Knocklouder

Some great pictures  there

 Are you going to have multiple donkeys  and a train as well.  So many idea so little time      giv'er  

Bob M.

The hand rails are done on the port side. Pile wants to finish the stern before moving to the starboard side. 

But I told him there is alot of work on the starboard side, stairs ,deck ,hand rails. And because of the size difference between us I win lol.

The measurements in the instructions did not line up with what I had. So I redid all the deck and hand rail for the wheel house.. It turn out ok. I might have left a brace off but not noticeable.  

Pile says these stairs are not straight 😐.  Moody little fellow lol.

 So back to the handrails, 17 section of railing to do, then it's on to the Rigging  .All the poles for the boat line up,  now. Some fileing and sanding did the trick.

 I am going to clear coat the funnels with clear flat, 2x clear coat. Great stuff. Also going to prime all the rest of the metal parts so I can finish the funnels as well . Lots left to do, and I have all the little tabs to bend and install the cleats. Neanderthal like little cleats lol.

Progress is slow,  summer time and the First Mate's garden is a bumper crop. We have picked 90 cups of raspberries and 5 gallons of cherry.  

Now the peas, beans look like there ready to go, and she wants it all rottertilled  as well.

   But it to hot outside today, and smokey so plan to stay in the shipyard today, so I might get my handrails done. 

Later my friend's.                       

Bob M.

Congratulations, very well done indeed.    Bob M.

Good luck on your journey!!!       

Bob M.

Great work,  she's a keeper. Very nicely done.       

Bob M.

Palmerit.

The only silly, stupid question is the one you dont ask. Ask away, and you will see all the help you will receive.  Vanguard Models are right there at the top of the list, great quality  fantastic instruction .

  Good luck on your journey!!    

Bob M.

Good luck on your journey !!! 

  Bob M.

Beautiful job on the planking, just awesome.

Bob M.

#3 in the top row and # 7 in the bottom row. I use amber shellac on almost everything these days.      

Bob M. 

Good luck on your journey,     

Bob M.

Stuka,

Good luck on your journey!!!  My vote would be The Sherbourne from Vanguard,  best instructions I have seen. Plus all the help you need is here on  the NRG/MSW.

   Bob M.        

Great looking sails Dave, sails make the ship come alive. Looking forward to seeing this ship finished .    

Bob M.

@Bryan Woods  thanks, you actually got me started with little people when you did that fantastic job on the Sea of Galilee boat, I laughed so much building that boat.

Pile got me to build the capstan, I taped plastic to the matt because  CA didn't stick to it. After it was all pressed together I made the top half.It looks  good, just have to put the final coat of paint on it. But before I put that on I installed the gangway.

I basically just tied it all off because the gangway will be off to the portside in it final place 🙃. 

@Gabek your figures are amazing,  they actually look like they are pushing the capstan bars, wait till they are painted. Thank you my man.

A little more work on the bow and I will be able to turn the  boat on one way or the  other, Pile says it my call .  So a couple of holes to drill and a small fence to make then it's back to the railings. 

 I can see years of modeling ahead of me

Besides making a diorama for the King of the Mississippi  I also got me a Duchess of Kingston to build. Plus then I  will rig the Pegasus , so that's a lot of modeling.  I better pick up the pace. I'll be so glad to get back to ratlines. 

  Thanks for looking.          

Bob M.

Shazam, Pile is ringing the bell and blowing the steam whistle he says, ,Congratulations as do I.

  very amazing work. !!!!

Bob M.

All the success in the world my friend,  , I don't think my grin can get any bigger today, the Duchess of Kingston came to see me today.  But I am sure  you will be successful and the 43,370 odd memders here agree, and they are all watching.  .

Bob M.

Keith if it goes South  it's @Glen McGuireaka SIB  fault . He's upset because I made Dimples look like a brahma bull instead of a Texas longhorn.lol

 I for one want to thank you for all your help and ideas,  all though my Donkeys will look different the enjoyment will be the same.

Again thanks for adding two years to my build lol.

 Can't wait to see it started,  in for the long journey  my friend.     

Bob M.

Hello @rwiederrich, I think if you go to the first post you can edit.  It to the right date.   Hope this helps            

Bob M.

Gnomer and I had a fun day today. I had a few peices cut up for the front hand rail, it took some time to figure out the puzzle of were they go, but Pile just keep pointing out where to put the next one.

And soon had all that I had cut up all glued in place. There is 11 section on each side that I have to cut 35 mm, so 22 peices for above and below the rails, then on to the stren, but later. I want to finish a few parts at the front. Then the capstan and ramp, looks interesting  🤔.

 Pile was in the wheel house, he likes the paint job on the wheel, and was surprised when he found out that I painted the black handel's on the wheel after it was glued in lol.

Pile says he can belive how eazy it steers, One finger and it spins right around. I didn't have the heart to tell him it is  because they  are not hooked up to the rudder yet. Lol. Now he wants the bell on so he can get my attention when needed. I put it on, but I think that might be a mistake because Pile will be ringing it all the time.

All I can hear is  Aretha Ward  song " You can Ring My Bell "  and he's  off key.

 The build is going really good, and I don't see any problems to complete it. 

 The info here on MSW, is enormous I have been  studying rigging,  while looking at pictures anyway  lol. I have several books and although I don't understand most of it, I want to do better rigging,  I still have my Pegasus to rig,  it is a beautiful ship and I need to rig a lot better.and I order 😅  a ship.

 I have been here at MSW for 3 years on the 21st of  this month, I have had a blast non stop. And have heard so much about Vanguard Models, that I wanted to build one before  I  am not able too.  The First Mate said I can't buy anymore till I finished the ones I have.(when I first joined I bought 8 ships lol).  BUT, because I got great news about my health, it would be OK.

  So I bought a Duchess of Kingston by Chris Watton of Vanguard Models. And am over the moon for the opportunity to build a Vanguard Model.  It will be my next build. I plan to fully rig the Duchess serving, seizing, ratlines oh lovely ratlines. I can't wait,  for a 70 year old man, the First Mate says I have been acting like a teenager.  Yes I said who cares I am building a Vanguard Model.  And when that ones done I am  going to buy another. 

  I thank everyone here for all the help, and teaching me how. Although I am a slow learner lol.

Oh, I hear that bell 🔔 😳 🤣  got to go.

Bob M.

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Scott,

Good luck on your journey!!!!

Bob M.

That is an awesome model!! Congratulations       

Bob M.

This will be were the king of the Mississippi will be displayed , it will be docked , with the river behind it, passengers will be embarking and cattle will be going up a stock shut . there'll be a plexiglass  at the front and the back ground will be a painted scenery .

 But first I have to finish the boat, soo back at'er I go.  Well this might have been inspired by @Keith Blackpost on his Tennessee build, lol hope you don't mined Keith lol . 

There is a lot of work on the bow to do, so the boat will be facing this way for awhile.  Hand rails, posts , flag pole it goes on and on so back to it.  Thanks' for peeking.        

Bob M.

One of MSW sponsors,  Rope of Scale, I have never ordered from them but the reviews are outstanding. Hope this helps. 

Bob M.

Glen that is so awesome,  I told the Canadain longhorns to get ready. The master is about to pull off a great success.They got so excited that I got to get the figure with the shovel ready lol. All the success in the world my friend,  no pressure but all of MSW is watching. Good luck my friend 

Bob n PGP.

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Good luck on your journey, . Tagging along 😊. 

Bob M.