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.

Thanks, Chuck!

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

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

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

Thank's Alan. It looks like I need Flash Player to do that, but I'm using iPad which doesn't support it.

Rick

Sorry, I meant posting text above the pics

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

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

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

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

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!

Thanks, John.

I can't wait for the timber to arrive to begin.

Rick

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!

I forgot to mention that I have some pictures of the Mayflower II, in Plymouth if anyone should need some. Here's a teaser, and if more are needed let me know.

If anybody building the Mayflower wants close-up pics of the ship, let me know. I work on Mayflower as a docent and would be happy to take any pics wanted. However, we will be down rigging in two weeks for the winter. After that I work in the marine shop restoring many parts.

Regards,

Rick

Thanks, Adam!

I don't think I was clear in my question. I understand that the strips fit into the notches, but I'm asking about the dummy strips that fit behind the notches where the dummy cannons would be inserted. As they won't be seen, I suppose the fitting doesn't matter.

Check Plimoth.org for the arrival date of Mayflower as we get closer to the date.

Best regards,

Rick

Hi Adam,

I'm working on the MS Mayflower. I'm confused by the location of the dummy gun port strips. The laser cut strips are too thin for the cut outs in the bulkheads. Are they installed in the center of the cut outs, or to the top or bottom of the cut outs? I realize they won't be seen, but I want to get it right.

By the way, I'm a crew member on Mayflower II in Plymouth, Ma. If anybody wants pics of any details on Mayflower II, I'd be happy to post them. Right now, Mayflower is in dry dock in Fairhaven, Ma. undergoing major restoration. We expect that she will be back in Plymouth harbor by August 1st. Check out the "Captain's Blog" at Plimothplantion.org

Best regards,

Rick Ryan