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Keith Simmons got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Tempus-class 90 & 150 by Keith Simmons - FINISHED - scale 1/32
Hi all,
Well, here is another build that is a bit out of my comfort zone but something I had to try. I am building both Yachts at the same time to work out the details on the 90 and apply them to the 150 which I hope to display prominently over my fireplace..
With some basic dimensions, a scale conversion calculator ( using these numbers as a base line) and some pictures I started by making the deck layouts. The 90 will be 37 1/2" L with a beam of 7" and a draft of 4". The 150 is 46 1/2" L with a beam of 8" and a 5" draft.
As I don't have the classic expertise in hull builds maybe my idea of a floating frame will work, we shall see.Hope everything goes well and I don't disappoint.....
Thanks for looking, Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from John Allen in Tempus-class 90 & 150 by Keith Simmons - FINISHED - scale 1/32
Hi all,
Well, here is another build that is a bit out of my comfort zone but something I had to try. I am building both Yachts at the same time to work out the details on the 90 and apply them to the 150 which I hope to display prominently over my fireplace..
With some basic dimensions, a scale conversion calculator ( using these numbers as a base line) and some pictures I started by making the deck layouts. The 90 will be 37 1/2" L with a beam of 7" and a draft of 4". The 150 is 46 1/2" L with a beam of 8" and a 5" draft.
As I don't have the classic expertise in hull builds maybe my idea of a floating frame will work, we shall see.Hope everything goes well and I don't disappoint.....
Thanks for looking, Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to Jack12477 in Tempus-class 90 & 150 by Keith Simmons - FINISHED - scale 1/32
Pulling up a chair to follow your build - looking good so far, Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from yvesvidal in Tempus-class 90 & 150 by Keith Simmons - FINISHED - scale 1/32
Hi all,
Well, here is another build that is a bit out of my comfort zone but something I had to try. I am building both Yachts at the same time to work out the details on the 90 and apply them to the 150 which I hope to display prominently over my fireplace..
With some basic dimensions, a scale conversion calculator ( using these numbers as a base line) and some pictures I started by making the deck layouts. The 90 will be 37 1/2" L with a beam of 7" and a draft of 4". The 150 is 46 1/2" L with a beam of 8" and a 5" draft.
As I don't have the classic expertise in hull builds maybe my idea of a floating frame will work, we shall see.Hope everything goes well and I don't disappoint.....
Thanks for looking, Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to Omega1234 in Tempus-class 90 & 150 by Keith Simmons - FINISHED - scale 1/32
Hi Keith
Nice start! Count me in.
Cheers
Patrick
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from mtaylor in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Hi again Patrick,
These yachts caught my eye because of the sheer beauty of them. During my research I found that the designer from Humphreys Yacht Design, used the J class as his inspiration. He said he especially wanted to pay homage to the great yachts of the 1930s.
One thing for sure, these two yachts won't be small, I haven't achieved the level of miniaturization you are so adept at...
Cheers and keep up the great work. Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from mtaylor in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Well Patrick,
Just noticed you did a J class yacht and a wonderful job of it too !!!!! You have set the bar very high....
Still don't know how you get so much detail in a small package.... Once again, very nice model
Cheers, Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from Omega1234 in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Hi again Patrick,
These yachts caught my eye because of the sheer beauty of them. During my research I found that the designer from Humphreys Yacht Design, used the J class as his inspiration. He said he especially wanted to pay homage to the great yachts of the 1930s.
One thing for sure, these two yachts won't be small, I haven't achieved the level of miniaturization you are so adept at...
Cheers and keep up the great work. Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to Omega1234 in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Hi Keith
Thanks and greatly appreciated! Funny thing is, that I'd forgotten just how beautiful the lines of a J Class yacht are until I opened your post above. Which is strange because I pass my rendition of Rainbow umpteen times a day and never give it a moment's notice. But, you've now made me reminisce on the reasons why I built my model of her in the first place. I don't think anything can beat the J's for sheer beauty, majesty and power. They're truly magnificent boats.
Thanks once again and all the best!
Cheers
Patrick
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from IgorSky in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Well Patrick,
Just noticed you did a J class yacht and a wonderful job of it too !!!!! You have set the bar very high....
Still don't know how you get so much detail in a small package.... Once again, very nice model
Cheers, Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Well Patrick,
Just noticed you did a J class yacht and a wonderful job of it too !!!!! You have set the bar very high....
Still don't know how you get so much detail in a small package.... Once again, very nice model
Cheers, Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to Omega1234 in Rainbow by Omega1234 - FINISHED - J-Class Racing Yacht
Hi everyone!
A big thank you to everyone who has shared in Rainbow's journey! Thanks for all your comments, feedback, advice and, of course, the Likes! Piet, Dave, Mike and Elia - a special thanks to you guys for your last comments.
Well, I can safely say that Rainbow is about 99% finished. I just need to do some touching up to the hull's paint job, as well a bit more cleaning up of the rigging, but essentially, she's finished. The mainsail has been attached to the mast. The genoa is set and the port side railing has been done.
Here're the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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Keith Simmons reacted to Ulises Victoria in The Kit-Basher's Guide To The Galaxy
Sure thing! And thanks for your comment!
