John Ruy

26 minutes ago, Knocklouder said:

It sure is looking good, could you tell me the name of the color that you painted the lower hull I know its red but what  which manufacturer that sort of thing ?. I inherited  a billings Bluenose, it is half finished, but I need to repaint it, it's gold right now but I need to fix it up and would like to paint it like yours . I am starting a journal for this ship and will write it down right away lol.I know when I finally get around to  finishing it I will be looking at this log lots. Thanks so much. 

Bob M          .

 Bob, I airbrushed Model Expo MS 4814 Hull Copper Red and sealed it with Rust-oleum Semi-Gloss Clear. I liked the way it came out. 
 

John

First coat of paint…

Cheers 🍻 

Ratlines Complete!!!

Onwards! 🍻

You might try these…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155905560329?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=us0rbE0ISEa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

On 3/3/2024 at 6:30 PM, Knocklouder said:

Well for some reason or another I decided to finish the Mayflower.  I have to find all the parts and plans they are here some where lol. . Wish me luck. 

 I still can't belive  all the help I get here. And a thanks to people who have helped keep me on the right course. 

 So I hope I can make some progress  with my modeling journey.  

I know I know Scatter  Brian  LOL.

WOW! I didn’t know you had this waiting in the wings when I walked in on your Pegasus build a few months ago. Glad to see you have sued her off and are going to finish her. 
 

Looks NICE… 👍 

I’ll pull up a chair and ride along. 
Good Luck finding all your parts. 
 

John
 

16 hours ago, Kusawa2000 said:

Everyone: Here is the model of the paddlewheeler that can be found at the Sternwheeler hotel in Whitehorse. I suspect its 1/4 scale as there was no display label. I apologize for the reflection in the pics. I was using my cell phone to get a few quick pics.

 

Enjoy

 

Mike Draper

Thanks Mike… That does look like 1/4” = 1’ or 1/48 Scale. The drawing framed behind it is in my set. I believe it’s at 3/16” = 1’….

Thanks

32 minutes ago, FriedClams said:

A great subject and choice, John.  Best of luck on this project - your first scratch build.  Looks like a nice comprehensive set of plans.  I'll follow along.

Yes, nice set of plans and some great history. Welcome aboard, thanks for the well wishes. 

John

wanted to share my research…

https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying

https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying-0

https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying-1

Cheers 🍻

4 hours ago, John Ruy said:

How / why SS Klondike, a cargo-carrying sternwheeler river boat briefly used for river cruises, became one of Parks Canada’s 1,004 national historic sites
https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying-1

 

Parts 1 and 2…

https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying

https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying-0

The Hull…

Tracing Hull Lines…

Cutting out paper Templates…

Keel (backbone) formed from laminating two 1/6” birch plywood pieces. 

Two piece 1/8” ply backbone completed. 

Now the bulkheads….

Just getting started…

Cheers 🍻

New build log…. 
 

My first scratch build. 😎

The SS Klondike I was launch in 1929 by British Yukon Navigation Co.  The Klondike II was built 1937 and now a museum ship and National Historical Site located in Whitehorse, Yukon. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Klondike

Plans provided by Parks Canada. 🇨🇦 

Many thanks to @Kusawa2000 and @Ian_Grant for bringing these plans to light. 
 

How / why SS Klondike, a cargo-carrying sternwheeler river boat briefly used for river cruises, became one of Parks Canada’s 1,004 national historic sites
https://ingeniumcanada.org/channel/articles/as-the-world-err-as-the-wheel-turns-or-how-why-ss-klondike-a-cargo-carrying-1

Interesting article on the restoration of the Klondike. 
 

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2022/10/yukon-chat-parks-canadas-only-shipwright

Cheers 🍻 

5 minutes ago, Kusawa2000 said:

Im pretty sure its still there. Now that I know someone wants pics I will check and if its there I will get a few pics for you. Either than overall shots do you have any detail pics you would like? I can also go down and get pics of the 1:1 model that is 3 blocks from my office 🙂 

 

Mike Draper

Thanks Mike…

As for the Model, just a good overall shots would be great. As for details, Pics on board the 1:1 would be nice.
 

Anything you think would be useful would be greatly appreciated. 🍻

On 12/16/2023 at 12:25 AM, Kusawa2000 said:

And there was a good model of the Klondike in one of the hotels in town. I can check to see if its still there..

Mike, Did you ever get a chance to check out this SS Klondike model? 
 

I am beginning some research and pics are always good. 👍 

23 hours ago, Cathead said:

All right, you lot got your way! I went to the hardware store and got some brass tubing to play with. Here's the resulting second draft of the chimneys. I scored them using a razor saw to simulate the joints. I shaved/sanded a wooden plug to fit tightly in the bottom of each so they'd sit and attach properly. Don't judge their exact angle, they're just sitting there as a test-fit.

