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Hi Mark
 
Regarding the watercolours I did them It is a compilation of a series of sketches dome during a trip to Marble Canyon in the Canadian Rockies here is a link to an art show where I exhibited them and here is a couple of detail pics sorry about the colour it is still dark and the lighting was not great.
 

 

 

 
I paint and do the odd odd art in my spare time.  I have a watercolour show coming up in April in Edmonton
 
Now back to the cutter.
 
Patrick and Druxey thanks, Sometimes I let things sit for what often feels far too long,I suppose because in the back of my mind there is something that is just not quite right about it,( this is especially true when I am following my own design and not making a copy of something already built.) and then all of a sudden it seems I have the answer and it really doesn't matter about the previous effort it was just a step on the journey anyway.
 
Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Stem - Keel - Stern:
 
Progress is slow and steady on the Naiad.  The entire backbone of the ship is all glued up and sits on the shipway, ready for the finishing touches before framing begins.
 

The Stem and Head of Knee all ready.  I cut the gammoning slot using a small drill bit to puch out successive holes and then cleaned it up with a file.  If I were to do this again, I would cut the gammoning slot before tapering the piece!  I had to angle the part so the slot would be perpendicular to the piece when fayed to the stem.  Also, if you are temped to not make the jig for tapering the knee of the head as outlined in the book (as I was), then you run the risk of having a bent nose to your ship (trust me on this and learn from my badly chosen shortcut).  I was able to correct the "bent nose", but the part could have been perfect, not just very good...
 

I still need to cut the rabbet as well as install the copper nails.  I ordered some antique copper wire in 22 and 24ga. for this purpose and will show it once it arrives.
 

I am very happy with the stern deadwood structure. A simple structure that was tricky to make due to all the angles.  In the end, just study how this should look on the real ship and then execute.  Its all very logical once studied.
 

This is how she sits on the slipway.  I am very pleased with the results.  There is a subtle taper fore and aft on the keel structure that I have never inclued in my previous models.  This is a really nice touch and is a result of precise plans and research by EdT.  My hat is off to him again for creating such a wonderful monograph.
 
I will be switching back to my US Brig Eagle to start the masting, and will start a log on that here next week.
All the best, Gary
 

Hi Yves, That is the framing for the Cockpit lockers ( originally they were going to open ) I liked the color contrast between the different woods. ( it made the outline stand out ) 
 
Hi Moony, I am glad that I could be of some help 
 
Best Regards,
Pete
 

Tom,
That is a very well known and documented condition hereabouts.  I'd go see Dr. Per in his topic for this: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics/

Thanks everyone.
I think I am starting to get "post completion syndrome"!  There is a thread floating around somewhere that mentions this and I laughed and said, "Really?  I can't see that happening to me."    Need to start working on the case pronto.     Maybe I need to sign up for therapy.... Hi, my name is Tom and I'm a modelshipaholic.
 
I also added a few more detail pics in my completed kit album.
 
Tom

Well after several weeks of patience, I've completed the ratlines. Well almost. I have to finish the ratlne steps that are near the ends of the shrouds - two each on the remaining three. And the good news is I finally had enough rope. Sorry Chuck...
 
This is a bit of a milestone so I'm happy. Took a bit longer than expected (as always). Well onward and upward, now I can concentrate on yards and booms. Still trying to figure out the sail configuration... I also have a lot of detail/cleanup work to do - rope coiling, fixing/finishing small stuff... but will enjoy this milestone for a day and then move forward.
 

nice; but who did those beautiful watercolours on the wall? I love the boat, but they are really great paintings...

Hi Michael
 
A brave decision to rework the hatch, at this late stage, but I have to agree that it looks better.
 
All the best!
 
Patrick

Jack next time I am in the city i will check out what the Michaels has. there is also a hobby shop close as well.
 
Deon I will give the canopy glue a look.
 
Thanks for all the likes
 
While waiting for the other boat to dry I had one of those moments where I fitted the skylight to the low raised cabin roof. I kept looking at the junction between the two halves of the original cabin, and picked up a chisel and a razor saw.....
 