ROUND TOOTHPICKS AND OLD BUSINESS CARDS : To make wooden doors.
1- Spread glue on a business card or similar object
2-Cover it with round toothpicks and weight until dry
3-Paint with black or dark brown ink or paint, making sure the paint goes all the way down between toothpicks.
4- When paint dries, cut to shape and sand the toothpicks flat, or sand and cut to shape: your choice. The roundness of the toothpicks will allow you to make the line between planks wider or narrower the more or less you sand.
5- Add black cardboard hinges. Use nails to make doorknobs, add handles, etc...
Glad this tip has got many nice comments!
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Keith Simmons reacted to ggrieco in Heroine 1838 by ggrieco - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 - Western River Steamboat as she appeared before hitting a snag in the Red River
I had a pretty frustrating week trying to assemble the boilers. I'm not satisfied with the appearance of the .01 thick brass. Embossing rivet heads in it created some distortion in it that was difficult to eliminate. I'm just happy to be done with it.
Brass plates with embossed rivet heads.
Testing fit of boiler plates.
Blackened boiler plates.
The steam drums were constructed similar to the mud drums with the addition of the flanged pipe for the steam supply line.
Front of firebox and panel inserts blackened.
Panels inserted.
Kevin's notes point out that Heroine probably had a brick lined ash pan but not an ash trough to the side of the vessel. He points to an example excavated from the wreck of the New Orleans. Several firebricks were found in Heroine's remains measuring 4" X 8 1/2" X2 1/8.
Brick lining of the firebox
Brick lined ash pan added. I added the wooden plugs where the boiler caps should be. They will provide a fastening point for the boilers breaching and will not be seen.
Boilers almost complete. I still have to add the feedwater check valve and safety valves.
Next week I will finally get to work on the upper works. After a frustrating week with brass sheet, I'm looking forward to getting back to woodwork. Below is Kevin Crisman's reconstruction of Heroine's profile.
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Keith Simmons reacted to ggrieco in Heroine 1838 by ggrieco - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 - Western River Steamboat as she appeared before hitting a snag in the Red River
I got a little bit more of the boilers done this week. We have very little of the actual boilers so they will be a little simplified. I will be including the mud drums, steam drums and safety valves. Fortunately, we do have a standpipe and check valve for the feedwater line. I'll add the check valve next week.
All the parts for the standpipes.
The standpipes actually stood several inches taller and ended with a flange for the boiler tube. The sheathing of the flame bed sat on the arched webbing.
Completed standpipes minus the checkvalve. I didn't notice until looking at the photos this morning that the webbing didn't seat properly on the tops of the tubes in a couple of spots. I'll have to correct that on monday.
Making the mud drums and steam drums.
Dummy endcaps for the boilers. Everything else will be sheathed in .01 thick brass.
Covering the boiler tubes.
Port side of boiler sheathed. I still need to add wide strips on the boiler tubes to represent the overlapping plates. The holes for the standpipes still haven't been drilled underneath so it doesn't sit flush on deck yet.
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Keith Simmons reacted to Jaager in How to best apply stains
A stain is essentially a paint. If you apply it before glue assembly - there is a chance that the glue joint will fail because the stain will keep the glue from penetrating the wood. Give some thought to using an aqueous or alcohol based wood dye. It penetrates the wood instead of being a surface coat. If it is water based, you first wet the wood with water or water with some PVA glue mixed in. This will raise the grain - the wood is sanded when dry and then dyed. It will not need to be sanded again so no removal of dye. The wood will glue as well as it will in a raw state. A clear satin or matt finish applied after assembly. A dye will leave the wood looking as though it was the original wood - instead of the "muddy" effect of a stain.
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from LEFEBVRE in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Hi Cathead,
It is just a fantasy tug, I usually start out by making some crazy hull and let the build process determine where I go.In this case I was already working on a hull then I saw your post, Eureka! a steam tug, lol. Thanks for your comments.
Take care, Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from Cathead in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Hi Cathead,
It is just a fantasy tug, I usually start out by making some crazy hull and let the build process determine where I go.In this case I was already working on a hull then I saw your post, Eureka! a steam tug, lol. Thanks for your comments.
Take care, Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to Omega1234 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Thank you so much, guys. It's great to read your comments and enjoy your support.
Thank you also, to everyone who hit the Like Button!
Have a great week, one and all!
Cheers
Patrick
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Keith Simmons reacted to Elijah in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Wow! Nice pillows! How is that even possible !?! I like the blue cushioned couch with the foot rest!
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Keith Simmons reacted to Cathead in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Keith, that's a really interesting model. Is there a specific prototype, or something whimsical you came up with?
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from Elijah in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Hi Patrick,
Your yacht is just amazing!... I am in awe of the detail you achieved in such a small area. Keep up the good work....
Keith
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Keith Simmons reacted to woodrat in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from Piet in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Hi Patrick,
Your yacht is just amazing!... I am in awe of the detail you achieved in such a small area. Keep up the good work....
Keith
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Keith Simmons got a reaction from ggrieco in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96
Hi Bob, that is one good looking ship. I am quite sure you will create a wonderful model of her. Good luck on your build, will be watching the fun.
Keith
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