Jack12477

Me too ! Bill.  Love the wood color !

Nice work, Bill.  I'm loving this build.

Posted: Sun May 24 2015, 02:44PM
Since adding the ceiling planks I have focused on getting the outside of the frames and keel done other than planking the wales up which will be done later. So I worked on finishing the frame fairing on the outside, then doing the inlays of the butterfly plates on the keel. 











I also spent some time doing the final sanding and backing off most of the stain. As a result, the stain remaining left the keel with a nice patina and shows the joinery.

Once that was done I turned the focus back on the interior. As I mentioned earlier I planed on modifying the mast steps to be more in line with the TFFM. This type of step would have been adjustable while providing more strength in the step. This also falls in line with the bolt patterns found in the wreck. So it is entirely possible it was done something like this.







Once the steps were installed I started mounting the berth deck beams. I decided to install more beams than the practicum. This because I will be installing bulkheads and partitioning the deck for the compartments Crisman discusses in the materials. Since the deck would need to be stable for all the crew and supplies this meant more beams. Once these were installed I added the supports necessary to hold the shot locker and pump well. Due to the weight of the shot and the lightness of the deck beams, the shot locker needs support from the keel up. I added two longitudinal beams under the edges of the locker. 

I also wanted to add scuttle hatches for access to the space under the deck. Since there is no room forward, I added two in the stern area that would be just forward of the aft stairs. I made these by notching in angled carlings and notching the beams to provide a coaming around the hatches. Once installed they will be flush with the deck. I counter sunk the eye rings also in line with the TFFM. Once all were in, I applied a light stain from the clamps down to the keelson of Minwax Golden Pecan. This is the same I used on the decking of my Connie. I found it provides a nice tone and pops without overly darkening the wood.












I also picked up some Model Railroad ballast. I want to use this to show how the magnetite ore was placed in the hull for ballast. I will do some experimentation with both the mix of colors and glue before applying to the model. My nerxt focus will be on the Shot locker and pump well.

Thanks George, Dave, Greg (that happened and Christian. Robin, I think Druxey explained how they fitted in the post you put up - I don't know any more about them.
 
The Cat came back       !!!
 
Below are some pics of the damage caused by Pud on his most recent (and hopefully LAST) excursion through my ship. All damage has been repaired, and wasn't quite as bad as it first appeared. The Crowsfoot Euphroe block lashing was the most difficult piece to repair. The whole repair job took me a full morning, but Pud is still alive and well
 

 

 

 
 Danny

The relationship between bench height and sit height is a very personal thing.  When I was working as a watch maker all the purchased benches were the same height and every workman set the height of his chair to the right feel for him.  So don't worry about the bench.  It is the chair or stool that you need to adjust.
 
Bob

No.  It was too expensive --- even back in the 50's.  Good old clear nitrate dope worked well enough.  I love the smell of solvent in the morning 

Sam,
 
I keep quiet for I prefere not to be in the corner ... did you do a lot of nitromethane sniffing ...
 
Popeye, love the lesson in plastic kit building ...

Nitromethane!!!!! um.... OH?    Best not to use that then. 
I'll go back to my corner and be quiet now.
Sam

Good heavens --- the old Cox fuel is about 30-40% nitromethane.  That won't just dissove the plastic, it'll vaporize it !!

That's The Marines for you. They downgraded most everything. The Navy Cross I put my crew chief in for was downgraded to a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V". I tried to upgrade it a few years ago and ran into a bureaucratic wall. The least he should have gotten was a Silver Star. I got a DFC that should have been higher..the worst part..we did stuff that nobody reported?
S/F
Rich

I constructed a small table which is portable for use as a workbench for woodcarving and model building. All the lumber is pre-cut lengths available at Lowes and Home Depot. Table is 26" high by 19" wide x 24" long - legs are 2"x2"x36" poplar (cut down to match table) top is 1/2" ply "box" is 1"x3" lumber. I sized it to fit a folding camp chair or home "easy chair". The legs are bolted on with carriage bolts for ease of transport to woodcarving fairs/shows.
 
