Supplies of the Ship Modeler's Handbook are running out. Get your copy NOW before they are gone! Click on photo to order.
×
SawdustDave
-
Posts
1,770 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Reputation Activity
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from NavalArchAngel in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
With all the detail I'm seeing, for what it's worth, I only have 6 words of wisdom to offer you Patrick....
"The more bigger, the more better."
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
You are so right about hard maple Chuck. Have used it quite a bit for small turnings and some deck fixtures. In fact, I'm quite sure I still have some in my lumber boneyard.
Thanks Frank.... Any time I'm working with the guidance of Chuck's well illustrated instructions, I feel very comfortable. I will always consider him my mentor. (Don't let that go to your head Mr. P)
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from fatih79 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from pete48 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
OH WOW!
Patrick, I am sure you will do a great job on that motor yacht. That will be one heck of a scratch build challenge for sure.... and you know how I love challenges.
What scale are you going to build her?
Pulling up a chair.
-
SawdustDave reacted to augie in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Sorry to hear about the infection Dave. But what a great idea to show your appreciation of the doctor's work.
Think I'll pull up a chair. Chuck's design and your workmanship should be a dynamite combo!
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from druxey in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
You are so right about hard maple Chuck. Have used it quite a bit for small turnings and some deck fixtures. In fact, I'm quite sure I still have some in my lumber boneyard.
Thanks Frank.... Any time I'm working with the guidance of Chuck's well illustrated instructions, I feel very comfortable. I will always consider him my mentor. (Don't let that go to your head Mr. P)
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from tadheus in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from druxey in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
-
SawdustDave reacted to riverboat in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Hi Dave....It's always something is'nt it....... just hang in there, with todays treatments you'll do just fine..... good luck on your new project.
frank
-
SawdustDave reacted to UpstateNY in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Sorry to hear about your illness Dave...hang in there and keep fighting!
Wonderful thought to build this for your surgeon...I will follow along if you don't mind.
Cheers,
Nigel.
-
SawdustDave reacted to Chuck in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Looking great Dave..... You might also want to consider hard maple. If you can mill it on your own it is readily available and very reasonably priced. It will be much easier to obtain a better finish that closely matched the boxwood using it. Even at Lowes or Home Depot.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from wyz in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Mark. I'm thinking these carriages will allow a little more space for rigging. That's a lot of artillery to try to fit into the deck areas.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Dimitris71 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
OH WOW!
Patrick, I am sure you will do a great job on that motor yacht. That will be one heck of a scratch build challenge for sure.... and you know how I love challenges.
What scale are you going to build her?
Pulling up a chair.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from GuntherMT in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
Our Emblem ®
