Jump to content

Rustyj

NRG Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,504

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Rustyj

  1. Rustyj
    Thanks Daniel and Carl, Yes it was a lot of fun. Reposting makes me want to build another one! Here are more pictures of the planking and the styrene strips.
  2. Rustyj
    Here is the finishing of the styrene and the adding of the mahogany planking.
  3. Rustyj
    Thanks Pete!
  4. Rustyj
    Hi Elia, Very nice to see this again. Thanks.
  5. Rustyj
    Ok between reposting and trying to get somethings done I've never been so busy! That's not to mention trying to read the postings! Ok I've now started to frame the lower gun deck. I am using boxwood for the deck beams, knees and carlings. First I cut the deck beams and soaked them for 5 minutes. I then clamped the to a block with a shim placed at the center to obtain the deck camber. I slightly over bent them figuring they would flex back a little. I let them dry clamped foir 24 hours. I then released them and allowed them to sit another 24 hours. They now fit the deck camber. And here is the start of the deck framing.
  6. Rustyj
    More cockpit assembly and deck
  7. Rustyj
    Finishing the bow and starting the cockpits.
  8. Rustyj
    Deck and stem placement. Keel
  9. Rustyj
    Hi Elia. Go on now and get yourself a Confederacy! You know you want to. Seriously though it is a wonderfull ship and I know you would do it proud. Ben. Timing is everything. I was real close. Look at the 4th picture and you can see the center is off by just a little. Just a touch of sanding brought it in line.
  10. Rustyj
    As far as kits go I think it is fine. The metal work was about the only complaint. The flash wasn't cleaned real good before they plated it. Other than that I was real happy. Also watch for sales. It can save you a bundle.
  11. Rustyj
    Lower deck planking and stern framing.
  12. Rustyj
    Here are some more bulkhead pictures
  13. Rustyj
    I will be posting the pictures of my completed scratch build of the Frigate Confederacy. This build was done using Chuck's plans and practicum that he developed for the Model Shipways kit. The woods used for this build are Boxwood, Holly, Swiss Pear, Ebony, Cherry, Bloodwood and some I'm sure I'm forgetting. I know all the comments and naratives are lost but if you have a question ask away and I'll try to remember! This will take a while becuase there were over 300 pictures. Here we go.
  14. Rustyj
    Hi Ben, Great to see your Long Boat back. Thanks!
  15. Rustyj
    Grant and Sjors thanks for the return visit! Hi jarero and thanks, Dumas Products has some very nice Chris Craft models. Here is a link to their site. http://www.dumasproducts.com/index.php?cPath=136_54
  16. Rustyj
    Hi Larry. I agree she'looking really good. That walnut should look nice when finished.
  17. Rustyj
    Here are some pictures with the application of the styrene skin.
  18. Rustyj
    You know I didn't do it on purpose!
  19. Rustyj
    My pleasure everyone! Others pictures always helped me so I'm just repaying the favor. I have parts of frames made but construction is on hold for a week or two. I want to get my Triton to a certain point before I switch back over. Also I have some prep work on something else too! See ya soon.
  20. Rustyj
    Hi Bob, This is fun. At least for me. Now I can relive your build. It's like having a flash back.
  21. Rustyj
    Hi Andy, So many post to catch up on! I'm really glad you reposted this build. Now the Journey can continue! Thanks
  22. Rustyj
    Here is a continuation of the hull build.
  23. Rustyj
    Here is a set of pictures showing the start of the hull build.
  24. Rustyj
    Hi All, This is a reposting of the original build log. I know at the time I built it some people were possibly going to do one too. Hopefully the pictures will help. I know most of the text is gone but if you have any questions post them here or pop me a PM. Original Intro: This model is way out of my comfort zone but I thought what the heck. I liked the way it looks and thought it would be a fun challenge. I’ll be using bondo and fiberglass which I have also never used. I figure I’ll have myself covered in both in no time at all. The 1949 Chris-Craft 19 ft. Racing Runabout is 1/8th scale that is 28 inches long with a 9 inch beam. The wood framed hull is covered with expanded pvc and then planked with mahogany veneer. This kit includes chrome plated deck fittings and complete drive line hardware. You can build her as a RC but I plan on building her as a static model. Here are the pictures for the building of the first two frames.
  25. Rustyj
    Here are some pictures of the frame assembly. I have currently completed 4 frame assemblies and I am cutting out other frame parts and working my way through them. As I complete more I will continue to post my progress.

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...