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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build March 29, 2014

Photo Time.. WooHoo (I know I know, I really spoil ye.. )

The Stern Post is in place, and the Hull is pretty much finished with sanding (it might get the odd gentle rub as I progress though)

You can see the Hawse Hole (where the Anchor Rope would go through the hull) re-enforcing I put in place, it isn't called for in the 'Plans' but I kinda figured it to be an area that would have been built up to combat wear 'n tear ! it hasn't been fully shaped & filed totally smooth yet .

The Wales are made from 2@ 3 x 1 mm Beech lengths I had in stock, and will ultimately be painted black. The wale hasn't been shaped properly at the stern yet, but isn't too far off (possibly a little filling required at the very after-most part to blend it into the transom)

See I haven't been slacking off.. much..

Take Care Folks

Eamonn
PS Still no Deck Timber.. and it was sent this day last week, fingers crossed for next week then
olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 28, 2014

I can help with the masting and rigging too .......Just give me a build date and I'm good to go! Sticking up pointy things are my cup of coffee or is that tea???
olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 28, 2014

Thanks so much gang I have been planning masts and have shaped the bowsprit.. I have tidied some blocks, jeez they are a bit rough. But I can't throw everything out can I.. only thing I can't tidy is some of the holes are way out, but they look okay when all done I think . Added hooks to a couple for anchor and such..

I decided tonight after two ales I shouldn't do any work tonight, I feel thats my limit, else it all gets messy

Eamm, my mess was evolving nicely, did a tidy up today and settling into the work zone.. It's ok.

Mast questions coming soon... Thanks for looking all.. Regards ollie
olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 28, 2014

I'm your man for Mast questions Ollie.. No Worries !! I could spot them anywhere.. they're the sticky up things right?

E
olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 28, 2014

Thanks so much gang I have been planning masts and have shaped the bowsprit.. I have tidied some blocks, jeez they are a bit rough. But I can't throw everything out can I.. only thing I can't tidy is some of the holes are way out, but they look okay when all done I think . Added hooks to a couple for anchor and such..

I decided tonight after two ales I shouldn't do any work tonight, I feel thats my limit, else it all gets messy

Eamm, my mess was evolving nicely, did a tidy up today and settling into the work zone.. It's ok.

Mast questions coming soon... Thanks for looking all.. Regards ollie
olliechristo reacted to GTM in Santisima Trinidad by GTM - OcCre - 1:90 - Kit Bashed March 28, 2014

On special request

Underneath more detailed the process I used for my single block rigging

overhand knot

Tighten & positioning of the knot (i use sharp pointed tweezers for this task)

securing the knot with CA glue

Cutting off the not needed thread

Winding 2,5 times the knot around the rope (picture shows 1,5 times) I used CA glue to simulate this, This task demands both hands to keep the thread tight & around the rope

Again using CA glue to keep the thread secured between the ropes (and using a scalpel to trim the thread & rope)

In more detail the rigging of both blocks

This is pretty much the end result
olliechristo reacted to divarty in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Just found your posting, absolutely beautiful work, thanks for sharing.
olliechristo got a reaction from Bindy in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo reacted to dgbot in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Your cleats are an improvemnet of those supplied in the kit.
David B
olliechristo reacted to Jim Lad in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Nicely done, Ollie!

John
olliechristo reacted to Senior ole salt in New Bedford Whaleboat by Senior ole salt - FINISHED - Model Shipways March 26, 2014

I started this model about three weeks ago. So far not many problems as the book provided with the kit was very helpful. I'm ready to paint and have applied a sanding sealer. I'd like to know if acrylics are OK to use for the model.

Here is what it looks like so far:

Thanks for any info.

S.os
olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Much better than the Kit Ollie!!!
olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo got a reaction from WackoWolf in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo got a reaction from scratch in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Thanks everyone.. I decided to tackle these cleats... Made up five after work.. About an hours work.. I had some 3x2 walnut and it suited for a uniform stock.. I basically just Cyano glued them to the stock walnut as a template and used a sharp knife and filed and dremelled.. Pretty happy with the result... Added two to the stern davits. Small steps... Ollie
olliechristo reacted to Jase in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Just been reading through as new to the forum, really nice biuld and i particurly like the finish you have achived with the deck.

Jase
olliechristo reacted to Bindy in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Just perfect Ollie!

Your skylight and deck furniture just look incredible!
olliechristo got a reaction from Bindy in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 26, 2014

Also got my pump done,.was all shiny brass so I acid washed and blackened and buffed with steel wool and clear coated..
olliechristo reacted to dgbot in Teazer by dgbot - FINISHED - CARD - Blockade Runner March 26, 2014

This time I had to make syre the forms were seated proper and square. Then test fit the decks before I go any further. So far everything seems okay and aligned properly.
David B
olliechristo reacted to BANYAN in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 25, 2014

Nah Ollie that a big shish-kabab - your shout for the marsh mellows

Seriously though mate, your 'little' cutter is progressing very nicely - looks great with all the deck furniture and fitting in place.

cheers

Pat
olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 25, 2014

Yes, Yes, Yes that is correct in all particulars!!!! VERY nice. You do that real well, I'm proud of you!

Tom
olliechristo got a reaction from GTM in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 30, 2014

Thanks so much gang. Yes tom learning lots.!

So I forgot about hours tally..
Adding 50 hrs approx.

I have my skylight done. The panes work out to about 5-6 inches scaled up.

I decided to use some 2mm glass I had. Looks ok and I know it won't yellow or become brittle as plastics may over time..

The metal bars equate to 0.1 mm at this scale so a detail that has to be left off I think. Regards Oliver
olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard - March 25, 2014

Thanks so.much.gang Eamm,. I'm doing that pointy out front thing. I.think it's for jousting... Delving into more unknown territory... Rigging!
I tapered the bowsprit and fitted into.the.groove at bow. Trying to.keep the angle low. Instructions say.about 5 degree rises.. Ollie

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