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Tigersteve
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Tigersteve reacted to svein erik in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by svein erik - 1:48 scale
Am started to plank the first belt of 8 planks (10 at mihtship) 9 at the bow (drop plank )
I have lining off the hull and all the tick marks are in place.
I use chuck's method of spilling the planks and here is the result of the 1 plank of the first belt!
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Tigersteve reacted to rafine in Medway Longboat 1742 by rafine - FINISHED -1:24 Scale
We're back in Florida, and the longboat remains in New Jersey. Before leaving, I was able to make the mast, boom and gaff, which were all made from the square stock in the masting and rigging kit. I also made the horse at the stern from wire and mounted it. I was able to mount the mast, make eyebolts and hooks from wire and make the belaying pins. We are planning to be back in New Jersey for Thanksgiving and hopefully I will get a lot of the rigging done at that time. I will do the stropping of blocks and deadeyes here in preparation for that.
Bob
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Tigersteve reacted to md1400cs in Santisima Trinidad by md1400cs – FINISHED - OcCre - 1/90 - cross-section - bashed
Hi Mates,
Denis, Frank, E,J, thanks - glad that you might use this idea.
Patrick, as always thanks as well
Some updated work in the same area as before. Finished up the mast cheeks or are they bibs?? See lower pics. That said, should those long mast cheeks? that are wrapped in ropes ALSO have some nails pounded through into the mast?? I spent a lot of time looking through my books, and at “Google University” looking through many photos – found nothing helpful. The only hint was the Boudroit Book (see pic)– it offered a slight hint at a yes.
I don’t have his book 1 (hull construction)– that one certainly details mast construction as well. I have not seen nails in any of the brilliant Russian museum quality models that I have looked at. Hmmmm?
Any suggestions are appreciated. I just don’t have enough knowledge to decide nails or no nails. L
PS2: I know that historically this area should be painted black –
Regards
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Tigersteve reacted to robdurant in HMS Ethalion 1797 by robdurant - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Modified from HMS Diana 1794 kit
A small update... the port channels all have their deadeyes and chainplates attached. I need to fill the gaps in the channels and smooth them back, but it's nice to have this done.
I've also been working a little more on the open rails on the quarterdeck. I've started filling in the central row of the top railing with 1x1mm walnut, and then I'll put the rail on the outside edge to complete. A 1mm brass wire was added at the bow end to straighten up the rail. It should be virtually invisible once complete, but should add strength too, for when (not if) I knock it!
Happy building
Rob
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Tigersteve reacted to Jeronimo in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Jeronimo - FINISHED -1/48 scale
Update from the frame construction.
Karl
PART 7
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Moab in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Determining the planking belts. Tick strips were used to determine and mark the halfway point of the remaining area to be planked. This was done from bulkhead D through 4B. Adjustments were made based off these measurements.
I could use our experts feedback on the lines of these belts especially at the bow.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Dwight in Armed Virginia Sloop by Dwight - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Got the running rigging done as well. Can't really think of anything else to do so I guess it's done. Now to start " Fair America ". Thanks for all the likes.
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Tigersteve reacted to Matt D in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Matt D 1:48
I made the build board and test fit the frame assembly in it. The right angle brackets are made from scraps and held together with epoxy. I used factory corners from my plywood to ensure that they are accurately 90 degrees. The one in the picture below is the best one of the bunch.
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Tigersteve reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Been building masts and have now topped out S.R.'s final height. None of them are glued in place yet, just dry fit and will be coming back down soon to allow for the rigging to continue. She is no doubt a very large model.
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Tigersteve reacted to Dr PS - Paul Schulze in New Bedford Whaleboat by Dr PS - FINISHED - Model Shipways MS2033 - Scale 1:16 - Small
Finally got the stem and stern sheets done and in the process discovered that I got the Sheet beams set a bit too high above the keel. When installing them, I measured on the plans from the Inwale down to the top of the beams and ended up putting the bottom of the beams at that position on the boat. This resulted in the Sheets being wider than the plans and an interesting herringbone pattern which I kinda like. Anyway, the height of the Sheets increase as a result of this mistake would only amount to about two inches on the prototype.
After the Sheets were made, they were stained. Then I painted the inside of the boat. The Gunwales will be black.
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Tigersteve reacted to Arthur Wayne in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
I'm calling this boat finished! I considered making some additional items but as Sea Hoss pointed out above, there's no end to it all! Besides that, it's at the point now where it's starting to look cluttered already. I will make a glass display case but the Army is moving me very soon so, that will wait till I get to my new home away from home. I will also add a flag at a later date. The only things I haven't addressed already in my build log are:
1. Thanks go to Dr Paul Schultz for supplying me with an extra swivel gun. I'm sure we aren't the only ones finding it odd that the kit has 3 mounts for the same gun, but only supplies 2 actual guns.
