Elmer Cornish Posted November 20, 2013 Share #601 Posted November 20, 2013 micheal wow!! this is an amazing log !!!!! i love it , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share #602 Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks for the compliments Elmer , and Crackers. I have been thinking about my build entries and like the style that Ed Tosti uses for his entries so I am going to see how it works from here on the numbers are starting at number nine because I have made 8 posts recently regarding the cabin structure. I will follow a similar pattern for different areas in the future. Cabin Structure. part 9 After gluing up the sides and beams I noticed that I had not done as good a job making the beams line up on the top profile and this caused a problem with the gluing of the planks. My solution was to sand down the sides and ends to match the middle beams rather than removing the beams. this then ensured that all the curved surfaces were identical. I made a long sander with some 220 grit and carpet tape strip of oak. I used the narrow side first then the wide side to finish, i did not see the need to go any finer than the 220 grit because all the surfaces will be covered with glue and other wood. This allowed me to set some new pine strips that were all the same thickness as the fir planks. These strips were glued to the perimeter and across the separation beam. The fir planks will be pre drilled for the "screw plugs" (small dowels) before being glued to the top then the dowels and caulking before fitting the companion way slide logs and hatch. Michael druxey, Elia, dnputnam and 6 others 9 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmodel Posted November 21, 2013 Share #603 Posted November 21, 2013 Michael - Teriffic woodworking on the cabin. The huge 'sanding stick' is an elegant solution to the problem. The joinery is superb. You should consider submitting some photos to Fine Woodworking for their Reader's Gallery.when you are done. Thanks for sharing, as always. Be well Dan mtaylor and druxey 2 Quote Current build -SS Mayaguez (c.1975) scale 1/16" = 1' (1:192) by Dan Pariser Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerC Posted November 22, 2013 Share #604 Posted November 22, 2013 At first I was like "that caulking looks terrible, look at all the bubbles that pop up" but then on the next picture where it's scraped, I was like O.O it looks AMAZING. I am definitely going that route in my next build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share #605 Posted November 22, 2013 Dan Thanks for the compliment and thought. At first I was like "that caulking looks terrible, look at all the bubbles that pop up" but then on the next picture where it's scraped, I was like O.O it looks AMAZING. I am definitely going that route in my next build Hello Spencer welcome I think you must be referring to one of the earlier posts where i began using the coloured glue as a caulking. In the deck planking I used a beveled edge and on the cabin top I am going to use a fine rabbet ti give a more consistent result. Michael PeteB 1 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 22, 2013 Share #606 Posted November 22, 2013 Michael, Are you making a piece of art work, or the cabin of a pilot cutter? John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share #607 Posted November 23, 2013 John, I suppose it depends on your point of view. Michael mtaylor and CAd My Fingers 2 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share #608 Posted November 23, 2013 Cabin Structure part 10 This series of pictures shows the laying of the long planks and the inserts of the "Screw Plugs" The first picture shows the planks glued to the beams after they have been drilled with an .048" drill which is close to a 3/8th scale screw plug. a 3/64th would have been more accurate which is .046875" I can live with it. Close up of the caulking rabbet The first plugs glued in. After the glue had set the dowels were cut off with an exacto saw blade proud of the plank surface. The plug was then pared down with a very sharp chisel. The rest of the plugs setting up. The next part will cover the companionway and slide logs. Michael PeteB, Elia, garyshipwright and 5 others 8 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 23, 2013 Share #609 Posted November 23, 2013 Oh, yes! Very nice, mate! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share #610 Posted November 26, 2013 Deck Fittings part 1 While waiting for caulking glue to dry, I unraveled some copper ground wire pulled it through the draw plate for the correct diameter to thread 0x80? I spent some time bending up some deck eye bolts. These are going to receive rings as well. There will be a few sizes from 1 inch to 2 inch OD in scale When they are all made they will be silver soldered. Michael DSiemens, sawdust, PeteB and 8 others 11 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted November 26, 2013 Share #611 Posted November 26, 2013 Michael, I envy you the scale of your boat. I’ve always wanted to put fasteners on eyebolts under the deck but after the deck is on and the hull is planked there’s no way to get to them. Yours are looking good. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 26, 2013 Share #612 Posted November 26, 2013 Eye bolts up to your usual standard I see, Michael! John druxey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share #613 Posted November 26, 2013 Bob, John, Thanks. The thread in masting and rigging about fly tying has really got me thinking. Michael Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted November 27, 2013 Share #614 Posted November 27, 2013 Michael, those eye.bolts look great! I hear ya about the fly tying rig--I've been following that thread also, and it's got me thinking as well... Last blocks I did were with a 3rd hand; it worked but definitely would like to find a better way. Jay Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 27, 2013 Share #615 Posted November 27, 2013 You've spoiled us, Michael. Thread and nuts on the eyebolts, yet. Looks great!!!! Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted November 27, 2013 Share #616 Posted November 27, 2013 Michael, You are a maestro! I would swear your photos are of full scale fittings and a full scale cutter! Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlb Posted November 27, 2013 Share #617 Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) This is the first time I have seen washers, threads, and nuts on model eyebolts, but at your skill level I am not surprised, only delighted! Ron Edited November 27, 2013 by rlb Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share #618 Posted November 27, 2013 Jay Mark, Mark, Ron, Crackers, Thanks for your encouraging comments. Michael Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share #619 Posted November 27, 2013 Cabin Structure part 11 Most of the caulking is now completed and scraped. The first picture shows the dark carpenters glue filling the seams befor scraping. A few spots needed to be topped up with more caulking. The second shows the scraping of the planks and caulking. Test fitting the slide logs, these are both different heights because of the slope of the larger area I used a couple of sticks to ensure they remained parallel and level to each other The rear section glued and ready to be scraped, the slide logs are located to measure the forward end panel of the companionway, this will be mahogany. The aft end will also get mahogany side slots for the drop in boards up to the hatch. after the pine section of the curved plank stop is removed. Michael SailorGreg, TBlack, PeteB and 5 others 8 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 27, 2013 Share #620 Posted November 27, 2013 very nice work Michael.........did you consider using rope calking? the slide rails look awesome.....are you to add stops on them as well? gonna look sweet when done Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 27, 2013 Share #621 Posted November 27, 2013 I love the caulking, Michael and the grain of the wood works very well at your scale. Is the glue just tinted carpenter's glue and have you done this before? Just wondering if the glue might shrink a bit over time. Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 27, 2013 Share #622 Posted November 27, 2013 Looking 'fest cless', Michael! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmodel Posted November 27, 2013 Share #623 Posted November 27, 2013 Excellent joinery, as always, Michael. Impressive work with the eyebolts too, as everyone has said. What finish are you thinking about for the cabin? Dan Quote Current build -SS Mayaguez (c.1975) scale 1/16" = 1' (1:192) by Dan Pariser Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted November 28, 2013 Share #624 Posted November 28, 2013 Lovely work Michael. Always a pleasure to drop by and see your progress. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #625 Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks Denis, Greg, John, Dan, and Dan for all the kind remarks. .did you consider using rope calking? the slide rails look awesome.....are you to add stops on them as well? Dennis No I did not consider rope caulking. I'm not quite sure what you mean by stops on the rails. Is the glue just tinted carpenter's glue and have you done this before? Just wondering if the glue might shrink a bit over time. Greg, Yes the caulking is coloured Carpenters clue, placed with a syringe, it is the same glue as the deck caulking and that is now over a year old. What finish are you thinking about for the cabin? Dan I am thinking that the cabin will get the same teak oil finish, it will allow the wood to breath. Michael Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share #626 Posted November 28, 2013 Cabin Structure part 12 The planking and scraping are finished on the top and now the bottom locating cleats are being glued to the bottom this cabin needs to be removable so that the weights and servo etc can be accessed. The second picture shows the cleats being glued and also shows the small clamp draw from the card catalog file cabinet that shows up in some of the pictures. Next is the hatch cover boards and the splines ready to be glued to the cross beams of the hatch. The last picture shows a small work station that I can move quickly off the wood workbench, it has a cork surface and the pliers are held by some small 1/4 inch ceramic magnets glued into the pine backboard. Michael . sonicmcdude, mtaylor, dvm27 and 6 others 9 Quote 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 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 28, 2013 Share #627 Posted November 28, 2013 I wished I worked like that.........my table always looks like ground zero! :D what I meant Michael, is are there to be stops for the hatch cover rails......to keep it from sliding too far backwards and forwards. Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted November 28, 2013 Share #628 Posted November 28, 2013 Fine work, as always. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Cornish Posted November 28, 2013 Share #629 Posted November 28, 2013 please keep it comeing !! im hungry for more !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 28, 2013 Share #630 Posted November 28, 2013 Wondered what you kept in the card file, Michael! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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