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  • Birthday 07/06/1950

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  1.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: 17th Century Shallop by ryesbeemer
  2. ryesbeemer
    Unfortunately, I developed some health issues that effectively ended my ship modeling hobby. I now only enjoy visiting MSW and seeing the build logs and beautiful ships finished. I still work on Mayflower; she recently returned to Plymouth after a 3 year restoration.
  3. Seamus107

    Could you share the plans for the Mayflower shallop that are in the background of the pictures (rudder, etc.) in your February 15, 2014 post?  I know I have asked tou about shallop plans before, but those look very useful to someone hoping to model this boat.  Thanks.

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  6. ryesbeemer
    Thanks, Chuck!
  7. ryesbeemer
    Hi Chuck, A quick question: what type of CA did you use for the planking; fast set, slow set, or gel? I'm about to start planking and want to use the best type. Thanks Rick
  8.    ryesbeemer reacted to a post in a topic: H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
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    Hi all, I use this same product, which I got from MicroMart. I've found that the best way to clean the parts was to soak them in acetone. After drying, and using tweezers, I put them in a glass container ( shot glass). Brass, copper and steel blacken almost immediately. After several seconds, using tweezers, I let them dry on a paper towel. I've never had a problem others have experiences, but I've never tried Britannia. Regards, Rick
  10. ryesbeemer
    Thanks, E&T. I've been delayed in the build because I've been spending much time on upriging and bending sails on the Mayflower II in prepration for a sail in two weeks for a documentary film. More to come in a couple of weeks or so.... Rick
  11. ryesbeemer
    Thank's Alan. It looks like I need Flash Player to do that, but I'm using iPad which doesn't support it. Rick
  12. ryesbeemer
    Sorry, I meant posting text above the pics
  13. ryesbeemer
    I've made some progress while waiting for some help on lofting the frames. Does anyone know of a clear practicum that I could use? The keel, stem and stern post are waiting for the frames The rudder is complete One of two lee boards How do I post pics directly above the pics? Regards, Rick
  14. ryesbeemer
    E&T, the plans don't show many of the details on the prototype. Fortunately, I have access to the 1957 build. On Tuesday, I "dressed" the shallop mast' arranging all the shrouds, stays, etc. for up rigging. For example, the plans show the boat as clinker built, but the original is not. Regards, Rick
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    While waiting for wood to arrive from Jeff, I worked on some small details: Oars turned on my Proxxon: Mast and Sprit: Winch: I'm working on the rudder and lee boards. The wood has arrived! Next up, the keel, stem, and stern post. Rick
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  20. ryesbeemer
    I just received the wood from Jeff at Hobby Mill. Jeff did a great job on the wood; accurate dimensions and well packaged and labeled. New posts to follow as I start making saw dust. Regards, Rick
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  22. ryesbeemer
    Thanks all for the comments. Druxey and Sailor, I noticed the discrepancy regarding the pintles, also. Must be an error on the plans; the prototype works fine. Bob, the boat was built at Plymouth Marine in 1956. For some reason, the yard decided to build her carvel planked. I'll be building her " as built" so carvel planking it will be!
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  25. ryesbeemer
    Thanks, John. I can't wait for the timber to arrive to begin. Rick
  26. ryesbeemer
    This is my first attempt at scratch building, having kit-bashed a number of models. I work as a Museum Guide at Plimoth Plantation, which includes Mayflower II. During the off-season, I work in the Marine shop, doing routine yearly maintenance. As such, I have access to the Mayflower as well as her shallop. I will be using plans by William Baker, the original Naval Architect of the Mayflower II in 1955. The scale is 1/24. The vessel was a 33 foot work boat that could be rowed or sailed and was common in the17th century. The Pilgrims cut the vessel into four pieces and stowed them on the orlop deck, where the passengers lived. Upon arrival in Provincetown, the shallop was re-assembled and used to explore the inner arm of Cape Cod, eventually landing in Plimoth. The pics show the plans and a building board. In the background is the almost finished mast. At this point I'm waiting on wood from HobbyMill, due at the end of the month, so, that's all for now!

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