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How to create a new topic on MSW.
KenW replied to KenW's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
Well, with some help I figured it out. When I use the Create button, a drop down menu appears for me to select a forum. I wanted to create a new build log, but I couldn't make the selection. I didn't notice the arrows which expand the build log forum. Once I did that I could choose the type of build log and the time period of the model. So, everything is fine now. -
I’ve decided to try something different for my next model. I acquired a book called, “Pilots: Volume 1. Pilot Schooners of North America and Great Britain”, editor and principal author Tom Cunliffe. For some reason, I grew attached to these boats; and specifically, the boat, Mary of Norfolk, that is pictured on the dust jacket. There is evidence of Pilot Boats operating on the East Coast from the early 18th century. In Virginia, pilots were independent and competed with each other for customers. Therefore, the boats had to be fast enough to get to incoming ships and thus be first in offering their services. They also needed a low draft in order to navigate the various river inlets flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. The boats lacked shrouds and bulwarks. In fact there are no lines ‘holding up’ the masts. The problem is that there are no plans for Mary of Norfolk. But the book does have plans from the late 1700s and early 1800s that have these same characteristics. So I’m going to commit the ‘sin’ of making a model based on an artist’s painting. The watercolor below is from the dust jacket and was done by George Tobin in 1794.
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A truly great looking model. I don't think the figure looks at all like you. Cheers.
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Beautiful! Great workmanship as usual. Coming to Joint Clubs this year? Hope to see you there. Cheers.
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Thanks for all the kind words. I will bring the boat to the North-East Joint Clubs meeting. I appreciate the positive responses. Cheers.
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All I can say is, "WOW"! Your work is always professional quality. A pleasure to follow along. Cheers.
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Thanks Mike. I showed it with the sweeps last night. Once it's in it's case, the sweeps will be tied into the irons. Cheers.
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Last Night I presented the completed model of the Providence to my ship model club. The updates I made since my last posting were to add the ensign on a staff, and to rig the ship's boat from davits at the stern. The ensign is a variation of the Grand Union Flag that was in use by both the army and navy from 1775 to 1777. I chose the variant with red, white and blue stripes as seen on the 1777 Holman painting (see my first post). The ship's boat rigging was simple; and I am hanging the boat so it will be in the water. There is a knotted line for the crew to access the boat without the need to raise it. Thanks to all who followed this build and I hope to have another build log started soon.
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I completed the installation of the anchors. That included making and rigging the buoys. I based my anchor design on, “Historic Ship Models”, by Wolfram zu Mondfeld. The buoys are modeled after the Cheerful blog of Chuck Passaro. The buoy line is long enough to reach seventeen fathoms; the anchor cable is attached to the anchor using a fisherman’s bend.
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Keep the long explanations coming. At some point, I'll look back and remember and praise your thoroughness. Thanks.
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Thanks for the kind words Tom and Gary. Cheers.
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The latest update is the carved anchors. I carved them from a 3/32 sheet of boxwood. I once tried to carve anchors out of basswood but always got the inevitable split along the grain. Anyway, an attached photo shows the steps in the process. The anchor on the left is cut from a jeweler’s saw. I use files to reduce the anchor so it looks like the middle one. And sand/file some more and add the carved ‘blades’. The second photo has the completed anchors. I still have to make buoys and the lines for them. And, of course, attach them to the boat along with the anchor cables. So much to do.
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I have made the rope coils and glued down all the lines to their belaying pins. The shrouds and back stays are also tied down. I still don’t like the coils, but these are the best I’ve done. I’ll try some new ideas for my next model. I also redid the photo of the boat with the sweeps out. I realized that the jolly boat also has oars. So I put those oars on the small boat and edited the last post.
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Thanks Lou and Brian. I intend to stow the oars, but not tie them down with glue so that they could be released. The flag will be on a pole that would be taken down when the boat is under sail. There will be a eye bolt and block to raise the flag on the gaff. Cheers.
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I’ve been remiss with my posting, but my current status has the rigging, for the most part, done. I still have a few lines to do; and, of course, I need to trim all the excess and add rope coils. I also have to make adjustments so the yards are positioned correctly. That will be done as I tie the lines down permanently. The whole mast structure is surprisingly tall. I’m told that is common with American boats. I also drilled the sweep holes into the hull. I was very reluctant to do that, but it turned out O.K. The oars even fit through the holes (oar blades as well). I do need to get a good camera. My iPhone(8) doesn’t take photos that well.
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I made some changes to the rigging of the traveler to reflect my research. I just added a long block which enables the line to lie further away from the jib down haul and the bow sprint cap.
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I finished furling the jib. It looks OK, but I’m not yet sure how I will belay the staysail and jib sheets. I added (not glued) two timber heads, but I may not use both. I’m still thinking and trying different solutions. There aren’t many books on fore and aft boats.
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The ‘fore’ staysail has been furled. I had to try three different positions before I found one that I liked. Again the lines - halyard, downlauler, and sheets - are not belayed to their final location in the forecastle.
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