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Well, it is for a good cause so the time away is well spent... besides,  gives me a slight chance to catch up on mine - make up for my lost time being sick!!

Dennis, really dig how you can envision and create - it is absolutely inspiring.  Wish I could do that! I need plans and step by steps!

Just a quick update for tonight,   I went through and put the OcCre information in, so another vendor is in the DB!!
 
Current list of logged kits as of today.
 
Aeronaut: Data Entered (incomplete due to source data issues  ) A.J Fisher: KIT Data Complete Amati:Data started Artesania Latina: Data Complete Billings: Data Complete Bluejacket Ship Crafters Inc.: Data Complete Caldercraft:Data Complete Constructo:Data Complete Corel:Data not started Dumas: Data not started Dusek: Data Complete Euromodel: Data not started Krick: Data not started Graupner: Data not started Mamoli:Data started, test entries only Mantua Models UK:Data not started MarisStella.hr: Data not started Midwest Prouducts:Data Complete Modeller's Shipyard: Data not started Model Shipways:Data Complete New Maquettes: Data not started OcCre: Data Complete Panart: Data not started Robbe: Data not started Sergal: Data not started Soclaine: Data not started Victory Models: Data not started

So, will have updates very soon - hopefully tomorrow.  However, in the meantime I did throw some pictures of the Mayflower II up for folks to look at (should you wish to)  ... yes, shameful plug
 
It was a fantastic time and very interesting!!!
 

 
The rest of the pics can be seen in the topic http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8442-mayflower-ii-plymouth-ma-pics/
 
 
Until later
 
ENJOY!
 

So, vacation was a blast - Hershey park is a lot of fun if you have not been and like amusement parks I think it was well worth the time and money spent!  Although - 84 through Connecticut is a bit of an anxiety trip .
 
So, got home last night and just kicked back and decompressed a bit. However, as a tradition started many moons ago I always take one extra day from work upon returning so spent today back at the bench!!
 
Next up was the bowsprit.   Between the plans and the great instructions it was pretty much straighforward and easy peasy.  Although tying the gammoning was a new experience and I spent a good amount of time learning to use two tweezers (didn't have to do that on the phantom).
 
So,  started with an acceptably sized dowel....
 

 
It was then time to taper it.  Since I do not have a wood lathe (Although after this I am thinking I may look into one,  Harbor Freight had a cheap one,  may see if that one is any good) I went with the drill method.  Used a small piece of cloth to protect the dowel end and chucked that puppy up and got ready to go!
 

 
Using 80 grit sandpaper I fired up the drill and started to slowly sand it away.   I varied the pressure from the base to the tip and after a little while (and a battery swap)  I got it to size per the plans.   One big tip doing it this way,  wear gloves! That sandpaper gets VERY hot and it gets very uncomfortable and the potential for a burn is pretty good.
 
I had debated on whether to drill the hole and let the gammoning do it's thing,  but ended up opting for cutting the correct angle and gluing it to the bow.  So created a small tenon for that effort.
 

 
Next up, add the chocks and cleats.   Those were pretty easy, not totally sure I got the alignment dead on but I think I got it acceptably close.  The chocks were just small rectangles cut rough and then filed to shape in place.
 

 
A quick coat of stain and the bowsprit was mounted and the gammoning tied and this step of the masting/rigging is done!
 

 

 
One small issue that did show up is that apparently when I sealed it I messed up.  I discovered how bad an idea that was after taking the pics and wondering what all those little white dust spots were all over the ship.   They aren't there in person.   However, after closer inspection the specks are the shine from the sealer.   I thought I had grabbed satin, but no no no.  I grabbed GLOSS, and HIGH GLOSS at that.   So,  I have to get some satin sealer and redo that, so please ignore the speckle effect,  it isn't there to the eye, but the camera gets it due to the finish -
It kind of made me
 
Tomorrow night it would appear that next up is to work on the main masts, so looking forward to that!!!
 
So, until later - enjoy and happy modeling!!

And we shall wait ever ...  so.....patiently........
 

So, will have updates very soon - hopefully tomorrow.  However, in the meantime I did throw some pictures of the Mayflower II up for folks to look at (should you wish to)  ... yes, shameful plug
 
It was a fantastic time and very interesting!!!
 

 
The rest of the pics can be seen in the topic http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8442-mayflower-ii-plymouth-ma-pics/
 
 
Until later
 
ENJOY!
 

Just a quick update for tonight,   I went through and put the OcCre information in, so another vendor is in the DB!!
 
Current list of logged kits as of today.
 
