Jump to content

Freebird

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    311

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Freebird

  1. Freebird
    Hey All! This will mark the beginning of my Cheerful build. Actually, I started it on 3/1. Anyway, being my Syren Medway Longboat is just about finished, I thought I’d get a jump on my next build while there’s still some winter. This will be my second and more complex build. Medway, my first build, has taught me a lot and developed some skills. It was a delightful build that came out pretty good. Yes, there are mistakes, but that’s how we learn. After building the Syren Medway, I’m absolutely sold on the kits/parts and push for more scratch building that Chuck provides. Coming from an aerospace background, Chuck’s designs are very well researched, his kit designs are very well thought out and implemented. Plus his methodology is focused and easy to follow. An added bonus is all of the great and incredible build logs! So I’m really late to this party, but that’s ok as I only found out about MSW 2 years ago after retiring. Some of my goals for building this neat little vessel is to add more skills to my toolbox, learn more about planking, scratch building more of the details. Oh yeah, I’m also milling all of my planking from AYC and boxwood where appropriate. All wood was bought from Modeler’s Sawmill - very good service! The build will probably be stretched out because as warm weather arrives I spend most of my time outdoors. Thanks for stopping by and we’ll see you on deck! Here’s a few pictures of where I’m at. We all love to get the keel built and bulkheads installed to see the basic shape of what we’re going to create, and I’m no exception. So she’s framed up and ready for fairing. I’ve also started to mill some of the planks. I’m starting with billets, then to blanks and to strips. I also like to skip around and take small bites so things don’t become too repetitive. Best Regards …. Rick
  2. Freebird
    Bob: I agree. This piece of veneer is very narley (industry term), and is a very nice contrast to the smooth AYC. Tossedman: Thank you for the compliment. She’s been a fun project that has taught me a lot. Best Regards …. Rick
  3. Freebird
    Display base underway waiting for a couple coats of WOP. Best Regards …. Rick
  4. Freebird
    Ok, just got back from dinner with the Admiral and looked at your pictures, and how it’s done popped! Thank you Bob! Best Regards …. Rick
  5. Freebird
    Hey Bob! Thank you for the compliment! Great info for the halliard, did you use the forward or aft shrouds? Also, the truck has the means for using either the port or starboard side. Being you went with the starboard side, is the port side rigged the same? Sorry for all the questions and thank you for the help! Best Regards …. Rick
  6. Freebird
    Spent time rigging the bowsprit today, came out pretty good. Just need to rig the flag halliards. Quick question, where do they tie off? I’ve looked at finished build logs and really don’t see anything. Do they tie off on the mast thwart? Any help would be appreciated! Also on deck is the display base, the pedestals are already finished. Thanks for stopping by. Anybody care to guess what is on deck next? Best Regards …. Rick
  7. Freebird
    Bob, this is my first attempt at rigging also. I find this part somewhat frustrating, but when completed very satisfying. I still have a lot to learn, but that’s what makes this hobby so much fun. I appreciate all of the informative and amazing skills and builds being very helpful and inspiring! The journey continues - traveler ring, shackle and hook made and blackened. Once the bowsprit is rigged, it’ll be time for the flag halliard and research how to make rope coils. Best Regards …. Rick
  8. Freebird
    Hi Bob! Thank you for the compliments! Yup, lots of mistakes have been made along the way, some were fixed, others, well, you know. I have referred to your build log many times for the rigging, it has been very helpful! Your Medway is a fantastic build and has been an inspiration! Medway has been an extremely fun build and I have learned a lot of new skills. For my first build, I’m pretty pleased on how she’s coming out. My hat is off to Chuck for his awesome design and endless help. I’ve been building models as far back as I can remember, and I’ve never come across a mentor and designer like Chuck who so freely shares his knowledge. Because of him and the many talented builders on MSW, like yourself, I’ve been able to pursue something I’ve wanted to do for many years. Thanks again Bob! And a big thank you to All for stopping by and all the likes! Best Regards …. Rick
  9. Freebird
    Bowsprit is now in place. Time to make the shackle and hook for the traveler ring. Best Regards …. Rick
  10. Freebird
    Thank you Chuck! And thank you All for all the likes! Today is install the bowsprit day. The brass has been cut to size and the pins filed to shape. Best Regards …. Rick
  11. Freebird
