Ryland Craze
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Ryland Craze reacted to DocBlake in Triton cross-section by tkay11 (aka Tony) - FINISHED
Tony, I think the Triton area has been re-opened to new builders once again. Access to the build files is available after producing a keel, false keel and keelsonas it had been..
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Ryland Craze reacted to tkay11 in Triton cross-section by tkay11 (aka Tony) - FINISHED
SKID BEAMS AND THOSE LITTLE BITS AT THE TOP
I then glued the brackets to the knees with quick-drying epoxy using the pins previously mentioned. I held the skid beams in the brackets (to ensure alignment), and, when the brackets had dried, glued in the skid beams.
By the way, you'll note that I'm leaving all the wood unstained and unpainted. This is quite deliberate, as I rather like the plain look. However, I have used my home-made varnish (mineral spirits, polyurethane varnish, linseed oil) to coat all the wood parts. I may have to give a second coat (some of the pictures show the patchiness), but I'm showing it in the current state.
I added a sheer rail to the top of the rearmost frame but remain dissatisfied with the look of it. I’ll remain dissatisfied because I’m not going to change it!
I’ll have a think about mounting it on a board, but as we may be selling our house soon, am not sure when I’ll be able to do it.
Tony
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Ryland Craze reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I'm pre-bending the first 14 planks. These are the planks about the wales and encompass the gunports. They are 1/8" Basswood and after a short soak, they bent without breaking! The pictures show my jig and soaking tube made of capped PVC pipe.
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Ryland Craze reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I finally got all the gunwales to 5/32" like the instructions said. That's a lot of sanding. Now I can concentrate on planking.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Tigersteve in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Completed grapnel anchor installed. This was done in three layers: one line looped over the thwart, one rope coil over that, and another rope coil attached to the grapnel. I can see why Bob F removed the thwart to work in this tight space.
Steve
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Ryland Craze reacted to RGL in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Finally after a week and many hours, 70 guns ready to paint.
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Ryland Craze reacted to RGL in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Painfully, the are 26 small triple machine gun turrets with very little detail. I tried the Pontos Rails and did not like them so replaced them with individual stanchions. The handrails are a nightmare to stick down. The barrels have not yet been added, which I plan to blacken then add after painting. Again I have added ventilator covers.
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Ryland Craze reacted to RGL in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Next are the open 12.7cm guns. Imagine my surprise which I opened up the packet and found German guns! I e-mailed Pontos (no reply) then the hobby shop (BNA Model world) which replaced them for me. These are Veteran Models resin which are very nice. You can see the Tamiya offering in the foreground of the finished product.
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Ryland Craze reacted to RGL in IJN Yamato by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC
OK, moving on, the AA guns.
Firstly the high angle turrets, you can see the base Tamiya offering (photo 3), Pontos provides the barrels and sandbags plus railings which I don't like. The ventilator covers and stanchions are replaced, but I cannot replicate the handholds, so be it.
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Ryland Craze reacted to mikiek in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Well I am committed now. Hammock stanchions are glued on the port hand rail. I placed them with a dot of CA just to get them on but then went back and epoxied them. I'm suspecting they will get a fair amount of abuse and I don't want to have to try and reglue them later.
After the epoxy dries I will add one of those webbing with sticks contraptions I showed a few posts back.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Mike Y in Ancre Publications
To illustrate, photos of the random pages in that books:
Ancre monograph of Le Fleuron:
Ancre's 74 gun ship. Note that there is nothing about modelling it, it is only about "how it was constructed".
TFFM, detailed guide on building a model:
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Ryland Craze reacted to John Allen in Need tips on deadeyes rigging
I am a moderate novice, semi-experienced, not near pro status. I build for my minds eye each to his own. I also think when displayed the straight lined dead-eyes look better, has more aesthetic appeal and when there misaligned it takes your focus away from the whole build. (tongue & cheek shall we say)
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Ryland Craze reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
This fascinating point was brought to my attention by a friend who served as an Army sniper (Special Forces). According to him, the development of rifled long guns quickly led to other improvements in sights and firing mechanisms that gave rise to highly skilled sharpshooters with real accuracy at ranges never before dreamed of.
