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That is just nicely done John!  Really great work!
 
Robert

Hi Mobbsie, yes, she's a Whaler.  The last surviving wood Whaler.  Launched in 1841, now located in Mystic, Connecticut.....the oven or Tryworks processed the whale....

Wonderful job on the stove John. There's a lot work gone into that, well done.
 
Looking at earlier posts I was wondering what kind of ship would need a stove like that, I take she is a whaler or a whale processer. Bit too big for cooking your fries on.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Thanks for the pictures Mobbsie.....looking good and good to see you back at work.....

looking better and better........

Wow, John, looks like real in miniature.  Am awaiting your experiments with the ageing washes, that'll really make it.
 
Cheers,

Hi Guys,
 
Thanks every body for your very kind comments and remarks and all those who pressed the like button, it's very much appreciated.
 
I have a little update to show so will be posting some pics in a moment.
 
What have I done so far, Mizzen mast shrouds were served and fitted, Catherpins made up and fitted, Mizzen main stay served and fitted, I used Arthurs method of making the mouse and it works fine, Mizzen Futtock shrouds made up and fitted and finally Ratlines completed on the Port side. 
 
The Catherpins look a little thick and I guess they are, I used 0.25 brass wire, served with 0.25 thread, attached it to the Futtock staves then fitted them to the shrouds, this made the process of fitting the Catherpins so much easier, I tend to look for as much as possible to do off the ship, that way there is less chance of doing damage which I'm prone to do.
 
I'm a little disappointed with the shroud servings, they are not as level as I would have liked above the futtock staves, the only saving grace is that it is a bit crowded in that area and difficult to see clearly.
 
The mouse was made using Arthurs method, anybody wanting to know what that is please look at HMS Vanguard by AEW, page 19 post 280, it really is a good method and so simple to do. I experienced the problems with serving in that the thread kept sliding down the mouse, this was cured by a drop of PVA.
 
The result of all this was that the Mizzen mast is now in it's correct position, tight and vertical with the correct backward angle of 2 degrees. I was a bit worried that the mast would lean over to port as was happening before fitting the ropes.
 
Pictures, not that many and not the best quality but you will get the idea of where I am. ( must change my camera ).
 
Portside deadeyes

 
Mizzen stay deadeyes

 
Mizzen mouse

 
Mizzen tops with the jungle of ropes

 
Beneath the mizzen tops showing the futtock shrouds and ratlines

 
Catherpins

 
Starboard deadeyes from the stern

 
Starboard deadeyes again

 
So there we are guys, your right up to date with where I am. 
 
Your comments will be well received regarding the thickness of the Catherpins, I wont be changing what's done but will make alterations to the Main and Fore masts if you think they are too thick.
 
Stay Safe and Warm
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 
 

Hi Dave, thanks for the input.  I have extra bricks and some cardboard left over, so I'm going to build a fake wall up a few layers, and play with that.  I was mainly just mentioning I had seen some commercial ones.  I would think the only control you could have would be to make your own.  I'm thinking a light brownish color very, very thin....something about like old smelly whale oil might look.....lol

Here are some progress pictures.  I managed to get the 2 side rails built and mounted on the Tryworks.  As you can see much of the sides are not very visible, and start to tone down the raw brick look.  There will be a chicken coop and workbench on the aft side, so very little of the brick will be visible either.  Primarily only the front will be visible once done.....there are other tanks and bins to go port and starboard also.  Might manage some of these over the weekend...

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Here are some progress pictures.  I managed to get the 2 side rails built and mounted on the Tryworks.  As you can see much of the sides are not very visible, and start to tone down the raw brick look.  There will be a chicken coop and workbench on the aft side, so very little of the brick will be visible either.  Primarily only the front will be visible once done.....there are other tanks and bins to go port and starboard also.  Might manage some of these over the weekend...

Shaping up nice Hamilton....life can get in the way....especially when it comes to family.....gotta do what ya gotta do......

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Here are some progress pictures.  I managed to get the 2 side rails built and mounted on the Tryworks.  As you can see much of the sides are not very visible, and start to tone down the raw brick look.  There will be a chicken coop and workbench on the aft side, so very little of the brick will be visible either.  Primarily only the front will be visible once done.....there are other tanks and bins to go port and starboard also.  Might manage some of these over the weekend...

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Here are some progress pictures.  I managed to get the 2 side rails built and mounted on the Tryworks.  As you can see much of the sides are not very visible, and start to tone down the raw brick look.  There will be a chicken coop and workbench on the aft side, so very little of the brick will be visible either.  Primarily only the front will be visible once done.....there are other tanks and bins to go port and starboard also.  Might manage some of these over the weekend...

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Ok, man, nice.....now that is going to be a nice detail......the 40mm should be fun, now you can put on the "Gunsmith" hat and build a pom pom...with your attention to detail it should be a work of art as usual......have fun..

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Here are some progress pictures.  I managed to get the 2 side rails built and mounted on the Tryworks.  As you can see much of the sides are not very visible, and start to tone down the raw brick look.  There will be a chicken coop and workbench on the aft side, so very little of the brick will be visible either.  Primarily only the front will be visible once done.....there are other tanks and bins to go port and starboard also.  Might manage some of these over the weekend...

Some now with it sitting on the deck....

Hi Dave and Scott.  I was looking at some washes for Model Railroads a couple of days ago.  They were a little scary for this in that they seemed to be too heavy as well as dark.  In reviewing my pictures of the real one, they are pretty bright also like they've been cleaned up.  My understand is they were scrubbed quite frequently to eliminate the odors as much as possible...I might do some experimenting prior to making a decision.

Ok, man, nice.....now that is going to be a nice detail......the 40mm should be fun, now you can put on the "Gunsmith" hat and build a pom pom...with your attention to detail it should be a work of art as usual......have fun..

I just happen to have bricks, mortar and a trowel......send a picture I can build it......what's the scale??? 1:20?????  much easier than 1:64 ......lol.....