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newbuilder101
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newbuilder101 reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Thanks again Druxey, David and John.
Quarter Pieces
The Quarter Pieces on most Swan Class Sloops are elaborately carved, but the sheer plan of Vulture shows very plain ones. Whether this is correct or not I don't know - perhaps the draughtsman was just lazy . I've treated them in similar fashion to the Pilasters of the Quarter Badges and Stern Lights.
To overlap the joints between the hull planking and counter planking I hollowed out the pieces :
Some progress pics through the stages of fitting them up :
Danny
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Victory by gjdale - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Beautiful...the more lines, the more she comes to life!
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newbuilder101 reacted to EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Thanks yet again,everyone. Your comments are always most welcome and appreciated.
Sherry, the workshop has actually become "the shipyard" in everyday speak around here. Your comment is apt. One of the things I like about building the ship upright from the bottom up is that I get to ask myself questions like, "How did they drill those long holes in that confined space?" Of course all this effect is lost when I have to invert the model to file off boltheads on the bottom.
Andy, thanks for he input on the tank issue. I had assumed, as did my source (Mr. Crothers in this case) that these tanks would have been baffled internally regardless of the design. However, maybe not, and perhaps that is the reason for the tall columns vs short broad hold tanks. I'm not sure where the hull center of gravity is. Perhaps not much of the water is above it. I'll tke a pass on your offer of more information and move on to he next problem. Had enough fluid mechanics for one lifetime.
David, thanks for the suggestion but I will pass on that too. I don't want to further expose how little I know about the subject.
Ed
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newbuilder101 reacted to gjdale in HMS Victory by gjdale - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Hi all,
Another trip to Sydney this weekend meant not much time in the shipyard, but on the plus side, I was allowed to go back to my favourite toy store (Carbatec) and buy the 10" bandsaw I'd been eyeing off!
We came home on Saturday night, so I did get to turn to in the shipyard for a while today. Managed to finish off and install the Driver Boom and Gaff. No particular difficulties here. The kit plans were close again, and only needed a little modification with the assistance of Longridge.
Here are some overall shots of the day's work:
It's on to Bow lines next, then Sheets, Tacks and Braces. I'm taking a few days off work from Easter through to Anzac Day, so will end up with a 10 day break. Hopefully, this will give me the time I need to finish off the running rigging. Then it will be Boats, Anchors and housekeeping only left to go. Did I say "only"???????
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newbuilder101 reacted to Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Thanks all.
All the parts are glued in place and the stern is faired.
Remco
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from harvey1847 in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
When I stop by your log I feel that I am in an actual shipyard viewing a real ship taking form! Beautiful work!
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Kevin in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Four more stern decorations have been added. The little figures with the dolphins are not much bigger that my thumb nail and I think I may be permanently cross-eyed now from working on them!
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Kevin in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from DORIS in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Calhoun Zabel in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Every part you make has such clean and crisp lines - amazing! You really do "Treat each part as if it is a model on its own"
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from dewalt57 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Every part you make has such clean and crisp lines - amazing! You really do "Treat each part as if it is a model on its own"
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 reacted to Trussben in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Aft Cant frames 2 & 3 installed using some scrap basswood sized and shaped to fit as temporary spacers at the frame tops.
Ben
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newbuilder101 reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Thanks for looking in again, and the nice comments Geoff, Brian, Ben, John and Spyglass.
Sorry about that Spyglass, I didn't realize that you were up to the same stage . Besides, the construction of your Pegasus is quite a bit different to mine . You're doing a fine job.
Ensign Staff Block and Clamp
There are a few more things on the taffarel that need doing prior to fitting the assembly to the ship. One of these is the Block and Clamp that hold the Ensign Staff, enabling it to be easily removed.
The block is stepped into the fore edge of the taffarel and has two small molded sections at it's ends,
The clamp is very similar to a Gun Trunion Cap, so I simply used a slightly modified spare that I had (I only had to enlarge the diameter of the half-hole slightly) :
Danny
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Luca in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Jack Panzeca in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 reacted to augie in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The effort is really paying off for you........and for us! I'm awed.
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newbuilder101 reacted to captainbob in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
She's a beauty. You do such fine work.
Bob
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newbuilder101 reacted to michael mott in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The decorative frames really do set off the ports nicely.
Michael
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newbuilder101 reacted to Sjors in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Just love it !!!!!!!!
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from pete48 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Dee_Dee in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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newbuilder101 got a reaction from Anja in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
The gun port liners are almost done, but to break up the monotony I started working on the decorative frames for the upper gun ports. The starboard side is finished and I'm almost finished the port side.
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