Pete Jaquith
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Buying Filler Blocks
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Buying Filler Blocks
Pete Jaquith replied to mikiek's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I used 1/8", 1/4" 1/2" and 3/4" basswood sheet laminated for the bulkhead spacing for filler blocks. If basswood is not available, I would use pine or popular. Shaping was done with #80 grit paper wrapped around 1" and 1.5" dowels. They turned out to be very effective fairing tools rapidly removing unneeded material. This was followed by #120 and #150 grit paper using the same large dowels. After initial shaping with gouges and chisels, I use the same large dowels for fairing laminated solid hulls. -
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Pete Jaquith replied to mikiek's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Mikiek, I have used pine or basswood for filler blocks. Easy to work with but firm enough to provide excellent planking support. Attached are pictures from my Fair American build.
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block fillers at the bow
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Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
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Double planking a hull: pros and cons
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Tapering the quarterdeck planks on my Fair American was worthwhile and not that difficult. Shipbuilder. Images 127 & 131 show the quarterdeck and Image 132 shows the process.
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USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96
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Adding Bulkheads
Pete Jaquith replied to acaron41120's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Here is how I solved the problem in my 14 Gun Brig Fair American kit. The fillers were either bass wood or sugar pine.
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Lofting article
Pete Jaquith replied to a topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
After graduating from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, I joined Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME. My 1st year included an apprenticeship in the "full scale" and "1/10th scale" mold lofts. Very enjoyable time and I learned a lot re structural design, material routing, and design for production. Later in my career, I ran the mold loft at BIW and oversaw the transition to 3D CAD. Today, most of the traditional loft functions are preformed near automatically using artificial intelligence (AI) and the 3D CAD design product model. Recently I have assisted the US Navy and warship builders with recommendations re modern 3D CAD Product Model design systems. For model building, I prefer to draw my own lines using ship's curves, a tapered pine batten, and lead batten weights from my four years at Webb. -
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Pete Jaquith replied to garyshipwright's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
As shown in the 1st picture they are great weights for ship modeling. I cast mine at Webb Institute in 1961. Shipbuilder, Pete -
Hi Bruce, I used fillers on my 14 Gun Brig Fair American build. The fillers were bass wood, and they were a great help in fairing the hull. The model was single planked with 1/16" bass wood planking. Regards, Pete
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Ship paintings
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Flying Fish by campbewj - Model Shipways - 1:96
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Flying Fish by campbewj - Model Shipways - 1:96
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Smuggler by juhu - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters- 1:48
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Phantom by SkiBee - Model Shipways - 1:96 Scale - New York Pilot Boat
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Tim, the paint colors are period marine acrylics by Model shipways (Model Expo). Not perfect but I like the color selection. Good to hear from you. Regards, Pete
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Flying Fish by Jared - Model Shipways - 1:96
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Shipbuilders, My ship modeling has been limited in recent months due to: Preparation of a major Technical Paper on "Warship Design and Acquisition" to be published in the Naval Engineers Journal Sept. `21 issue, an American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) publication. Incredibly hot weather which prevents work in my garage shop. With the paper complete and weather improving, I look forward to getting back to the shop. Regards, Pete
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Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48
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Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48
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Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48
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Very interesting and informative build. We are all watching. Pete
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I recently purchased the CAF Model 130mm ships boat kit. With some additions as recommended by Allan, this builds into an interesting 18' lap strake cutter. I plan to display it stowed on the gallows in traditional fashion. Next step is on to the quarterdeck rails. Regards, Pete
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Allan, Thanks for your input. I will try to address these points in my build. Kind regards, Pete
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I recently purchased CAF Model's B-01-130 130mm lap strake ship's boat. The parts are very delicate. What glue would be appropriate for assembly? Regards, Pete - Shipbuilder
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With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit: Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails. Regards from the shipyard, Pete Jaquith
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An old article from the files using copper tape. Regards from the shipyard, Pete Copper Sheathing the Ship Model Hull_Rev 2.doc
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