    With the exception of the bowsprit and its rigging and rope coils, the rigging is complete. Again, first time attempting rigging. Lots of lessons learned, I even made thimbles and served the lines as appropriate. All skills that I will need for Cheerful. Hardest part for me was seizing, I have a long way to go. With that said, any and all comments are welcome! Best Regards …. Rick
  12. Freebird
    Wow! Just wow! Best Regards …. Rick
  13. Freebird
    First time stropping deadeyes and making hooks. Took about a dozen tries before I got 4 strops where the solder joint didn’t break as I was shaping them around the deadeye. Best Regards …. Rick
  14. Freebird
    Repair completed…. Best Regards …. Rick
  15. Freebird
    Here’s a picture after relocating the thole pins. Just need to touch up the paint. Best Regards …. Rick
  16. Freebird
    Here’s another oops that I need to fix. One set of thole pins on the starboard side are out of position. The strap covers the forward pin, an oar wouldn’t be able to be used. So the front pin will need to be removed and placed behind the rear pin. Best Regards …. Rick
  17. Freebird
    Diver, You can use isopropyl alcohol. Just dab alcohol around the joint and let it soak in for a few minutes. It’ll soften the glue. It may take several tries. Best Regards …. Rick
  18. Freebird
    This morning I wanted to start on the shrouds, however I realized that installing the Thole pins would become problematic with the shrouds installed. So this morning became thole pin morning. I turned more than I needed and used the best from the batch. I remember in Ryland’s log that he made a little guide for consistent spacing for drilling the holes in the cap rail. It is a great idea and made for an easier task. Thanks Ryland! I also made a small guide to go over the pins to get a consistent height. It is no more than a piece of 3/16” thick ply with the pin spacing. I left the pins a little on the long side so I could clip them and then sand them flush with the top of the guide. It worked really well. Thanks to All for stopping by and all the likes, I really appreciate it! Best Regards …. Rick
  19. Freebird
    Been jumping around a little and this morning I tried my Servo-o-Matic. I served one of the shrouds and I was surprised how easy it was. One problem was that the excess line got very tangled. How do you get around this issue? Sorry, no pictures of the mess. Best Regards …. Rick
  20. Freebird
    Thank you Chuck, means a lot to me! Best Regards …. Rick
  21. Freebird
    Chuck, thank you for the info! I’ll give that a try. Does the rigging look correct so far? Winnie, yup! But first I’ll build (and start a log), Cheerful. I need to build more skills before tackling her, I have to do her justice! Best Regards …. Rick
  22. Freebird
    Finished up the boom and gaff rigging. Overall, not too bad, l’m pleased. Question though, what glue do you guys use to secure knots and seizings? I’m not happy with using CA as it darkens the tan and how it makes the rigging so hard. Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome! Best Regards …. Rick
  23. Freebird
    Thanks guys, much appreciate the encouragement! Glenn, Cheerful is next on deck and I have studied your build extensively, lots of great info in your log. And as you know, there’s a lot of other great Cheerful build logs, I can’t wait to get started! Like you, my Cheerful build is a stepping stone to to my Winnie patiently waiting. Best Regards …. Rick
  24. Freebird
    Spent a lot of time yesterday stropping 2 blocks. Not the greatest, but not to bad for first efforts. Best Regards …. Rick
  25. Freebird
    This build for me has been a journey of many firsts, and I’ve enjoyed every step of the way. I’m almost ready to start with the rigging, another path I’ve never been down. I’d like to start with stropping the blocks, and I’ve made some acceptable hooks and a couple of thimbles. Can anybody point me to a good tutorial on how to strop these blocks? As always, thanks for the likes and help! Best Regards …. Rick

About us

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

SSL Secured

Your security is important for us so this Website is SSL-Secured

NRG Mailing Address

Nautical Research Guild
237 South Lincoln Street
Westmont IL, 60559-1917

Model Ship World ® and the MSW logo are Registered Trademarks, and belong to the Nautical Research Guild (United States Patent and Trademark Office: No. 6,929,264 & No. 6,929,274, registered Dec. 20, 2022)

Helpful Links

About the NRG

If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you.

The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to “Advance Ship Modeling Through Research”. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships.

The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. The Journal is available in both print and digital editions. Go to the NRG web site (www.thenrg.org) to download a complimentary digital copy of the Journal. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines.

Our Emblem ®

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

Nautical Research Guild ® and the NRG logo are Registered Trademarks, and belong to the Nautical Research Guild (United States Patent and Trademark Office: No. 6,999,236 & No. 6,999,237, registered March 14, 2023)

×
×
  • Create New...