For storage I bought this chest from Lowes - easy assembly - works well for storing tools, clamps, etc - see Shop Winsome Wood Halifax White Standard Chest at Lowes.com  There is also a 7 drawer version which I am considering adding to my workshop.
 
Mark and Augie are right about choosing chair height first then work off that. I also have a taller table with adjustable workshop stool as well as a Sjoberg Modelers workbench.
 
 
Update: Both Lowes and Home Depot have a section either in or adjacent to their "commercial" lumber aisles where they offer pre-cut dimension lumber in oak, maple, aspen, poplar, and craft pine in sizes ranging for 1/2"x/1/2", 1/4" thick  x 2", 3", 4",  up to I think 1"x4" or 1"x6" in lengths of 2 ft, 3ft and sometimes 4 ft. I find these to be very useful for small projects like small work tables and for jig making, bench hooks, and the like. The are reasonably priced and finished on all sides - not "rough" like construction lumber.

the paint was removed from the bridge deck using thinner......can't say if I'd stand behind the use of it.  I think it may have ruined some of the deck detail.   I'll know more when I repaint it.   I guess I should count myself lucky that this isn't one of the upper decks.....some it might not be readily seen.   Still curious about the bulwarks and how they relate to the deck levels,  I tried to put them in place on the hull.   only one side stayed put though.
 

 
As mentioned,  the A deck and the boat decks got the treatment using brake fluid.
 

 
then I took a look at how the other processes are coming along
 

 

 
I used the tray with the plaque,  to draw the fluid from when the decks were painted......I have more if the need arises.  I painted on some more after a short time,  and ran our errands.  when we came back,  they got their first scrubbing with a nylon brush.
 

 
I was able to pick up most of the paint I wanted...really stinks that HobbyTown isn't close anymore.
 

 
I had a problem with the names of the paints,  wearing off the labels.  this happens due to the handling they go through,  made it hard to read what they are.....let alone getting some more.   I put scotch tape over the names and numbers to prevent this from happening.   the decks underwent another scrubbing.
 

 
they were them brought outside and given a bath of strong soapy water.  the results varied....
 

 
some of the other smaller deck parts were entered into the process.
 

 
I figured I'd get a little more assembly done on the boat deck.
 

 
I forgot about the rest of the deck parts........I had painted just about all of them
 

 
more assembly of the boat deck......and checking out the new colors
 

 
last thing I did was assemble the main parts of the funnels
 

 
once I can get past the stripping process,  I can get my main table free,  and can do other things.   what a drag!

GENTLEMEN all I can say is THANK YOU for your service...., due to health I was unable to serve. I always wanted to but was unable too. Thank you all. 

I think Vince Guinee took over HMM-261 at New River after Nelson. Vince flew with us in 1966.

I'm a charter member of Pop A Smoke. We're 261's next reunion with them in Jacksonville FL. God bless our door gunners!!!

Rich, a small world; I was assigned to HMM-261 at New River in 1966 out of "A" school when 261 rotated out of Vietnam and became a training squadron for CH-46"s. Major Nelson was the C.O.
I was a structural mechanic and machine gunner. Are you familiar with www.popasmoke.com ?
Semper Fi!
Ken

Ken,
I flew with HMM-261 in 1966 and got 15 Air Medals (Oy!). My wife wants to visit Viet Nam but I won't go because I think the bullets that missed me might still be flying around and finally get me. I flew for TWA after and ran a business and finally retired in 2005.
It's good to meet you.
Rich

Afternoon (here) all,
I don't know what is in the budget, but for what its worth, I have been considering a couple of inexpensive base cabinets from "Home Depot"
and using a solid core paint grade door as a top. The base cabinets have doors and drawers, set far enough apart, one would have a knee space, and the ends of the door might be a good place to mount a vice. Base cabinets are usually about 24 inches deep and I think about 32" inches high. I think one could mount power tools, ie. drill press, sander, etc. to the solid core door.
The doors are made in a variety of widths, and usually 6'8'' tall.
Just thinking

I constructed a small table which is portable for use as a workbench for woodcarving and model building. All the lumber is pre-cut lengths available at Lowes and Home Depot. Table is 26" high by 19" wide x 24" long - legs are 2"x2"x36" poplar (cut down to match table) top is 1/2" ply "box" is 1"x3" lumber. I sized it to fit a folding camp chair or home "easy chair". The legs are bolted on with carriage bolts for ease of transport to woodcarving fairs/shows.
 
