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Wawona59
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uthor #29 Posted yesterday at 03:05 PM I think one of the main reasons that the Wawona was scrapped was due to a gross lack of $$funding. The city of Seattle wasn't interested in participating financially in the Wawona project. In fact, I recall that the city wanted the Wawona removed from her berth on South Lake Union as a public danger and eyesore. There also was a proposal to include the Wawona as the centerpiece of the South Lake Union Park https://historylink.org/Content/Media/Photos/Small/wawona 3.jpg The wood salvaged from the Wawona was used by Seattle artist John Grade to create a series of sculptures now in private collections. Another of the Wawona sculptures resides in the Seattle Museum of History and Industry (MOHI). https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.5a44BuVDWkG2KvE9v4Hh6wHaE8?w=231&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=7&dpr=1.6&pid=1.7&rm=3 . At least the salvaged wood was used to create something that could be enjoyed in the future.
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Could this be the Wawona Chomp Chomp video we're discussing?
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Santos-Dumont 14 BIS build by FokkerD7 - Model Airways
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Welcome to MSW Rowland. I really like your lobster smack. You've done some very nice and clean work. Your models will only get better as you progress in this wonderful pastime.
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Ship Model Centric Airbrush Kit
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As mentioned earlier in this thread, the key to a successful brushed finish is 1. Surface Preparation (and cleanliness) 2. Technique (and practice) 3. High quality artists' brushes purchased at an art supply store. 4. Proper care, maintenance and storage of your brushes. 5. High Quality paints such as artist' acrylics. 6. Thin the paint to the consistency of a stain and plan on multiple coats maintaining a wet edge. I used to use a Paache Model H which is a decent airbrush for starting out and can adequately do most tasks. Then, I switched to a double action Harder & Steenbeck but I never use it. It's unused and still in the box. I'll probably just end up selling it on MSW. Once you've bought the airbrush, compressor and some sort of paint booth and airbrush cleaning supplies you've spent some $$. I find my go-to is still a hand brush. It's quiet without a noisy compressor. I frequently work on my models at night when the family is asleep. Stick to hand brush painting and practice your techniques.
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Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
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I'm really enjoying following along with this build. I never thought of using hot hide glue for a wooden ship model. I learned something there. Since hide glue has been used for centuries to build furniture it stands to reason that it should also work on a wooden ship model. Keep up with your great work.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Willi. Working sailing ship models, especially square-rigged models have been a source of utter amazement ever since I read John Bowen's book on the subject many moons ago. Your models are absolutely beautiful! I hope we will be treated to more of your work in the future. Welcome Aboard
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I have a book called, "Pacific Schooner Wawona" by Harriet Tracy DeLong. Published by Documentary Book Publishers Corporation Bellevue Washington 1985.
It has a good many photos of the Wawona that might be helpful in building this vessel.
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Your Forrester is really coming along nicely. I'm enjoying following your modeling techniques and use of different materials. I'm learning a lot. As for thickness of the planks, I'm finding the Bridge City HP-8 plane delivers precise thickness cuts. It's a bit pricey at $100 but I really enjoy it. https://cdn.dictum.com/media/image/f5/6b/bb/720954_01_P_WE_8_Bridge_City_HP_8_Mini_Einhandhobel_WZ_jpg_c1.jpg
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Welcome to Model Ship World! Ship modeling is a great, relaxing, pastime (most of the time) and Model Ship World is, in my opinion, the best ship modeling site. MSW has about 40,000+ members worldwide. Our members have experience from newbie/novice to expert with 50+ years of ship modeling experience and everything in between. I've never had anything but positive feedback from any MSW member. For a little inspiration, check out some of the build logs in both kit as well as scratch built models. Welcome aboard and don't be shy about asking questions.
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I think this model could be built as either the C.A. Thayer or Wawona as both are essentially the same. Can you guess what my preference would be?
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Wawona59 replied to sgrez's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I must agree with the suggestion above to substitute the plywood with a softwood like basswood or Alaskan Yellow Cedar or something similar. Use the plywood as a template and use strip of basswood or AYC which is the same width and thickness as the plywood bullworks. Another technique not mentioned yet is kerf bending. Kerf bending involves a series of shallow saw cuts to make the wood more flexible at the area of the curve. If you make the kerf cuts on the outside of the bullworks any final hull planking will cover them up. Based on your photograph, you should not need too many kerf cuts (only at the point of the curve). Be careful not to cut all the way through the wood. This should also work on the plywood bullworks also. I usually replace plywood with solid material so I don't have any personal experience kerf bending plywood. The key is to practice on some scrap of the same material. Here's a link to a diagram of what I'm talking about. Wood Bending by Kerfing - Lost Art Press Happy modeling!! -
I must agree with Jan's suggestion in post #6 above. By using a used/broken x-acto blade you can take minute shavings an "sneak up" on the desired width of space needed. Try using the back of the knife blade to avoid cutting deeply into the adjacent plank. You could also put a small burr on the back of the blade using a hardened steel shaft of a small screwdriver or the handle of a small file. There are also many different shapes of knife blades available to suit your purpose. You could also use a small bulldog clip similar to the one shown in post #10 above as a handle. A small metal ruler could be used as a fence to keep the edges straight. Good luck! Every modeling challenge can be overcome with some thought and ingenuity.
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Hi all, Here's a link to the YouTube 1980 video called "Ghosts of Cape Horn" narrated by the late Jason Robards. I understand that Gordon Lightfoot wrote his song "Ghosts of Cape Horn" for this video. Towards the end of this video is the song "Song of the Sea" by Eliza Gilkeson. I believe "Song of the Sea" is hauntingly beautiful and well worth a listen in my opinion. Enjoy
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Well Rob, it's time for me to fess up. I've been a lurker following this build since almost day one. I am simply awestruck with the quality and crispness of your workmanship. I really like your representation of the Muntz metal bottom sheathing, it's spectacular. By the way, I recently acquired a copy of "Clipper Ship Captain by Michael Mjelde. Lo and behold, it's signed by Michael to his brother, dated December, 1997. Do you think Michael would like this back? I could send it to him as soon as I get a replenishment of my retirement modeling/slush fund and Michael's mailing address. I'm so glad to see that you are doing better.
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The Oregon Historical Society also has a 4 page set of plans. You can request the plans here: Collection: Steamer Bailey Gatzert plans | ArchivesSpace Public Interface I believe these might be the same plans that Taubman Plans is selling.
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