captainbob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pilot Cutter by Michael Mott - 1:500 scale
Words fail me so I just click "Like This".
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pilot Cutter by Michael Mott - 1:500 scale
.0014" ! You should hire a spider it would have been easier. Pluse he could tie the knots.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pilot Cutter by Michael Mott - 1:500 scale
Michael,
The picture of this little boat on the deck of its big sister made it look small but then you showed us pictures with a #11 blade and a wood pencil and we see how unbelievably tiny it really is. Well done.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pilot Cutter by Michael Mott - 1:500 scale
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
It's nice to see more of such a beautiful boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Lettie G Howard by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - POB - schooner
Sorry it’s been so long since my last pictures. It’s been one of those times when everything that could go wrong did. Let’s leave it at that. I have however finished the Lettie to the admiral’s delight. She is now dressed in all her sails and rigging. So here she is in all her finery.
Don't know what is next. The admiral likes to see sails but I'm leaning towards a launch. We'll see.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from rtwpsom2 in SolidWorks
Thanks Alan. I'll have to contact the local rep;
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from md1400cs in Titanic by ArtB169 (Art Braunschweiger) - Minicraft - 1/350 - PLASTIC - Superdetailed with PE
Great detailing on a great ship.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in When were blocks changed?
In Popeye's build of the Gothenburg a member posted pictures of blocks recovered from the wreck (see here) . These blocks from 1745 have wooden pins. When were blocks made with metal pins?
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Thanks Patrick, it was a fun learning experience. So I guess I'm not too old to learn yet.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Hi All,
I have to move away from research for a while to build a little more. Or I will know everything there is to know about the Mariefred and never build her. The Mariefred is a very early (1903) steel boat. So like Nils (Mirabell61), I had to plate her, rivets and all. Maybe I shouldn’t say so but it was a lot easier that I thought it would be. The main problem is finding the right foil for the job. Most of what I found at the hardware store was too thin and doesn’t look right. There were four or five brands where us non-professionals find what we want. But walking down to the end of the store where the contractors go, I found the heaver foil that is needed. I found an old clock gear that I made into a ponce wheel and with just a little practice . . . here’s the results. I’ll accept it as a first try. Now paint and on to the rest of the boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Thanks to all of you. The curved portion is frequently referred to as an eyebrow. But under the eyebrow there is some sort of carving. That's what I'm looking for.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from vaidas in Block size calculations
Is this what you are looking for?
From "Elements of Mastmaking Sailmaking & Rigging" by David Steel, 1794
Block Length is 8 times the width of swallow.
Block Breadth is 6 times the width of swallow.
Block thickness is 1/2 the length of the block.
Width of Swallow is 1/16" plus 1.1 times the rope diameter.
Sheave thickness is 1.1 times the rope diameter.
Sheave diameter is 5 times the sheave thickness.
Pin diameter is the thickness of the sheave.
Pin hole diameter is 1/10 less than the diameter of the pin.
Double Block thickness at partition is 1/6 less than the breadth of the swallow width.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from PeteB in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Model building is like all other arts in that it is a matter of, "now how do I make it as my mind sees it?" I so enjoy watching you go through this process and Know that what you finish with will be beautiful. Don't rush, it all takes time.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in Anchor Hoy c. 1825 by Maury S - FINISHED - 1:48 - Harbor craft - POF
I'll have to follow your build. An anchor hoy is one of the boats on my long list.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Gloucester Fishing Schooner by Alfons - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1:48 - first build
Alfons,
Wish I had found this earlier. Fine work.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Walter Biles in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Yes, the tape is self sticking with a waxed paper backing. As for the plating, there was two was it was done. One was to start at the keel and lay the above panel overlapping the one below. The other method was to lay every other row of plating (1-3-5-7), then go back and lay the other rows (2-4-6) overlapping both the row below and above. According to the plans the Mariefred was plated by the second method.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from coxswain in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
I believe he is asking about the 6 X 6 beams the hang from the boiler deck as in these pictures. I've always thought they were bumpers.
Bob
Here you can see them hanging along the side.
Here they are pulled up so the ends are on deck.
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captainbob got a reaction from coxswain in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
The City of Monroe was built at the Howard Ship Yards and Dock Company in Jeffersonville, Indiana in 1887. The Howard Ship Yard is still in operation and Mr. Howard's house has been turned into a museum with hundreds of river boat models. I have received copies of steam boat pictures from them in the past. The staff there is quite helpful.
See this site. http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/ref/collection/howard/id/2
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from tarbrush in Carrie Price by thibaultron – Lindberg/Pyro – PLASTIC – 1:64 - Small - Skipjack
Maybe this will help.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from canoe21 in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
I’m fascinated by the method of construction. Well done.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from PeteB in Pelikaan 1999 by kees de mol - FINISHED - scale 1/75 - Dutch Beamtrawler
She's a beautiful boat. Thank you for letting us watch your build.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from jay in Pelikaan 1999 by kees de mol - FINISHED - scale 1/75 - Dutch Beamtrawler
She's beautiful. Well done.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from jay in Pelikaan 1999 by kees de mol - FINISHED - scale 1/75 - Dutch Beamtrawler
She's a beautiful boat. Thank you for letting us watch your build.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from jay in Pelikaan 1999 by kees de mol - FINISHED - scale 1/75 - Dutch Beamtrawler
What beautiful boats. Well done.
Bob
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