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mattsayers148 got a reaction from Elijah in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 January 26, 2017

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from kier in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 26, 2019

Thanks Don, Mark and everyone for the likes.

Finished up with the planking below the waterline. Filled the cracks and gave it a light sanding, then a coat of wax for protection. The final finishing will be done later on.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from kier in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 26, 2019

Thank you Frank and Buck. I always enjoy hearing from a couple of master-craftsmen.

So I decided on these two woods(cherry and yellow poplar I think) and will split these on the waterline.

Got the keel/stem and stern post covered as well as a portion of the planking below the waterline.

More to come soon.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Duanelaker in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 August 18, 2021

Thanks Ken, Stubby, Sam and everyone for the likes and words of encouragement.

I know, I know...I broke the rules and used CA for the first planking. However, the lines of this ship are smooth and gradual. That, and making the planks more true to scale, made things so much easier.

Now I'm left with a very nice, smooth and flowing surface to double plank. I've been reading MS's book 'Planking the Built-up Ship Model', and I highly recommend it. Made my first stealers which turned out ok, except I should have done one more(note the sliver). But hey, that's what practice is for.

As I mentioned previously, instead of painting, I plan on leaving finished wood instead. I would like to use different materials to accentuate where these color changes are made. Next up, the decks.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Stubby in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 26, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 18, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from riverboat in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 17, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from tasmanian in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 17, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Cathead in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 17, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Canute in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 16, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from kier in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 26, 2019

Thanks Jack, Mark, Ken, David, Michael, Richard and to those who hit the like button.

A P Stoddart

This era and area(Glocester) turned out a lot of new inventions and ideas, giving way to motor power and phasing out wind power. The Stoddart Co was one of these. There was the worm drive and the Stoddart improved vessel steerer.

The thought crossed my mind to attempt to replicate this complex mechanism, which was soon dismissed, mostly because it all gets covered. So here's my attempt at a more realistic wheel than the kit provided part. There's over 20 pieces to this wheel which proved to test my soldering skills, I have much to learn. Maybe I should send it off to Buck to have him put the Stoddart logo on it.

This was the second rudder with pintles and gudgeons I made, having made the first rudder 1/2 as thick as it should be. Also I decided to apply Cherry Minwax to the cherry and poplar, giving it a more subtle contrast.

Onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from hexnut in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 15, 2018

First off, many apologies for my lengthy absence. It's been an extremely busy summer having spent the last few months working nights, double shifts and on the road. Right when I think life's back to normal, bam, another curve ball.

I've been able to steal a few minutes here and there so here's a few updates. The rails are done along with the trunk cabin.

Being 1:48 scale will allow for a lot of miniature items for me to practice on. This is the portable binnacle...

The pictures of the Edson Patent Boom Buffer were a bit small and difficult to decipher so I found this image with nice detail and sizes marked.

Many tiny rings were made and assembled to reach a boom buffer that's as close as I could get. I'm in the process of making a jibber box that allows the boom buffer to be seen.

My plan is to work from stern to bow. The next project will be the wheel, wheel box and rudder(along with pintles and gudgeons). I'm sticking with the original sail power, omitting the exhaust pipe and propeller assembly.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from hexnut in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 15, 2018

After countless hours I finally finished the treenails on both decks. I look at my draw plate in a whole new light now. Having the stanchions out of the way worked well.

Now begins the process of installing the stanchions and planking them. I made templates at every bulkhead to ensure the proper curves were maintained. The fore deck had a 5/32 plank added first to bring it to the same level as the aft deck. Then a 1/16 square piece was attached the entire length of the ship. I'm now in the process of making and installing the stanchions. This will be followed with one more 1/32 plank below the main rail.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Duanelaker in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 August 18, 2021

Thanks again to everyone for your encouragement and likes.

So goes the treenails. I went with the popular consensus of the #2 pattern and so far looking good. After doing the small mockup I saw how easy it was to mess up on hole placement. I ended up drawing a grid on the hull and marking every single hole. I did each section, port and starboard, at the same time so everything would be symmetrical.

After I glued in a few hundred, then I'd clip off the extra length and move on to the next section. Once that phase was completed I followed up with a very sharp chisel, cutting the treenails flush with the planks. Then a light sand and follow up with a little wax. Now I move up to the deck.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from russ in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 15, 2016

Thanks CaptainSteve, Mark, Buck, Sam, Bob and everyone for the likes and words of encouragement.

Here's a small mock up of the treenail patterns. The left side is #2 with bamboo plugs and the right is #3 that I just punched the holes with a ,5mm lead pencil. More time will be spent on the final product to get the holes evenly spaced. I'm liking #2 as several of you thought so as well. But #3 doesn't look to bad either. Any thoughts?
mattsayers148 got a reaction from russ in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 15, 2016

Thanks again to everyone for the likes.

