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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in USLSS 36'Lifeboat
Mostly all wood of course, and lots of varnished mahogany, including the dual-diagonal planked hull, just like later and more famous Elcos... it would be pretty.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in USLSS 36'Lifeboat
Work in process, from original plans. 36' lifeboat as built for the USLSS by Elco in the early 1900s.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from highlanderburial in USLSS 36'Lifeboat
The 3D CAD model is complete and available for free download from GrabCAD:
https://grabcad.com/library/lifeboat-uslss-1908-mclellen-type-e-36-footer-1
Find the 3D STEP file there, along with reference photos and the original 2D drawings I worked from.
Take the model for a spin at GrabCAD!
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in USLSS 36'Lifeboat
Continuing to add details, including the material appearances which allows for some nice renderings. Much more to do! For example, the couple score of copper air chambers for flotation.
By the way, that's not a steering wheel on the aft bulkhead- it operates the reversing mechanism, which normally would just be a lever if you were standing next to the engine. The single crank is for starting the engine, while the T-handle crank is the primary steering tool.
The galvanized air tank below the aft bulkhead gets compressed gas directly from the engine cylinder, and is used to operate the whistle seen on that aft bulkhead. The main fuel tank is the copper object below the forward bulkhead.
Gunmetal plates riveted through and through the keel members at both ends are used for hauling the boat up the ways.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Montaigne in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Another update- the entire PILAR 3D model is now on GrabCAD, along with 2D drawings for the cabin structure. I may be adding more 2D detail drawings, but the underlying geometry is all there now in the 3D STEP file.
Take the 3D model for a spin at GrabCAD!
https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from yvesvidal in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Another update- the entire PILAR 3D model is now on GrabCAD, along with 2D drawings for the cabin structure. I may be adding more 2D detail drawings, but the underlying geometry is all there now in the 3D STEP file.
Take the 3D model for a spin at GrabCAD!
https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Jack12477 in USLSS 36'Lifeboat
Continuing to add details, including the material appearances which allows for some nice renderings. Much more to do! For example, the couple score of copper air chambers for flotation.
By the way, that's not a steering wheel on the aft bulkhead- it operates the reversing mechanism, which normally would just be a lever if you were standing next to the engine. The single crank is for starting the engine, while the T-handle crank is the primary steering tool.
The galvanized air tank below the aft bulkhead gets compressed gas directly from the engine cylinder, and is used to operate the whistle seen on that aft bulkhead. The main fuel tank is the copper object below the forward bulkhead.
Gunmetal plates riveted through and through the keel members at both ends are used for hauling the boat up the ways.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from BobG in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from yvesvidal in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Prowler901 in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Thanks Kurt.
Indeed, and Wes Wheeler has big hopes for it. While he has detailed measurements from the original Pilar, the new boat differs in many significant ways... just as with the movie "replica" previously featured in Wooden Boat, it should not be used as a reference for models of the original Pilar. Much like BMW's version of the Mini vs. the original Mini Cooper!
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Montaigne in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Cabin is constructed of ply and basswood, with all exposed wood done in cherry. The real boat appears to have been built with mahogany, but I find that cherry "works" better, and has a better scale grain appearance. The sides are built up as a 3d jigsaw puzzle, as many as 3 layers deep. They hang down straight like a curtain from the deck intersection, but angle inwards at 2° from that line up, while also following the sheer... a bit tricky.
The cabin roofs are covered with shirt cloth to simulate canvas. The cloth is secured with water based polyurethane, painted, and clear coated. The weave still shows through, like painted canvas.
The cherry is all stained with Minwax "Gunstock", and clear coated with lacquer. Warning: Most all of my cherry stained a very nice color, but occasional pieces turned orange, yuk. Always test!
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I changed my mind after this shot and added the forward cockpit.
Roof beams
First piece of cloth installed
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
The most important part of the boat- the fighting chair. Brass parts aged in vinegar.
The figures were masterfully sculpted digitally and 3d printed by Luis Hidalgo, aka "Holden8702", of Spain.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Source material: Many many photos, both historical and from tourists to Finca Vigia. Many of these nice folks post high resolution images on Flickr and elsewhere- very helpful, thanks! There's also one page from a Wheeler brochure showing the profile, but with a somewhat different cabin... still helpful for working out basic dimensions.
The grandson of Wheeler went to Cuba and measured Pilar in order to develop a modern take on the boat. But he won't share, I tried.
And yes I know about the several fake Pilars, none are useful for determining original features.
There's a Popular Boating issue from 1957 that has some good (and some imagined) information.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Montaigne in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Most of the model is hand built from wood of course... but certain components were printed- either in plastic, or in wax for investment casting in bronze. Such as the struts and rudder footing. The footing works with the extended wood skeg, a common design layout in the 20's and 30's. This casting is missing from the boat at Finca Vigia, which leads some modelers to make some odd drive arrangements. If only they knew...
