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At this point, still working on launching a new build log for my Mayflower. Just figured out that the old Ship Modeler's Forum is still up and running. Until now, I thought it was the old same group with a new system.....confused here.

So the question is.....Are the members the same?..... or Is this an entirely different organization?

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Dave they are different organizations, there are most likely some members in both.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

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Getting the complex geometric three color paint scheme within reason has been a major challenge. Not going to say how many times I ripped it off and started over. That's modeling, huh?

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That is indeed modeling... :)   The good part about it is that you're not filling a scrap box.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Dave,

 

I a glad to see that you started a Build Log of your beautiful Mayflower ship. I will be following this with a lot of interest.

I hope you get a chance to publish an article (with pictures) about the Meeting in Beaufort, NC this past weekend.

 

Fantastic job on the geometric patterns! How did you do that?

 

Yves

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Several milestones in every build are worthy of small celebrations. The final hull plank is one of those "Miller Time" moments.

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Dave which kit is that?   Should I move it to the kit build area?   I see many instances where it doesnt follow my plans as far as I can see.  I also see laser cut parts in there.  Did you start with a kit by one of the European makers?

 

Chuck

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Yves....the painting was done off-ship as panels, then applied to the hull. Had to rip them off and completely re-do three times before finally developing a suitable technique of laying out the stern patterns. By then, the bow panels came much easier.

Thanks

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Hi Chuck:

Using the plans you shared with me, but referring back and forth to the magnificent build log posted by Ilhan Gokcay.

No kit....no laser cut parts.

You know I don't do kits....not when I have friends like you... ha ha

Sawdust Dave -

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By the way, Chuck....OUR Confederacy just ran away with BEST IN SHOW at this year's North Carolina Maritime Society's annual Boat Builders Show. Held this past weekend in Beaufort, NC.

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Congratulations....well deserved.

 

 

I just thought I was going crazy while looking at the mayflower......good to get that clarified.

Chuck

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Adding railing stanchions.  Getting each the exact same height being the promary challenge here.

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More deck trim.... Note water pump....just because I enjoy building them (builders prerogative)

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Tops....

Over 100 pieces per top....These are, by far, the most difficult tops I've ever tried to build.

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Not exactly sure how to reply since I am actually using two sets of plans. Began with plan sheets provided by our friend Mr. Passaro....also using a set of plan sheets provided by my friend Ilhan Gokcay. Mr. Gokcay's build log, posted herein, has been my primary resource for detail. He tells me in an email that he used Anderson's book as a reference for rigging detail.

Note: I cannot claim to be a maritime historian, although I do appreciate those of you who are. I'm just an old woodworker who kinda fell into this amazing hobby a few years ago and fell in love with the art.

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Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch)....

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Thoroughly enjoyed Rick's (Drake1588) visit this morning. Very impressed with his work on MayflowerII....MSW kit. This being his first kit, I can tell you, he is going to be one heck of a fine modeler. Also quite a historian....learned so much during our visit. Thanks Rick....Stay in touch.

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At this scale, wasn't sure how I was going to tackle the tiny ships bell. Not crazy about painting a wood bell.

Came up with this....turned a small brass "phillips head" wood screw using two Dremel tools spinning against each other.

Not too awful bad....I'll take it.

No, there is no "clapper" inside the bell.

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Dave:

This is really nice work. As for the bell, if you had not said otherwise, I would think it was an actual bell. Nice work.

 

Russ

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your Mayflower is looking great Dave

 

Nils

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What a great idea for a bell....  It looks super.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Edwin....cool bell indeed. Little things like that is what makes this crazy hobby fun to me. Next build? For now all I can think of is being another day closer to those dastardly rat lines.... clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch -

Etc.....

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Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch)....

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Now working on top mast shrouds using 3.5mm dead eyes....

Thought I might share this handy seizing jig for anyone interested.

Took me about 15 minutes to create this simple jig, using two wire stubs to secure the tiny deadeye on one upright and the second upright with a map pin used as belaying point to secure the two ends of the shroud nice and taunt whilst being perfectly seized.

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