 

I also moved forward on the pilot house; here's its current status. I used some clear plastic and CA formulated not to craze plastic. Not entirely happy with the outcome but it's too late now. Guess it looks like old glass. It'll certainly blend into the background of the finished model.

 

Sharp eyes will notice that I simulated the gap into which the lower half of the wheel vanishes by just putting down a thin dark piece of wood. It'll be barely visible in the finished pilot house and I didn't think building in the full gap and wheel was worth it. I still need to weather the steps to match the pilot house floor.

 

Next up I need to decide whether to try blackening the brass, or painting it with primer and then black paint. Also whether to try roughing it up with fine sandpaper or leaving it smooth. Will do some test pieces since there's tubing left over.

 

Thanks for pushing me to improve my work!

Eric, Those windows look great. 👍 

8 hours ago, Kusawa2000 said:

are those the plans that i got from Parks Canada for you or did you get them separately? they look great hardcopied!

 

Mike Draper

Mike, 

Yes… Thank you for your research and posting of these plans. I have started drawing up templates to build a Plank on Bulkhead Hull. 

Nice set of plans. 👍


 

I will get a build log started, as soon as I get the frame completed. 
 

John

On 2/3/2024 at 10:52 AM, Ian_Grant said:

Wonder who will be the first to start a build? My money is on John Ruy ....

Edited February 3 by Ian_Grant

Ian, I haven’t started a build log yet. But I bit the bullet and had the drawings printed at Staples. 
 

Nice set of plans. Cost me 70.00 US, so now I’m committed. Drawings are 1/8” = 1’ . Some detail drawings are at 1/4”, 1/2 and 1” = 1’. Very nice detail. 👍

This is going to be my first scratch build, should be an exciting build. I currently have two on the bench, but I can certainly start a third build log and start the planning process and research while I finish up my Bluenose and mini Red Jacket. I’ll post a link to the build here. 
 

I think the Admiral just might have me committed. 😜

Cheers 🍻

5 hours ago, Lost and Confused said:

There will most certainly be more mistakes to come, partially to lack of research, lack of timely parts delivery, and lack of skill and patience. There are lots of resources that conflict. I am going to try to adhere to the Campbell plans on the rigging, but again, no two Cuttys are the same.

Excellent plan… It’s your model and it depicts your style as well as your research at the time. I look back at my builds and can always find something to be changed or done differently. That’s the OCD in all of us here at MSW. 
 

I say Onwards 🍻

1 hour ago, Lost and Confused said:

 beautiful job on "old ironsides". Did you get the sails from Radimir?  My Connie is collecting dust. Was your glass case very pricey? The ones that I checked out costed waaaay more than the model expenses. I didnt "go overboard on the stateroom detail or actual operating rudder/helm as I didnt want anyone sticking their hand in there between the rigging to get to the helm. and viewing the cabin detail was difficult. You didnt build that one overnight did you.:)

Not exactly overnight… Actually I kept an hourly log of the experience. 😜 

It was 687 hours over 15 months. 
 

OCD got the better of me. I purchased the vintage kit for 75.00 on eBay. Then another 500.00 to Radimir on Sails, Blocks,  Wood Decks and rigging line. 
 

Built the case my self, used acrylic sheets not glass. Still costs several hundred dollars. I had to cover it. 😎

Yes… I went over the top with “His Model” and I used Anatomy of a Ship the USS Constitution to add lots of detail. That Revell model was my first gallery post here on MSW.  Then I got hooked on building wood models. 
 

38 minutes ago, Lost and Confused said:

I have used "aftermarket parts" such as His model's wooden deck facade, blocks, stauntions.

I discovered His Model for my second build in my retirement. That was The USS Constitution by Revell, which I built prior to discovering MSW.  His Model parts are an excellent way to enhance these kits. Your Cutty Sark is looking grand. Well done so far, I’m looking forward to seeing more on your build log. Let us know here when you get your log started. 👍

The purpose of the lifts are to trim the yard to the horizontal position, or can’t one side up out of the way when alongside in dock. This according to Masting and Rigging by Harold Underwood a great reference for Clipper Ship rigging. 
 

My first model in retirement (2016) was a vintage Revell 1/96 of the Cutty Sark. I’m working on the Red Jacket at 1/192 scale currently. 
 

Good luck with your Cutty, she’s a beautiful Clipper. Do you have a build log, I’d love to take a look. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

10 hours ago, Cathead said:

Maybe I'll mock up an example and show photos both ways so we can all judge the options more accurately.

Testor makes a clear cement for windows. Works great… 
 

https://a.co/d/1cxRdWN

1 hour ago, Cathead said:

viewer's eye is less likely to notice the absence of an accurate detail than the presence of a distractingly wrong detail. Thoughts?

Eric, I used HO Scale windows and doors on my REL. The model railroading windows came with the clear plastic window panes. If you don’t have those windows you could use the clear plastic that is used for packaging. personally I think the detail of missing window panes  would be noticeable. IMHO 🤔