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Ryland Craze
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Ryland Craze reacted to MrBlueJacket in Newsboy by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/8"=1'
Attached blocks around the foremast.
And finally able to attach the fore fife rail. It's going to be difficult to get to those blocks.
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Ryland Craze reacted to TomShipModel in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Hollowneck - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I acquired this book a few years ago when it wasn't so pricey. For many it may be out-of reach at $300+
https://www.amazon.com/Masting-Rigging-English-Ships-1625-1860/dp/0870219480/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G0IWDRWUWQ7N&keywords="The+Masting+and+Rigging+of+English+Ships+of+War"+by+James+Lees&qid=1678821406&sprefix=the+masting+and+rigging+of+english+ships+of+war+by+james+lees+%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1
That ia an incredible price! While the book has been out of print for many years, you can find it for a much lower price from a used book dealer, or from a retired modeler's sale. You need to be a bit lucky, but they are out there. Also, if you can't find Lees, Steel's Elements of Mastmaking, Sailmaking, and Rigging is available digitally. You can likely find a used copy somewhere, although there are very few drawings and you need to puzzle out the 19th century text.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Tigersteve in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Your design process is interesting to watch. It’s really cool to be part of it even if just by watching. There are so many modeling tricks coming out of your projects. You need someone to index them all. A one stop shop of tricks. If it could even be consolidated!
Steve
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Ryland Craze reacted to KenW in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
I find that although I probably won't build this model, your log IS an excellent instruction source.
Thanks for your efforts.
Cheers.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Chuck in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Actually I do very much. Problem solving a design concept is just as much fun for me. Its like solving any puzzle game. Although I dont know if folks building my designs would agree. I think they might be uttering some words as they try and build some of it, but hopefully the results speak for themselves once its all put together. Some of the solutions can be quite challenging. But I think they are also great teaching tools when it comes to other projects folks might work on when similar puzzles present themselves.
We shall see when Mike and Rusty start getting into the framing of this if it all works out like it did in my head. LOL
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Ryland Craze reacted to Maury S in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Chuck, I get the sense that you REALLY enjoy doing this. It's a major accomplishment to design and prove out these projects. Kudos.
Maury
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Ryland Craze reacted to Chuck in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Not really…I have been contemplating different POF design concepts for a while. So this is just a great subject to test those concepts out on. In fact, now that the hull framing is almost complete, it is pretty much just like any other project.
Although I have some new ideas for certain features I want to try as well as some new materials I may test on the Speedwell. Its all about having fun with the design.
The biggest challenge for this project will be later…when it comes time to mfg it. There are so many parts to make.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Rustyj in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Beautiful work and a great explanation!
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Ryland Craze reacted to Tigersteve in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Would you say that this is your most challenging kit to design?
Steve
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Ryland Craze reacted to Tigersteve in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The last deconstruction is the poop bulkhead. The window opening is not as sharp as I would like. Of course, I did not notice until the macro photos. My eye keeps going back to this error so this bulkhead will be recut from excess of the laser cut sheet and redone completely.
Next I will replank the opening in the deck and prep the coamings interior with 1/32” x 1/32” strips. Deck planking is 1/32” x 1/8”, of course.
Steve
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Ryland Craze reacted to Tigersteve in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Thank you for the redirection. Absolutely spot on advice. It is a hard band-aide to rip off.
Steve
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Ryland Craze reacted to Papa in 1951 Chevy by Papa - FINISHED - AMT
Taking a break from rigging the C.W. Morgan with this car kit I’ve had in my stash for a while. The dragster engine is almost complete.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Rustyj in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Very nice idea!
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Ryland Craze reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Chapter Six
Modifying the Gundeck
The Gundeck will remain largely intact, but Chris has been kind enough to provide the interesting little feature of the ladderway down to the Orlop.
This will be hidden under the standard arrangement but I want to reveal it. It adds to the illusion of a fully fitted out model.
My idea is to remove that section of the deck between the Fore hatch and the Riding Bitts, but I will need to add carlings.
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A template is used to check exactly where and what may be seen.
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The Riding Bitt standards are test fitted as these will have a direct bearing on where the carlings are placed.
The other thing to consider is avoiding opened up spaces looking like a standard feature.
In the case of the ladderway to the Orlop if I leave a minimal square opening in the Gundeck above, to allow it to be seen, that could look like another hatchway opening.
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To counter this the unplanked area across the deck is extended and will allow a greater view of the lower deck in this area.
