popeye the sailor

wow.....what a tough time I had with that update.........mistakes all over the place! if it wasn't about text......it was about the pictures and what order they were in! geeze Louise! these are the most recent......a split between last night and this morn. the fish box is assembled........some parts of the walls will be made higher.......and the posts need to be added. dry fitted in place........the ideas I've been thinking of look even more doable. it lays out the 'work' zone fairly well too. I have my own critiques........but what's done is done. no going back. tried some more to add the chain......still haven't found a solution to it the drums were added to the winch thanks for look'in in

it's a blustery day out there today....was even worse yesterday. definite reminder that fall is here, and winter is around the corner. as mentioned, life has been rather busy for me, but I still found table time it starts with a forgotten picture, that got put in the wrong log file.......I have since written all the logs, so the threat of it happening again has been decreased once again. I began to assemble the winch, cementing the gears in place on the ends of the reels. I still haven't decided what thread I will use for the rigging aspect. I was going to say the heck with it and use the white stuff, but that would be a cop out, for what little detail color cordage could offer. cementing the planking together has yielded me enough 'walls' to play with, so I began to assemble the fish box. allowing this to dry, the rest of the winch was assembled. I played around with the chain idea for a bit, with no success. I then realized that the reels need to be filled first....doing so later would be much harder to do. using the cast off posts that were shown earlier, the inner walls for around the hold were cut to length and partially assembled. the outer walls are assembled, with the back wall staked out. the inner walls were assembled...........end caps cut and installed on the outer walls. once this sets for a short while, these two parts will be joined together, and the rest of the posts can be added to it. a couple of ideas came to mind..........further automating the assembly. it has a kinda futuristic spin to it.....not sure how it would appeal to the 'old salts'. I fear they might find it to be a bit over the top. I'll give it more thought. I did decide what I would do about the cordage......I was going to use a beige/brown cord...I think the admiral picked it out on one of our scavenger hunts. if I were to dry brush it with a rust color and black, it might look better and again.........the winch was assembled. I tried again to get the chain belt to work.......but the teeth of the gears won't support it. it's very hard to get the chain to sit on top of the gears.......I fear it may be a bust.

thanks John and Pat.....I hope that is so I wish 'dad' was more into modeling......it would make my influence a lot easier I'll keep the older ones interested with the snap kits for now, and see what happens what are the odds in finding another, as crazy as I am? while I write this......I'm playing with hooks that I'm making. I get one in my needle nose pliers.......start to adjust the shape....and then......zing! off it goes! I look for it..........amongst the carpet and wood grain flooring.......and I find it! the brass color is a dead give-a-way. set myself up again.......and zing.....off it goes again! this time around though, I'm accompanied by Gibbs, who marvels whenever I'm at floor level. I enjoy his company, but his going through my legs and around the arches in my arms, is very distracting. he has a shark like attitude though.........at any moment in this little swar-ray, I fear his 'alpha' coming out, and ruining the 'sweetness', that is his other side. he can get down-right nasty........but he's old enough now, where he can be reasoned with. when he was a puppy.........forget it!........time to get up and be assertive. I know I said I have an update to post.........yesterday turned into a run-fest to my younger son's house......he had surgery done to his knee. he re-injured it at work, due to a 'slip 'n fall'. when he was younger, he had a mishap with one of those silly metal scooters, and ended up putting his knee cap up into his thigh....literally! I never seen anything like it! the doctor put it back in place and attached it with screws..........the fall broke one, and ripped another out by the roots.......so he had to go back and have them removed. the good thing is that he doesn't need to have them reinstalled, and the rest of the early repair looked good. he will be out of work for another couple of weeks.......then, light duty w/physical therapy. he's a very lucky guy. so the call of the wild is calling again........Gibbs want to go to the field. I know it sounds like the last time..........but this time I promise........I will post as soon as I get back........more has compiled since yesterday be right back..........

awesome looking ship Bob.........nicely detailed and cleanly done very well done....right down to the life boats and the rigging!

thanks all for the kind word! yes, the young lad {name requires more conformation} is doing very well, and will most likely be going home today. at the moment, I'm siding with the admiral........to go over today would be too hectic. best to let the chaos subside. I'll get back to ya on that Frank.......on the other hand, a dingy would make a cool crib I did get some work done, in spite of all the runn'in around. I'll post it soon. he who is so impatient, wants to go out

very glad to see your finding time for modeling Mark.........good indication that Janet must be feeling better the deck beam layout looks great.....I would never have known there was a problem wonderful!

thank you Nenad and Tom. we can be sure that this will be the last one.......my son had the procedure. very nasty driving last night Tom........I hope you didn't have to go out. major flooding at many intersections....we had to pick and choose our way to get around

types of wire like that looks like the same stuff I've seen used in picture hanging. you might find it in craft stores.