Hemingway had Wheeler make several well known modifications to Pilar, including the installation of an auxiliary 4 cylinder Lycoming for trolling. There is no evidence of this on the boat now, so this is also omitted from models.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from Montaigne in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
Designed in CAD starting in 2015. Made a few changes... since 2015, I built a whole new hull and a whole new cabin, tossing the previous versions. Accurate plans don't exist, but overall dimensions are known, and there's a decent profile from a sale brochure for Wheeler Playmates.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
PILAR build thread... coming soon to a forum near here.
Completed model gallery: https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2157-hemingways-pilar-in-112/
Scratch built in 1:12 from photos and one original sales brochure.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from thibaultron in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from el cid in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from mtaylor in PILAR by Patrick Matthews - 1:12 - RADIO - Ernest Hemingway's boat
I'm often asked about drawings for my 1:12 scale model of Pilar (Hemingway's boat), and I always reply with my sob story:
a) I lost the files when I retired and lost access to my work CAD system (true), and
b) it's as much work to create shareable drawings as it is to build the physical model (true).
But now I am recovering the CAD model from digital debris I have laying around, and am preparing shareable model files. The first part, the hull framing, is now posted for free download at my GrabCAD page: https://grabcad.com/library/pilar-model-in-1-12-scale-1 The 3D STEP file is there, as well as full (model) size 2D drawings in PDF format. Those print out on ANSI "E" sheets, you need 36" wide paper for that. The images here are reduced! Use the downloadable PDFs instead. Cabin and additional fittings will follow in good time. The JPGs below are reduced, get the full size PDFs at the GrabCAD page.
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from jchbeiner in Sharing
One of the highest achievements of research is the publication of your work.
I've often been too lazy to share designs-- it seems to take as much work to put one's research into shareable format as it does to build a physical model! But I'm trying to rectify that. I often use CAD to help work out designs and to support the building activity, but I'm also finding it just as rewarding to simply make a CAD model and share that... and the CAD model is much easier to keep the dust off of.
I'm posting my CAD models for free download at GrabCAD. Other sites are available, but this works for me:
https://grabcad.com/patrick.matthews-1
You can go into each model posting to find additional materials, such as photos, documents, and original drawings, as well as the CAD model itself. The site has a 3D viewer that allows you spin the model around for preview, nice.
So far, I have posted:
- 1909 San Francisco fireboat
- 1945 ATSF RR tugboat
- 1908 USLSS lifeboat
And now I'm going back and reassembling a mess of a CAD model for my interpretation of "Pilar".
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from lmagna in Sharing
One of the highest achievements of research is the publication of your work.
I've often been too lazy to share designs-- it seems to take as much work to put one's research into shareable format as it does to build a physical model! But I'm trying to rectify that. I often use CAD to help work out designs and to support the building activity, but I'm also finding it just as rewarding to simply make a CAD model and share that... and the CAD model is much easier to keep the dust off of.
I'm posting my CAD models for free download at GrabCAD. Other sites are available, but this works for me:
https://grabcad.com/patrick.matthews-1
You can go into each model posting to find additional materials, such as photos, documents, and original drawings, as well as the CAD model itself. The site has a 3D viewer that allows you spin the model around for preview, nice.
So far, I have posted:
- 1909 San Francisco fireboat
- 1945 ATSF RR tugboat
- 1908 USLSS lifeboat
And now I'm going back and reassembling a mess of a CAD model for my interpretation of "Pilar".
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from mtaylor in Sharing
One of the highest achievements of research is the publication of your work.
I've often been too lazy to share designs-- it seems to take as much work to put one's research into shareable format as it does to build a physical model! But I'm trying to rectify that. I often use CAD to help work out designs and to support the building activity, but I'm also finding it just as rewarding to simply make a CAD model and share that... and the CAD model is much easier to keep the dust off of.
I'm posting my CAD models for free download at GrabCAD. Other sites are available, but this works for me:
https://grabcad.com/patrick.matthews-1
You can go into each model posting to find additional materials, such as photos, documents, and original drawings, as well as the CAD model itself. The site has a 3D viewer that allows you spin the model around for preview, nice.
So far, I have posted:
- 1909 San Francisco fireboat
- 1945 ATSF RR tugboat
- 1908 USLSS lifeboat
And now I'm going back and reassembling a mess of a CAD model for my interpretation of "Pilar".
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Patrick Matthews got a reaction from grsjax in Sharing
One of the highest achievements of research is the publication of your work.
I've often been too lazy to share designs-- it seems to take as much work to put one's research into shareable format as it does to build a physical model! But I'm trying to rectify that. I often use CAD to help work out designs and to support the building activity, but I'm also finding it just as rewarding to simply make a CAD model and share that... and the CAD model is much easier to keep the dust off of.
I'm posting my CAD models for free download at GrabCAD. Other sites are available, but this works for me:
https://grabcad.com/patrick.matthews-1
You can go into each model posting to find additional materials, such as photos, documents, and original drawings, as well as the CAD model itself. The site has a 3D viewer that allows you spin the model around for preview, nice.
So far, I have posted:
- 1909 San Francisco fireboat
- 1945 ATSF RR tugboat
- 1908 USLSS lifeboat
And now I'm going back and reassembling a mess of a CAD model for my interpretation of "Pilar".
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