomGrigat]

You're welcome 😊

[@morganhawkins2250]

The techniques detail and beauty that you put into your models are inspiring and drive me to build my models with better detail and more advanced techniques following some of your own designs and what you have shown.

[@jacobmunkhammar3775]

This is so amazing! By far the coolest videos on all of KZbin!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@darrylhilbig6459]

Your maintainance of attention to detail is still inspiring. Especially when it comes to the threading of the lines in the rigging. I was most impressed by the time and patience it would have taken to put the shrouds? (the part where the crew climb up to get to the sails on the yards). Hopefully, you understand the part I am talking about. I was guessing that part of the rigging.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - and yes I know you meant the ratlines. They took ages 😅

[@georgehancock1921]

When HMS Terror was found in 2016 the Terror was located less than 50 miles north of where HMS Erebus went down, she lies at a depth of 79 feet and is in good condition and that she went down in a place called Terror bay suggest that perhaps she should’ve been found a lot sooner. Michael Palins book ‘Erebus, the story of a ship’ is a great read for any more information on these two great ships.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your nice story. I have the book from Michael Palin. Very good lecture.

[@cajunrandy2143]

one helluva nice job on that !

[@user-kw8oj9yv7k]

SUPER!!! Слов нет!!!

[@HypnoNett]

Simply mind blowing!

[@williamwilkinson2748]

Brilliant animations. Inspired me to resume work on my model ship projects. Thank you.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@johnb2832]

I had no idea it only took 30 minutes to build something like that!! Such detail! I thought maybe a few months to a year but you make it look so easy!! Seriously, Truly spectacular model, fascinating watching it get built. A museum piece for sure.

[@leonardoforlano8791]

This is bloody outstanding.

[@rricos151]

This is the very best I've seen in all the angles and micro handing, very talented and always on que with the sounds

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@stenalbertsen2440]

That is fantastic ship and wat a great job 🤯 .

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@henrycatt5844]

I've long run out of adjectives to fully describe your model making and stop frame animation, but it's like all the rigging on previous models was merely practice compared to this one. Just fantastic.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@stuartosborne6263]

Astounding.

[@thomashiggins4923]

Amazing stuff, Tom. Not just professionally done by a professional, but professionally done by a professional at the summit of his art. Thanks for the video - just brilliant. Tom (me)

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@plan4u56]

Awesome!! Amazing!!! Speechless!!! Tom You ARE a Model Master Blessings Darrell Killingsworth

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot

[@finallyfriday.]

Another classic. Love it.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear

[@finallyfriday.]

@@TomGrigat As much work here as in building the real ship. Impressive.

[@sugargliderdude]

breath taking

[@Pessetofflor]

This is really amazing, well done!

[@tattyheid7279]

Wow... Can't hit the like button enough times.

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

You truly have to be some kind of superior being to manage this level of work. What a masterpiece, omg

[@johnalecritchie8646]

This is going to be tonight's entertainment!

[@flightlinemedia]

Very nice work Tom!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Amazing as always. I can't understand why you don't have over a million subscribers.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks for your kind words

[@ivobonzano7006]

I have only one word to describe this masterpiece: magnificent!

[@billsargent3407]

I have to say, I have been working on this model for two years. Your videos have been life savers, especially in the end game rigging. You saved me an immense amount of time researching the cables and rigging, as the directions aren't especially useful. That and you are an incredible artist. I bought the 3d printer crew from you. Thank you again!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you very much 😊 - I'm really happy to be helpful with my videos. And thank you for buying my crew. I hope it works for you. Best regards, Tom

[@johafo]

Amazing. Great model! That flag though... it can't be the opposite of the wind in the sails. :D

[@TomGrigat]

You're absolutely right - the flag always flips back to this wrong position. Couldn't fix it for the pictures...

[@ralfweber7562]

FANTASTIC! Both ship and video👏

[@diyhometheaterguy]

Very nice using the vyper for the base. I will have to look at do that too. Fantastic work and great video!

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you

[@kurtanp]

So much captivating fun to watch! As always, thank you for sharing these incredible efforts.

[@TomGrigat]

You're welcome