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samueljr got a reaction from uss frolick in 16-gun brig captain's cabin furniture
Haru
To follow Frolick's post if you can take a look at the ESSEX PAPERS book. There is an entire indent of what Her Captain (Edward Prebble) had brought on board as his personal stores as well as what was "provided".
You'll probably find similar (records / stores) for most of the era you're researching
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from fnkershner in MS Essex Review
To follow up on Eric's post and answer a few questions that I've been receiving.
There are some mistakes and format issues that developed at the printers from my original manuscript of the ESSEX manual. Eric and Model Expo being the company that they are have asked me to immediately address these with the printer which I am doing currently.
Eric has also asked me to work with the casting people to address some inconsistencies that are occurring with the castings.
Be assured we'll get these cleared up ASAP.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Jaxboat in MS Essex Review
To follow up on Eric's post and answer a few questions that I've been receiving.
There are some mistakes and format issues that developed at the printers from my original manuscript of the ESSEX manual. Eric and Model Expo being the company that they are have asked me to immediately address these with the printer which I am doing currently.
Eric has also asked me to work with the casting people to address some inconsistencies that are occurring with the castings.
Be assured we'll get these cleared up ASAP.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Augie
Just beautiful
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from coxswain in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Well I thought I'd put the start of the plans out here and get the thread up and running.
I'm still counting out and converting block and line sizes (makes for hours of fun for the whole family)
I have to actually do it twice as I'm going to use Chuck's (SyrenModelingCompany) blocks and line but I also have to have the comparable product accounted for from Expo/Shipway as well that will be included in the kit.
In addition to the rig I have to draw out and construct the remaining open launches, draw and create the additional anchors and a few other details (ideas) that I have.
I'll say it now (although I'm certain I'll say it again) there will be no sail plan.
Sam
ESSEX RIGGING PLAN 062013.pdf
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samueljr got a reaction from Anja in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Thanks everyone,
As far as time of completion - two weeks! LOL!
Seriously, I'm usually pretty fast at rigging in comparison to the hull build, but with the added responsibilities of the manual and plans I'm not certain. It will be in 2014 I know that.
Just an "observation" - I started the original ESSEX project of the solid hull upgrade in 2007 and will complete the ESSEX POB in 2014. They built the REAL ESSEX in about 10 months in 1798-99 with no power tools or electricity........... And as I've pointed out before - their's floated and had working guns!
The one thing that I am debating is process methodology. By that I mean how do I show the steps basically. One of the things I have found "interesting" as I design theses kits is that I have to sometimes (often) forgo the little tricks and shortcuts that we all develop over time and show more fundamental methods of construction.
As an example for ESSEX's rig, my own preference is to build the mast and yards in their entirety off the hull, attach as many blocks and lines as I can and then install the mast with this large tangle/spiderweb of lines hanging down and then start to tie them off. It works for me but as a presented method in a manual for the general public probably not so much.
So as I said - two weeks..................
Talk soon - Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Thanks everyone,
As far as time of completion - two weeks! LOL!
Seriously, I'm usually pretty fast at rigging in comparison to the hull build, but with the added responsibilities of the manual and plans I'm not certain. It will be in 2014 I know that.
Just an "observation" - I started the original ESSEX project of the solid hull upgrade in 2007 and will complete the ESSEX POB in 2014. They built the REAL ESSEX in about 10 months in 1798-99 with no power tools or electricity........... And as I've pointed out before - their's floated and had working guns!
The one thing that I am debating is process methodology. By that I mean how do I show the steps basically. One of the things I have found "interesting" as I design theses kits is that I have to sometimes (often) forgo the little tricks and shortcuts that we all develop over time and show more fundamental methods of construction.
As an example for ESSEX's rig, my own preference is to build the mast and yards in their entirety off the hull, attach as many blocks and lines as I can and then install the mast with this large tangle/spiderweb of lines hanging down and then start to tie them off. It works for me but as a presented method in a manual for the general public probably not so much.
So as I said - two weeks..................
Talk soon - Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mhegazi in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Well I thought I'd put the start of the plans out here and get the thread up and running.
I'm still counting out and converting block and line sizes (makes for hours of fun for the whole family)
I have to actually do it twice as I'm going to use Chuck's (SyrenModelingCompany) blocks and line but I also have to have the comparable product accounted for from Expo/Shipway as well that will be included in the kit.
In addition to the rig I have to draw out and construct the remaining open launches, draw and create the additional anchors and a few other details (ideas) that I have.
I'll say it now (although I'm certain I'll say it again) there will be no sail plan.
Sam
ESSEX RIGGING PLAN 062013.pdf
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samueljr got a reaction from Jaxboat in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Thanks everyone,
As far as time of completion - two weeks! LOL!
Seriously, I'm usually pretty fast at rigging in comparison to the hull build, but with the added responsibilities of the manual and plans I'm not certain. It will be in 2014 I know that.
Just an "observation" - I started the original ESSEX project of the solid hull upgrade in 2007 and will complete the ESSEX POB in 2014. They built the REAL ESSEX in about 10 months in 1798-99 with no power tools or electricity........... And as I've pointed out before - their's floated and had working guns!
The one thing that I am debating is process methodology. By that I mean how do I show the steps basically. One of the things I have found "interesting" as I design theses kits is that I have to sometimes (often) forgo the little tricks and shortcuts that we all develop over time and show more fundamental methods of construction.
As an example for ESSEX's rig, my own preference is to build the mast and yards in their entirety off the hull, attach as many blocks and lines as I can and then install the mast with this large tangle/spiderweb of lines hanging down and then start to tie them off. It works for me but as a presented method in a manual for the general public probably not so much.
So as I said - two weeks..................
Talk soon - Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from augie in RIGGING MODEL SHIPWAY'S ESSEX
Thanks everyone,
As far as time of completion - two weeks! LOL!
Seriously, I'm usually pretty fast at rigging in comparison to the hull build, but with the added responsibilities of the manual and plans I'm not certain. It will be in 2014 I know that.
Just an "observation" - I started the original ESSEX project of the solid hull upgrade in 2007 and will complete the ESSEX POB in 2014. They built the REAL ESSEX in about 10 months in 1798-99 with no power tools or electricity........... And as I've pointed out before - their's floated and had working guns!
The one thing that I am debating is process methodology. By that I mean how do I show the steps basically. One of the things I have found "interesting" as I design theses kits is that I have to sometimes (often) forgo the little tricks and shortcuts that we all develop over time and show more fundamental methods of construction.
As an example for ESSEX's rig, my own preference is to build the mast and yards in their entirety off the hull, attach as many blocks and lines as I can and then install the mast with this large tangle/spiderweb of lines hanging down and then start to tie them off. It works for me but as a presented method in a manual for the general public probably not so much.
So as I said - two weeks..................
Talk soon - Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Jaxboat in CALDERCRAFT ADMIRALTY PAINTS - WHERE TO BUY IN USA
Thanks guys. I'm constantly in search of a red and yellow ochre that I like and keep on coming back to the Admiralty paints. I was looking at the SHERBOURNE (sp?) yesterday and the tones are just right.
Sam
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