Aeronaut: Data Entered (incomplete due to source data issues  ) A.J Fisher: KIT Data Complete Amati:Data started Artesania Latina: Data Complete Billings: Data Complete Bluejacket Ship Crafters Inc.: Data Complete Caldercraft:Data Complete Constructo:Data Complete Corel:Data not started Dumas: Data not started Dusek: Data Complete Euromodel: Data not started Krick: Data not started Graupner: Data not started Mamoli:Data started, test entries only Mantua Models UK:Data not started MarisStella.hr: Data not started Midwest Prouducts:Data Complete Modeller's Shipyard: Data not started Model Shipways:Data Complete New Maquettes: Data not started OcCre: Data Complete Panart: Data not started Robbe: Data not started Sergal: Data not started Soclaine: Data not started Victory Models: Data not started

Thanks Mark,  it is indeed - slowly but surely.  Pops has been a big help in getting data in so that has made things a bit quicker =)

Just a quick update for tonight,   I went through and put the OcCre information in, so another vendor is in the DB!!
 
Current list of logged kits as of today.
 
Aeronaut: Data Entered (incomplete due to source data issues  ) A.J Fisher: KIT Data Complete Amati:Data started Artesania Latina: Data Complete Billings: Data Complete Bluejacket Ship Crafters Inc.: Data Complete Caldercraft:Data Complete Constructo:Data Complete Corel:Data not started Dumas: Data not started Dusek: Data Complete Euromodel: Data not started Krick: Data not started Graupner: Data not started Mamoli:Data started, test entries only Mantua Models UK:Data not started MarisStella.hr: Data not started Midwest Prouducts:Data Complete Modeller's Shipyard: Data not started Model Shipways:Data Complete New Maquettes: Data not started OcCre: Data Complete Panart: Data not started Robbe: Data not started Sergal: Data not started Soclaine: Data not started Victory Models: Data not started

So, vacation was a blast - Hershey park is a lot of fun if you have not been and like amusement parks I think it was well worth the time and money spent!  Although - 84 through Connecticut is a bit of an anxiety trip .
 
So, got home last night and just kicked back and decompressed a bit. However, as a tradition started many moons ago I always take one extra day from work upon returning so spent today back at the bench!!
 
Next up was the bowsprit.   Between the plans and the great instructions it was pretty much straighforward and easy peasy.  Although tying the gammoning was a new experience and I spent a good amount of time learning to use two tweezers (didn't have to do that on the phantom).
 
So,  started with an acceptably sized dowel....
 

 
It was then time to taper it.  Since I do not have a wood lathe (Although after this I am thinking I may look into one,  Harbor Freight had a cheap one,  may see if that one is any good) I went with the drill method.  Used a small piece of cloth to protect the dowel end and chucked that puppy up and got ready to go!
 

 
Using 80 grit sandpaper I fired up the drill and started to slowly sand it away.   I varied the pressure from the base to the tip and after a little while (and a battery swap)  I got it to size per the plans.   One big tip doing it this way,  wear gloves! That sandpaper gets VERY hot and it gets very uncomfortable and the potential for a burn is pretty good.
 
I had debated on whether to drill the hole and let the gammoning do it's thing,  but ended up opting for cutting the correct angle and gluing it to the bow.  So created a small tenon for that effort.
 

 
Next up, add the chocks and cleats.   Those were pretty easy, not totally sure I got the alignment dead on but I think I got it acceptably close.  The chocks were just small rectangles cut rough and then filed to shape in place.
 

 
A quick coat of stain and the bowsprit was mounted and the gammoning tied and this step of the masting/rigging is done!
 

 

 
One small issue that did show up is that apparently when I sealed it I messed up.  I discovered how bad an idea that was after taking the pics and wondering what all those little white dust spots were all over the ship.   They aren't there in person.   However, after closer inspection the specks are the shine from the sealer.   I thought I had grabbed satin, but no no no.  I grabbed GLOSS, and HIGH GLOSS at that.   So,  I have to get some satin sealer and redo that, so please ignore the speckle effect,  it isn't there to the eye, but the camera gets it due to the finish -
It kind of made me
 
Tomorrow night it would appear that next up is to work on the main masts, so looking forward to that!!!
 
So, until later - enjoy and happy modeling!!

Just a quick update for tonight,   I went through and put the OcCre information in, so another vendor is in the DB!!
 
Current list of logged kits as of today.
 
Aeronaut: Data Entered (incomplete due to source data issues  ) A.J Fisher: KIT Data Complete Amati:Data started Artesania Latina: Data Complete Billings: Data Complete Bluejacket Ship Crafters Inc.: Data Complete Caldercraft:Data Complete Constructo:Data Complete Corel:Data not started Dumas: Data not started Dusek: Data Complete Euromodel: Data not started Krick: Data not started Graupner: Data not started Mamoli:Data started, test entries only Mantua Models UK:Data not started MarisStella.hr: Data not started Midwest Prouducts:Data Complete Modeller's Shipyard: Data not started Model Shipways:Data Complete New Maquettes: Data not started OcCre: Data Complete Panart: Data not started Robbe: Data not started Sergal: Data not started Soclaine: Data not started Victory Models: Data not started

Thanks Dennis!  It was a great time - in fact didn't miss the work bench once the whole time so that says a lot!  Of course, now home.. catching up on the stuff I fell behind on while sick - NOW want to get back to the bench.
 
