Cannon Fodder Posted January 31, 2016 #1 Posted January 31, 2016 I started a new build The Emma C. Berry. I have been regulated to a couple hours on the weekends lately and the garage is too cold to work in, I have to put it away every night. I am very excited about building out my new shipyard in the new house we are building. We are 4-6 weeks out from completion and will be moving yet again. The admiral and I are more settled in our jobs now so hopefully this move will be less stressful. I've been following a couple of other build logs to get to this point. pete48, Mirabell61, Elijah and 6 others 9 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Elijah Posted January 31, 2016 #2 Posted January 31, 2016 Very nice ! I would like to build this kit someday in the (very far) future. Have fun! Nirvana and Blighty 2 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
Burroak Posted January 31, 2016 #3 Posted January 31, 2016 Your off to a great start. I will be following along. Nirvana, Elijah and Blighty 3 Quote GREG H.
Cannon Fodder Posted February 8, 2016 Author #4 Posted February 8, 2016 I've opted to do some of the interior detail, at least just for kicks, even if in the final build it will be minimally seen. Those bunks were challenging. The wet well awkward at best. I'm going to give my best at attempting ladders next... pete48, Mirabell61, Elijah and 7 others 10 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
gjdale Posted February 8, 2016 #5 Posted February 8, 2016 I have this kit in my stash too, so I might pull up a chair and follow along. Looks like you're off to a good start already. Elijah, Cannon Fodder, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
GaryKap Posted February 8, 2016 #6 Posted February 8, 2016 I also have this kit sitting in my closet, so I will be looking over your shoulder as well. For some reason, many of the Emma C. Berry build logs on this web site seem to go dormant after a while. I hope you will keep going with this one. I have come to realize that maintaining a build log can be a chore, but your effort will be welcomed by us "followers". You are off to a very good start. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing. <<Gary>> Blighty, Cannon Fodder, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote current build: SYREN nearly done: Fair American, Benjamin W. Latham future builds: Emma C. Berry completed builds: Rattlesnake, Newsboy, Sultana
gerty Posted February 8, 2016 #7 Posted February 8, 2016 Nice start - look forward to following along. Nirvana and Elijah 2 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters
Cannon Fodder Posted February 13, 2016 Author #8 Posted February 13, 2016 I've finished planking the cabin, procrastinating on ladders... And started planking the ceiling in the forward section. pete48, steamschooner, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Cannon Fodder Posted February 13, 2016 Author #9 Posted February 13, 2016 Those with astute eyes will notice that I opted not to cut the bevels on my frames completely, I tried for the first 6-7 pairs of frames but basically got impatient as it was taking too long to do all this work by hand....sorry no power tools allowed after the admiral goes to sleep. Although as long as the modeling takes it seems silly not to have done it properly according to the instructions. I have also opted not to fair the inside prior to planking. Even with the clamps installed I fear breaking frames. I hope with more time and the deck installed and the lodging knees installed I will be able to fair the outside of the hull without mishap. I am about 5-6 weeks from moving again, this time into a real bonefide shop space. The third car space in a three car garage and we only own two cars! I hope to purchase my first scroll saw to set up in the new shipyard. 1/32 scale ladders.... Any advice, does a jig actually work? Nirvana and Elijah 2 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Elijah Posted February 14, 2016 #10 Posted February 14, 2016 As far as I know, I think the jig would still work. Is your ladder angled? Nirvana 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
Cannon Fodder Posted February 14, 2016 Author #11 Posted February 14, 2016 These are all the references I have to the ladders. There are three of them. One on either side of the wet well leading to the hatches and on in the cabin. I think it will give me measurements enough to draw out a sub plan for ladders and in turn create a jig. I'll have to play with what size timber to use. Nirvana, pete48, trippwj and 2 others 5 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Elijah Posted February 14, 2016 #12 Posted February 14, 2016 I look forward to seeing your final product! Nirvana and Blighty 2 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
Cannon Fodder Posted February 20, 2016 Author #13 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Ladder jig, after fourth iteration. And final product. Hopefully I can improve with the second and third ladder. Edited February 20, 2016 by Cannon Fodder Elijah, gerty, pete48 and 3 others 6 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Cannon Fodder Posted February 20, 2016 Author #14 Posted February 20, 2016 Second ladder drying. At this scale a millimeter makes a big difference. I still got a bit of a bow in the middle. The first ladder I worked from one end and the other end turned out a millimeter wider. This ladder I tried to work from the ends. Still got this stacking effect, each rung ever so slightly longer... trippwj, Blighty, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Cannon Fodder Posted February 20, 2016 Author #15 Posted February 20, 2016 New jig. I've cut and prefit without glue this time to ensure a square fit. Best one yet. yvesvidal, Nirvana, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Cannon Fodder Posted February 20, 2016 Author #16 Posted February 20, 2016 And the final products compared. I do think the third jig did best. gjdale, yvesvidal, Blighty and 5 others 8 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Elijah Posted February 21, 2016 #17 Posted February 21, 2016 Nice ladders! Nirvana 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