The went out to the shop to the big bandsaw...
 
before
 

 
after
 

 

 

 
I will need to rework the hatch area but I like the overall design better, it feel a little more elegant and less boxy.
 
Michael
 
 
 

After a few weeks of thinking and rethinking, it seems that things sit in place, and final idea shaped in my mind. Tests are not still finished, but tests are important to hull part, so, I can proceed with stand.

Main goal - to be safe and above all - nice and elegant

On a way to the stand



Rough construction almost done. I decided to form a kind of box to hide screws which will fasten stand to final plate, at the same time to be easy to change temporary working plate with final. Idea is to make removable "roof" of box, coated and finished as roofs on cabins were done.

Here are photos to got idea what I am trying to do





All corners of box and platform will be rounded, all fine sanded, with veneer coverage on some places. Also central horizontal rounded molding will be added to fasten vertical sides, and some my straightening tricks with toothpicks will be applied to whole construction, later hidden under veneer

Super work, Bob! It is an absolute pleasure to follow your progress!
 
Thomas

Thanks so much Wes, Ken, David, Grant and Mark for the nice comments and also the "likes". Greatly appreciated.
 
David, I would have been inclined to do so, but Chuck's plans do not show a built up rudder.
 
Bob

Sweet work on the rudder, Bob. 

First, a very happy and healthy New Year to all, and one filled with modelling pleasure.
 
Now, for my first update of the New Year. I have made and mounted the rudder. The rudder itself is from Chuck's laser cut framing set, shaped with sanding sticks. After some indecision, I chose to paint the top portion of the rudder red to match the previously done stern post extension piece. I did , however decide to leave the tiller natural wood. The tiller was cut from boxwood sheet using a glued on copy of the plan as a template. The cutout wood blank was shaped with files and sanding sticks.
 
Since I don't like working with metal, I chose to do the iron work in black painted paper, with wire used for the actual mounting. This included the pintels and gudgeons and the bands at the rudder head. It doesn't show well (if at all) in my photos, but there are bolt heads, made from tiny pin heads drilled and inserted in the pintels and gudgeons.
 
With this work completed, it is my intention to work from the stern forward on the interior detailing. The first task will be to make, install and rig the first four guns at the aft end.
 
Bob
 
 

Were you going to darken the central dummy window 'panes', Toni? And the bad news is that the acanthus swags were usually carved, not painted. Anyway, it's great to see your progress.

Thank you, everyone for the likes.  Well, Druxey, I gather those central panes are typically darkened?  How dark would you recommend?  I was afraid that you were going to tell me the acanthus leaves were carved.  At least that is a smaller project than some of the other carving which will be required.

The next items to make are the windows themselves.  Since these are not structural I made them simply by edge gluing rather than finger jointing the stiles and rails.  Also, the mullions are not half-lapped but are simply edge glued as well.  The glass is mica.  I was very surprised how well the glue adheres to the mica.  The first picture shows the sequence of construction.  First a template is made of the window opening.  The stiles and rails are glued to the template.  The mullions are then added.  The template is peeled off the framework and mica is put in place.  Finally, the inner frame and mullions are added.  The center opening was not glazed as it looks directly into the back of the rudder trunk.
 

 
The windows are glued in place. The small gaps will be hidden under the munions and decorative moldings.  The discoloration of the wood of the upper and lower counter is from internal finish seeping out between the planks.  This will not be a problem after the external structure has a coat of finish.
 

 

 
The munions are trim boards between the windows which hide all of the internal structural components.  External to this, the plans show a column with acanthus leaves.  I cannot tell from the plans whether the leaves are carved or painted.  This will be added when the rest of the stern is completed.  One of the central munions is not the same shape as the other five.  After careful consideration and a few choice words I determined that the only way to correct the problem would be to rebuild the entire stern.  And that wasn't going to happen!  It looks worse in the photo than in real life.  Once the decorative trims and columns are added I do not think it will be very visible (except to me).
 