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The effect is completed by representations of the carlings and ledges.
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3mm x 2.5mm pearwood square stock was used for the carlings, and 2 x2mm for the Ledges.
B.E.
16/03/2023
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Ryland Craze reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Ron, Kevin, Marc, and Capt. Birdseye.
Chapter five
Framing the Gunports.
This is an ingenious method devised by Chris that gives a nod to the Plank on Frame method and removes all that testy business of cutting ports into a hull.
The longitudinal stringers that form the top and bottom of the gunports are now fitted.
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I fitted the rear gunport strips from the stern forward, I found it easier to locate the two aftermost slots fully into the bulkheads.
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These are followed by vertical risers that complete the port framing. They are position specific so care has to be taken in their fitting.
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The parts fit together beautifully, and at this stage of the build it is rather like doing a 3-d jigsaw puzzle, but without the puzzle element.
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I’m loving the look of her even at this stage, I think you will all agree she is an impressive sight.
Chris must be well pleased with the fruits of his labour.
The next stage is fitting the gundeck, but at this point I am going ‘off piste’, as I have some modifications to work out given the ‘Navy Board’ style of my build.
B.E.
15/03/2023
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Ryland Craze reacted to CaptnBirdseye in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Impressive build so far. Really like the idea of the false lower deck and the way you've created it 👍
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Ryland Craze reacted to Hubac's Historian in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Well, this is something to get excited about! You never disappoint, B.E., and I'll be following along with great interest. This looks to be a fabulously engineered kit.
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Ryland Craze reacted to hollowneck in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
B.E., very nice, good progress. I keep inspecting your build photos for Wallace whom I spotted early-on.
Perhaps he's gone walkabout, not about to be Pressed!
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Ryland Craze reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Chapter Four
What lies beneath.
Before the Upper (gundeck) is fitted I need to establish what may be seen below on the Lower deck.
This is relevant on my build as the deck will be open to maximum view.
Planking and detail provision is made for the Lower deck between the Fore hatchway and the Mainmast, but aft of the Mainmast there are also ladderways and hatches down to the lower deck which just may be visible should I choose to leave the gratings off the hatchways.
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Template taken from the plans for the section aft of the Mainmast.
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These additional areas of the lower deck are planked using cannibalised maple deck sections left over from my Sphinx build, and I knocked up grating sets that are pretty much the same as the Gundeck arrangement.
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Temporary rough fitting of the gundeck gives a sense of what may be glimpsed on the lower deck.
This will I hope give the illusion of a fitted out Lower deck limited as the view will probably be.
B.E.
13/03/2023
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Ryland Craze reacted to glbarlow in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
Buy them from Crafty Sailor, the 6mm size if I recall, maybe 8mm. They make nickels scaled wooden ones, unlike most of the commercial crap. Yours are a bit fat, sorry you asked. 😊
Now you can start making eyelets and ring bolts. My last Winchelsea post was my effort to explain one way how if you’re interested.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Freebird in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
Gregory - no worries about too small, I took it out of the quoin and must have had too much pressure on the tweezers, the handle went flying never to be seen again.
Here’s my first carronade. You don’t realize how many parts are in these until you build one.
Best Regards …. Rick
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Ryland Craze reacted to Freebird in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
ERS Rich - Thank you!
Guys - Thank for all the”Likes”!
Now I need an opinion, I made my first quoin handle, does it look too big and how does the shape look? I’ll countersink the hole slightly so it seats better. All comments welcome!
Best Regards …. Rick
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Ryland Craze reacted to aliluke in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Hollowneck - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Hi Ron
Following your message to me I caught up on your log for HMS Camilla. I'm not fond of dioramas or figures on ships but what you have done with both and all else blows me away. From the details to the sails to the swirling pennant and the deep blue sea is just extraordinary. I swallow my words. This is a ship in real seaborne flight - I love it and it is a work of art.
Cheers,
Alistair
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Ryland Craze reacted to Freebird in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
Work continues on the carriages. This time I made a quick jig to drill the holes in the sides. I made a copy of the side and glued it to some scrap wood. I then glued some wood to the top and rear of jig. The wood was deep enough to load 2 parts in the jig. I also used a #76 bit as a guide to align the parts in the jig. Simple finger pressure keeps the parts secure in the jig, that is until you puncture a finger with the drill bit. In a few minutes I had all of the carriage sides drilled.
Best Regards …. Rick
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Ryland Craze reacted to TBlack in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF
Wonderfully detailed description, with product links; fabulous!
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