robert952

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

I look forward to this log. I, too, assembled this as a young lad of 10-12. I, too, have a copy in the closet that awaits a spot on my schedule. (Yeah...like I have a real schedule. 😉 ) Great info already on the guns.

First, item, got a couple. Haven't used them. They come in different scales. Middle item, used it once. I think with some practice and (Link:) BoilerDan1's modification shown on YouTube link would make it work better. (Spoiler alert: he uses thin pieces of metal for the center piece of the assembly.) Last item looks familiar. Seems I used something similar in working on circuit boards as heat sink when soldering and cleaning out holes. Don't know if I still have them. Otherwise, I can't identify them.

Super results in my book! Thank you for taking the time to go through your problems and solutions. Well documented build.

This is the reason I like this forum. Watching people stick with the issue to get it resolved. Lots of advise from people who have used the various methods. Nice looking hull.

Take care of yourself. Hope you have few problems and recover quickly.

It's all about he family. Who knows? You might get her interested in building her own Hogwarts.

Impressive. The more I read these forums and build logs the more I realize how much there is to learn. And how may impressive modelers 'reside here.' I look forward to watching this log.

Are you talking about this tool? I have it but haven't used it yet. I'd be interested in other's views, too. BoilerDan1 Chamfering Tool Review.

I look forward to your build. I don't have the table saw. So I will likely build mine as Intermediate skill. (By the time I get around to the build I may purchase the necessary tools for advanced. Who knows?). I like your preface as to what you plan to do.

Good list of vendors.

Just now jumping on board. I think I have this in the closet for future build. Will be following with great interest. Looks good so far. A lot of useful info for neophyte to carving hulls.

And to imagine... in an alternate, steam-punk multiverse, this works. Huge elevators would raise and lower each ship to address the grade change issues. I use to subscribe to Scientific American. I liked the '100 years ago...' they would run. Fun to see the thoughts from those times and items proven to be a bit off point as science has advanced. Interesting point is the concern over the movement of the bar and how to cope with the shift of sand. Still a concern today.

Congrats on entering the new phase in you life. I retired 2-years ago. Best decision I have ever made. I don't know how I had time to work. Lots of sound advise here in the forum (not just this thread). Some of it I wish I had before I started. But, as jaager points out, enthusiasm cycles. I think I am on my 3rd or 4th cycle. I guess I am hooked forever. I keep in mind the slogan you see around here: "...tain't a hobby if you gotta hurry." (Sounds like you got that aspect covered.) Good luck on your endeavors.

I second BobG's comment. A lot of great questions from the audience. @tlevine A shout out to Toni for keeping an eye on the questions that showed up in the chat window. Great job answering those questions. Thanks for your work there.

Thanks for the additional information. I found the B&N comment at Antic Hay Rare Books site. I should have cross checked it. I did not find the book at B&N site. Like you, until I started writing this review, I assumed the the name on the cover was the author. This goes to show the importance of research on any subject. I decided to edit out the designer info. The article was pretty long so I looked for a few things to remove. The only thing that exceeds my verbosity is my habit of using a lot of words.

Well, I was actually thinking about how used lights on the panel. I do have a diesel tug that doesn't have an engine. I may have to create one.

Thanks for the details in the log. Not that I plan on building this, but the work does spark ideas for future projects.

