BANYAN Posted February 19, 2018 Share #361 Posted February 19, 2018 Nice! That looks great Russ. I can empathise with the research Russ, it seems the smaller the item the harder to 'nail it' cheers Pat cog, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share #362 Posted February 19, 2018 Pat: Thanks. I have actually found a better way to make those small brackets on the side of the coaming. Shockingly, it is better and easier to make them out of two pieces, the way they were actually made. Go figure. Russ BANYAN, popeye the sailor, cog and 1 other 4 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...
russ Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share #363 Posted February 21, 2018 Here are the brackets on the side of the hatch coaming and how they were made. The actual brackets on these lugger hatches is made from two pieces and I have created my own two piece method to get these results. Once they are painted along with the rest of the coaming, it should look okay. I have one more bracket to fit on the forward side of the coaming. Russ KenW, Elia, cog and 6 others 9 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...
popeye the sailor Posted February 21, 2018 Share #364 Posted February 21, 2018 neat looking cleats Russ, but would they serve the purpose better if they were turned downward? it's probably just me, not grasping how they would be lashed. great looking hatch......nice fit on the covers. russ, Captain Poison and mtaylor 3 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...
russ Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share #365 Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks. The tarp is pulled over the hatch and boards are placed over the tarps along the sides and into to the brackets for a snug fit. When the boards are in place over the tarps and into the brackets on all four sides, the tarp is secure. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Jack12477 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted February 21, 2018 Share #366 Posted February 21, 2018 Russ, didn't they use wooden wedges to secure the tarps on the boats? John popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share #367 Posted February 21, 2018 John: Here they used the boards in the brackets to secure the tarps. It was usually a regular 2x4 board that fit into the brackets on each side of the hatch coaming. Russ popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 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...
popeye the sailor Posted February 23, 2018 Share #368 Posted February 23, 2018 never thought of that.......thanks for the explanation Russ Jack12477, mtaylor and russ 3 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...
russ Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #369 Posted February 23, 2018 I am sure this has been done a number of different ways even down here and I am still learning about how everything works on these vessels. I am fortunate to have a few people who have been kind enough to talk about it. I am always learning something new on this project and that is never a bad thing. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 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...
russ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share #370 Posted March 21, 2018 My apologies. There is no real progress to report except that the new camera seems to be working nicely. Russ Wintergreen, cog, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 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...
cog Posted March 21, 2018 Share #371 Posted March 21, 2018 "There is no real progress to report except that the new camera seems to be working nicely" ... at least we get better pictures we are talking detail! popeye the sailor, russ and mtaylor 3 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...
russ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share #372 Posted March 21, 2018 Carl: That is it precisely. I need to see all the details, good and bad. That is how things will improve. Russ mtaylor, cog and popeye the sailor 3 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...
cog Posted March 21, 2018 Share #373 Posted March 21, 2018 Russ, Do you really think you can improve on those outstanding builds of yours!?!?!? Cheers russ, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 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...
russ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share #374 Posted March 21, 2018 Carl: You are too kind. The first clear close up I got of the pilot house made me shiver. It needs work, to say the least. Russ mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 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...
cog Posted March 21, 2018 Share #375 Posted March 21, 2018 Russ, I'm not writing about the intermittent stages, but the completed models Cheers russ, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 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...
russ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share #376 Posted March 21, 2018 Carl: There is always room for improvement. Russ Richvee, mtaylor, cog and 1 other 4 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...
Elia Posted March 21, 2018 Share #377 Posted March 21, 2018 Russ, I've had a free moment to pop in and check into your lugger's progress - and I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing your hull and deck furniture develop. The hull painting really emphasizes to me the sweet hull lines. The deck planking looks sharp, as do the hatch and deck house. Cheers, Elia popeye the sailor, russ, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share #378 Posted March 21, 2018 Elia: Thanks for dropping in and for your kind words. I am getting ready to paint the under body. Hopefully some more progress soon. Russ mtaylor, cog and popeye the sailor 3 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...
KenW Posted March 22, 2018 Share #379 Posted March 22, 2018 Your work is progressing with your usual high quality. And nothing like getting a new toy (i.e. a camera). Keep up the good work. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Pilot Boat Mary of Norfolk Completed Builds: Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share #380 Posted March 22, 2018 Ken: Thanks. I am glad to have the new camera. I should have gotten a better one last year, but I broke my rule about buying quality. You get what you pay for. Russ src, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 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...
russ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share #381 Posted March 22, 2018 Here some actual progress. I have two coats of dark red on the bottom. I just put this coat on a few minutes ago. It will darken slightly as it dries. Tomorrow I will lightly sand and give it another coat. The color is very close to the shade of red found on local boats so I am hopeful. Russ Wintergreen, ccoyle, KenW and 5 others 8 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...
src Posted March 22, 2018 Share #382 Posted March 22, 2018 Looking good Russ. What brand is your new toy? Sam mtaylor, russ and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted March 22, 2018 Share #383 Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Russ, I just had a chance to catch up on your project. It is looking very nice! Mark russ, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 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...
russ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share #384 Posted March 22, 2018 Sam: Thanks. It is a Canon. Nothing really expensive, but it has some nice features that are so much better than the cheaper Kodak that I bought last year. That was sort of an emergency purchase, having dropped my old Sony camera a few weeks before. The Canon looks like a keeper. I can put the lens right on the object and still get a clear photograph. Russ cog, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
russ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share #385 Posted March 22, 2018 Mark: Thanks. I appreciate it. Russ popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 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...
KenW Posted March 23, 2018 Share #386 Posted March 23, 2018 Can't wait for the tape to come off. russ, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Pilot Boat Mary of Norfolk Completed Builds: Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share #387 Posted March 23, 2018 I have two more coats on and it looks like that might be it. I will wait till Friday afternoon to make sure everything is dried hard. Then we will see. Patience is difficult. Russ cog, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 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...
russ Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share #388 Posted March 23, 2018 The under body paint is complete. The water line is not as crisp as I would like, but I had to work on it quite a bit to get it looking half way decent. There are some areas right at the stern to correct, but that will not be a big deal. The color and finish seem okay. I just need to live with the water line for a while and see how I feel about it. Russ Richvee, mtaylor, src and 10 others 13 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...
jbc77 Posted March 23, 2018 Share #389 Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Russ, I know masking an uneven surface can be difficult. Have you every tried Frogtape (the green masking tape)? Its supposed to give a sharp line. Edited April 6, 2018 by jbc77 mtaylor, popeye the sailor and cog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share #390 Posted March 23, 2018 I may have to give it a try. The blue painter's tape usually does the trick. I will give that suggestion some thought. Thanks. Russ mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 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...
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