Papa

My number one choice is Model Shipways. Second choice is JoTiKa. I believe they have the highest quality materials and the best instructions.

So many kits.  So little time.

I had a similar problem with JoTiKa regarding the Granado figurehead.  I finally emailed the Shipwrights Shop http://www.shipwrightshop.com/ and they mailed the part the same day!

Ron Gove

i am impressed with the neatness of the construction and the neatness of the work area.  I wish I could keep my work are as clean as yours!

Ron Gove

Hi everyone, I finally have a chance to work on my Syren. 

 

I've completed putting the figurehead on which was an adventure in itself.I ended up breaking the lower cheeks off while fitting the figurehead. Also I've been able to get the swivel brackets, pinrails and cleats installed. Now I'm working on my carronades. Two are done and fitted. 

Very nice model.  I like the keel jig very much.  Your design or a commercial purchase?

Ron Gove

Wow.  great barrels.  Love the attention to detail in this model.  Keep up the great work.

The  plan of the Benjamin Latham published in the (Former East) German Magazine "Modellbau Heute" in 1987 or 1989 does not show anything like that. See for yourself here: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5c0tef95LTc/Tjw2f6WVc6I/AAAAAAAAAnw/Biv0C9B_87E/s1600/01.jpg

I believe that the Model Shipways plans are based on Smithsonian data by Erik A. R. Ronnberg, Jr..  I wonder if anyone knows which is correct.  It is possible that both versions are correct, showing the vessel at different times of her life.

Ron Gove

Hi Ragove

                 Thanks the photo has shown the full shape of the Galley Hatch, & overall a good photo of a nice model.

 

Doreltomin

                 Thanks for the link those plans    

you are very welcome.

Per the plans in the Model Shipways' version it is a cylinder.  See attached photo

Anyone on here use one for plank bending?

I have used a hot air gun for bending planks succesfully.  It does get very hot--just be careful.

Ron Gove

Very nice design.  You should copyright it and manufacture it.

Thanks for the advice.  I think I will go for the thole pins.  Good enough for Winslow Homer, it is good enough for me.  :-)

ron

I need 1/4" scale oarlocks for the Benjamin Latham seine boat.  None of the usual suppliers have any in stock close to this scale.  I have been waiting for 2 months for canadian dealer who claims he has them on order.  Has anyone tried to make locks from scratch?  I am thinking of just putting in thole pins, even if they wouldn't be accurate (I don't think).

Opinions?

Hints?

Ron Gove

How does one post pictures in the Completed Gallery?