The deck planking is mostly complete. For this fishing schooner there were the semicircles painted onto the decks. So I did the division with the two woods.

The fore deck lays straight while the aft deck follows the curve of the ship. Scaled out, the deck planks are at 3 inches by about 20 feet. There are also going to be thickened areas around the masts and bowsprit, which will be added a little later on.

Buck, I love the look of the French polish but am unsure if I have the skills to pull it off. I am considering it though.

My plan is to add treenails, which leaves me at a crossroad. Pattern 1 will be used on the decks, but I'm unsure what is the best pattern to use on the hull. The hull planks scale to 9 inches at the widest points. 1 & 2 work out to around 5000 treenails, while number 3 will double that figure. I'm in the process of making them out of bamboo so I have a little while to get that figured out. What does everyone think? I also scaled them to a one inch treenail(.02 inch/,53mm) which I'm also in question over. Any thoughts or suggestions?
mattsayers148 got a reaction from tasmanian in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 17, 2016

Thanks Don, Mark and everyone for the likes.

Finished up with the planking below the waterline. Filled the cracks and gave it a light sanding, then a coat of wax for protection. The final finishing will be done later on.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from tasmanian in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 17, 2016

Thank you Frank and Buck. I always enjoy hearing from a couple of master-craftsmen.

So I decided on these two woods(cherry and yellow poplar I think) and will split these on the waterline.

Got the keel/stem and stern post covered as well as a portion of the planking below the waterline.

More to come soon.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Elia in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 16, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!
mattsayers148 got a reaction from kier in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 26, 2019

Thanks Ken, Stubby, Sam and everyone for the likes and words of encouragement.

I know, I know...I broke the rules and used CA for the first planking. However, the lines of this ship are smooth and gradual. That, and making the planks more true to scale, made things so much easier.

Now I'm left with a very nice, smooth and flowing surface to double plank. I've been reading MS's book 'Planking the Built-up Ship Model', and I highly recommend it. Made my first stealers which turned out ok, except I should have done one more(note the sliver). But hey, that's what practice is for.

As I mentioned previously, instead of painting, I plan on leaving finished wood instead. I would like to use different materials to accentuate where these color changes are made. Next up, the decks.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from russ in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 15, 2016

Thanks Mario, Ken, CH, David, Stubby and to everyone for the likes and encouragement.

I'm definitely going to double plank, but I'm taking my time doing a decent first plank for the practice. I decided to hack off the bulkhead/stanchions points since I'm staining and they are ply, which doesn't look good when stained. I'll build all the stanchions and install them later on.

The next step was making a solid plank sheer since the models piece had cutouts for the stanchion points. It took a minute to visualize how the plank sheer met up to the transom.

Next was to divide the planking into belts and lay them out with battens. Measurements were taken at each bulkhead and evenly spaced ticks were drawn on.

The top six planks (7 at aft deck) were fairly simple to install since they were all close in size. I only had to spill a few of them. Now I'm off to the next belt of 6 planks,
mattsayers148 got a reaction from hexnut in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 15, 2018

Thanks CaptainSteve, Buck and everyone for beating that like button like a redhead step child, or me.

Buck, if I've left any doubt over my sanity, this should remove it. So these cut rings are slid onto a metal rod slightly smaller than the ring. Then I hold it like this...

I then gently use my grinding wheel to thin the ring. It takes a very light touch to get the ring spinning. I grind it to desired thickness(.015 in) while keeping the rod around 1:00 and the disk around 2:00. Only my nail is touched by the ring to make as little friction as possible. Then I drop the rod and grinding wheel almost horizontal. Again, gently, oh sooo gently, make contact with the ring and flow in a half circle. Easy huh? Until you get cocky and burn a hole through your nail. Once again, I got to talk like a sailor!

Anyone want to guess what this is going to be?
mattsayers148 got a reaction from hexnut in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 15, 2018

Another little tidbit, evening things out for railing. I made and installed all of my stanchions after the deck was completed for a more even sand job. I made this little jig with the same concept as marking the waterline, just from the deck instead. I drilled holes to my desired height, inserted a piece of .5mm pencil led, and made a nice even mark at the underside of the railing. Everything was cut long and then sanded down to the line.

I made the sanding jig with filler blocks on one end. This block section was monitored continually to stay on centerline of the deck. This way the rail stays true to the decks curvature, not the work table as in marking the waterline.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from hexnut in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 February 15, 2018

"Batten down the hatches!" Don't get to say that very often. Just thought I'd give a little update, midship hatches made and battened down.

I've never liked the looks of the ring bolts I've made in the past, so here's my new and improved method. I cut the rings from brass tube and the bolt out of copper wire. This way the rings are solid, not cut like the manufactured ones. The twist is buried so it's unseen.
mattsayers148 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Benjamin W Latham by mattsayers148 - Model Shipways 2109 - 1:48 December 16, 2016

Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button.

I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install.

Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward!

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