2. I added a handle to the large swivel gun with brass rod and a turned wood handle. I don't know that much about such guns but it defies my experience how one would aim such a weapon.
As always, thanks for looking!! And thanks for the help/advice to all that offered.
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Tigersteve reacted to Richvee in Medway Longboat - 1/2” scale by RichVee
Thanks Chuck. And thanks for the likes.
Got a few coats of wipe on poly on the floors and platforms, and added the cockpit benches, filled the gaps and sanded smooth. a few coats of paint on the seats will be next up.
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Tigersteve reacted to JpR62 in Medway Longboat - 1742 - 1:24 Scale - by JpR62
Thanks to all the likes.
I finished to fair the hull.
I can begin to plank the hull.
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Tigersteve reacted to IrishChick in Washington by IrishChick - Continental Galley
I have begun my build board 😊 So far, the diagram is only taped to the board as I am unsure how to properly affix it. Also, I used a pine board which I sanded and I think it is smooth enough, however, I fear it may be a bit too soft. The frame underneath the build board is certainly nothing to write home about. All of my previous carving has been done with hand tools so the skill saw is very intimidating 😨. At any rate, it begins😊 The ship's cat has also made her presence known😺
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Tom E in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Determining the planking belts. Tick strips were used to determine and mark the halfway point of the remaining area to be planked. This was done from bulkhead D through 4B. Adjustments were made based off these measurements.
I could use our experts feedback on the lines of these belts especially at the bow.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Osmosis in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Determining the planking belts. Tick strips were used to determine and mark the halfway point of the remaining area to be planked. This was done from bulkhead D through 4B. Adjustments were made based off these measurements.
I could use our experts feedback on the lines of these belts especially at the bow.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from JpR62 in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Determining the planking belts. Tick strips were used to determine and mark the halfway point of the remaining area to be planked. This was done from bulkhead D through 4B. Adjustments were made based off these measurements.
I could use our experts feedback on the lines of these belts especially at the bow.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Dolphin7 in English Pinnace by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Your kind words are much appreciated. Thank you everyone for the likes. Below is a better photo of the finish.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Heronguy in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Heronguy - 1/48
I have received the new plywood. I'll have to get back to the print shop to get the 11x17 sheets but I have lots to do 'til then. Now starts the task (2nd time around) of cutting and sanding the formers and bulkheads.
I came across a YouTube video of a DIY scroll saw sanding blade. The trick was double sided tape and a used saw blade. Seems like a useful way to clean up the areas where neither the disk sander or spindle sander will reach.
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Tigersteve got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Determining the planking belts. Tick strips were used to determine and mark the halfway point of the remaining area to be planked. This was done from bulkhead D through 4B. Adjustments were made based off these measurements.
I could use our experts feedback on the lines of these belts especially at the bow.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to flyer in HMS Bellerophon by flyer - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - scale 1:72
The fore castle deck is now fully planked and galley chimney, hatches and ladder ways are in place. The shot garlands were quickly done - experience starts to make tasks easier. A strange detail is, that there is no rail to protect landlubbers (and others) against falling down the forward ladder way. But the skipper agrees with me, that a rail probably should be added.
The fore castle rails were glued on and the aft ends of the upper rails made with a pre-bent piece of boxwood strip. The gun carriages are reworked and I'm afraid I have to start gun rigging again.
The balcony is finished and the skipper can now take some fresh air in relative privacy during his visits to the build.
The skipper fell down this ladder way during his inspection tour. Only his dignity was hurt because he had to be extracted with the help of tweezers. Now he is thinking about adding a rail with some leftover stanchions and rope.
aft end of upper forecastle rail
the skipper takes some air on his finished balcony (and tries to regain his dignity)
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Tigersteve reacted to captain_hook in Armed Virginia Sloop By captain_hook - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
Summer break has passed. Because of high temperature during the last weeks the humidity in my workshop has been so high that even white glue wasn‘t drying in time. So I took a break from building, but now back to work. The stopping mechanism of the windlass was done today. I copied the one Chuck Passaro used as a part of the bowsprit step for cutter cheerful. Basically three layers of boxwood with the iron part fixed inside with two pins on each side and brought to shape with a needle file.
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Tigersteve reacted to Stuntflyer in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1/4" scale
Last week I started the process of tick marking and lining off the hull. I used Chuck's templates which proved to be very helpful, though not perfect. My hull is not exactly the same as his, so after lining off the hull some adjustments were made before starting the planking of the first belt.
While adding the last plank of the third strake I noticed that there were still a few tick marks that were off a bit. For some peace of mind, I lined off that area of the hull again and adjusted the tick marks accordingly. Though not exactly a fun process, I can definitely see the benefit in lining off. Not doing it could lead to some regrets later on.
Mike
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