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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
The shot locker/well took longer than I thought. Here is the completed structure and the final appearance of the magazine. You can see the work table and the powder kegs. I was going to leave one of the lids on the shot locker open to show the shot inside but took the easy way out! The well/shot locker design is from the Swan class of British sloops based on David Antscherl's drawings in his book.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I've completed bulkhead #2 which separates the hold from the magazine. Before gluing it in place I'll add some clear plastic to simulate the glass in the light sash. There are two gunpowder kegs that will be glued in the magazine.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Having a little fun last night with details. I decided that the stove needed a source of fuel, so I built a little coal scuttle. I sawed one of my powder kegs in half, found the center point of the cut surface, and holding the barrel in the jaws of a pair of pliers to steady it, I used a Forstner bit to hollow out a shallow hole in the barrel's top. I spread some WeldBond glue in there and sprinkled in some coarse black model railroad ballast. The handles are 28 gauge annealed black steel wire. A couple of coats of poly and the coal scuttle was done. Elapsed time: about an hour.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Thanks for the "likes" everyone. Just finishing up bulkhead #1 which separates the galley from the hold. The wood is pear, holly and rosewood. The hinges are Syren's flat end gun port hinges dyed black.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
The stove has been permanently glued into place. The hatches are positioned in place, and beam #5 is ready to be glued in. I really like the contrast between the rosewood hatch coamings and the grating and beams.
I'm thinking seriously about adding a companionway over the main hatch with the doors open to show the ladder leading below. Has anyone seen one or plans for one? I'll especially need to figure out how to secure the doors in an open position.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
In order to I create a little more contrast on deck, I remade all the hatch coamings in rosewood. I will used boxwood grating in the hatches. I made the Charley Noble (stack) out of brass, blackened it and glued the stove and grease tray to the brick pad. I set the stove in place, along with the stack to test the fit. Perfect. Next is the glue up of the stove and beam 5.
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Professor reacted to DocBlake in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Slow progress. I've installed all the beams, carlings, knees and ledges up to frame 5. Frame 5 is just sitting in place. Because of the bulkhead that will soon be installed, I need to install the stove on it's brick pad next. It's a close fit, and I will likely first make the hatch with the hole for the Charley Noble so that I can glue the pad to the deck and the stove to the pad with epoxy once the alignment of the stack is right. While the long cure epoxy is curing, I'll install beam #5 with it's carlings and ledges, glue the hatch in place and make any final adjustments before the epoxy sets up.
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Professor got a reaction from Elijah in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Thanks, Canute. Now for the internet hunt!
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Professor got a reaction from Elijah in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Forgive my ignorance in the matter, Stubby, but what book is that? Would you please be so kind as to share the title and ISBN? Ken's ship modelling skills are truly exceptional and couple well with a not a inconsiderable talent for macro photography and the ability to explain tasks in a straightforward, easy to absorb fashion. Despite long experience of my own, I'm never going to be too old to learn something new or just appreciate the work of a model shipwright rock star. I'd certainly want to lay my hands on anything he has authored on the model shipwright's craft and art.
Best Regards,
Professor
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Professor got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Forgive my ignorance in the matter, Stubby, but what book is that? Would you please be so kind as to share the title and ISBN? Ken's ship modelling skills are truly exceptional and couple well with a not a inconsiderable talent for macro photography and the ability to explain tasks in a straightforward, easy to absorb fashion. Despite long experience of my own, I'm never going to be too old to learn something new or just appreciate the work of a model shipwright rock star. I'd certainly want to lay my hands on anything he has authored on the model shipwright's craft and art.
Best Regards,
Professor
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Professor got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Forgive my ignorance in the matter, Stubby, but what book is that? Would you please be so kind as to share the title and ISBN? Ken's ship modelling skills are truly exceptional and couple well with a not a inconsiderable talent for macro photography and the ability to explain tasks in a straightforward, easy to absorb fashion. Despite long experience of my own, I'm never going to be too old to learn something new or just appreciate the work of a model shipwright rock star. I'd certainly want to lay my hands on anything he has authored on the model shipwright's craft and art.
Best Regards,
Professor
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Professor got a reaction from mtaylor in RATTLESNAKE 1780 by RiverRat - Mamoli - 1:64 - Massachusetts privateer
Ah, good to see you've returned to the fray. The crispness of your precision woodworking is most admirable. I've always been fond of this sleek privateer and will be following the build with great interest. Meanwhile, good sir, you have my kindest wishes for a merry Christmas or joyous Hanukkah and a most rewarding New Year.
"Professor" Ray
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Professor got a reaction from Elijah in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from mtaylor in Hunting For Plans
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. They appear to carry both the plan sets I'm seeking. I'd rather have a source in the US, of course, to keep shipping costs at a minimum, but if I can't find such a place, Cornwall can certainly be my default source. I've e-mailed them to inquire about availability and cost.
Thanks again and may the upcoming holidays be grand for you.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from xken in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
I've thoroughly enjoyed the marvelous work thus far. Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure that everyone appreciates (as I do) the simple but detailed narrative and the fact that you've taken the trouble to post LARGE, SHARP photos of the splendid work being done. This thread may well be the finest build log of the kit in question I've had the pleasure to read. In fact, with a bit of editing, it would make a fine book on constructing and improving a large-scale kit, with the techniques which you have so ably demonstrated being applicable to scratchbuilding as well. I know your commission must come first but I do hope you won't neglect this build. You are clearly as much an artist as a craftsman.
Sierra Hotel, bucko.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from Canute in Hunting For Plans
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. They appear to carry both the plan sets I'm seeking. I'd rather have a source in the US, of course, to keep shipping costs at a minimum, but if I can't find such a place, Cornwall can certainly be my default source. I've e-mailed them to inquire about availability and cost.
Thanks again and may the upcoming holidays be grand for you.
"Professor"
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Professor got a reaction from exwafoo in Hunting For Plans
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. They appear to carry both the plan sets I'm seeking. I'd rather have a source in the US, of course, to keep shipping costs at a minimum, but if I can't find such a place, Cornwall can certainly be my default source. I've e-mailed them to inquire about availability and cost.
Thanks again and may the upcoming holidays be grand for you.
"Professor"
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