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Thanks Patrick....the family calls my (CAVE) the *Eye Spy Room*.  it's so full of nautical stuff..your eye can look for hours and you still miss some details.  Harpoon on one wall, oars and port holes on others.  I made the pinrail and 2 wood belaying pins to belay my coils of rope and net...among the wheel and lights.

 

And what nautical study would be complete if not for having a black forest KooKoo clock....I personally picked out from the black forest.

The authentic leather clad telescope hung beneath the mantle and the authentic East India Company black powder pistol (Circa 1830's)

 

I'm blessed. ;)

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Hi Rob,

The copper metalic paint looks really good, tamed it down just right IMHO.

 

FYI ... I ordered a book today entitled; Description of the Largest Ship in the World, The New Clipper Great Republic.

 

I am thinking GR will make a really nice model in a commercial light bulb I have picked out. I will not start the project till 2018 Lord willing however watching your build will certainly get me excited about it and I am looking forward to see what the book has to offer.

 

BTW you are truly blessed the Man Cave looks awesome!

 

Is the painting above the fireplace the Cutty Sark or is it the McKay?

Jeff

A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing!

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Thanks Jeff...first:  the painting is a replica of a Montague Dawson...*Coming Home*.  I picked it up in San Diego about 35 years ago.

I have  that booklet...I wish the photos had come out in its reproduction though.  You'll enjoy the written detail...it is chocked full of dimensional details.

 

My *DEN* is my perfect hideaway......a relaxing place to read and enjoy a fire with hot tea......mmmmm

 

I'm glad I will be of help in your new build........The Great Republic is a masterful vessel.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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What a blessing that would be......

 

How many folks are there actually?

 

Rob

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Yes..his paintings go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars.  this replica was a very impressive one. This artists hand was very steady...his ship is accurate and of very fine detail.  Plus his perspective was well executed. 

 

Dawson is amazing for sure.

 

Rob

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Rob,

 

PSSM has about 30 members, about 6-8 who are active, and about 3-4 that come to meetings. Our president is Floyd Kershiner, and meetings are usually at his house. Most of us live on the east side of the Sound.

 

I haven't been to the meetings much lately because I have a little bigger project I'm working on.

 

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When I'm done with this I hope to get back to ship models.

 

Thanks,

 

Harvey

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I am jealous of those here who live in the Puget Sound area!  I served two tours in the Navy there on submarines, and my two children were born in Bremerton.  But, home is where the Navy left me and we settled in Connecticut. I am also jealous about that club!  I might have to start one here.

 

Bill

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Harvey.. that is a project and a half.   Wow!!!!

 

Bill.. have a look here:  http://www.thenrg.org/modeling-clubs.php  One of the two in Connecticut might near you.

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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OH My Goodness Harvey..is that your boat?  Or one over at the wooden boats museum on Lake Union?

 

I've owned several boats, but no wooden ones....Love, love..them.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Subs, subs, subs.....I work at the yard in Bremerton Bill...and yes...Puget Sound is beautiful.....lots of mountains and water....and ships.

 

Love the fresh salt air....and nautical is everywhere.  Plus my favorite clipper of all time's remains are here (which I have excavated and collected samples of).

 

What a place. I couldn't live in a place that makes me any happier.

 

Rob(Check out my Glory of the Seas log)

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Rob, Mark,

 

It is a bit of work. That is our boat, the Friendship Sloop Amie (might explain why I like Friendship Sloops), and I do normally keep her at the Center fro Wooden Boats on Lake Union. I've been working on her since January and have, probably 2 months to go. So far, I replaced/repaired 10 frames and 6 planks. I still need to finish caulking and below waterline seam compound before we can prep for paint. Also, I have new toerails to make and rot in the cabintop to repair. I've had help occasionally, but it's pretty much a one man show.

 

Your models and Bremerton remind me-do you have the book "Maritime Memories of Puget Sound" by James Gibbs? It has some beautiful pictures pictures of square riggers on Puget Sound. My favorite is a shot of Port Blakely when they used to ship logs out of there (I think the photo is from the 1880's. It's wall to wall square riggers-quite a contrast to how it looks now, with expensive, isolated mansions dotting the bay.

 

I apologize for the thread drift. Rob, you've got a fantastic model, and I've been enjoying this build log. Hope to meet up with you one day soon.

 

Thanks,

 

Harvey

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Harvey...I appreciate the side notes and subjects...they are all related in my view.  Give me a ring some day and I'll show up where you have your sloop and lend a hand.....I'm a bit of handy wood worker of sorts. ^_^

 

I have several Gibb's books...I'll check out that one on HPB.

 

Thanks.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Oh..Harvey..one last thing..did you see my post of the Puffin..the steam launch there at the wooden boat museum on Lake Union?

 

Rob

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Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Rob,

 

I missed that. Was it here on MSW?

 

Edited to add-Never mind. I found it. Great picture. I too would like to see your models of her.

 

I worked on Puffin last summer. The usual volunteer stuff-paint, varnish, sanding. Her boiler was getting worked on.

She's a neat little boat.

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looks good on her stand Rob.........love the room too  ;)

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

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Rob,

 

I missed that. Was it here on MSW?

 

Edited to add-Never mind. I found it. Great picture. I too would like to see your models of her.

 

I worked on Puffin last summer. The usual volunteer stuff-paint, varnish, sanding. Her boiler was getting worked on.

She's a neat little boat.

I built 2 models..a full hull and a half model.      From what I understand they are housed in the museums model gallery.  I have not seam them since I built them over 10 years ago. I was contacted by the curator and commissioned to build them.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Worked for about an hour today..laying out the chainplates and aligning them......

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Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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These chainplates are simply resting in their slots...I will fine tune them and make them  as even as possible.

 

Rob

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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I need 94 of these chain plates..but I made around 100...just in case.  I'll add bolts to the chain plate straps as well..before I glue them in place and attach the dead eyes. :rolleyes:

 

Rob

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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A bit more refining of the chainplates...I'll fix a cap/facing plate later.

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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I was able to finish up the port side of chainplates this weekend.  Now I have to afix the deadeyes.

 

Rob

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Current build:

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Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Wow! Very nice!

In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Thanks a lot Patrick.  

Well, I'm far from being a stickler for perfection.  Compared to some on these pages.....I think I'm a so so builder.....still, I pride myself in my ingenuity and thinking outside of the box.  I made the chainplates and their cleats from a single piece of soft metal wire..by flattening the end, and grinding them even(somewhat).  To simulate the rivets I used a small drop of crown and bridge wax(A hard wax).  Painted, I think it is very convincing.  A purist would have me thrown out of the club for not staying the course..by not using actual pins. :huh:

 

I've done it this way for nearly 30 years and have not experienced any issues. :rolleyes:

 

Drilling out the deadeyes for mounting will be the  next job.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Thanks a lot Patrick.  

Well, I'm far from being a stickler for perfection.  Compared to some on these pages.....I think I'm a so so builder.....still, I pride myself in my ingenuity and thinking outside of the box.  I made the chainplates and their cleats from a single piece of soft metal wire..by flattening the end, and grinding them even(somewhat).  To simulate the rivets I used a small drop of crown and bridge wax(A hard wax).  Painted, I think it is very convincing.  A purist would have me thrown out of the club for not staying the course..by not using actual pins. :huh:

 

I've done it this way for nearly 30 years and have not experienced any issues. :rolleyes:

 

Drilling out the deadeyes for mounting will be the  next job.

 

Rob

Sounds good, Rob.

 

There's always more than one way to skin a cat! In otherwords, you don't have to stay the course if your own methods work.

 

Afterall, why not?

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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