Ryland Craze

Welcome to Model Ship World Randy.  Lifelong Virginian here.  You live in a beautiful part of the state.  I do hope you start a build log on your Rattlesnake so that we my follow your progress.

Congratulations Cap'n on finishing your Yukikaze.  You did a good job on building this kit.  I am looking forward to seeing your Mikasa build as this is one of my favorite ships.

Grant, I did not use a clear coat over my paint.  I did spray Krylon Matte Finish over my friezes before I cut them out and did not use WOP over them for fear it would yellow them.

Sorry to hear that you are having health issues, but it sounds like you have a handle on them.  These issues can come upon you quite quickly.  Take care of your self and we will be here when you are ready to return to modeling.

The cap rail and bolsters look great.  I like the color you chose and look forward to seeing it applied on the model.

Your Pram is coming along nicely.  I checked out your dory photos on the Model-Expo site and you did a good job on building that model.  It looks like this series of kits are a nice introduction into building wooden ship models.

Welcome to Model Ship World Tom.  You have come to the right place to learn and broaden your understanding of sailing ships and modeling.  It looks like you are off to a good start on your USS Tinosa and we a glad you have started a build log on this sub.

Olha, I was just looking at your pictures in the Gallery and thought that I would share the link to your album.  Your pictures are really crisp and clear and bring out the many details in your Glad Tidings.

Important information for adding your photos in the Gallery:

5 hours ago, VTHokiEE said:

That portion is for creating the gallery/album, after the gallery/album is created then you'll be asked to add photos in the next step. I accidentally made a test gallery/album to find this out and I'm not certain how to delete it though 🤔

Thanks for your reply.  I deleted your test album.

6 hours ago, Backer said:

I have the same problem, does anyone have an answer for this. 

The photos are on my PC and I don't have a URL

 

Update: The photos are in the gallery. But I don't know if they are in an album

Backer, You must create a new album before you post your pictures.  Once you click on the "Create Album", another screen will pop up and this is where you add your photos.

I have created an album for you and moved your pictures to it.  It can be accessed here:

Beautiful model.  It is so life-like.

I could not figure out what happened.  I studied your starboard picture and it finally hit me.  My "senior moment" for the day.😊

Nice build log.  You are off to a good start.

3 hours ago, JC1113 said:

Also, how do I move this build to the proper date. I fat fingered and put it in the wrong one.

I moved it for you.

Congratulations Greg on another fine model completed.  I am amazed at your work.

Welcome to Model Ship World JC.  The Scientific Models Yacht America kit has been around for a long time.  This should be a nice build.  I am glad you have started a build log so that you can share your progress with us.  

Good luck on your build.

3 hours ago, bruce d said:

EDIT: Ryland beat me to it by one minute.

I like you explanation better.

Hi Holly and welcome to Model Ship World.  The photo is of a half hull ship model.  Per Wikipedia: "A half hull model ship (also known as a "half hull" or "half ship") is a wooden model ship featuring only one half of a boat's hull without rigging or other fixtures.  Prior to the twentieth century, half hull model ships were constructed by shipwrights as a means of planning a ship's design and sheer and ensuring that the ship would be symmetrical. The half hulls were mounted on a board and were exact scale replicas of the actual ship's hull. With the advent of computer design, half hulls are now built as decorative nautical art and constructed after a ship is completed."

I hope this help out.

Wow Ben, that is really nice work.  Your joinery is very precise.

Your Glad Tidings turned out beautiful.  I have enjoyed following your build and your videos. Be sure to post these pictures in the Gallery for all to see.

Beautiful model.  I have enjoyed following your build.

14 hours ago, Chuck said:

Nicely done Ryland.   You are in the home stretch!!!

Thanks Chuck.  I am looking forward to finishing this model.

14 hours ago, captain_hook said:

Very nice! I like the blocks with attached thimbles, they look very authentic.

Thanks captain.  I enjoyed following your AVS build.  I hope to finish my AVS someday.

11 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I’m thinking they should replace the box photos with yours...

That is quite a nice comment.  I am just trying to replicate Chuck's fine model.

10 hours ago, MEDDO said:

That looks really good Ryland.  Even though I know the lines are temporarily installed they do look very nice. I like the way they don’t sag or have weird bends in them.

Michael, early in the build I removed the rigging line from the packages they came in and wrapped it around some cardboard tubes.  This has helped to straighten out the line.

7 hours ago, gjdale said:

Very nicely done Ryland.

Thanks Grant.  I am glad you have restarted your Medway Longboat.  With your attention to detail, it will be a highly crafted model.  I look forward to following your build.

It happens to all of us.  Wait til you get to the planking.  I am glad that Chuck included extra material at the bottom of each sheet of planks to be used to make replacement planks.

You did a great job on your dory.  Your spreadsheet shows how picking up a tool or supply here and there adds up.  I would hate to see how much I have spent over the years picking up odds and ends.  I seem to have the mindset that I may need this later when picking up something.  Most times I wind up not using my purchase.

I have started rigging my Medway Longboat and it has definitely changed the appearance of the model.  Most lines are temporarily installed and will be permanently glued when all lines have been installed and re-tensioned.  I also made up the pedestals from the display base kit and fitted them to the hull prior to the mast being installed.  I would recommend this being done earlier in the build, possibly after the planking is completed. I was afraid I would break the thole pins on the cap rail as I had the hull upside down while fitting the pedestals.  Here is the progress to date:

Making the thimbles was a lot of fun.  I had many failures before I finally got the hang of it. Here are a couple of blocks with the thimbles made and blackened and some extras for later use.

The mast bands were made using matte black chart tape.

Next up is to work on the shrouds.  I plan to serve these using my Syren Serv-o-Matic ship model rope serving machine. 

Thanks for checking out my build log.