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Tigersteve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Stuntflyer in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The stem, keel, and stern post have been installed. Some wood filler was added after these were installed to seal any gaps. Before working on the bulwark stanchions, I added the waterways along the sides of the forecastle, poop deck, and upper deck. I will photograph the waterways after I compete the stanchions.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The stem, keel, and stern post have been installed. Some wood filler was added after these were installed to seal any gaps. Before working on the bulwark stanchions, I added the waterways along the sides of the forecastle, poop deck, and upper deck. I will photograph the waterways after I compete the stanchions.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Baker in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The stem, keel, and stern post have been installed. Some wood filler was added after these were installed to seal any gaps. Before working on the bulwark stanchions, I added the waterways along the sides of the forecastle, poop deck, and upper deck. I will photograph the waterways after I compete the stanchions.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The stem, keel, and stern post have been installed. Some wood filler was added after these were installed to seal any gaps. Before working on the bulwark stanchions, I added the waterways along the sides of the forecastle, poop deck, and upper deck. I will photograph the waterways after I compete the stanchions.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ronald-V in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
The stem, keel, and stern post have been installed. Some wood filler was added after these were installed to seal any gaps. Before working on the bulwark stanchions, I added the waterways along the sides of the forecastle, poop deck, and upper deck. I will photograph the waterways after I compete the stanchions.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ronald-V in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ronald-V in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from TOM G in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from rcweir in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Baker in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from SiriusVoyager in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from chris watton in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from chris watton in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Been working on the stem parts for a while. I used my scroll saw finally. Definitely have a lot to learn. Took a while to sand the edges to the correct shape. I used a 1/16” x 3/32” strip to check the size of the notches. They will need to fit these strips later on in the project.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Frank Wouts 1/48
Agreed- please do not paint this. It looks great.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from SiriusVoyager in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Chuck in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Another new item will soon be in stock. I had run out of my old swivel guns. Those were cast in the traditional way and not 3D printed. They has casting marks etc. So now that I ran out of them I figured I would do a redesign. Here are photos of the new 3D printed swivel guns. Two pieces. The yoke is flexible-ish. This enables some manipulation to just slide the yoke into position from the bottom of the barrel and into the the holes. Once you get one done the others will be easy.
I am pretty thrilled with these results because as some of you may be aware, black 3d printing resin is somewhat less than desirable. The results often look too much like plastic or are too shiny and doesnt really show details well. So I have conducted many tests yet again on my resin of choice. The black finish is not to stark a black or but nice and warm and on the touch of a dark warm gray. Very dark. The material is also matte or barely satin. So its a win-win. I tried very hard to make these look like blackened brass or brushed metal which I think I achieved pretty darn close actually. This batch is 13/16" long not including the handle. (What is used for the Winnie).
Use these straight out of the bag.
I should have some more sizes and these will be fully stocked in a few days.
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Tigersteve got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Frank Wouts 1/48
Agreed- please do not paint this. It looks great.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Pirate adam in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Frank Wouts 1/48
I think it would be a shame to paint it black. The wood is beautiful.
Adam
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Erik W - 1:48 scale
Looks great. Consistent with your presentation of the 18th century longboat!
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Archi in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
This marks the start of my build of the Model Shipways Mayflower kit, designed by Chuck Passaro. This is the last kit in my possession to build. I've been following the Medway Longboat (1742) project with interest, but I will need to hold off on that project for future. Mayflower will be my third project and first actual ship build. Kit supplied wood will be used for the first layer of planking. I will be using cherry for any wood that will be left unpainted. Deck planking will be maple or cherry. I have yet to decide. Below the whales will be panted tallow. Modifications to the color scheme will be addressed as we are further along.
Those of you who have followed my other projects know that I work slowly. I anticipate this project will take much longer than the previous ones. My goal is to attain a quality representation of the Mayflower. I received the Syren Serv-o-Matic serving machine at the end of my Pinnace project and have been sanding the char from the parts. I will be treating the wood with several coats of Wipe-on-Poly before assembling all parts. I will include photos in my next post.
Included in this post are photos of Chuck's prototype of the Mayflower.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from robdurant in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Chuck in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
I thought some of you would want to
see how I tested the viability and strength of the belaying pins. I made a crude mock up which you see below. This allowed me the opportunity to test in actual use various belaying pin iterations over and over again. I must have tested so Many different resins and resin mixes until I found the correct mix of two that would be strong enough and look good.
There is no glue holding the pins in the rack and they are press fit. There is also no glue on the rope. This is the way I actually rig my models. If a pin breaks you can easily remove it and insert another although I never came close to breaking one. They will flex if you over tighten the line ridiculously. But normal rigging tension works wonderfully.
These are 1:48 scale belaying pins. It actually is very encouraging and may also test 3/16” scale pins as these worked so well.
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Baker in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Behold the stern completed. When creating the windows, I did not cut the 1/16” framing tape down to 1/32”. At the time I did not think it would make much of a difference, but at this scale it does! After the windows were mounted on the ship I added 1/32” x 1/16” wood strips on the top and bottom to create a thinner reveal of the white tape around the windows. This helped.
The knees were created in cherry as shown in the photo. As with many parts of the project, I figured the stern would be easy. I was proved wrong, as I had to make many adjustments to accomplish acceptable results.
I am learning not to linger too long on a particular part of the project, only redoing things that look out of place or inconsistent with the rest of the ship.
Steve
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