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looks like everyone's already said all that needs saying, but excellent job anyway. The picture must be cropped as it looks huge with no reference, nice detail though Cap'n'Bob. Painted up she should make the front deck. The fine details always do.
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Look! HE took bigger wood and made smaller wood! Its almost like magic. Pretty soon you'll have a scale lumber yard going. Nice jig Popeye. Its those little bits that teach us all how to make do with what we have...or have not. NICE BTW is that the spinach powered scroll saw? ...it saws to the finish, cuz' its powered by spinach, its Popeye's scroll saw plan..... (sung to the popeye theme music, with heavy bass of course)
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So you won't give up what your next build is, and I respect that.... but will you tell what scale it will be? Surely not another 1:90. Nice work on the hawse timbers. Its hard to tell from the picture, did you notch the build board or do they stop flush at the build board. From having worked with small like this, I know that having them there will make planking the stem/bow easier. That's another interesting approach to a problem with building so small. Your giving up so really great build tricks with this build, Thanks my friend!
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Wow, I have no idea how I missed this build. Excellent project Popeye, I'm glad Mark asked the wood type as that was my first question. The decking and caulking looks great. love the colour. I also agree with the San Tropez and OoTD but I recommend the whole album as why miss Echoes, plus Fearless, Pillow of Wind and Seamus. Although I prefer the Pompeii version of "Mademoiselle Nobs" the live version of Seamus but with a better vocalist. You can see from the photo that she's giving it her all. Oh I notice no one mentioned the photo with the Popeye spinach can, so is that your planking motivator? I also like the poop deck stagger, it has more character. First cars, AH the memories... mine was a 289 CID '68 Mustang. I learned how to work on cars with that car, as I had to replace nearly everything. It was $600 bucks in 1982 and now that is the cost of a small repair. A bad coil caused from a leaking valve cover gasket just cost $450 which stole my building budget for this several months. Of course I was bashing back then too. We called it hot roddin'. Good Luck with the mechanics, as its taking away from your precious build time. You probably should have purchase him one of these ... 2 birds...one stone...although the 56k might be a deal breaker, but how cool would an amphicar be. Maybe that concept may spark an idea in some spinach consuming manic individual http://www.amphicarbroker.com/cars/60/1965-amphicar-770-boat-car.htm I also am stunned at your grating production method, what a simple way to make gratings. Thanks for that. I remember a '70 Monte Carlo I was restoring and black lacquered the inner fenders and firewall while the engine was out. It looked great.... then it rained. It fogged so bad the painted surface looked flat white. So is the lacquer fogging sanding off ok? Woods a completely different material from metal due to its porosity. Would scraping help. Anyway I love what your doing and now that I know this logs here, I can follow it.
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Wow, its amazing how adding deck furniture makes them so different, especially after seeing just a hull for a long time. Its a fun transition. I agree with how you did the bowsprit mounting. Kit makers cut so many corners, but it for us to put the corners back in by following the heart. She's looking excellent Jesse. Beautiful work so far my friend.
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Thanks Dan for the effort you put into showing steps in your building process. I find your work superb and always finish catching up reading your latest updates with some new information. Its truly a pleasure to watch your work.
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I've been slowly acquiring Chapelle's collection of books and they are really worth the price. The American fishing Schooners has been a VERY handy purchase. If your not in a hurry ebay is a great source to set up auto searches with email alerts. I've acquired 6 of his 9 that way and paid from 0.99 cent to $12.99, which happened to be American Small Sailing Craft. Amazon in the used section sometimes has pretty decent pricing also and standard S&H. Looks like $22.29 plus S&H is cheapest on amazon ATM http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0393031438/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&sr=8-2&qid=1399655466 for the ebay search, if your registered with them go to the below search link and click the follow this search button at the top. Check mark the box for emails and you will get emails when new sales go up, especially the cheap buy it now purchases before someone else does. This is how I've picked up most of my books and affordable prices. It's kind like fishing, patience is required, but its fun when a book on my list comes along at just the right price. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XAmerican+Small+Sailing+Craft+-+Chapelle&_nkw=American+Small+Sailing+Craft+-+Chapelle&_sacat=0&_from=R40
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You mention in your first log "Being the sucker I am"... I just wanted to mention that I don't see a sucker or a mistake, but rather a caring individual that has the amazing ability of transmutation. Having this completed and as a living memory of your friends father is a huge act of love, empathy and generosity. You've helped create an heirloom, a tie to our heritage, which is one of the reasons for this hobby to preserve the old knowledge and memories. Your an inspiration Dan. You have definitely got the Midas touch, without his greedy heart.
