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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Archi in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 reacted to druxey in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
This is what you need (aft edge of post should be a blue line!):
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model.
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by saying "a vessel way too sharp in form." Can you clarify please and thank you??
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I have yet to be able to find these Spillane drawings available in my research online. The only stuff I have found was a series of pictures of a higher quality model of Brig Pilgrim by William Hitchcock around 1965 (https://lannangallery.com/products/ship-model-of-brig-pilgrim-by-hitchcock). When I inquired about any plans form those folks they said they didn't have anything. Thank you for the replies.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to dvm27 in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The officer gets a spoon and cup (great details by the way) but no light in the filling room? I think OSHA would level a fine for that.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to bwross11 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
This is a seriously great idea! I'll have to start saving my pennies for when its available.
Bruce
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Windships in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Brigs and other merchant vessels built in the 1820’s were bluff-bowed as compared to later designs which were more toward what we see as clipper ships.
get a copy of Chapelle’s The History of American Sailing Ships (1935)
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
I have yet to be able to find these Spillane drawings available in my research online. The only stuff I have found was a series of pictures of a higher quality model of Brig Pilgrim by William Hitchcock around 1965 (https://lannangallery.com/products/ship-model-of-brig-pilgrim-by-hitchcock). When I inquired about any plans form those folks they said they didn't have anything. Thank you for the replies.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to jfhealey in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Johaan - would you post a few photos of the whole ship as she stands - as distinct from close ups of your extraordinary rigging? This truly is a remakable build. One for the ages.
best wishes
Fred
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Keith Black in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from CDR_Ret in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Doug from Kiowa in Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
Hello all,
I just discovered this site from a newsletter put out by Rocky Mountain Shipwrights in Colorado. I recently joined this group and many members have recommended this site. I am a first-time ship model builder, but have been building models of various types for most of my life. I chose the US Brig Syren as my first build, from Model Shipways. I looked at the description and the instruction info on the website and felt it was something I could do. I am also a amateur woodworker, so that has helped a lot with the build. While many of the skills are new to me, I have a basic understanding of how to build things. I have actually built a small wooden rowboat in my shop. Started this project about 2.5 years ago, and got a little sidetracked when I finally retired for good and started working in my shop everyday. I have been back to building the model pretty consistently for the last 6 months. Using only the model instruction sheets, I have gotten this far. I only recently discovered all these resources available. I enjoy figuring things out for myself, but really appreciate the info on sites like this. Looking forward to seeing and reading about other people's projects and solutions.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to knightyo in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
I see a recipe for kittens with a cat in both bow and stern; I see that one of them also knocked one of the checkers. down.
I also like the tombstone cutaways. Everything looks fantastic.
Alan
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from FrankWouts in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Interesting provision of early drawings there, Mr. Passaro as well as Greg. Looking those prints over, I am curious about that sail room. Not only does it look extremely small, but folding those sails to fit in that small room would have been heavy and cumbersome. My suspicion is that there is more of the sail room under the forecastle deck allowing the sails to fold and store more easily. Am I on the right track?
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Pirate adam in HMS Crocodile 1781 by Pirate adam - 1/48 scale - POF
This is what I am going for in the end.
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bdgiantman2 reacted to Gregory in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
You should put together a book with your rigging technique. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, your log is a frequent visit for me.
While I would be hard pressed to duplicate your work, a goal would be to get a similar look..
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from mtaylor in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Interesting provision of early drawings there, Mr. Passaro as well as Greg. Looking those prints over, I am curious about that sail room. Not only does it look extremely small, but folding those sails to fit in that small room would have been heavy and cumbersome. My suspicion is that there is more of the sail room under the forecastle deck allowing the sails to fold and store more easily. Am I on the right track?
Brian D
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bdgiantman2 got a reaction from Nirvana in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Interesting provision of early drawings there, Mr. Passaro as well as Greg. Looking those prints over, I am curious about that sail room. Not only does it look extremely small, but folding those sails to fit in that small room would have been heavy and cumbersome. My suspicion is that there is more of the sail room under the forecastle deck allowing the sails to fold and store more easily. Am I on the right track?
Brian D
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