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Capt. Kelso
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Kate Cory by Capt. Kelso (Quint) - Model Shipways - 3/16" scale - Whaling Brig
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Slow but steady progress. Finished the log pump and wanted to get as much done as possible on the masts prior setting them. Ready to start the standing rigging.
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Speedwell Battle Station Kit 1752 by CiscoH - Syren Ship Model Company - 3/8" or 1:32
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Kate Cory by Capt. Kelso (Quint) - Model Shipways - 3/16" scale - Whaling Brig
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A little detail not covered in the kit is that Kate Cory used two anchors as noted museum plan. Fortunately, I found two that are a close match on Bluejackets site. Finishing up the bowsprit detail and plan to install the masts this week. Once the main mast is set, I can finish the Log Pump, some clean-up and start the rigging. I found some scrap walnut boards at a local woodworker's shop and made the display base. Hopefully I have enough to make a matching display case.
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Drill bit suggestions
Capt. Kelso replied to SiriusVoyager's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Bought these recently on Amazon, they were recommended by another modeler. So far, best set I have had! AM ARROWMAX Twist Mini Micro Drill Bits Set, 0.5mm-2.3mm, Size Marked,Titanium Coated High Speed Steel Jewelry Drill Bits, 3/32-Inch Shank, Hole Drilling Tool for DIY, Wood, Bead, Plastic (HSS Set B)
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Rich, I bought my first airbrush (Paasche) in 1973, primarily for plastic modeling. I've also owned Badger and Iwata. This is a topic which can result in information overload, what type of compressor, tank, tankless, Should I get a dual action, single action, gravity feed airbrush? How do I thin enamel, acrylic paints, etc.. When I started in wooden ship modeling (early 80"s) I was fairly experienced using an airbrush. So, no real learning curve. However, once enamel/lacquer-based paints were being replaced by acrylics, I found using acrylics more difficult to use. Personally, I have found I generally only use the airbrush for painting the hull, especially if there is a waterline involved. I have used it for bulwarks and deck structures simply because I didn't want to bother with a brush. When airbrushing the model, don't "underestimate" the amount of masking required! But, as others have pointed out, particularly with smaller scales, a good set of brushes can work just as well as airbrushing (prefer red sable brushes, still find some Floquil brushes on EBay). In terms of a good basic versatile dual action airbrush for ship modelling, my Badger 150 does the job. I have two compressors, 3gal pancake and dual fan w/tank.
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Impressive work!
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Have been finishing detail on the hull and deck. Temporarily set the masts to install the deadeyes, used the kit supplied chain plates which came out better than I expected. Almost finished with the Whaleboat Davits, Cranes and Bearer posts, a number of details still need to be added. Aligning the Davits and setting the Cranes to the correct height turned into a major task! Fortunately, I had finished the whaleboats in advance so I could use them as templates to set the height of the Davits and Cranes. Also, I needed to make sure there was enough clearance for the Davit Blocks. Seemingly endless adjustments! Oh, important point, the forward port davit for the waist whaleboat is on the outside of the bulwark. Regarding the Davit Blocks. Actually, all the blocks. According to the Museum plans Kate used wooden and iron stropped blocks, iron stropped were used as Davit Blocks. OK, I may be a little anal about details at times. But I think they add a nice detail. I trashed all the kit supplied blocks and replaced them with "wood" blocks from Styrene and iron stropped from Bluejacket. I'm pleased with the painting, still needs some touchup. I mixed my own enamel-based paints, scaled down.
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The NRG office is back open
Capt. Kelso replied to ferretmary1's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
I feel your pain! No pun intended. Have had both hips done and currently recovering from left knee joint replacement (7/18). Actually, recovery is going well, tossed the cane away! Fortunately, right knee is in good shape. Good luck. -
Haven't posted any updates for a couple of months. Had knee joint replacement surgery which made sitting and concentrating on ship modeling difficult. Gradually getting back into the build. I did manage to finish most of the masts and yards, added the deadeyes and decided to start working on the whale boat stations. Finished the crane, boat guards and bearer posts. Next began working on the Davits and after studying the plans noted the kit supplied davits are out of scale. The plans show the quarter deck davits are approximately 8' tall, while the remaining davits are 10' tall. The quarter deck davits "should be peaked as low as possible to provide clearance for spanker boom", hence they are shorter. The kit davits are 9' and do not match the plan profile. Correcting the profile is fairly easy, the davits are soft metal and can be bent to shape. That leaves four davits to be lengthened. After considering a few options I found a scrape piece of 1/8" polystyrene rod that matched the diameter of the lower portion the davits, applied some 5-minute epoxy and the davit is now close to scale. After I finish correcting and detailing the davits the next step is the true test, mounting them!
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Thanks for posting the pic's of your trip. Lot's of good reference detail. Agree, the brass strops look better.
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Excellent job!
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Iron Stropped Blocks - Kate Cory Whaling Brig
Capt. Kelso replied to Capt. Kelso's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Thanks Pat. I did search Syren when I ordered some rope stropped blocks but found nothing in the scale I needed. Ordered some from Bluejacket. -
My current build is an old Model Shipways (yellow box) Kate Cory 3/16" whaling brig, built 1856. I have just begun the masts and have been researching rigging. When I bought the kit, I also purchased a set of comprehensive plans developed by Erik Ronnberg from the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The kit plans make no reference to the application of Iron Stropped Blocks whereas the Whaling Museum Plans contain details regarding the use of both rope and iron stropped blocks. I made the decision to stick with historical accuracy and plan to use iron stropped blocks. However, I found only one supplier that sells them. Fortunately, they have the sizes I need and placed my order. It appears the use of iron stropped blocks became fairly common in the 19th Century, yet I find little specific information regarding them and I'm not aware of any manufacturers aside of Bluejacket that includes them in their kits. I thought maybe I could just make my own, unfortunately, I could not find any "how to" posts on any modeling forums. Our hobby in many respects prides itself on detail and accuracy yet I can find almost no information on the application of iron stropped blocks. Am I overthinking this?
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Good progress with the build! I recently decided to buy some of the Syrene blocks to compare with the old Model Shipways kit blocks. I am impressed with the blocks, no additional drilling and shaping needed. The holes are all centered, and blocks are consistent shape and size.
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I posted on here last November about getting a Club going down here but didn't get any response! Tried for three months hosting a meeting in Rehoboth Community Center, no interest either.
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There aren't any down this way. I moved from Ct last year, belonged to Mystic Seaport Ship Modelers. Tried to get something going in Rehoboth, no interest. Clubs in Maryland and Pa. are too far away.
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