These windows open inwards.  There is a quarter round sill which acts as a stop to prevent the window from opening outward.  
 

i don't think there is an english  one but  there is a lot of pictures they speak by themselves!
i must say there is not so much englishman who build this type of kit,in britain,it's a part of  our history!
everyone had on his family a fishing man....

Happy New Year All ! Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday.
 
Got in some shipyard time over the long holidays.  Worked mostly on getting the rudder installed. Fabricating the actual rudder was simple, even the gudgeons and pintals were simple since AL supply the straps already formed and drilled out. The major challenge was drilling the hole thru the deck and ship for the rudder shaft. I made a photocopy of the deck plan layout, cut it to size to fit inside the gunwales, located the exact center for the hole, and using a sharp awl marked its location. BUT and this is the big BUT ! There is no mention of the angle to be drilled and the position (I found out while drilling) goes right thru the backbone (aka false keel) plywood. First I started the hole with a 1/16" drill bit, trying to eyeball the angle. Came close enough on the first pass. Then using successively larger diameter bits I enlarged the hole, except the backbone forced one of the bits slightly off angle. Using several different diameter round files I finally got the whole thing lined up with the stern post. Affixing the rudder to the hull was a cake walk thanks to AL's preformed parts.
 
However the rudder post in the drawings and photos sticks up above the deck by some amount (no measurements - just pictures) and mine ended up flush to the deck. So a little improvisation will be necessary later down the road to get it high enough to attach a tiller.
 
Photos follow:

 
Now that I have completed steps 1 to 10 of the printed instructions the remaining instructions are these

 
I like the comment about "most delicate and laborious work" ! So now it's picture book time   And I have a feeling that some of the measurements for placing things is going to be done by the "looks about right" yardstick !
 
Oh and my new assistant keeps standing around the yard with his hands in his pockets, looking lost. 
 
More photos and updates to follow shortly

The shipyard's paint department.  Representative sample of the paint "brands" used. I use the white painter's palette for mixing the colors. they're plastic, inexpensive, available in Michaels and are easy to clean.
 

Update:
 
Painting of the hull is complete, except for a few touchups here and there.  The entire external hull was coated with 1 coat of artists Gesso - after it dried for 24 hours I lightly (emphasis on lightly) sanded it with 400 grit sandpaper (Gesso comes off easy if you sand to hard). I then proceed to mask the ship, starting with the deck area and then working to the outside. The blue coat was applied first, followed by the white band and lastly the black hull bottom. The paints are all water based acrylics, Michael's store brands. I described the color blending in post #42 above.  Four coats of blue and four coats of white were applied; but only two coats of black (Lamp Black); the white is Titanium white (snow white).. The deck got 1 coat of WOP.
 
Close-up photos certainly reveal the spots needing touch-up
 

 
I notice there's some circular spots on some of the photos - it's either on the lens or something to do with the lighting - but it is not on the model itself.

Glad to hear you are in the mend Robbyn and am looking forward to some updates soon.  Get well quick and have a great 2016.
 
Cheers,

Sorry to hear you've been under the knife Robbyn, but glad that you're on the mend now.  I look forward to further updates on your Syren in the near future.  Hope you have a great year.

Do get healthy quickly, Shaz.  Syren's calling and so are probably other things.   I hope it'll be a great year for you two.

Thanks for the advice Grant, I did not who to go to since Jeff retired. I was actually thinking about the same issue, but had put off asking as atm I have everything I ordered prior to Jeff's retirement, so I had not been in need. I am glad to hear Jason has stepped in to fill the need Jeff's absence has made, and glad to hear reviews are favorable.
 
Ronald, I sent you a pm to answer your question about the jig.
 
For everyone else, no progress to report. As soon as school was out for Christmas break I had surgery (nothing life threatening) and have been recovering ever since. I have 3 whole days left of break before the new semester begins, and now that I am weaning myself off the pain pills I am hoping I can spend some in the dry dock during those 3 days and then I will have some progress to report.