I am Patrick...........we had some major rain last night. it made for an interesting day/evening....my youngest son had surgery on his knee. he came through well, but it really stunk with torrential rain and flooded streets.........and VERY vivid lightning! today........our oldest son informed us that baby #6 came into the world this morning. so......yea.......the joint is jump'in thanks Michael.......coming from you, that's quite a compliment I'm hoping to be able to expand it a bit further. still at odds about what to use for rigging/cable........once I do that, things should start moving along better thanks to all who hit the like button:)

look'in pretty sweet there Patrick you've got some nice lines going.........very nice indeed!

woe be to the lowly soul that sunk the ship!

the worst part may be the life boats.......I notice that a couple of them have some significant damage. they look to be of hand carved wood. even if you were to find a decent replica, would you think you'd need to replace them all, to insure that they all look alike?

wow!!!! your gonna do the work of two people..........I'm in so, how did you come to get commissioned.......right place, right time? anyway....it's a great looking model, and I'm sure you'll be up for the task. I'm sure your metal-urgy will be put to the test

thanks Patrick and all you folks who hit the like button today was catch up day for my blog {log} sites........wrote several logs and assembled more parts for the fish box {or boxes}. I even found a picture that was supposed to be in this last update.......I'll just include it in my next one gonna feel great not having to go to work tomorrow thanks again fer look'in in!

I thought the same thing Mike.......I'd see these kits on a shelf, and walk away thinking that I could never do something like that. that mentality stayed with me until I got a Nordkap kit put in front of me. the kit wasn't even laser cut.....it had been in an attic for around 30 years. I knew the gent, an older co worker.......and he gave it to me.......everything! for fun, I looked up the kit and the cost of it.......I was astounded! I had zero experience......I was working on a Revell Cutty 1:96 {what got me into this predicament in the first place}. here is what I started with: I found the link for Billing USA......that's when I met Tom Richardson. this gentleman felt bad and kinda tried to talk me out of it, for fear that I would get discouraged and shy away from the hobby. but I assured him that it wasn't going to happen.....I was build'in this bad boy! it all boils down to....the desire. I wasn't worried about mistakes......I made a lot of 'em! I did a build log on blogger........if anyone wants the link...just ask in the log, I wrote about everything.....even the mistakes. in the end, I knew it would be worth it........any newbie reading it can {and could} relate any of my mistakes to any kit there is out there. Tom helped me out a lot......I wrote the log for him. when I found this site....well, that's when all hell broke loose......I'm a certified wood nut now! this site.......YOU PEOPLE.......are awesome....I learned so much, and I continue to do so today. I'm no expert.....but I know how to glue two sticks together today........I have build logs on Blogger and word press {wenzels wharf, popeyesquadron, and popeyesgarage} I continue to write these logs......any model that crosses my table is fair game. to me......I don't care what kit it is....it will seem impossible to a person just getting into the hobby. build it.......don't hesitate. no matter what happens.....no matter how it looks.....build it. the experience you glean from it, will enhance your second build ten fold! we all have our learning curve.......the desire.....and a good 'can do' attitude.....you'll rise above it....you'll git 'er done! I even did some bash and scratch stuff to her

yesterday, I was able to do some of the winch assembly. at the moment I'm leaving it to the point I can take it apart, so I can rig up the spools with rope/cable. I really want to use the hemp thread.......but it's not uniform in thickness and may not run very well through the blocks. I have quite a few rolls of the Billing's rigging thread....many sizes in fact......but I'm not happy with the fuzz factor. I'm not a huge fan of bee's wax either. perhaps I can treat some of the thread.......I'll have to experiment a little anyway........I ended up making a gearbox........starting with an oblong piece of wood. I squared it up and cemented a plate over both ends......one end will lap over the base of the frame. the edges were rounded off, and the flats sanded smooth. the next thing to do, was to drill the holes for the shaft......but before I did that, the side I had cemented was removed from the base, and I made the legs shorter. I thought it looked a bit too tall.....after both sides were made the same height, the side was cemented back onto the base. the process starts again measuring the assembly, I got the overall length of the reel. this was transposed to the base....marked.....and copied for the other side. the gearbox and the other side was cemented to the base. ....and the excess base was cut off....... making sure that the holes lined up OK......the shafts were run through. then I began to cut up some planking....thinking I ought to get the fish box {or fish boxes} in the works. to begin, I will cement them three high.......the height of the bulwarks for the moment. one of them will only be two high......for facing the hold. I showed these a while back........the keel cut outs from the AmericA build {strange how I know where I got these from}. I have been wondering when I would find a use for them. I chose them because they will make ideal posts....some of them are different lengths, should I have to lower the wall. I'm sure I will along the bulwarks and hold face. I need to sort them out. while I was doing this........the paint was drying........getting the winch closer to a final assembly. I heard something hit the floor...........one of the booms, that I had to my left on the folded cloth tarp. I still need to touch them up. to keep them out of the way, I put them in their place on the mast, tying them up so they wouldn't lay on the bulwarks. I like the way I did this.....looking like a pulley assembly. I want to mimic the diagram......but this is kinda cool too more assembly is in the works for today

thank you very much Bob! I'm no where near the level your at........your Granado build is flawless!

head gear looks even sweeter Rob........very nicely done! get better my friend.......hope to see you back soon!

too cool Nils! did you manage to use the one you painted, or did you make an extra one? way too awesome!

I have the pin pusher for the 7 mm brads. I have the 10 mm brads as well......but so far, I've used them for levers and dash buttons, since they have a visible head on them. the 7 mm do well for small bolts and rivets on particular pieces of deck furniture.

make up a couple of fife rails.......I'm sure there were variants of the Junk.

such a pristine layout.......everything has it's place look'in mighty fine since I last looked in Bob........very well done indeed!

here is a fellow that I know........he's tried many different types. perhaps there is some useful info in there for you. https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/home really great progress BTW........the hanger looks super!

thinking the same Frank the deck is getting even more busier.....really neat!

thanks for the update........good to hear that your getting better I look forward in seeing your shipyard in full swing again!