dgbot Posted February 13, 2017 Share #121 Posted February 13, 2017 Neat and clean work Bob. That is a different color you are using what is it? David B mtaylor, Canute, thibaultron 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...
captainbob Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share #122 Posted February 14, 2017 David, I brush on two or three coats of acrylics I buy at the local craft store. I usually buy Americana brand. The blue is Primary Blue. The other boat will chang from white to Tomato Red. And then a couple coats of Minwax Polycrylic. Bob popeye the sailor, mtaylor, cog and 8 others 11 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...
captainbob Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share #123 Posted February 17, 2017 It was all by accident. A lot of members talk about "wipe on poly" so I went to get some. My admiral is on O2 24 / 7 and cannot stand the fumes from most paints so when I saw the Minwax Polycrylic I had to try it. It's nice on these boats that are normally highly polished, but Its too shiny for most of my boats. Bob IgorSky, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 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...
captainbob Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share #124 Posted February 17, 2017 So here we are finished. It was fun building these two boats. But I don’t think I will build two at the same time again. One is enough. Thank everyone for looking in and commenting and thanks to the likers also. So what next? I’ve wanted to build the SS Mariefred. I down loaded lines from the museum but they are so far out that I don’t know if I can correct them. I also want to build the Alma tug from Morro Bay. She was instrumental in saving the lives of the seamen whose tanker was sunk by a Japanese sub of the coast of California during WWII. Then there is the Thealka. A little side wheel steamer whose name should have been The Alka but the painter forgot to put in the space. And again I want to build the Lagunitas RR ferry in HO scale for my nephew who’s into that sort of thing. And that’s just a few of the boats on my list. Bob Meanwhile here are the pictures. mtaylor, michael mott, popeye the sailor and 18 others 21 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...
russ Posted February 17, 2017 Share #125 Posted February 17, 2017 These are just awesome. The more I look, the more I like. Great colors, details, and appearance. Congratulations on a couple of fine finished scale models. Russ Canute, Omega1234, Angarfather and 3 others 6 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted February 17, 2017 Share #126 Posted February 17, 2017 Congratulations Bob, two lovely elegant launches, and a nice close of the smooth "twins" scratch build. They look so sweet and inviting for a ride on the lake. Very well done, you can be proud of your work. Nils thibaultron, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 17, 2017 Share #127 Posted February 17, 2017 What a delightful pair of launches, Bob. You should be proud of them! John mtaylor, thibaultron, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted February 17, 2017 Share #128 Posted February 17, 2017 Nicely done! Steve Canute, Omega1234, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 17, 2017 Share #129 Posted February 17, 2017 Bob, Superb builds, I love the way they turned out to be. I'll get at least one on my wish list for future builds, and have your build log a s a valuable reference mtaylor, Omega1234, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted February 18, 2017 Share #130 Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Hey Bob Congratulations!!!! Those launches of yours are simply magnificent. I love their charm and character and how they can take us back to a 'gentler and slower' pace of life. Oh, to be on one of the boats on some lake in a beautiful part of the countryside. We can only dream, can't we? Lovely stuff, Bob. Cheers Patrick Edited February 18, 2017 by Omega1234 Canute, popeye the sailor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted February 18, 2017 Share #131 Posted February 18, 2017 Agree with all, I look at your boats and my imagination sends me back in time to the early 1900's. Well done. Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote John Allen Current builds HMS Victory-Mamoli On deck USS Tecumseh, CSS Hunley scratch build, Double hull Polynesian canoe (Holakea) scratch build Finished Waka Taua Maori War Canoe, Armed Launch-Panart, Diligence English Revenue Cutter-Marine Model Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavePete Posted February 18, 2017 Share #132 Posted February 18, 2017 You launches are little gems. Well done. Canute, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted February 18, 2017 Share #133 Posted February 18, 2017 Very nice boats Bob!! Great workmanship. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 18, 2017 Share #134 Posted February 18, 2017 Congratulations on completing and, well, launching your launches, Bob! Cute little things, aren't they? Omega1234, Canute, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 19, 2017 Share #135 Posted February 19, 2017 Beautiful launches Bob. Very befitting of a day on the river or lake. popeye the sailor, cog, thibaultron and 2 others 5 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...
