kurtvd19 Posted April 8, 2016 Share #151 Posted April 8, 2016 Elijah: Next time you are at a meeting take a couple of photos of my shop/tools to show your Mom - she will not think you have so much once she sees the photos. Kurt Elijah, Canute, dgbot and 1 other 4 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share #152 Posted April 8, 2016 Good idea Kurt! I will if I can make tomorrow's meeting, and if not, then next time! Canute 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted April 8, 2016 Share #153 Posted April 8, 2016 Elijah, my wife tells me the same thing all the time but it's funny how no matter how much stuff she thinks I have I always see something I don't! Haha! Needless to say my wishlist is a mile long and never seems to get any shorter. MSW has not helped as almost everyday I read another post about a book I should read or a new tool or jig that looks great. I just write it down on my list and when I can save up some money I treat myself to something new. I also drop several big hints around Christmas and my birthday..... Keep your eyes open though when you are out at different stores. Sometimes the best tools can be found in unlikely places. For example, many of my small, very sharp scissors have come from hair cutting supply stores. Also, jewelry making supplies are real good places to buy stuff. They are considered common use tools in those places and so the costs can be lower but quality better compared to some hobby stores where they are specialty items. It's funny how that works but it does and it also opens up more selection so you can find just what you are looking for. Canute and Elijah 2 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted April 9, 2016 Share #154 Posted April 9, 2016 Elijah, I really enjoyed your comment about seeing the Philadelphia. My favorite location within the entire Smithsonian campus is the basement of the Museum of American History and all of the amazing ship models. Elijah, EJ_L and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genericDave Posted April 9, 2016 Share #155 Posted April 9, 2016 Elijah, Your patience and attention to detail on this part of the process is amazing! I rushed through this part on my build - I wish I had your focus! All this work you're putting in now is really going to pay off as the ship progresses! Elijah, EJ_L and Canute 3 Quote Dave | genericDave Current Build: Model Shipways Fair American 1:48 Completed Builds: Model Shipways Bluenose 1:64 Model Shipways Phantom 1:96 Blog: Suburban Ship Modeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted April 9, 2016 Share #156 Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks guys. Welcome to the build log Frank, your not late at all! Mike, my mother already thinks I've got too much stuff ! Tell her that's impossible Great work so far Canute and Elijah 2 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 9, 2016 Share #157 Posted April 9, 2016 You have a long way to go before you have enough tools. Show her a photo of my shop before I moved. Since I am a bachelor it could have been neater. David B canoe21, Canute, EJ_L and 2 others 5 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted April 9, 2016 Share #158 Posted April 9, 2016 What a pleasure it was reading through your build log Elijah and what a great thing it is to have such a young and eager ship builder on this forum. Thanks for sharing your careful build with us. I shall follow along from now on. Best, Ian EJ_L, Canute and Elijah 3 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted April 9, 2016 Share #159 Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Hi Elijah. I don't know if you have already seen this or not but you might find the download helpful with your build. I think you have to register on the site to download the files not sure as i haven't registered there http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles56.html Edited April 9, 2016 by Cobr@ Canute, Elijah and EJ_L 3 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted April 9, 2016 Share #160 Posted April 9, 2016 Looking very good Elijah. BTW, if a woman suggests you have too many tools, wait for the right timing and suggest she also has too many shoes and/or bags. Proceed on the above step with extreme caution. Elijah, Mahuna, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share #161 Posted April 11, 2016 Slowly but surely sanding and filling. This morning I modified one of my kit supplied blocks. It turned out better than it was before I worked with it, so that's a plus! When I get home, it's back to filling and sanding! That last photo is my favorite side of it. canoe21, mrshanks, Omega1234 and 11 others 14 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiek Posted April 11, 2016 Share #162 Posted April 11, 2016 Are you trying to round off the edges? If yes, Goole - block tumbler - or search this site Elijah and Canute 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share #163 Posted April 11, 2016 Yes, as well as add a second hole to simulate a sheave. I will look up block tumblers! Canute and Mahuna 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiek Posted April 11, 2016 Share #164 Posted April 11, 2016 You can buy - however you can also make one. Canute and Elijah 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted April 11, 2016 Share #165 Posted April 11, 2016 Nice job on the block Elijah and Canute 2 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share #166 Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) I have come up with a shaping system. Work bow to stern. I have nearly finished the very end of the bow on the starboard side. I came up with this cool set up for aligning my template. I will need to fill some over sanded areas when I'm done! Anyway, back to sanding! Until next time! Edit: Oops, square photos ? Edited April 20, 2016 by Elijah Mahuna, Omega1234, Seventynet and 15 others 18 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted April 20, 2016 Share #167 Posted April 20, 2016 You're 'doing a nice job there . I hate the sanding tasks takes me days to get in the mood to start sanding Elijah, Seventynet, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share #168 Posted April 20, 2016 I know how you feel , it takes a while. cobra1951, Seventynet, mrshanks and 1 other 4 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted April 20, 2016 Share #169 Posted April 20, 2016 Looking good, Elijah. Canute, Elijah, mrshanks and 1 other 4 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted April 20, 2016 Share #170 Posted April 20, 2016 Looking really good indeed Elijah. Keep the pictures coming! Best, Ian Elijah, mrshanks and Canute 3 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted April 21, 2016 Share #171 Posted April 21, 2016 Sanding is one of the worst parts of any wooden project but the end results of the hours of misery are worth the effort. Your hull is looking great! Do not short change yourself by stopping an annoying task early. Push through and you will love the results. cobra1951, Canute and Elijah 3 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiek Posted April 21, 2016 Share #172 Posted April 21, 2016 I have faith that this young man will do what he needs to do. Whatever it takes. While doing my first build ( I haven't got to rigging yet), I am guessing that sanding/filing has taken at least 50% of my effort mrshanks, Canute and Elijah 3 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 22, 2016 Share #173 Posted April 22, 2016 You are doing a wonderful job. Patience is what is needed to get the job done. David B Canute, mrshanks and Elijah 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share #174 Posted April 22, 2016 Hi all! Tonight's progress is below. I have the first four station lines to their approximate shape, on the starboard side. I will admit, there are a couple bumps, and possibly dents, but I will sand it all smooth, or fill. Anyway, here are a couple pics, the ones that show the best angles . Thanks for viewing! Comments and criticism are welcome! I will try to get some more work done tomorrow. Until next time! dgbot, mrshanks, UpstateNY and 15 others 18 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share #175 Posted April 23, 2016 More progress tonight! I got rid of the bumps, and sanded down areas needing it. I also marked areas needing filling, as you can probably see . Your comments and criticisms really push me to do my best, so thank you. Also, thank you Kurt and Mary for extending my NRG membership with the junior membership! When this model is finished, in a long time, I will have you guys to thank! Anyway, here are the pictures, I almost forgot! This one below puzzled me. I finally got the idea to use the side profile to get the depth of the base for the keel! Until next time! DocBlake, _SalD_, canoe21 and 15 others 18 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted April 23, 2016 Share #176 Posted April 23, 2016 Keep it up Elijah the end is in sight. You will have a nice looking hull to work with soon Canute and Elijah 2 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share #177 Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks Bob. I sure hope it is ! I'm not sure I will have time to work on her today, but I will try to update if I do! Edited April 23, 2016 by Elijah Canute 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 23, 2016 Share #178 Posted April 23, 2016 You are doing a great job Elijah. Well done. David B Elijah and Canute 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiek Posted April 23, 2016 Share #179 Posted April 23, 2016 Hey Big Guy - just curious about the table you are working on. Looks like some sort of saw or machining table? Canute and Elijah 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted April 23, 2016 Share #180 Posted April 23, 2016 Finally I made it...... This was a long journey of reading and trying to understand what you and the others are saying. You've got a lot of help of many builders. Some you have seen in person ! Those meetings are a little to far for us. So we are doing it by your story's. You are doing a great job with your pilot boat. I will follow you further on ! Sjors dgbot, Canute and Elijah 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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