Jack12477

Well, I finally got all the medical drains removed this week. Just one small bandage over the hole where the J-P drain was. That should close on its own by tomorrow. Still on the nothing over 10 lb weight limit for lifting for another week, then nothing over  20 lbs for an additional two weeks, then all activities can resume. Been putzing around the model a bit but still no ambition to dive back in. And this Covid isolation is starting to wear thin, even tho in our area the infection rate is less than 1.5% and holding.

I ordered some sample exotic woods from Woodcraft.com, should be here today, to see how they would look as the backbone and runner plank for another ice yacht model. Woods are all 1/4 × 3/4 × 16 and 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 16 inches and are Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Bubinga, and Paduak.  

The two ice yacht models I have in mind are the Manhasset, which we just restored, and Franklin D Roosevelt's, FDR,  latteen rigged Hawk.  Unfortunately, the Hawk is locked away in a National Park Service  climate controlled storage area and is only brought out for display every couple of years.  I did get some rough measurements and lots of photos the last time it was on display (our club helped them set up the yacht for display), so I am hoping that will be enough.  Manhassett I have all the measurements and photos from the restoration. But first I have to at least get the hull of the Constellation planked before I can start that project.

But first I have to get rid of this post op malaise; been taking a lot of walks around the neighborhood each day, so that helps.  Getting old sucks !   

Or you need more lives than a cat ! 😉

Looking good, Chris. 

Thanks Lou, O.C.

Thanks, Ken, Carl, Mark.

Thanks, Edward

Thanks.

I am still here ...... no progress on build ....... been a crazy month so far ..... went in hospital for same day ventral hernia repair Oct 8th ..... emerged 5 days later after spending 3 of those days NPO,  nil per os, with an NG tube, because the alimentary canal  went to sleep and would not wake up. 

The surgery was a breeze. I was fully awake post op and ambulating,  just certain parts of the waste disposal system decided to take a 3-4 day nap.  The medical term is ileus.

And Covid Rules - 1 visitor per day per patient between 1100 hours and 1800 hours for 4 hours max; when they leave they can't come back till next day.  Nor can a new visitor come in that day. So the Admiral and my oldest daughter took turns visiting on alternate days. 

I've been home since late Tuesday Oct 13th.  Can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 4 weeks post op.  Also no ambition right now to work on boat. 

8 hours ago, Egilman said:

but there isn't anything on a 1/350 ship that long....

Ship's railings.   

8 hours ago, Egilman said:

Ice Yachts, Sailing on ice skates....  I'm down for that action when you start building...

See build log in my signature for the 1888 Gaff rigged ice yacht Rocket. 

I had considered getting the bug but thought it would be too small, so I got the 5.5 model. Worked fine for me on the plastic ship models with PE. The 5.5 will work even better I think when I get around to scratch building the two ice yachts I have in mind, but that will have to wait for the Constellation build to get further along. 

You might want to check out The Small Shop  out by you and get their bending jig. I have one and it is great for bending that small brass. Used it on my 3 - 1:350 destroyers 

3 hours ago, Egilman said:

As well as could be expected, she is still the "Admiral"

Good ! 

8 hours ago, lmagna said:

One of my attending doctors would not even fully enter the room until I put my mask on

All the medical staff and visitors wore masks full time, no face shields. I did not have to wear mask while in my room, even if others came in,  only had to wear one when I left room to go for a walk or Xrays.  NY is less than 1% infection rate so Governor relaxed rules. NYC  may be stricter but not up here.  

Now back to EG's build .  

12 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

went in  for a pre arranged Hiatus Hernia  op  the

Mine was ventral hernia, aka diastasis recti,  right under the navel.   Thanks for the well wishes

3 minutes ago, Egilman said:

.. I will be praying for your sound recovery... not something to screw around with....

Thanks !   I had a really good surgeon, spent a lot of time talking with me,  had a great sense of humor.  Even came up to check on me on his day off before going to his granddaughter's soccer game. My "doctor" daughter (PhD Epidemiology, 25 yrs experience), drove down to see me;  he spent a good amount of time speaking with her. 

I am walking around the neighborhood each day without assistance, so far so good.

Your wife's experience is scary,  hope she is fully recovered now.

1 hour ago, Egilman said:

No sweat my friend, if you have any more of that, pass it along.... {giggle}

No ! You definitely do not want any of that ...... went in hospital for same day hernia repair 10 days ago ..... emerged 5 days later after spending 3 of those days NPO,  nil per os, with an NG tube, because the alimentary canal  went to sleep and would not wake up.

The surgery was a breeze. I was fully awake post op and ambulating,  just certain parts of the waste disposal system decided to take a 3 day nap.  The medical term is ileus.

And Covid Rules - 1 visitor per day per patient between 1100 hours and 1800 hours for 4 hours max; when they leave they can't come back till next day.

I've been home since late Tuesday last.  Can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 4 weeks post op.  

Oh, maybe I am the one confused ! The close similarity in spelling  Monssen versus Momsen  !   Must be all the General Anesthesia I've had in last 6 months - brain cells are still asleep. 

A simple "hi I am following your build" plus clicking the FOLLOW button at the top of the log, is all that's needed also. 

EG, I am familiar with the history and accomplishments of "Swede" Monssen. I used to have a book about his service, but lent it out to a Coastie to read..  

What happened historically between your Greaves Class USS Monssen DD-436 which sank and the Arleigh Burke Class USS Monssen DDG-92 ?  I've been looking for a kit of the Greaves Class Monssen but keep finding only kits for the Burke Class DDG.  

44 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

 

Well, there's your problem....hiding.  

Kinda hard to hide on a crewless ship.😁

About time you guys showed up, it's been pretty lonely over here in the corner of the foc'sle 😉😉😉😉 ! 

Absolutely magnificent model! I agree with Mark, museum quality!  Your figure carvings are outstanding.  

Yep ! Learned all of that while restoring a 100 year old 38 ft ice yacht this past winter!  Have fun, Chris ! Nice project. Watched a guy build a stitch n glue rowing canoe with Purple Heart wood gunnels and seats, no plans, no kits, just drew it out on 2 sheets of plywood. Make for beautiful boats

Beautiful !!!!  Great job. 

51 minutes ago, jackieofalltrades said:

I've seriously considered those. any chance of a quick vid demo'ing it? 

pretty please?

Sorry! Don't have any way of making a video !  But using their miniature tools is pretty easy. Just practice on some scrap pieces of wood till you get the feel for it.  I use it the same way I use a full size plane. If you want the Lee Valley Veritas miniatures I would purchase their block plane first.