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One of the issues, as Popeye mentioned, is micro organisms. In this day of chlorinated water, it can be kept for long periods without fear. When distilled it removes the chlorine and then allows air borne microbes to seed the water and make it grow microbes. Distilled water has a shorter shelf-life then modern water...but back then I'm sure it was much preferred to what would be called potable water (anything considered drinkable). Important issues like this are interesting to think about, as being at sea in those days could be as bad a situation as Apollo 13's being stuck out in space. If I remember correctly back when I read Bligh's account of the mutiny after voyage, water was a key. The first part of the trip it rained and ruined part of the food but allowed the collection of water, but later they needed but could not go to shore to search for water due to the fear of natives. One of their first stops ended in dead members. I'd say for the sailor of a few centuries back, water was the first concern, and distillation was a way of making sea water potable. Distillation can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks so it was a long known process and easily achievable. I'm just guessing here, but what Michael says makes sense. Grog and rum with even the small alcohol content of grog, was the chlorination of the day. Alcohol killed microbes and helped keep the water safe and healthy... and this wasn't just at sea. Anyway, enough physic lecture. a toast, To Nils distiller, long may her condenser flow nectar, cheers Oh by the way Nils, as your a German here's something to encourage national pride... In 1500, German alchemist Hieronymus Braunschweig published Liber de arte destillandi (The Book of the Art of Distillation) the first book solely dedicated to the subject of distillation. So even though the process dates back at least to Alexander the Great, German put it on paper first .
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I really like the inner frame and build board cut out assembly, which can be added back for support. This is similar to Chuck's MS Pinnace design. I had all but decided to build using a solid former as cutting and reproducing the laser cut pieces was going to be a Bear of a job. This method solves that problem/issue and the 1:24 pinnace kit won't be near as hard as your itsy bitsy 1:90 build. Great idea that I've never seen before. Thanks for sharing Grant. Sometimes rather then trying to figure things out for yourself it pays to be slow and pay attention to what others are doing. I've had several problems solved in that way. There's nothing better then seeing the solution your needing on MSW. Thanks for passing this along, but now I want to start the MS Pinnace.
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I like the distiller. To answer the question, distilled water would be salt free and mineral free, for that matter. It would be a not very efficient way to make water, but in emergency its would do. Basically due to what Jason mentioned of the fuel required to boil the water, but if the stove is going anyway the excess heat might as well be used to get as much out of the fuel as possible and distilling water or spirits would be a good use for this. Kind of like cooking a big pan of soup in the winter to help warm up the house, which is efficient unlike cooking it in the summer and having to use A/C to remove the heat from the house. Sailors were masters of efficiency as it tended to help extend the length of life in an environment that could be hazardous and unpredictable. Anyway, nice stove Nils, I like the rivets. Its added a nice touch.
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Sounds like a perfect time to research and read build logs. Its the perfect excuse. Hopefully the carpal release will get you back your hands and allow building to be easier then it is now. That numb throbbing hand feeling isn't any fun, it will be nice for you to get rid of that pain. Plus carpal tunnels are becoming less and less invasive which means shorter recovery times. One of the Dr's where Tam works has been developing an ultra-sonic device for doing the surgeries. Also I don't know about you Jesse but this should make sleeping better. For me I wake many nights with my hands screaming, which creates an insomnia issue.
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Nicely done. I can't wait to get to that stage. They turned out terrific Jesse. BTW, what are you using for pins? Are those kit stuff or another source, either way I like 'em.
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The scale of the framing was obvious due to the 150mm ruler laying beside them, but the shot of the fingernail sized frame ought to really bring the scale home for many. It did me! You know they are small but when seeing that contrast.... well lets just say I'm not being TOO kind in my evaluation, your just TOO modest. and if your an apprentice, I think any master ship wright would be ecstatic to have you working under them. Not all apprentices are equal.
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Excellent bit of work with the fiddly bits, Jesse. They look marvelous, I'm glad that method worked for you . You mention blackening and using paint but personally I haven't been overly impressed with blacken-it. I've questioned if the gun bluing stuff would work better, I've seen other on MSW use it. Your paint looks fine though. Sometimes it's as much fun making it work with what you've got though. Oh, to have access to my HS lab chemical storage room once again though....