For storage I bought this chest from Lowes - easy assembly - works well for storing tools, clamps, etc - see Shop Winsome Wood Halifax White Standard Chest at Lowes.com  There is also a 7 drawer version which I am considering adding to my workshop.
 
Mark and Augie are right about choosing chair height first then work off that. I also have a taller table with adjustable workshop stool as well as a Sjoberg Modelers workbench.
 
 
Update: Both Lowes and Home Depot have a section either in or adjacent to their "commercial" lumber aisles where they offer pre-cut dimension lumber in oak, maple, aspen, poplar, and craft pine in sizes ranging for 1/2"x/1/2", 1/4" thick  x 2", 3", 4",  up to I think 1"x4" or 1"x6" in lengths of 2 ft, 3ft and sometimes 4 ft. I find these to be very useful for small projects like small work tables and for jig making, bench hooks, and the like. The are reasonably priced and finished on all sides - not "rough" like construction lumber.

Finished work in City, waitin' for visiting time in hospital, sitting in a pub on raft on left bank on river Sava, opposite to Kalemegdan fortres on another bank of river. If I can be able to relax and enjoy, one of the best looking place in Belgrade for day and night go outs
 

 
Tremble what I'll see and find in hospital from early morning

Good luck Nenad! 

Rich, I flew with HMM-164 and HMM-362 Marine helicopter squadrons in Vietnam '67 - "68. I was awarded a single mission AM with combat V and six strike/flights during my 13 month tour there. I was one of those crazy Canadians that came down in 1965 and was nearly trampled to death at the border by American draft dodgers heading north and enlisted for three years in the Marines to get the G.I. Bill to go to college. I graduated the Cleveland Institute of Art with a B.F.A in Industrial Design.
Semper Fi to those who fly!
Ken

I constructed a small table which is portable for use as a workbench for woodcarving and model building. All the lumber is pre-cut lengths available at Lowes and Home Depot. Table is 26" high by 19" wide x 24" long - legs are 2"x2"x36" poplar (cut down to match table) top is 1/2" ply "box" is 1"x3" lumber. I sized it to fit a folding camp chair or home "easy chair". The legs are bolted on with carriage bolts for ease of transport to woodcarving fairs/shows.
 
For storage I bought this chest from Lowes - easy assembly - works well for storing tools, clamps, etc - see Shop Winsome Wood Halifax White Standard Chest at Lowes.com  There is also a 7 drawer version which I am considering adding to my workshop.
 
Mark and Augie are right about choosing chair height first then work off that. I also have a taller table with adjustable workshop stool as well as a Sjoberg Modelers workbench.
 
 
Update: Both Lowes and Home Depot have a section either in or adjacent to their "commercial" lumber aisles where they offer pre-cut dimension lumber in oak, maple, aspen, poplar, and craft pine in sizes ranging for 1/2"x/1/2", 1/4" thick  x 2", 3", 4",  up to I think 1"x4" or 1"x6" in lengths of 2 ft, 3ft and sometimes 4 ft. I find these to be very useful for small projects like small work tables and for jig making, bench hooks, and the like. The are reasonably priced and finished on all sides - not "rough" like construction lumber.

The wales have been installed on the starboard side.  The pieces were cut to size, tapered at the bow and cut to fit the shape of the fashion piece at the stern.  These went on much easier than the original planks.  A little sanding, then I'll put a coat of sanding sealer and start painting them.
Maury

Dennis, looking good !  Thanks for the trip down memory lane on the plastic kit building of old !   Remember it well. Never tried the brake fluid "trick".