TBlack Posted February 19, 2017 Share #136 Posted February 19, 2017 Bob, Not only good work, but fast work besides. I'm thinking from the end of Oct. to now is about 3.5 months for 2 crafts? Mighty productive! TB thibaultron, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share #137 Posted February 19, 2017 Wow so many responses. I did not know there were so many following my build. I'll have to be more carful in the future. Any way, thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Bob mtaylor, Canute, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 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...
michael mott Posted February 19, 2017 Share #138 Posted February 19, 2017 Bob, what a delightful pair of launches, I enjoyed watching them come together. Michael popeye the sailor, cwboland, Canute and 4 others 7 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...
Angarfather Posted February 19, 2017 Share #139 Posted February 19, 2017 Congratulation Bob! This two beautys are absolute amazing Cheers Angarfather Canute, Omega1234, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote on the : Staatenjacht Utrech At last finished: Gianna a Pinco Genovese HMS Agamemnon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadheus Posted February 19, 2017 Share #140 Posted February 19, 2017 Bob, Pawel Canute, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted February 20, 2017 Share #141 Posted February 20, 2017 Wow so many responses. I did not know there were so many following my build. I'll have to be more careful in the future. Any way, thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Bob Bob, I don't know how you could be more careful. Don't think about it too much. We love your work and your careful explanations. For me, I like the fact that you are also adept with the software. You're an inspiration! TB Omega1234, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share #142 Posted February 20, 2017 Now that I know so many of my audience are what I consider master builders, I'll need to up my game. Thank you all for the likes and praise. Bob cog, Omega1234, Angarfather and 3 others 6 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...
KeithAug Posted February 21, 2017 Share #143 Posted February 21, 2017 Beautifully done Bob. Omega1234 and thibaultron 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share #144 Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks Keith. Bob Omega1234, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
popeye the sailor Posted February 23, 2017 Share #145 Posted February 23, 2017 the dynamic duo! from start to finish, I have to agree that the build time was very well spent........but as I mentioned earlier, a well thought out plan and direction, will hasten a build. they were enjoyable to watch Bob........happy to see you had enough of that window film. congratz to you my friend.....you deserve every accolade for this fine pair of boats. mtaylor, thibaultron, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 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 February 23, 2017 Author Share #146 Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Popeye and I still have window film left, Thanks. Thanks Lawrence, They were fun to build except, as always, during a build I get thinking of the next build and I have to force myself to finish this first. My next build will be the SS Mariefred. I got good drawings from the museum. I should apologize to them. The first set of drawings were just off the web and not from the museum that holds the drawings. Hope to see you all soon at the new build. Bob mtaylor, Mirabell61, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 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...
FriedClams Posted February 23, 2017 Share #147 Posted February 23, 2017 Congratulations on your completed launches Bob - they both turned out great. Beautiful work. Gary Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share #148 Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Gary. And now on to other builds. Bob thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
xken Posted February 23, 2017 Share #149 Posted February 23, 2017 Quote I also want to build the Alma tug from Morro Bay. She was instrumental in saving the lives of the seamen whose tanker was sunk by a Japanese sub of the coast of California during WWII. Bob, I live 5 minutes from where the Alma is on display here in Morro Bay. If I can be any help with photos and such let me know. It is part of the Central Coast Maritime Museum that I just finished up my build of the Dirty Dozen abalone fishing boat at 1/12 scale. Ken mtaylor, Omega1234, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 24, 2017 Share #150 Posted February 24, 2017 Beautiful work on those two launches Bob. I thoroughly enjoyed browsing your log. Congratulations! What's next? Dave Omega1234, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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