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mattsayers148
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler!
Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler!
Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler!
Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Canute in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
Well CaptainSteve, while the two knuckleheads practice their MMA, I was able to sneak in and found this photo along with some scribbled drawings and chicken scratch! Apparently the extended aft deck is going to hold the carronade. That way there's a sweeping defense on the rear end in case another ship gains ground.
From what I can tell, the center rail is to house a long range offensive ordinance. It kinda looked like they want to put a couple of mortars somewhere towards the bow and many small swivel guns. I think they plan on using their speed to get up close enough to blast away with powerful, short range guns.
I've seen that someone has been directing the build though. While guards have kept the Beavers at bay, there are a number of squirrels making some progress with construction. I just don't know whose in charge! I've sent one lone scout to bring back concrete evidence of who's running this show!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Sails look even better hanging! But the poo may drip on the thwarts so I hope you're providing antibacterial wipes!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler!
Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from riverboat in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
The orders came in to plank the port side. Once that was done the inside was painted black and then cedar was added between the frames.
Since the Nutz brothers wanted to maximize firepower, it was decided to increase the deck size. The stern was extended 8ft and the port and starboard deck were widened a foot on each side. The curve was continued past the bow and will be combined with the bowsprit, in time.
Now I'd like to raise the boom on the mizzen mast but am not sure if this modification has a bad side or not, any thoughts? If I do raise the boom, how much can I get away with? I ask these questions to all because the Nutz brothers are doing a final duel to see who will be the captain of this ship!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Beautiful lantern Buck! I'm always amazed by your talents!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Canute in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Sails look even better hanging! But the poo may drip on the thwarts so I hope you're providing antibacterial wipes!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Canute in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler!
Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Beautiful lantern Buck! I'm always amazed by your talents!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Beautiful lantern Buck! I'm always amazed by your talents!
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mattsayers148 reacted to Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
No microscope George! Just the lighted Optivisor. This lantern has been more difficult than even Lawrence's 1:50 bucket. I lost track of how many of the little pieces got lost. When you pick them up with tweezers they get launched into orbit if you squeeze too tight! Aargh!
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mattsayers148 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Amazing what you're able to do on such a small scale Buck! If I didn't know better, I'd say you were doing these things under a microscope. Very nice!
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mattsayers148 reacted to Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
I have not been able to get much boat time in lately but decided to push on with the lantern using the 26awg grille. I brush painted it with red enamel but it came out a bit heavy, so I brushed it all off with thinner. FYI - enamel thinner does not dissolve CA glue - yea!! I have an airbrush that I bought a couple hundred years ago along with a tankless compressor. The tankless compressor pulses a bit when spraying, is loud as heck, and it runs continuously. I broke down and bought a $69 airbrush compressor with a tank from Harbor Freight and it works great. It's fairly quiet too. While I was breaking down and buying stuff, I followed the lead of Captain Steve and others, and bought some rope from Chuck ay Syren. Oooh! Aaah! Very nice!
Anyway, here's where I'm at with the lantern. The door is off until I add "glass" panels and a candle inside. There will also be a knob added to the door.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from JesseLee in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Sails look even better hanging! But the poo may drip on the thwarts so I hope you're providing antibacterial wipes!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
Well CaptainSteve, while the two knuckleheads practice their MMA, I was able to sneak in and found this photo along with some scribbled drawings and chicken scratch! Apparently the extended aft deck is going to hold the carronade. That way there's a sweeping defense on the rear end in case another ship gains ground.
From what I can tell, the center rail is to house a long range offensive ordinance. It kinda looked like they want to put a couple of mortars somewhere towards the bow and many small swivel guns. I think they plan on using their speed to get up close enough to blast away with powerful, short range guns.
I've seen that someone has been directing the build though. While guards have kept the Beavers at bay, there are a number of squirrels making some progress with construction. I just don't know whose in charge! I've sent one lone scout to bring back concrete evidence of who's running this show!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
Well CaptainSteve, while the two knuckleheads practice their MMA, I was able to sneak in and found this photo along with some scribbled drawings and chicken scratch! Apparently the extended aft deck is going to hold the carronade. That way there's a sweeping defense on the rear end in case another ship gains ground.
From what I can tell, the center rail is to house a long range offensive ordinance. It kinda looked like they want to put a couple of mortars somewhere towards the bow and many small swivel guns. I think they plan on using their speed to get up close enough to blast away with powerful, short range guns.
I've seen that someone has been directing the build though. While guards have kept the Beavers at bay, there are a number of squirrels making some progress with construction. I just don't know whose in charge! I've sent one lone scout to bring back concrete evidence of who's running this show!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Sails look even better hanging! But the poo may drip on the thwarts so I hope you're providing antibacterial wipes!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
Well CaptainSteve, while the two knuckleheads practice their MMA, I was able to sneak in and found this photo along with some scribbled drawings and chicken scratch! Apparently the extended aft deck is going to hold the carronade. That way there's a sweeping defense on the rear end in case another ship gains ground.
From what I can tell, the center rail is to house a long range offensive ordinance. It kinda looked like they want to put a couple of mortars somewhere towards the bow and many small swivel guns. I think they plan on using their speed to get up close enough to blast away with powerful, short range guns.
I've seen that someone has been directing the build though. While guards have kept the Beavers at bay, there are a number of squirrels making some progress with construction. I just don't know whose in charge! I've sent one lone scout to bring back concrete evidence of who's running this show!
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
I made a little progress today working on the bulwarks. Once they're done I can start the railing now that I know the size of cannons. In the end I extended the aft deck by 12ft.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from mtaylor in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Sails look even better hanging! But the poo may drip on the thwarts so I hope you're providing antibacterial wipes!
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mattsayers148 reacted to CaptainSteve in Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 Scale - SMALL
Thanks, Bob ...
Unfortunately, my camera doesn't take pictures as well as yours does.
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mattsayers148 reacted to Canute in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
Looks like you have some space amidships for those carronades. And your stern extension is looking good, too.
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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Canute in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
I made a little progress today working on the bulwarks. Once they're done I can start the railing now that I know the size of cannons. In the end I extended the aft deck by 12ft.
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