Thistle17

Aha almost back to bit banging I see! I now understand. I put in some time in the 70s with Intel assembly language so Addunio language is easy to understand. I will pursue with my grandson after i figure out the tools needed. Thanks again and will follow on with you.

Joe 

Thanks Ian for your response. I will follow up on your Arduino site. We have been working with a CNC dedicated arduino board which accepts G code. Somehow I just couldn't get off that avenue of thought. Our Arduino accepts serial positioning and speed commands only, no aritmetic or logical operations. These are fascinating devices.

Joe

Nicely done Ron. I sympathize as i have had two large models of late to restore and the stands were somewhat troubling for such a seemingly simple task. Your treatment is quite complimentry to the subject.

Joe

Now you did it Ian! We have been thinking about a project my grandson needs to accomplish for a college course and i had thought about an approach (of utilizing the controller boards) as part of a solution I might suggest to him. I will definetly being following your progress. My question at the moment is what are you driving these boards with in terms of code (source, lower level, what)?

Joe

I am in agreement with your former approach as well. The only caveat that I have used is that I set up one end of a shroud (that saddled a mast) with seizing and then as you say use a simple separartion jig or element for both the finished deadeye and the one to be finished and seize the latter. i just haven't had a satisfing result using an off mast jig to execute this need as the strapped and free deadeye separations never aligned.

Joe

This stagecan be a bit humbling but once through it I think you can look forward to some dleightful progress  towards a beautiful model. Nicely done!

Joe

Your due diligence (13 months REALLY?) and extremely fine work have yiekded something very special. Thank you for sharing!

Joe

Lovely work Bob. You waste no time moving ahead. If only i could have the focus and drive you do.

Joe

You do such nice work Bill. Even your jigs exemplify the quality of your work.

Joe

I have been so busy with other tasks, some apart from modeling, that I have neglected checking in here.

Our gun tub is being modeled by one of our members, a retired Navy Captain, who was responsible for propulsion systems on neuclear craft. as such he has incredible talent for detail and has been using references of a detailed nature. I have seen the results of his recent work (since the Covid relaxation of restrictions) and it is outstanding. The Patriots Point information we had has led us a bit astray as that now appears to us as a creation out of need and lack of authentic elements. Please do not interpret that as a lack of gratitude of their support.

If you PM me I will put you in touch with our member and he should/would be happy to help you out.

Joe

The creation of the reveal in the gun port openings was one of the most annoying elements of this build. I did it as the instructions indicated but found when all was done that it could have been better. Your method was one I thought of well into the execution of my Cheerful gun ports. I will be following your expeiience carefully and will be anioux to hear your feedback.

Joe

I am still scratching my head bitao; incredible work in an incredibly short period. I used to work in a software development group and the manager I assumed responsibility from had a saying. "You can always tell the quality of the work by the sharpness of ones tools". So I look at your table saw top and see not a scratch or mar. I have studied your shop made tools. I have witnessed your execellence of work produc and  I am dazzled by your speed of execution. What else can I say but well done indeed!

Joe

Roger I can't tell from the drawing as it only shows a side profile with not much detail. I just posted a new reference from the NC Maritime Museum via its curator so I will give him a shout to see if he knows. Thanks for the heads up. The aforementioned reference is under the topic "Discussions for ship plans etc." on this site.

Joe

The drawing from the Smithsonian came today so there is no excuse for me to proceed with the restoration. If you send off to them count on about a 2 week delivery.

I will say that the drawing is quite good in quality reprint and is faithful in its scale to the model i.e. 1:24. The recorded length is 53' 2" with a beam of 11' 11". I remain mystified or perplexed at how the original modeler acquired the subtle information that the drawing either does not show or depict in sufficient detail. I have scanned the web for Florida commercial fishing history articles and pictures to no avail. I have looked up Florida museums that might have some documentation again without results. The one thing i do have now is a very good idea of the ship's wheel size. It is fortunate that missing elements can be replicated with confidence from surrounding works.

Joe

David thank you for the excerpt. I will revise my methodology for the ships wheel and proceed.

Joe

Another rendition Bob. It really looks beautiful! And so neatly done too! Now you give me something to think about when I get to your state.

Joe

Oh, the scrutiny of our peers! You take the feedback with such a healthy attitude. That, plus your skill will see you through.

Joe

I must be getting senile, just saw the dimensions in the earlier post. Sorry . It is a tad too small for my project. Still a good deal for someone.

Joe

Can you supply dimensions?

Joe

Paul the build is pretty staight forward because of the fine instructions. However read them very carefully as it is easy to misinterpret sometimes without going to and fro his build log, the drawings and his instructions. Some of his photos were taken at times a bit out of phase to when the instructions were written. For example I made the stern fashion pieces but did not paint them until after application because I forgot and was led astray by an accompanying photo (I did the wales correctly). So do excercise your own deliberate thinking.

Also I did not lay the deck planks from stern forward. I started at the bow because when i started the other way the runs were not long enogh to establish the needed symmetry as they were broken up by deck furniture.

When you get to the masts, yards and booms send me a PM and I can supply you with more info on how I did them. If you are a wood turner and have the equipment then my suggestions may not help.

Joe

You brought the model to life with your renditions of the figures. really nice work!

Joe

Just tuned in to your build. I too am working on Cheerful. At this point I am working on all the sail parts masts, booms etc. I did not post my build as I wasn't sure how it was going to go. Some trial and error fixing of the planking until I slowed myself down and wasn't afraid to fit a plank a second time to get it right. Nonetheless she is a fun project full of subtle detail.

You are doing just fine!

Joe

I have never looked back having purchased this mill 2 years ago. Bill is so correct about the accessories especially the tilt table and the rotary table. Sherline has made these very utilitarian as some of the lathe accessories will work with the rotary table. I think it is a common lament that part capture on any mill, large or small is always problematical. This mill elevates my capabilities!

Joe

Maybe I should rethink modeling and go back to bagging groceries as I did when I was a teenager! Just 2 months stem to stern David. You are driven.

Joe

If i may ask? You seem to move ahead at great speed yet with incredible accuracy and precision. I am always mystified how one does so and yet maintains the quality you present. Do you spend many hours in a day at this and do you mass produce your elements via CNC or do you hand machine every part?

Joe