ulrich

Tim, Gerty, Russ & Dave B – Thanks and welcome to the fray!
 
Started the bottom planking. The NWSL Chopper makes cutting the angle on the planks simple and accurate. Towards the bow I glued the planks into the rabbet, let them set, then clamped and glued them to the chine log to get the little “twist” they needed. I used Zap-A-Gap medium CA to glue the planking down. Trimmed the chunks down a bit and glued them in place. Next was some basic shaping and sanding. The planking was a little rough in places so I used a bit of Minwax filler and more sanding. Being the hull will have a painted finished, it seemed important to get a smooth finish rather than trying to preserve the wood grain for staining. Did a bit more sanding, pulled the hull off the moulds and clamped it up in the keel clamp.
 

 
Thanks again to everyone for taking time to look and comment!

Nigel,
 
yes, there are 6 of them included in the etch set.
 
Have now completed the two bulkheads and the intermediate wall in lengthwise direction (with door) between those bulkheads.
Also some extra belaying Points and the oil-lamp lights and door hinges.
Wish there were more hight in These Areas, but then I would have to Change the Amati plan completely.
It was quite a fiddeling work to get those bulkheads in place, the larger one had to be separated in two parts, and then mounted in place, due to the trapez-like shape.
 
I would reccomend that These bulkheads are planked equiped with all necessary Fitting out and mounted in place before the hull is planked, it would be much easier.
 
Nils
 
 

also two outer clamps port and starboard to the twin double door bulkhead
 

the intermediate space between the bulkheads
 

great cabin Forward bulkhead
 

the upper Portion of the first bulkhead Need to trimmed off Flush when glue is dry

I have started to fit the upper hull starting from the stern forwards.By notching back the temporary stringers,I am able to use plain pear strip overwidth,rather than trying to develop individual shapes for each of the frame sections.There is a not very clear photo showing this.Each piece was fitted with an obechi infill individually.By using the digital vernier to check running dimensions as I went along,this avoided any accumulative build up of error.The obechi was thickness sanded(using a sanding block   )to suit each location.There is variation in frame spacing due to working with the constraints of bulkhead positions,but it is so small,it unnoticable to the eye.I have set the obechi 2mm above the base of the upper trim(bottom of the ebony planking).This is to allow fine adjustment of the ends and then capping with 3mm boxwood.Doing it this way means no tool marks will be visible on the frames from shaping the ends of the obechi.This complete section has been trimmed 3mm below the cap rail so I can fit a square pear 'binding' stringer to tie everything together.I got this idea from Dr Mike and makes alot of sense to tie all these laminations together.It also provides a sanding guide for upper frame thickness.This will be pinned later into the top of some of the frames for additional strength.The length of this upper edge is overlong at present and steps down to a lower level,which will be cut back when the next section is complete.My technique just leaves a section to sand back when the temporary stringers are removed.I am considering replacing these afterwards,but bolting to the hull with M2 bolts as this area will be planked over.I am also considering using threaded rods as well to keep the upper hull the right distance apart as work progresses.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Hi Chris
 
I think not only does it increase the glue area but also the rigidity.When I used to build on open bulkheads all the time,using kit 1.5mm first planking and the 1mm second,I used to find the hull flexed when sanding.You only have 2.5mm of material,take away the amount removed from sanding and in my opinion you are left with a very thin hull.As I mentioned earlier in the log,if the model gets exposed to increased humidity for any length of time then dries out again,this can result in the bulkheads 'ghosting through' in the finished profile.As I build models to outlive me many times over and if sold on have no control of the environment they reside in,I like to adopt a little extra 'insurance'.It is more work,but time is saved by not having to remove much material when sanding planking.Sovereign was double planked over a birch ply infilled hull,The two layers of planking over the top only needed the minimum amount of work to sand smooth.IMHO it is well worth the extra effort unless of course you are building a POF or model with many bulkheads where the planking is adequately supported.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Hi Nils
 
The infill is my own addition.The kit is open bulkheads and double planking.I am using single planking of scale thicknesses due to the exposed framing on the upper hull.The planking will be spliced at the waterline,Ebony above and boxwood below.The bulkheads would not provide the necessary support for this procedure with single planking .I would have probably infilled anyway as it is my own preference but also there a many complex curves to this hull and to ensure everything is faired properly this is easier in the long run.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Hi jiljilia,
 
here is a Version which is complete machine-sewn, also the bolt rope to the edge..
I boroughed my wife`s sewing machine
 
Nils
 

 

 

The brigantine Newsboy was designed by Dennison J. Lawlor of Chelsea, MA (designer of the very successful pilot schooners Dancing Feather, Hesper, and Phantom) for owners Dabney & Cunningham of Boston.  Newsboy was built at the Joshua C. Adams and Elisha Brown shipyard in Owl’s Head, ME where she was launched in June, 1854.  She had a length of 111 feet, beam of 27 feet, depth of 12 feet, and tonnage of 290 tons.  While described as a brigantine, the rig is more accurately described as a hermaphrodite brig because there were no square sails on the main mast.
 
