popeye the sailor
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I was contemplating which build to put back next........I kinda wish I could put the M&M Fun Ship back, but it's finished, and would be silly to do that. I figured that this build wouldn't take too long.....I guess I'm probably in the middle of it at the moment. The Syborn build is part of an experiment I was doing, taking the part's panels from other builds, tracing out the parts, to see if other hulls can be created from them. there are many hull configurations that a multitude of ship evolved from......and I got the idea from Billings. The Cux, The Mary Ann, and a couple of other kits that they carry, have the same basic hull shape. I'm going to try and expand on this. then by simply altering the bow and {or} the stern, other hulls can be created. I can fit them out as I see fit. I had cut out the hull parts for two complete frames.......I am just doing the hull parts, that's all I want. I see so many ships in my searches, that I'll get a good idea as to what subject I want to model. One of them, I had left with the normal rib count. I was going to do another fishing vessel, but the admiral talked me into doing the M&M build. this one definitely proved my theory. The second frame, I had duplicated the 5th and 6th ribs, making the hull longer. the length of the hull from the kit was 21 inches long. to duplicate just two of these ribs, increased the length of the hull to 25 inches.......that's quite a bit. Bassically, the only logical ribs that can be duplicated are the centermost ribs........any other ribs would interfere with the tapering of the bow and stern. faring the hull, will contour the frame to the shape that the hull will be after planking. I started this build in February of 2012 2 - 10 - 2012 It all started with 1/4 inch plywood...... I had saved the parts panels from the Mary Ann build. selecting the hull parts, they were traced onto the plywood. the parts were then cut out. They do look rough.........but I'm not worried. faring the frame afterwards, will take care of all that.
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looks as though it will be soon.........looking great!
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it's really great to see your build back up Sjors.......I've been so busy, that I haven't been around to get all the builds I've been watching back together.......I'm working on it though. you've done such superb work!.......I'll be watching, even though there's only standing room left. that's what I get for being slow. look forward in seeing more, my friend!
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it is good John, that you put the pictures back up.......no matter the order. It was the content of this build, that made her so special. now there will be no more questions, as to how she became so beautiful.......superb work, my friend!
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hello Andy, followed your log before the crash.......must say, you've done a great job on her. I can sympathise with the problems with the decks. I did this kit a long time ago, and I've built the Cutty Sark twice. I also did the C.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. United States. I have the United States kit......I'm going to do it with wood decks....and anything else I can replicate. I hope to defeat the deck dilemma, especially after I plank it...LOL! I look forward in seeing more of what you did through the build process.
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hi larry........I'm not too late for the party.........you haven't finished the ship yet.....Good, I haven't missed it! your frame looks very good, but I'm afraid that I can't help you much on your dilemma........guess you'll have to ask the tokie tokie bird
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just as beautiful as when I last saw her.............superb work Paul!
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oh well John...........but at least it's nice to hear you got to work on her........I'll look forward in seeing some pictures soon.
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great Sjors...........you can boink folks to death........LOL!!! I'll look forward in seeing your progress! thanks for the good word! Sorry I didn't see one of your posts Carl........the crane is just a holder for the trap line. the line is put into the pulley, ans the winch does the rest.
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nice to see an update Augie........I just came up for air from the Lobsie twins.......DONE!!! figured I'd better wander around to catch some air. the rigging looks great......you do excellent work! such a superb looking ship! I do most of my work standing up........no 'cushion butt' here, Frank!
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thank you gentlemen........it's my pleasure. this has turned into a fun project. I can't wait until I tear into the Boulogne Etaples...another multiple build I'm planning on. but there's bigger fish at the moment.......the AmericA build and this one are the only two I am active with at the moment........I will get others in at leasure. I also have all my finished builds up as well......but that was a 'no sweat'........we will perservere! thanks again folks for the good word and looking in.
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here is is........the end of the journey! except for the little bit update that I haven't logged yet, this will catch these two up to the day when the lights went out. thanks for your paitience. what you'll see from here on out, will be fresh and new. no more will either one of these two, have to hide, like a secretive lover... to look on to each other as upgrades are added. they are close to their conclusion.....but you won't miss it.......will you?
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Almost Patrick........just a little more! thanks bud! 2 - 13 - 2013 Change partners Just about all the parts I had made, are now on the Denny-Zen. Toggling over to the Phylly C build, the rest of her parts can now be installed. The ship's wheel and prop came in! since I had seen these wheels on pleasure boats, I thought it fine to use it. The prop is 30mm. the cosmedic parts are installed......the prop......the wheel post, and adding cleats to this build. there are a couple of kit supplied cleats for the lobster boat, so they will go to the Denny-Zen. I added the shield to the funnel and the control cluster......all of the kit supplied parts went to the Denny-Zen. I did add another cleat to the stern of the Phylly C.
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2 - 13 - 2013 I had made this mistake {part} back when I was working on the M&M build. This was to be one of the speaker boxes, but for some reason, it was rejected and thrown in a bag......I call the treasure bin. I always keep all the things I create.......you never know when something like this can be used for something else. .......back in the days of the M&M build.......... .......to the table where the Lobsie twins come together...... .......to where it was when you last saw it.......... .......brass straps and a lid for the top......... .......turns into a cool little chest! I forgot to mention earlier Carl.......I heard you it was explained to me by a friend onf mine from Maine, who during the summer months, brings me clams every once in a while......how the apparatus works.....the winch is run hydralically from the engine. I told him what I had done, and he told me I could do it this way as well......electrically. here is your power box. what!!!......NO BUTTONS! oh, I'll fix that in a bit. There you go Carl! so far..............