New battle tactics had to be employed as a result.
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Ryland Craze reacted to MikeB4 in English Pinnace by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
I'm using the basswood from the kit for the most part. the tiller was carved from boxwood, that's about it.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Jack12477 in Willie L Bennett by Jack12477 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:32 Scale - skipjack
With the Admiral's help I finally got the sails cut-out, trimmed, panel lines sewn in, and finally I myself hand sewed the bolt rope around the edges. The drawing called for thimbles seized to the bolt rope to carry the lashing that holds the main sail to the mast hoops <Photo 1 & 2 below> . Not having anything to create thimbles with I substituted 4 mm rings and sewed them to the sail, seizing the bolt rope at the same time. The plans also called for hanks to be attached to the lower stern end of the main sail to secure the reef tackle < photo 3 >. Since the hanks are 3 inches high (about 3/32 inch in 1:32 scale) I decided that the rings were a better choice. The main sail is shown in photo 4. The jib is finished except for sewing on the bolt rope, which is my next task.
In between working on the sails, I added a few more parts to the boat. Secured the anchor chain and anchor, since the boat is in the yard I decided to display the anchor off-ship on the ground in front of the boat. Painted and added the navigational lights to the shrouds. I also added a ladder, paint bucket, and bosun's chair to allow the work crew access to the various areas of the boat for maintenance.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Stuntflyer in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Hi Rusty,
I glad to see your making some nice progress again. You might find that the pin rail between the catheads will have to be raised, virtually level with the top of the caprail, in order to clear the bowsprit. Check out Chuck's third photo in post #910. I had to do the same on mine.
Mike
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Ryland Craze reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Thanks for the kind words Ben.
Mike thanks for that. The offending pin rail has been removed. I didn't like it anyways!
Think I'll wait until the bowsprit is in place before putting it back.
Also thanks everyone for stopping by and all the likes!
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Ryland Craze reacted to captgino in Armed Virginia Sloop by captgino - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48
Rudder on
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Ryland Craze reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
We just had a meeting of The Arizona Shipwrights at my garage shipyard. We welcome all model ship builders who live in Arizona to join our group. We get together once a month at one of our homes. It's educational and fun.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Hi All,
I can't believe how long it's been since my last post. I am alive and working just really slowly.
Lets see since my last post I’ve finished and installed the catheads.
I’ve also made the backstay plates and the chain plates from brass flat stock.
The deadeyes were made from Syren Ship Model Company.
I also made the pin rails and ladders. Making the ladders I used the same method used on the Confederacy. I cut horizontal lines for the treads and then cut the sides out at the correct angle to the deck. Glue and insert treads and once dry I sanded and cleaned it up. Painted it and installed on the deck.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Mike Y in Byrnes Table Saw
Found a very good video review - for the ones who have a number of questions about the internals of the saw and how various accessories actually work.
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Ryland Craze reacted to MikeB4 in English Pinnace by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
I've got the interior planking installed and painted. I'll give it a few more coats
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Ryland Craze reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Spar Deck Bulwarks....
Still dealing with issues that arise as a result of my initial launching of this build with plan sheets designed for a completely different configuration.
In this case, it is the height and location of the bulkhead extensions above the Spar deck.
Since my bulwarks have been created off ship as a long continuous module, I found it necessary to cut off all of the original bulkhead extension's and replace them with these custom fit pieces.
These new pieces have been carefully milled to match the exact thickness of the black gun port framing seen here.... also, the location of each is uniformly mid-way between each gun port.
I can now continue with the planking of the hull all the way up to the rail caps.
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Ryland Craze reacted to gbl in US Brig Syren by gbl - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Welcome Eric and Steve
Last few evenings working on the balsa filler blocks. I cut them out from a 12" x 3" x 1" balsa block and then sand for a snug fit. Prior to fitting, I check for the bulkhead alignment using a couple of 2 inch engineer squares and several small right angle squares that I clamp to the bulkhead and BF (re images in prior post). Little over 50% completed. Not a difficult job.........balsa
very easy to work with. When completed, will remove from the slip to check for the removal of the keel warp / twist. If ok, will then proceed to fair the hull.
Blaine
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