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Elijah
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Elijah reacted to CharlieZardoz in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
I'm curious Doc, are you planning on naming this model Independence? There were a couple of schooners in service at this time as the model is a variation of Halifax you have a few options at your disposal, Gaspee for example. Just intrigued
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Elijah reacted to russ in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Nice work. You can recreate the entire piece in wood if you like.
Russ
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
I started work on the transom. I photocopied the horrible metal casting that was supposed to be the transom and rubber cemented it to a piece of 1/64" thick plywood. I was able to cut out the outline with a simple pair of scissors! I carefully removed the lights from the plywood and then removed the template and residual rubber cement. I planked the transom in swiss pear. next up are the lights (windows). I'll make them out of boxwood as I did in my AVS build,
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
I finished treenailing the hull. The pattern is stylized with treenails only on the bulkheads where butt joints in the planking occur. I'm still not sure whether to try to treenail the bulwarks, because they are very thin, and the risk of drilling through the inside surface from the outside is real. I'll have to think about it. I'm now planning my rebuild of the transom
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Elijah reacted to Tigersteve in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Congrats on the planking.
Steve
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Elijah reacted to russ in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
I think it looks pretty good. There is always something that we think can be better in our models. That is a natural reaction. Good work.
Russ
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
At last post I had 3 strakes per side to install. These proved to be the most difficult of the entire job! The hull is finally planked! A major milestone.
Overall I'm happy with the results, especially at the bow and amidships. The stern could have turned out better with more uniformity in the terminal widths of the planking, but I did the best I could given the weird geometry of the hull aft of the final bulwark.
Next up is treenailing, then fairing the hull. Once that's all done I'll turn to completely rebuilding the transom and figure out a way to install the fashion pieces at the stern
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Elijah reacted to russ in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
That looks pretty good. Looks like 2 or 3 more strakes left.
Russ
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Only 3 more strakes on each side to complete and the hull planking is done! No joggle planks (drop planks) were used at all, and I only needed one stealer per side at the stern to start the rise of the planking to match the shear. This was a difficult hull to do, but I learned a lot.
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Thanks, guys!
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Elijah reacted to russ in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
The run of the planking looks very good, especially as it turns up towards the tuck. Good job fairing that area.
Russ
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Elijah reacted to donrobinson in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Looks real nice Dave. Your selection of woods really compliment each other.
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
With the Christmas holiday past, I'm back planking the hull. The shape is really weird, and is requiring some very interesting custom planks. At the stern, I'll need another stealer, or a plank that "widens" at the end of it's run to get the stern planked properly. The final strake will be custom fit, and I'm going to try to arrange it so that it's made up of three planks, not just two. The fitting will be easier that way.
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Elijah reacted to Dutchman in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
lol so you know dutch as well! Only slightly more difficult than building modelships! Thanks Dave!
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Elijah reacted to mikiek in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Elijah - you show a lot of discipline having that other kit on your shelf and not starting it. And as a result you are nearing completion.
That's just too much temptation for me - 4 builds going right now and little noticeable progress on any of them.
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Elijah reacted to Martin W in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Mike -- That Jet unit is a good one. I'm planning on putting one in my outdoor workshop, since my bandsaw and scrollsaw both put out a surprising amount of sawdust. Even the Byrnes produces a good quantity, so it's wise to employ redundant systems, and to clean up.
Carving is pure pleasure -- sometimes I even think it might go beyond modelling!
Cheers,
Martin
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Don: Yellowheart will hold it's color, as will bloodwood. Redheart fades to a brownish red after a few months. The yellowheart I used to plank the bulwarks on my MS AVS is a yellow as the day the planks were lain!
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Elijah reacted to donrobinson in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Nice work Mike, I like your wood selections. Does the yellowheart hold its colour or does it turn. I bought some dye I am going to try on some osage orange, I am hoping it will keep it yellow, for on the Pegasus.
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Elijah reacted to Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Hey Martin, thanks very much for the recommendation. In my workshop, along with a shop vac connected to my power tools, I also have a Jet air filter hanging from the ceiling (good thing the workshop is in the basement as I don't think my wife would be happy if I hung it in a finished room). I think it's the model a step below this one:
https://www.amazon.com/708620B-AFS-1000B-Filtration-Electrostatic-Pre-Filter/dp/B00004R9LO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1484317848&sr=1-1&keywords=jet+air+cleaner
I also purchased a table-top unit, mostly for when I start carving. The ebony dust is pretty heavy, so between the shop vac and the Jet unit I think I'm in pretty good shape. I also make it a habit of immediately wiping down and vacuuming the area when working with ebony. I found the unit below on eBay for significantly less than retail - I haven't tried it out yet, but it seems to have a pretty strong air pull which will be great for when/if I start carving, especially with power tools):
https://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworking-DC725-Portable-Collector/dp/B000REX1UU
After seeing Alexander's carvings, makes me want to get a good set of carving tools and start carving - wow!
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5412-carving-from-belgorod/
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Elijah reacted to alde in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
She's looking real nice Mike. I love all the busy details on whalers and the history. I'm real drawn to them.
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Elijah reacted to DocBlake in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Great job on your Morgan so far, Mike!
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Elijah reacted to Martin W in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Mike, I just want to say that your work so far shows your fine skills. This is an interesting ship -- I don't know anything about her history, but the shape of the bow is intriguing to say the least. I had wanted to attend the MSW convention in Mystic (I believe that was '15), but just couldn't get away, so missed a golden opportunity to see the restoration. It's exciting to visit those old vessels, you can really build an understanding of the ways elements work together.
I read your account of clearing the dust when you worked with the ebony. That's important even when working with other woods. I'll boast that I got a dust collector for Christmas, which has already made a difference in keeping my workbench clean. You can check it out here:
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/143300/shopvac-portable-air-cleaner.aspx
The ebony against the holly does look really good. Bravo!
I also agree with you that building up the bulwarks is good practice. I did that with my Rattlesnake, and learned a lot. With the Fly, it seems that a good number of details are simulated rather than actually built in.
Cheers,
Martin
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Elijah reacted to jwvolz in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Great job Mike.
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Elijah reacted to Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Thanks BE! The Morgan does have an an interesting history, and it's great that you can still visit her at Mystic Seaport. The restoration was very well done.
There's lots of little detail pieces on whalers which make for a fun time - a nice change from the typical warship kit that is out there, and a nice reprieve from rigging cannons with 2mm blocks
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Elijah reacted to Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Excellent ground work there Mike, I find the 'Morgan' a fascinating subject.
B.E.
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