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Pete Jaquith

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  1. Welcome to the "Newsboy" 1854 build log, The following pictures document the completion of hull and deck outfit. Future posts will address planning, fabrication, rigging setup, and installation of masts, spars, standing and running rigging. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  2. Welcome to the "Newsboy" 1854 build log, Work continues on completing the deck outfit. Key points include: >>> Two boats were fitted (my decision vs. one shown on the plans) >>> Boats were fabricated from laminated basswood around a CL bulkhead >>> Boat interiors were not hollowed out or detailed >>> After painting, boats were dowelled and lashed in place on the forward house >>> Anchors were fabricated and lashed in place >>> Anchor chains were fitted to the anchors and windlass >>> Forward and main house were glued in place >>> Forward bell was fitted to the Sampson post Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  3. Welcome to to the "Newsboy" 1854 build log, With the deck houses complete, lets continue with the deck outfit. Key points include: >>> Fiferails were built up from stripwood >>> Fiferail stanctions were Bluejacket castings >>> Forward fiferail left loose (2 pieces) for installation after completion of fore lower yard lift and fore lower topsail sheet tackles >>> 2 deck pumps fitted to permit pumping out P/S of keel and for redundency (1 shown on plans) >>> 2 water casks fitted based on contemporary practice (not shown on plans) >>> Water casks were planked over basswood plugs >>> Belaying pins (brass) were chemically treated and installed As noted, I feel free to add to plan details based on contemporary practice where I see something missing. After all, most ship model plans are only reconstructions. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  4. Thank you for your interest in "Newsboy" 1854 More deck house construction pictures are included. Key points include: >>> House top planking was fabricated from glued up plank sheet >>> House top margin planks were painted prior to installation >>> Companionway was fitted to the main house >>> Skylight was fitted to main house (lesson learned: on future builds I will fit this into the house top planking with a shallow coaming and leave it open to create depth >>> Smoke pipes were fitted to both houses >>> Access ladder was fitted to aft side of forward house >>> Boat rails were fitted to the forward house Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  5. Welcome, Some more deckhouse pictures. Key points include: >>> Deck house bulkheads were glued to together and to their respective coamings using the deck cutout to ensure squareness >>> Deck beams were fitted >>> Note windlass pump handles stowed on the forward house front >>> Note that coamings will not be glued to the hull until all adjacent outfit has been fitted >>> Note this construction sequence gives a clean paint line between the house sides and coamings Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  6. On old sailing ships, the waterway was a strong timber that formed the outer edge of the deck planking and formed a transition to the bulwark. Deck scuppers drilled through the waterways drained the water overboard; and where fitted freeports over the water ways drained any large quantities of water overboard. These ships had significant camber which drained deck water outboard if the ship was not heeled over. Note the attached thumbnails for examples from "Newsboy" 1854 and "Fair American" 1780. On modern steel ships the shell plating typically extends above the deck plating and deck scuppers are fitted in the outboard deck plate (stringer plate). Deck camber is typically not fitted due to modern mechanized steel assembly lines, and where fitted straight line camber is used vs. to older parabolic camber. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  7. Thank you for your interest in "Newsboy" 1854, With respect to achieving clean paint lines, I try to consider painting in my assembly sequence. Where possible, pieces are painted prior to final installation to minimize the need for masking (e.g. spray rail, cap rails, catheads in 2 pieces, hatch coamings, etc.). Next steps include fabrication and installation of the deck houses. The house sides/ends are laminated over false bulkheads with planking and posts to simulate the prototype. Deckhouse panels are fitted to the respective coamings during construction, and the house assemblies are glued to the coamings before final installation on the model. For illustration the forward house scantlings/materials are listed below: Side/end backing – 3/64” sheet stock Coaming inserts & interior stiffening – 3/64” sheet stock & 3/32” sq. strip wood Corner posts – 3/32” sq. strip wood Side/end planking – 1/32” x 3/32” strip wood Side/end upper trim – 3/64” x 3/32” & 1/32” sq. strip wood Window trim – 1/32” sq. strip wood Window shutters – 1/32” x 3/64” grooved planking Door outer frames – 3/64” x 3/32” strip wood Door inner frames – 3/64” x 3/32” strip wood Door panels – 1/32” sheet stock Deck beams – 1/8” x 3/16” strip wood Deck planking – 1/16” x 3/64” glued up decking Deck margin planks – 3/64” x 3/32” strip wood (use 1/16” x 3/32” for future builds) Ladder rails – 1/32” x 3/32” strip wood Ladder steps - .020” brass wire Boat rails – 3/32” sq. strip wood Windlass brake handle stowage – 3/64” sq. strip wood Stovepipe – 3/32” brass tubing Coaming finish – Clipper Pearl Blue Cabin finish – Warm White Cabin deck finish – Ipswich Pine/Bartley Gel Varnish Cabin deck margin planks - Clipper Pearl Blue Ladder rails, boat rails, windlass brake handle stowage – Warm White Ladder steps – Floquil Engine Black Stovepipe finish – Floquil Engine Black Peter Jaquith Shipbuilder