The Newsboy was engaged in the triangular trade: carrying lumber and manufactured goods from New England to the Mediterranean; transporting wine, oil, and fruits to the West Indies; and returning to New England with rum, molasses, and sugar.  The Monthly Nautical Magazine said “having a reputation for speed, by wringing reluctant laurels from her competitors who have chanced to fall in company with her at sea….she does her designers no discredit…her log will speak for itself”.
 
The model is built to a scale of 3/16” to the foot (1:64) based on an old Model Shipways solid hull kit and plans by George F. Campbell.  The model is plank on solid construction, with built up bulwarks, planked decks and topsides, coppered bottom, and scratch built deck furniture/fittings.  Limited commercial fittings will be utilized where appropriate, and the rigging will be proportional linen line with Warner Woods’ blocks.  The Brigantine Newsboy is my 4th wooden ship model and the 2nd in my series of mid 1800’s American merchant sailing ship models.
 
As time permits, I will attempt to post the high points of my previous MSW Build Log.
 
Peter Jaquith
Shipbuilder

Hello,
thanks to everyone for the kind words and likes..
 
12 pdrs cannon barrel
 
Pictures from the production of the negative mold to the finished
cannon barrel in the tin casting method.
Karl
 
 
T e i l  46
 
 

Build log part 7
 
 
 

here the baseplate for the casing, the standplate and the two pedestals have been made (pedestals again made from old candleholders)
 

foredeck completed together with the selfmade anchor winch
 

the steering chain leaves the wheelhouse, is turned 90° over a block, under the Little bench, and heads under the lifeboat towards Stern over the boats deck in guided stanchions
 

Stern flagpost and capstan added, and two life-raft Containments in their launching racks on the boatsdeck. The ruddershaft in its sleeve-tube goes through all decks
 

 
 

anchor winch
 

who saw the mistake ? (Sternlight should be White instead of green)
 
 
 
 
Build log part 8 to follow....
 
 
(part 8 + 9) shall be the last two intended parts for this build
 
 
Nils

Build log part 6
 
 
 
 

 

 

wheelhouse with hinged door, Bridge grating, port nav. light, bell and 90° Lever for operating the steam whistle (per wire Connection to the funnel)
 

starboard side with lifevest chest
 

here a nice brass anchor, modified a bit, will be blackened later on
 

 

here again one of These Little benches on Bridge deck
 

Crew and Gothenburg passengers boarded for a next roundtrip, lifeboats rigged up
 
 
 
Build log 7 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 4
 
 
 

White part above waterline only primered
 

bulleyes fitted, hull "riveted", plated and painted
 

tackle brackets for fastening the aft mast stays, soldered to the railing stanchions (through deck below
 

above the rectangular wooden window Frame there shall be fitted Ornament decors later on
 
 

model for making the clay-mould for the ornaments (intend to use low meting Point metal for that)
 

 
 

stair to 2nd passenger deck, swan neck vents, and fastening bracket rail for Front mast stays
 

anchor crane and bowpost flagstock
 

Progress well under way
 
 
 
 
Build log part 5 to follow....
 
 
Nils

Build log part 3
 
 
 

the double sheaved boat brass blocks are selfmade, also the round Skylights from Wood rings and brass "spokes"
 

sorry the pic is not too good, but here the hull has been plated and the portholes drilled for the bulleyes
 

the wheel- / charthouse foof has become a rim around and drainpipes for rain in the aft corners
 

here and in the next pic the plating can be seen better
 
 
 
 

 

behind the railings the many Mahagoni sitting benches can be seen.
Drainpipes from the boat deck go down from the upper cabins Roof and in 90° angle out through scupper like openings in the low hight bulwarks
 

front deck hatch and brass made masts fitted, angle meets that of the funnel
 
 
 
 
Build log part 4 to follow...
 