Reading through various threads on MSW, I see where people refer to the book The Lore of Ships. I thought it might be appropriate to provide information about the book. I use the book a bit and spend a lot of time just looking at the pages in hopes of learning something. (Sometimes I do learn or understand better.) The book does provide a lot of information that’s general in nature but gets specific within the images on the pages. I know that sounds contradictory. However, the book covers a wide range of subjects (therefore, a general reference) using illustrations with a lot of details. This review covers the 1972 edition published by Crescent Books (New York). The original publication date was 1963 by Tre Tryckare (Stockholm Sweden), a publishing company. Minor issue, but there is no author/person I can find by that name. The book is a collaboration of many people using multiple sources. (As a side bar: The book was edited by Sam Svensson and republished in 1998 by Barnes and Noble. Svensson wrote the book’s Introduction section and the commentary to the Spars and Rigging section.) All editions are hard cover. The 1972 edition is 11 X 12 inches (and I imagine the others the same size) with 279 pages. The book contains over 1500 illustrations and (by my estimate) over 2500 index entries. You can find copies on the used book sites such as Thrift Books and Good Reads as well as Amazon. Prices vary based on store and condition of the book. The price range I found runs from $8 to $40 US. The 11 sections of the book cover: Introduction; Hull; Spars and Riggings; The Sail; Propulsion; Fishing; Yachting; Gunnery; Navigation; Ship-Handling and Index. Each section starts with an introduction on the subject. Then, as listed on the contents page, more detailed illustrations follow within each section. Each section has drawings and illustrations, no photos. The crisp, clean, drawings have well identified callouts and labels. Their presentation gives an authoritative look and feel to the individual illustrations. While you will find some details in the identifying text, the book does not have a tremendous amount of written information. Additionally, while the list of sources contains a lot of named material, the book does not tie specific information to the details in the drawings. For example: National Geographic shows as a reference, but no specific edition or articles are cited. I’d suggest additional cross reference material be used depending on your research purpose. If the item you research has some connection to ships and things nautical, you will likely find it here. Wooden sailing ships to steel hulled ships; sails to steam engines; compass roses to sextants; cannon balls to rockets; they are all here. Even objects like signal flags, clothing, navigation and food objects show up in the book. This book does not provide details on any specific ship or boat. In a few instances, the name or type of a ship and maybe an era are identified. However, this book allows you look at minute details of general use and interest. You can glean a lot of information from studying the illustrations. I use this book as my ‘go to’ to look for an object. After finding the object or item, you can easily see similar, related items. For example, you look up ‘Tackles and blocks.’ On the same page (p. 123) you can see the relative increase in power from a single whip to a three by four tackle. So, again, general information on various blocks but, in this case, no specifics on when or where a block might be used. That vast number of illustrations has its drawbacks. I find that as I look for some specific item, I get drawn down a rabbit’s warren. I can easily spend time just turning pages and looking at other objects and illustrations. However, the excursion provides an enjoyable journey and may show you some things you did not know. I think this book serves as a good general resource and starting point for researching details on what an object looks like. It is a matter of a picture being worth 1000 words. You will probably find that looking for a term or object in the Index faster than trying to find something looking through the Contents. Here’s some samples of the drawings and illustrations; Contents. Just a portion to show details. As you can see, the contents lists the subjects, but not in the more traditional method of a table of contents. Hence, the index may help you find an item faster. Typical sail and rigging drawing. You can see the detail listing of the callouts. View of boilers. Shows that the book goes beyond just ships with sails. As before, detailed callout list for the page. Blocks and tackles. Since I mentioned this page specifically (p123) it seems worth showing. The ‘curvy’ view at the top is due to my not wanting to lay the page too flat for photography. The layout is a straight, horizontal line of drawings. I hope you found this review useful. Please feel free to comment and share your views.

Nice build. I became intrigued by the lobster trap. The photos do an excellent job of showing details. Thanks.

Here's another older thread that can still serve its purpose. Even though the build didn't get completed (sorry to read that part), I still picked up some tips on this model. I plan on starting this model, hopefully, in January 2022. I realize the thread is 'closed' for all intents. However, thanks to all who added to the thread.

I know this has been finished for several years and the thread is complete. However, next on my list (probably get started on it in January) is this Midwest Model. I want to say this was very informative and helpful. I have a better sense of what to expect and traps to avoid. I do have a couple of questions that I will post around the time I get started...likely separate threads or as part of the build log. As one of my goals while working on this model covers a more disciplined approach to my actions and activities. I think keeping a build log will help. I guess we can see that even an 'old thread' can be useful.

I'll give it a few days to see. I'll get back to you.

I have been (ever so slowly) going through my library to catalog my book collection, mainly to declutter for next house reno work which requires me to move out book shelves at least on a temporary basis. So, the old kill two birds with one stone. I found 2 copies of this book (more of a magazine format, paperback) - 18 pages with text inside both covers. I will give one away. The Golden Hinde covers the rebuilding of the replica ship which now resides at The Golden Hinde Museum in London. The book looks like a 'commemorative' item to cover the July 1973 launch of the hull. This issue (copyright 1973) shows work up through the launch of the hull and before the stepping of the masts. The text covers techniques used for building the ship, and facts from about the period, and about Sir Francis Drake. The photos are all in color. The background images for each page are period pieces and identified as to what they show (but not too much detail to be seen). If you want to see steps on the building of a replica, this would be a great source book. Cover and sample page below. Slight bends on corners but otherwise excellent condition. I got this book as part of an 'estate sale' on e-bay years ago. The person had an obsession with the Golden Hind (apparently) as there were 3-4 books and a set of plans for a model included in the collection and other items on galleons. The edition I am keeping (different covers, a few different images). The text is identical except the photo captions. This edition of the book shows for sale at Thriftbooks for <12.00 (Link) and eBay for about $17. As topic says: Free. I ask you to pay postage and in this case a bit of 'handling' charge. I'll need to buy an oversized protective envelope so add a bit for that. I estimate shipping and handling to be in the $2-4 range using lowest postal rate. Personal check is acceptable, pay after receipt of book. After reading Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury in junior high (er...middle) school, I have had problems just throwing books away. I'd rather give it away than throw it away. So, just pay S/H charges and it's yours. PM me if you are interested. First come, first served based on date of PM.