  8. Thank you for your interest in "Newsboy" 1854, Next step is after deck outfit. Key points include: >>> Binacle redesigned based on contemporary ship model plans (original was undersized for 3/16" scale) >>> Binacle was sheathed with walnut veneer over a solid block >>> Ships bell HO scale fitting from Cale Scale >>> Main sheet block fitted to waterway (to avoid access issues) >>> Steering enclosure built up from laminated panels, install in coaming, and glued in place >>> Grating panels fitted for steering station >>> Mooring bitts built up from laminated stripwood and doweled in place Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  9. Thanks for your interest in "Newsboy" 1854 With exterior hull outfit complete, next step is the foredeck outfit. Key points include: >>> Anchor windlass redesigned based on contemporary ship model plans (original was undersized for 3/16" scale) >>> Anchor windlass kit bashed from Bluejacket casting kit >>> Anchor windlass previously dry fitted before deck planking installation (to locate thick pads) >>> Windlass pump handles will be stowed on the main house front >>> Cleats fitted to catheads >>> Hatch covers fitted to coamings & glued in place >>> Mooring bitts fabricaled from laminated strip wood & dowled in place Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  10. Thank you for your interest in "Newsboy", Next steps continue the installation od deck / hull outfit components. Key points include: >>> At this point, hatch / house coamings have not been glued in place >>> New nameboard installed on spray rails (to improve contrast against rails) >>> Anchor billboard sheathed with tectured Bristol board (goor representation of wought iron) >>> Lower deadeyes installed (previously fitted with temporary mast) Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  11. Bob, I will try to make a SDSMG meeting when I am back in San Diego, CA. I am currently engaged in a full scale shipbuilding project in North Vancouver, BC Canada. Regards, Pete Jaquith
  12. Ship Modelers, Next steps include installation of the bowsprit, bowsprit rigging, catheads, forward cap rails, spray rails, and ship's name. Key points include: >>> Bowsprit & jibboom dry fitted >>> Bowsprit painted & pre outfitted with rigging hardware >>> Forestay lower deadeyes installed (to avoid access issues later) >>> Bowsprit installed >>> Bobstays fitted and made up (4 1/2" 15 link chain w deadeyes) >>> Upper catheads painted & installed >>> Forward cap rail assemble painted and installed >>> Spray rail fitted, sanded to final shape, & painted >>> Ship's name plates installed (later replaced w improved name plates) These steps complete all outfit in the inverted position. Future posts will address completing the balance of hull and deck outfit. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  13. I believe you are dealing with sugar pine. A good carving wood that is still used for professional towing tank models. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  14. Next step is design and installation of copper sheathing. Key points include: >>> Layout designed similar to clipper ship "Flying Fish" >>> Copper design includes upper and lower gore strakes and a single cap row >>> Copper sheathing 1/4" self adhesive copper tape (from Bluejacket) >>> Plate size 1/4" x 3/4" (16" x 48") larger overlap results in scale width plates >>> Waterline established by use of surface guage >>> Installation guided by strips of blue painters tape >>> Installation starts from stern post and keel working up and forward >>> Rudder gudgens modeled with thin Bristol board >>> Final installation sealed with wiping varnish I always enjoy this portion of the build as it adds a lot of color to the model. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  15. Thank you for your interest in "Newsboy" "Newsboy" 1854 has been underway for some time. The following are a few notes on my ship modeling techniques: Construction is sequenced to minimize interferences, rework, and need for paint masking Construction sequence standard across builds (e.g. mid-1800's merchant sail, solid hull; mid-1800's merchant sail, machine carved hull; and, late 1700's naval sail, plank on bulkhead, etc.) Construction sequence standardized across builds (to extent possible) Test pieces used to evaluate methods, design details, paint colors, etc. (see below) Standard material lists used for repetative construction (e.g. deckhouse construction, deck fittings, etc.) Standard purchased/fabricated parts used across builds Standard materials, fittings, etc. evaluated based on full scale dimensions Rigging setup lists used to plan rigging installation spar by spar Rigging setup lists based on previous builds Thickness differences matter (e.g. deckhouse bulkhead laminations, cap rails, plankshear, etc.) Fittings, details, and arrangements redesigned where neccessary based on contemporary practice (e.g. "Newsboy binnacle, anchor windlass, fore top, etc.) Construction plans, material lists, rigging lists, design details, suppliers, etc. used across builds Lessons learned and pier evaluations used to increase skills Some of the above are based on my modeling preferences and some are based on my professional approach to applying world class manufacturing techniques to shipbuilding (design rules, design standards, standard equipment, standard fittings, modular construction, standard processes, etc.). Note that these are my personal choice, and some may not be suitable for other shipmodelers. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  16. With the cap rails in place, the model can now be worked in the inverted position. This provides easy access for painting and installing the "Newsboy" figurehead: >>> Figurehead was a casting from the original kit >>> Painting was with Floquil lacquor and fine artest brushers >>> Figurehead was securred with a fine pin and epoxy glue My next postings will cover the design and installation of copper sheathing. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  17. Shipmodelers, As some may be aware, I am currently working at Vancouver Shipbuilding, North Vancouver, BC Canada. The shipbuilding program is Canada's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy non-combat vessels. Currently assigned ships include: (3) OFSV (fishery research vessels), (1) OOSV (oceangraphic research vessel), (2) JSS (underway replenishment ships), (1) Polar Icebreaker (large polar class 2 icebreaker), (5) MEMTV (mid-shore bouy tenders), and (5) Patrol (mid-shore patrol vessels). My current position is Mgr. Production Engineering with responsibility for shipbuilding strategy, program build strategy, facility layout and tooling, design rules, design standards, and application of lean design and design for production. As the shipyard has committed to implement world class design and construction processes, there is ample challenge here. The ships will be built in large 200-300 ton modules (called hull blocks) and integrated machinery modules with construction is based on manufacturing principals. Where possible, I try to apply similar principals in planning my ship model builds. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  18. Shipmodelers, I am currently in the early planning stages for the steam salvage tug "Foundation Franklin" 1918. Along with an interesting history and early 1900 design features, I thought it would be interesting to layout and install the lapped hull and deck plating. Brass or styrene are possibilities, but I am currently tinking of trying thin Bristol board. Current plans includes: >>> Lapped hull and deck plating >>> No rivets on the hull and deck plating as flush rivets were used here >>> Joggled plates with button head rivets for deckhouse bulkhead plating When I am back in the shop, I will try a few test pieces. I definitely have more planning and design work before starting this one. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  19. Thanks for your interest in "Newsboy" "Newsboy" 1854 and "Fair American" 1768 are currently in temporary storage as I work on a full scale shipbuilding project in North Vancouver, BC Canada. I have included pictures of the current status in my recent post "Return to MSW". Due to your interest, I plan to repost the Brigantine "Newsboy" 1854 pictures 1st. As time permits, I may also post the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 and 14 Gun Brig "Fair American" 1768. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  20. Next step was drafting/installing the ships name. Key points include: >>> Stern name, hailing port, and bow name were developed using MS Word >>> Stern name and hailind port were expanded (curved) to look properly when installed >>> Bow names were raked to suit stem profile >>> Bow names will be installed on spray rails (later in the construction sequence) Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  21. This posting will cover the pin rails, channels, cap rails, and installing the plankshear. Key points include: >>> Pin rails installed to suit rigging plans >>> Channels installed to suit run of shrouds and backstays (runs simulated w dowels) >>> Cap rails fabricated from 3/64" sheet stock w scarf joints >>> Caprails trimmed with 3/64" double bead stock >>> Padding for anchor stowages was installed >>> Interior bulwarks painted before installing cap rails and upper catheads >>> Exterior hull painted before installing cap rails, upper catheads, and plankshear >>> Forward cap rail left loose to suit installation of bowsprit Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  22. Next up is the interior bulwark framing. Key construction points include: >>> Timberheads were 3/32" x 3/32" >>> Heavy framing forward where the stem rakes forward >>> Catheads built in (2) pieces to follow paint line >>> Framing for bulwark sheaves included >>> Framing for mooring ports included >>> Mooring ports fabricated from flattened brass tube with brass wire lips >>> Hause pipes fabricated from brass tube with brass wire lips >>> Chain pipes were fabricated from brass tube/sheet >>> Wood/iron cleats included to suit rigging plan >>> Construction/installition sequenced to suit paint boundries Next steps include the pin rails, channels, cap rails, etc. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
  23. John, I think the thickness will work out. I have plans of a similar steam tugs of the period with 3/8" hull plating. That is close at 1:64 scale and I believe I can find Bristol board in various thicknesses. Pete
  24. Ship Modelers, I am considering a plate on solid hull scratch build of the steam salvage tug "Foundation Franklin" 1918. Has anyone had experience in using Bristol board to simulate lapped riveted iron/steel hull plating? I have seen Bristol board used for plating on deckhouse structure and it was very effective. The material used was textured Bristol board ~.012" in thickness. I have used Bristol board on other models and it takes paint well. "Foundation Franklin" was a steam salvage tug working the North Atlantic out of Maritime Canada in the 1930's and 1940's. She became well known to lovers of the battle between men and the sea through Farley Mowat's book "Grey Seas Under". If you have not read the book, it's a great read about tugs and their men. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
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