CDW Posted February 21, 2016 #18 Posted February 21, 2016 What a beauty! I had no idea this ship model was this nice, and the author is doing a fantastic job on it. Model Expo should give him a few kudos for showing off their product in such a favorable and well deserved light. Excellent in every way. Craig Blighty, Elijah, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
Cannon Fodder Posted February 22, 2016 Author #19 Posted February 22, 2016 Thank you Craig and Elijah. I have finished planking the forward inner section and am looking ahead to the deck. I've taken a stab at the first of many lodging knees. This one is hand carved. I think a power tool might help. Alas I'll have to wait till we move in about a month to consider a dremel or scroll saw to help out in this department. I'm currently undecided about paint vs staining the model. I'll have to think on it yet. Nirvana, gerty, yvesvidal and 5 others 8 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
pete48 Posted February 22, 2016 #20 Posted February 22, 2016 Very interesting build you have here, I will pull up a chair and follow along Best Regards, Pete Elijah and Nirvana 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/
CDW Posted February 22, 2016 #21 Posted February 22, 2016 Hey Cannon Fodder I loved your Emma Berry so well, I went and bought one today. Model Expo had it on sale for 50% off and I could not pass that deal up. They also had the Syren on sale for 50% off, but someone beat me to the "buy-it-now" button. Craig Cannon Fodder, Elijah and Nirvana 3 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
Cannon Fodder Posted February 23, 2016 Author #22 Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks again Craig. I am thoroughly enjoying the build. I have decided to paint and stain! I've also glued my second lodging knee. It has also occurred to me just now to make two of each. Port and starboard. Also the plans show what looks like two pieces where I think I'll just make one piece and carve a line or something to model the joint although I do plan on just planking the whole thing... Dru Blighty, pete48, russ and 5 others 8 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Cannon Fodder Posted February 29, 2016 Author #23 Posted February 29, 2016 I've made some progress this last week or two. I've been working on the deck framing and the lodging knees. And my errors in the hull framing have become painfully obvious. I think I'll be paying for those mistakes later when I try and fair the hull before planking. The hull clearly has a bit of a twist to it. Not single lodging knee is like another, Lots of hand carving going on. Having lots of fun and been planning my eventual turn to the dark side(scratch building) or light depending on your viewpoint I suppose. Dreaming of power tools and frankly bigger pieces of wood, all these bits are hard to handle with my extra large hands. trippwj, Elijah, gerty and 5 others 8 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Nirvana Posted February 29, 2016 #24 Posted February 29, 2016 Cannon Fodder, I just found your build log and pulled out a chair to sit on while enjoying this build. Emma is one of the ships I have waiting in my yard. This looks very good and take a lot of pictures, please. Blighty and Elijah 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
Elijah Posted February 29, 2016 #25 Posted February 29, 2016 Nice framing! What's next? Nirvana 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
Cannon Fodder Posted March 6, 2016 Author #26 Posted March 6, 2016 I've been able to get some more starboard lodging knees carved. I hate it when this happens... Elijah, pete48, Blighty and 3 others 6 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Nirvana Posted March 6, 2016 #27 Posted March 6, 2016 Cannon Fodder, I would recommend blade #12, which is a mini curved blade, meant for that type of cutting. But your Emma is turning out nicely. Cannon Fodder, trippwj, Blighty and 1 other 4 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
Elijah Posted March 6, 2016 #28 Posted March 6, 2016 Nice progress! Nirvana 1 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
Cannon Fodder Posted March 6, 2016 Author #29 Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks Dr. Per. I didn't even know of a #12 blade. of course no one carries them locally. Thank you internets. I have struggled with that carving, didn't even think about the blades I was using. Mostly #11 actually. I have probably made twice as many of those lodging knees due to breakage. I'll be glad when it's over. I am trying no to rush that last ones. I have test fit one of the covering boards and they are laying nice and flush once the frames are trimmed down with the lodging knees. Blighty, Elijah and Nirvana 3 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
DCooper Posted March 8, 2016 #30 Posted March 8, 2016 Looking mighty nice. I've been following along with you progress. Great to see how well your ship is coming together. Looks to be a good sized kit to build. Dan Nirvana, Blighty, Cannon Fodder and 1 other 4 Quote
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