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pay no attention to that boom in the pile.......it will not be used in the build. Meanwhile, in another part of the Wharf....... 2 - 7 - 2013 The Denny-Zen was being fitted with more parts. The console and the funnel was still to be installed. A couple of the props made it on the deck.......rather, in one of the compartments. the door was fitted in place. The installation of the console and the funnel was hampered, since the roof was also cemented in place. Here is another piece I am making. I had seen it in my treasure bin.......you'll see what it will be soon.
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thanks Frank.......I'm almost there..........I don't want to stop! progress comparison - 2 - 6 - 2013 here's another one........I think it's safe to say the they are now as close as they are ever going to be. I can.......and have been........able to toggle between the two builds.....they are one. Just to give you a good idea how large the ship's wheel is......here is one that I have on hand. the one on the right is 23mm.......the kit supplied one on the left is about 30mm. Still more parts to add..........the build continues.........
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2 - 6 - 2013 With some of the window glass installed at this time, it was time to install the funnel and the roof. The hole for the funnel was drilled before the roof was cemented in place. The hole location wa marked with a pin. I made sure the hole was close to one of the beams. I couldn't find the right center for the funnel........it kept moving off the mark. I later put a brad in the base of the funnel, and this solved the problem. collars were made for the roof and the engine cover. The funnel was then cemented in place. I wanted to make shields for the funnels. I began to do this by hand, but it was very slow. I got out my battery drill and it sped it up a bit. The shields were sanded to knock the impressions down and then curves with the use of a dowel.
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2 - 5 - 2013 It was time to install the helm roof to the build. I was asked about the window maker, so I thought I would show what the bottle looks like. This stuff is great for installing clear parts like windows and canopies.....it doubles as a glue. I use it for that purpose, but I also use it to make small windows and fill in light glass......it is also paintable. I had made some brackets to hang the console.
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2 - 2 - 2013 The glass work was done to the Phylly C. I was constantly interupted today, so I didn't get too far....... although I did get to make a part that will really dress up the helm area. looking in, you can see out through the other side window. the helm console is made up of small pieces of flat stock. there was some trouble to get the wood to make the curve......but a quick repair later, and it ws back on track. the second one came out much better.
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1 - 31 - 2013 I did the decal work to the Phylly C.........not exactly what I wanted to do, but it works just as well.
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1 - 30 - 2013 Those parts you saw earlier, are the beginning of a pair of fittings for the deck. Someone mentioned something about seats......I think that's a very good idea. I had a meeting with the fashion designer, and we came up with an idea for them.......although she wanted prints.......I was just as happy with plain fabric. I was having to glue pieces of flat stock together to make larger pieces.......I was running low on wood. I keep putting in my requests......but they keep getting kicked back! DOOOUGHH! Stupid cost overruns!
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1 - 29 - 2013 The funnels are to be made for these two. I don't have enough brass tube to do them, so I'm going to have to rely on wood dowel. I drilled out the centers of some 5/16 dowel, making sure that the outer walls are quite thin. cut on an angle, the stack ant the spout was cemented together. I had to make a special sanding stick for the job......made from a smaller dowel. The grab rails for the Phylly C was sanded and prepped for assembly. Now.......what do you suppose these parts are for.......?
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1 - 28 - 2013 The work continues on the Denny-Zen. Other decals were made for the boats as well......waterline striping. decaling was done at this time. The port side portholes were installed. Engine identification and specification placards were also made up......might as well try to be real about it. I finally cut down the bow stem......taking offabout a quarter of an inch. the bow post was added as well. the slatting is added to the build at this time. it was added down the starboard side and spilled over the stern. it stops short of the mast assembly. The parts I had made for him was stowed away.......it was time to bring his sister out to work on her for a while.
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almost Carl...........almost. they need a little bit more history. thank you! 1 - 27 - 2013 The development of the Denny-Zen continues. The buoys supplied in the kit are like way out of scale, so I won't be using them. I will make some of my own.......I just need to know how many I need. applying the window maker in the portholes is a waiting game. It was applied to each one and set right side up to dry. I didn't want the window maker to flow into the porthole, or bow outward. I had to set them in a way, so they wouldn't do that. hopefully I can show you just how transparent this stuff is. you can see the top of the glue bottle......not crystal clear, but clear enough that it will allow light to show through, without showing the inside of the vessel. this is good in the event that the inside of the cabin is not finished in any way. the starboard side is now installed. The grab rails and the mast collars are to be done next. the mast is to be located on the port side of the deck. as I am told, this mast keeps the boat from rocking while the traps are being worked. The winch platform is almost ready to install. the crane also needs to be assembled. I don't like the way the kit portrays the assembly, so I'm going to make my own. The bow post was also made........I made one for the Phylly C as well. The trim is also being cemented around the cockpit as well. The crane starts out as a section of dowel, cut to an angle and cemented together. Supports are added to the base and the hardware is to be installed.
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1 - 26 - 2013 The fore cabin roofs can now be cemented in place. there are to be hatches located on the fore cabin roof. all that was to be done, was to simply cement the hatches in place. I think there's room for expansion here........I made up two pairs of slider tracks for the hatches and accented them off with handles. The prop was also added to the Denny-Zen. The Phylly C got the same step of assembly. ........just a spark, that signaled that they were becoming one with the build. They would drift apart one more time, but I found that making a part for one, I would be making the part for the other as well. soon they will become the dual build.
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