Nils

Build log part 2
 
 
This part is before I started to metal-plate the hull
 
 

here still some of the dust up on and between the decks from the shelf-life can be seen
 

funnel, vents, Davits in raw condition. selfmade White round skylights
 

the first Propeller was of brass and soldered, selfmade (was full functional but did`nt look so nice)
 

 
 

the stanchions and railing wires were self made. The old prop was replaced against a nice scale brass prop
 

Little seating benches had to be built all around between bulwarks and passenger cabins area
 

wooden Frames around the outer hull Windows, but no bulleyes fitted yet
 

the two boats are set on cradles and strapped down
 

through the glass of the wheelhouse the large wooden wheel can be seen
 

Skylight with opening panels, vents, and plated funel with steam pipes and with steam whistle, eyelets for funnel stays
 
 
 
 
Build log part 3 to follow....
 
Nils

the majority of the deckbeams is built in and I have started to put in the carlings and ledges:
 

 

 
 
forward part of the maindeck with view to the fore mast partner, fore Knight, riding bitts (cross beam not yet installed) and the hatch for the anchor cable:
 


 

 
 
main mast partner and main hatch:
 

 

 

 
 
aft part of the main deck with a view to a ladder down to the hold, the keelson is visible just forward of the ladder:
 

 
All these pictures are scans of relatively small photographs (taken long before I had a digital camera), therefore the quality is not that good
 
 
Klaus

Hello, thanks to everyone for the kind comments.
 
Karl
 
 
Upper-Deck
prepared for the installation of the cannons.
 
 
 
 
T e i l  45

Boshporus Sandal is turkish traditional boat which used for fishing, trade or transport between two sides.. 
 
Made in TURKEY
 

I'm holding out for Chris Watton's Revenge yet to be issued by Amati
 
 

 
B.E.

The deck planking is now ready, covered with shellac.
 
Dražen
 

Build log part 52
 
 
THIS LOT ENDS THIS GORCH FOCK 2 BUILD LOG
 
 
Many thanks to all who had fun in following along this build log,
thanks for all the kind comments, your "likes", questions, and suggestions made. If there remain any questions, please feel free to ask, I shall be pleased to give answers.
It was a pleasure and very encouraging for me to share the making of this ship to all who like this 3-mast barque, and possibly it may encourage the one or other to consider it for their own build / Project list
 
THANK YOU
 
 
 

all last adjustments have been made to the rigging
 

the decks have been cleaned up
 

and scrubbed
 

and she find her honorable place in her own glasscase, protected from dust
 

and set up in my Hobby office
 
 
 
Auf Wiedersehen...
 
Nils

Build log part 51
 
 
 
HERE THE MODEL COMPLETED WITH ALL SAILS (part 2 of 3)
 
 
 
 

raft Container launching flip board
 

all ready for the maiden voyage
 

forecastle reports all sails set
 

mizzenmast top
 

foremast topgallant platform
 

foremast lower top with view on hard braced main sail yard
 

likewise for mainmast
 

mainsail braced leewards around the shrouds
 

view from the after wake
 

good at the wind course...
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 52 to follow...
 
Nils

Build log part 35
 
 
 
 
 
 

starting the brass railings with 3 hole stachions and 0,4mm wire from the spool
 

 

 

shaping a duct for the potside anchor
 

...and on towards the boatstations
 

front mast goes through the deck here
 

the two boats are hanging outwards but also can be swung inwards
 

fit in the forcastle stairs (to be soldered with the railing, later on
 

ropedrums attached
 

railing continued around the boatstations and up to the liferaft containments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 36 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 33
 
 
 
 
 
 

nav. light containments
 

mushroom type vents on the deckhouse top
 

slowly having all deck Fitting-out placed
 

front of poopdeck with main wheelstand
 

 
 

two additional raft containers
 

still lots of space on the welldeck
 

 

the White round item is not the cooking pot, its the mother gyro-compas containment
 

White tipped Ends...
 
 
 
 
 
Builg log part 34 to follow....
 
Nils

Hello friends.
 
 C  Gun - Deck      /  Equipment complete.
 
  8    Sheep-pen   -   Schafspferch
  9    Main hutch   -   Hauptluke
10    Bread - oven  -  Brotofen
11    After ladder (for crew)    -  Treppe nach achtern für die Mannschaft
16    After -hatch    -  hintere Luke
12    Lower barrel of main capstan   -   unter Teil von dem Haupt-Gangspill
 
Karl 
 
 
T e i l   44
 

Finished thinning down the bulkheads.  I feel that I am working with an egg shell as the hull is very light.
 

Hello friends.
Thanks to all for his kinds comments.
 
Cannon barrel and gun carriage in the scale of 1:24,
built in between for demonstration purpose.
 
Karl