SawdustDave

Boat oars....

The oars are a bit of a challenge, with well over thirty of them needed for the four boats.

After several attempts at turning the long oars on my lathe, following Ken's method, I must confess complete failure.... decided to take a different approach.
I ripped several strips of bamboo to the exact width of the oar blade and marked off the handle length..... two oars per strip.

Then I set my small table saw blade to rip each side of the handles up to the blade marks.... then removed the outside material, leaving the handles.....

(as seen in the third strip below).

It then became a simple matter of rounding the handles down and then start pulling them through a draw plate to get the scale size.
The blades were then very easily shaped with sanding boards.

Inspired by your amazing work Ken.

Thanks

Input request....

Spent all morning researching the mounting of the Connie’s boats.  I guess the general conclusion being that we have a lot of latitude in terms of the main hatch launch.... whether or not to stack a cutter on top of the larger launch.

I am opting to not stack the cutter, although I may decide later to mount a cutter on the display base.

My immediate question is the method of securing the launch over the main hatch.

So many versions to be found in my browsing.  

Three ropes with simple hooks into eye bolts?

Or more elaborate block and tackle rigging as was done by our dear friend Tom?

Any thoughts?

18 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

Now tell they weren't fun to make! Very nice job.

Fun for sure.

Thanks to your well done build log, they came together nicely Jon.

Launches progress......

Just one quick shot of the completed launches before I set them aside and move back to the mother ship.
Still need to create oars and a few minor details.

Good to hear.  

My fondest memories.... working with you along with Rusty on Syren and Confederacy.

I see the Winchelsea as having the same or even greater potential as the Confederacy.

Dave

Wishing I were closer to finishing my corrent build.  This would be very tempting.

will still enjoy seeing this build develop. 

Dave

Amazingly well done Nils.  Your entire log is a text book in modeling technique.  Thank you for sharing.

Dave

Now we know why you’re such a tough old nut.... tempered by fire.

We are truly honored to call you a friend.

For all who might not know.....the name is pronounced “Pete”

Go get’m Piet!

PINNACE....

Just a single progress shot as I'm about to add the remaining 6 thwarts, rails and rowlocks.
My plan is to move on to the two whale boats and bring them to this stage before working on all the finer details.... knees, cleats, rudder, etc

1 hour ago, JSGerson said:

There's a lot of detail packed into those boats. Hope you have as much fun as I did making mine.

Using your log as my “go-to” reference Jon.

You’re so right about the detail as well as the fun.

Thanks

Dave

GIG completed....
Decided to complete the Gig first because it appeared to be the more difficult details.

I'll be moving to the Pinnace next....

Looks as if we're gonna be building launches for quite a while.
 

What a treat it would be to see you again my friend.  Would be most happy to have you bunk up at my place in that event.

Dave

Outstanding councilor!

Please come finish mine.

What would it cost to run a small "classified ad" in the paper?

Keep your “feelers” out Donn, for potential members in the area.  Is there a retailer in the area specializing in scale model kits?

31 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

Try contacting Chuck. He's the best one to know since he runs the website.

Can’t imagine anything Chuck could do to help us with establishing a NC / SC regional ship modelers club.  Thinking maybe a couple of adds in some strategic newspapers for starter.

Excellent Jon.... Don’t know how we could best reach out for members in a broad area, but sure would enjoy pulling something together.

Any thoughts.... Anybody.

Dave

1 hour ago, DonnRW said:

Dave, I may take you up on your kind offer to visit and bring a fellow builder. We are relatively inexperienced but enthusiastic.  

 

Donn

 

Would be thrilled to have you and your friend.  Need to find more friends from the surrounding area that may be interested in forming a “tall ship” modelers club....monthly or quarterly meetings.  

You might know, the only active groups around here are strictly plastic (IPMS)..... military planes, tanks, etc.

Dave

16 hours ago, DonnRW said:

Dave, I am sorry that I am so late to the party, but I just discovered you. While I have never attempted a scratch build, and I may never (kits are a big enough challenge for me), I am so amazed and impressed with your patience, craftsmanship, and ingenuity! Relative to your worldwide group of followers, we are almost next door neighbors (Raleigh area). Thank you for sharing your skills with the rest of us. 

 

Donn

Welcome aboard Donn.... and thanks for all those nice words.
Raleigh.... less than two hour drive to exit 22 from I-95.  Open invitation to visit any time.
Dave

Very impressive sir.

7 hours ago, NenadM said:

I must admit that I am little borred with boats, and hardly wait to make something other

All the best my friend    

Know the feeling Nenad.  Must resist the temptation to rush through these tasks once boredom sets in.  Suggest you have another fixture in progress at the same time.  Something you can switch back and forth to.

keep up the good work.

Dave

Shaping the launch hulls - I started to make the little calipers suggested by the downloaded kit instructions, but decided to make a simple modification to my trusty old micrometer instead.  Took about 5 minutes.... and works perfectly.

High 50's here..... kept the shipyard door open all day.  Nice.

11 minutes ago, Roger Pellett said:

An easier and more accurate method for making open boats is to make and carve them inside and out in halves.  The two half hull shells can then be glued and pinned to a central keel piece.

Actually, that is how I have made all of my previous launches Roger.... and you may be right, but I decided to give B&B a shot.

33 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

May I suggest that (if you haven't done so already) that you do NOT glue the bottom layer to the rest of the stack. This will allow you carve the interior of the hull a whole lot easier. Once that is done, then attach the bottom layer.

Thanks Jon.... I picked up on that suggestion from your build log.

Dave