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Pete Jaquith

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  1. Pete Jaquith
    Steve, I use laminated basswood for my scratch built POS hulls. Pilot Schooner "Katy" and Brigantine "Newsboy" were machine carved kit hulls using laminated basswood (or similar). I have had no problem with cracking or delamination despite moving from New Hampshire (hot/cold and humid) to San Diego (hot and dry). I use dark Tilebond glue in gluing up the laminated hull blocks.
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    Steve, My Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 1:64 scale build was scratch built using plank on solid (POS) construction while my Brigantine "Newsboy" 1854 1:64 scale build was POS construction using a machine carved hull. As these hulls were coppered, I recessed the upper hull 3/64" to accommodate hull planking. On both hulls I used 1/32" bulwark planking and 3/64" hull planking. I prefer a wood fiber filler by Carpenters vs softer spackling fillers. Pictures below illustrate "Eagle" and "Newsboy" construction respectively:
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    Elia, Nice looking spars and rigging ironwork. I look forward to seeing your work on silkspan sails as I plan to go that way for future builds. Regards, Pete
  4. Pete Jaquith
    Jeremy, I prefer to use scale length planks and it helps in the shaped areas of your hull. I have attached a table of plank butts and pictures from my "Fair American" build. Pete
  5. Pete Jaquith
    All, We have relocated from Hancock, NH to our home in San Diego, CA. I have also kept busy with my full size 1:1 scale shipbuilding projects. I am now setting up my shop and hoping to return to modeling in the near future. First project will be to rig the Brigantine Newsboy 1854 and complete the 14 Gun Brig Fair American circa 1780. Regards, Pete
  6. Pete Jaquith
    Chuck, When carving the lower hull I secure the hull block to a reference board that provides a common baseline for station/profile templates. Shaping of decks and bulwarks is performed in a cradle that supports the model with the waterline level. Regards, Pete
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    Hi Chuck, I would suggest the use of sharp gouge and chisels finished off with flexible sanding sticks. If the deck is low or lacks camber, you can build it up as shown below. You will find more pictures on carving and working with solid hulls in my Brigantine Newsboy of 1854 build log here at MSW. Regards, Pete
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    I would suggest basswood or pine for filler blocks. Easy to shape but providing more support than balsa wood. See attached picture of my "Fair American" build. Regards, Pete
  9. Pete Jaquith
    Phil, The following pictures illustrate copper sheathing applied on my Brigantine "Newsboy" 1854 in 3/16" (1:64) scale. Copper sheathing was applied using Bluejacket self adhesive copper tape cut into individual 1/4" x 3/4" plates using a simple card cutter. I did not emboss a nail pattern due to the scale. Blue masking tape strips were used as an application guide. Regards, Pete
  10. Pete Jaquith
    Hi Michael, In my 14 Gun Brig "Fair American" build (here on MSW) I choose to use filler blocks to assist in hull fairing as well as providing improved support for planking. Filler blocks were bass wood glued to the bulkheads prior to hull assembly. Fairing was accomplished using 60 grit sandpaper wrapped around hardwood dowels. This approach was successful in providing a well faired hull from an inaccurate set of kit furnished bulkheads. I wood recommend bass wood or pine for filler blocks as its easy to work with but strong enough to support planking. Regards, Pete
  11. Pete Jaquith
    Dave, Several years ago I purchased a copy from B&N.com for under $60, excellent condition. Regards, Pete
  12. Pete Jaquith
    jct, I look forward to following your build. My ​Brigantine Newsboy build log here on MSW illustrates my approach to carving and finishing a solid hull. Note that I found a digital caliper useful in thinning the bulwarks. ​Regards, Pete
  13. Pete Jaquith
    Hi John, Very nice model of a beautiful/interesting mid 1850's American sailing ship. Your model gives a real feel of these small working vessels. Regards, Pete
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    Paulie-bag-a-donuts, Some time ago I posted the following notes on carving solid hulls: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7105-shaping-solid-ship-model-hulls/ Regards, Pete
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    Rob, Coppering of Brigantine "Newsboy" in 3/16 scale using individual plates without imbosing. Regards, Pete
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    Chuck, If there was sufficient interest there, I would like to see a series of quality mid 1800's American merchant sail. This is an interesting period of marine history and it played an inportant role in developing the United States economy. Additionally, the brigs, brigantines, packards, and clipper ships were beautiful ships. Key attributes for these kits would include: quality plans, quality instructions, quality fittings, and prime wood. Hull construction could be POB or POS. Fabrication of deck furniture, masts, spars could be left to the modeler. Regards, Pete
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    Greg, The following pictures from my Newsboy build may be of assistance. As illustrated, the bulkwalk planks were heavly curved. Regards, Pete
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    Tim, With respect to plating your 1:192 scale liberty ship model the following points might be considered: Depending in the shipyard some liberties were fully welded, some had welded hull plating with riveted frames, and some had rivited hull plating with riveted frames At 1:192 scale 1" shell plating (.75" might be more typical) would be .0052" in scale, so I would suggest keeping the plating sutle Regards, Pete Shipbuilder
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    Vossy, My notes on coppering here at MSW can be found at the following link: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6783-coppering-the-ship-model-hull/ Pete
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    Ed, Very impressive work. Nice crisp deck details. William Webb would appreciate your work. Pete
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    Halbaby7, You will find pictures and helpful hints re working with solid hulls at my Brigantine "Newsboy" 1853 build log here at MSW. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6454-brigantine-newsboy-1854-by-pete-jaquith-ms/page-1 Regards, Pete
  22. Pete Jaquith
    Edward, Some pictures of carving the bulwarks on my Newsboy 1853 build. Vertical cuts with a sharp gouge, then vertical cuts with a flat chisel, followed with flexible sanding sticks from the beauty salon finished it up nicely. Digital calapers helped to check the thickness. Regards, Pete
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    You may wish to delay coppering until completion of all exterior hull outfit. My Newsboy build log here at MSW will show this approach. Regards, Pete
  24. Pete Jaquith
    Edward, Good luck with your Phantom build. I am building the brigantine "Newsboy" also by Dennison J. Lawlor of Chelsea, MA. For shaping your hull, #60 grit sandpaper around a large hardwood dowel will will do it quickly. Regards, Pete Shipbuilder
  25. Pete Jaquith
    Lawrence, Thanks for your interst. As soon as my full scale shipbuilding projects permit, I will return and finish the Brigantine Newsboy, 1854. You might also check out my Topsail Schooner Eagle, 1847 of interest. Regards, Pete

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