Been doing little bits when I can steal a moment but a good run is coming soon.. I can feel it!

Thanks Augie!!
 
Ugh, I dunno... we both finally got over "sick" just before heading out,  but neigher of us have ditched the cough, really getting annoying and takes a lot out of you coughing so hard so often... not fun!!!    BUT - helping me quit smoking   SO that is good I guess =)
 
And yep,  Syren is on it's way - well, whenever it gets off backorder .. so that is one off the wishlist and into the closet!
 
May even try to get some wood upgrades from Hobbymill before he closes shop   (May even have to bug you to get insight into what you picked up )

Hey All,
 
Just stopping in to give a quick status update.
 
Having spent the last few weeks in various states of "sick".   The admiral and I played a little bit of pass the cold back and forth and then mine decided to give up and just settle in and turned into a little bit of pneumonia so have not really had it in me to post and stuff - but will catch up on those.  So I have been spending far too long "spent".   Little bursts at the bench though and will have pics and stuff next week when I return.
 
Today is the Admiral and Mine 10 year anniversary so we are headed down to Plymouth MA.  Going to spend the weekend at King Richards Faire, Plymouth plantation and then swing by the Mayflower docked down there.  Also just had to share that while her and I don't typically do anniversary gifts, we decided for a 10 year we would - she got what she wanted and she gave me a heads up that apparently there is a Syren in my future .  Good stuff good stuff.
 
So, I will be returning Sunday and will have the pics of what little I have done over the last few weeks up and posted Sunday Night / Monday.
 
Until then,  Enjoy All!!!

Really sharp looking , that is a great shade of red you have on there.

I agree Mark, nothing bad to see in that macro shot - just incredible workmanship!!!
 
And I just want to add to the LOVE the tunnel shot - that is fantastic!!

Just a quick update for tonight,   I went through and put the OcCre information in, so another vendor is in the DB!!
 
Current list of logged kits as of today.
 
Aeronaut: Data Entered (incomplete due to source data issues  ) A.J Fisher: KIT Data Complete Amati:Data started Artesania Latina: Data Complete Billings: Data Complete Bluejacket Ship Crafters Inc.: Data Complete Caldercraft:Data Complete Constructo:Data Complete Corel:Data not started Dumas: Data not started Dusek: Data Complete Euromodel: Data not started Krick: Data not started Graupner: Data not started Mamoli:Data started, test entries only Mantua Models UK:Data not started MarisStella.hr: Data not started Midwest Prouducts:Data Complete Modeller's Shipyard: Data not started Model Shipways:Data Complete New Maquettes: Data not started OcCre: Data Complete Panart: Data not started Robbe: Data not started Sergal: Data not started Soclaine: Data not started Victory Models: Data not started

Thanks Mark,  it is indeed - slowly but surely.  Pops has been a big help in getting data in so that has made things a bit quicker =)

Here's another great shot of the Morgan undersail with a Humpback Whale sounding. Ironic isn't it. A Whaling Ship that hasn't sailed since 1941 is at sea just off the coast of Connecticut on her first voyage since restoration with a whale along side....sailing together In Peace....

Hi Mike, I'd love to see you get started with your CWM. The one stop site is what I'm trying to accomplish. I hope it will be helpful to those that attempt to build her. Glad you got to visit her, must have been after she returned from Boston. You mike like this picture.
 
This is the Morgan Undersail 7-23-2014

Thanks for looking in folks.  Real life has caught up with us since our return and it's been impossible to settle back into the shipyard.  Pretty much ready to begin on the cannons in another week (+/-).  Keeping up with everyone's progress has kept a smile on this old face.
 
I SHALL return.........

there's a bit of an update to be had here........this was done the other day 
 
I has used 2 mm strip stock for the deck beams........in making the tab slots on the ends,  it meant that the beams would need to be shimmed,  in order to bring them level with the rest of the deck framing.  I have some mahogany thin strip that will do the task quite nicely.  it's a bit wide....so I cut some down.
 

 
I have one side trimmed to fit and cemented in place at the moment.  I got carried away with other things.
 

 
....and as for the Jingle Belle.   I'm happy to report that the hull finally made it out to the garage.   it still needs some touch ups........but I gave it a coat of primer,  to begin the sealing process.   before I do more to the hull,  I want to do the scuppers and rub rails.  then I can sand and re-prime.
 

 

 

congratz you two..........sounds like a lot of fun!

Happy Anniversary!  What is it about vacations that puts us all on our backs.  We've been in the same boat since our trip.
 
Glad to hear you have a Syren in the wings.  Great build!