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Just looking at that frame reminds me of the great tumblehome the Licorne has. Its a beautifully shaped ship, great choice for your build. I'm just wondering how much intellectual dividend you acquired by going through the efforts of V.1. All that effort aside, doesn't it feel good to be better prepared and organized this time around? As I spend more time with this hobby it never ceases to amaze me just how much 'know how' I've acquired in just over a year. I find more and more that for me the hobby of ship building is the search for experience. Some call it the journey, but that's just all the experiences put together. May each experience along V.2 be fulfilling and a reward in and of itself. Its good to see framing going on, Mark. Now we watch her grow.
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Wow, you've been busy... I guess so am I. One needs to come up for air from building every once in a while as its easy to get behind on ones log reading. I really like the fairing of the stern on keel 3 you show in post #100. Is it just me or does that one have WAY more tumblehome shaped into her stern? Either way its really noticeable in those photos and looks GREAT. It adds a lot to the already awesome lines of the MBLS. Your paint job also turned out really nice, with a crisp sheer-line.... and what a bummer that the coaming broke on #5. Which brings up a question. I've only ever used water, usually hot, to soak for bending. What are the reasons/advantages of using alcohol. Nice work as always, I find your obsession with this vessel intriguing as I purchased a kit over a year ago after seeing Mario's build. It is one beautifully lined vessel and your multi-build with subtle changes reminds me of Monet and his water lilies. Mastery through repetition. I still want to build this kit and do some bashing but there are so many great minds doing so many interesting things, I'll wait and learn all the lessons being taught before attacking mine. Of course by then you'll be at keel 20 something Your verve is contagious
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Nicely done Grant. I'm saying your a Pro, even if you won't admit it. Humble is OK, but you must be overjoyed with the way those frames turn out. That's some fine delicate work and deserves a standing ovation. I knew this was gonna be good
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Burnishing a scraper is an art-form and I'm still a novice at getting a nicely rolled edge. Granted some woods don't scrap as well as others, but like using a plane, scraping works best with the grain. With the grain on a planked deck isn't always something that is possible due to the many planks of varying grain. Pre-burnishing also required filing all 3 sides square for a good start. The burnisher is then pushed down the edge so the edge slightly rolls. even pressure is important so that an even bur forms. That's probably the hardest part to master. We used scrapers back in my butcher shop days for scraping cutting blocks. It was always my job to put an edge on them. For most cases a single blade razor works well and makes a great substitute. I do like the Ogee or schmoo scrapers as their convex shape make scraping ship hulls fun. I got my set at Lee Valley and love them. The curved set - http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=32639&cat=1,310,41069&ap=1 the mini set - http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=32672&cat=1,310,41069&ap=1
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Your Biloxi schooner's been getting by my radar it seems, I just got caught up. Lots of excellent work, Russ. I love that 1920's photo, Nice archival shot. It's interesting how it lays under the rubbing strake, which is similar to the capping of it at the rail. The shackle between the deadeye and chain remind me of the shackle used on an old leaf spring auto. Its a very intriguing design. A 1:24 version POF will be a fun build to watch, but this one first still has lots to keep us interested until then. The decking looks really good. Its amazing the side planks fit so well they didn't need gluing. A credit to your experienced expertise.
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I agree, you can't beat a nicely rolled scraper. I just invested in a burnisher as previously I just used a round file neck to burnish my scrapers. A sharp freshly burnished scraper and no sand paper required. I also like the decking. Its clean and sharp and adds a lot. Its always amazing to me how each major step changes the look of the build so much. She will look completely different with deck furniture in place. As I struggle through each new step of my DSotM build, I have come to appreciate the speed and hand-made quality of a Cap'n'Bob original. You make everything look so easy, seems experience away causes that illusion to the learner.
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Don't you just love those fiddly bits. I'm holding that method in reserve in case my "I" shaped chains don't pan out. Isn't it amazing how the chain of ideas flow around this place. That why having a log is so important. It gives you the feedback and inspiration by feeding you with new ideas and having seen them done successfully It helps drive one on to more then might otherwise be achieved. Also it sounds like you may be feeling a bit better as when I'm hurtin' The fiddly bits are too much, although they sometime help take your self somewhere else and forget. Either way, to a nice beginning on the chains, Jesse and to the better times.
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More superb photograpy, I love that 3rd one down with the full stern port side showing, It really gives a sense of the sheer-line and tumblehome which give the Wasan her elegant beauty. I've read that that shape may have been part of her demise as the King said to make her bigger after the keel was laid and the modifications threw her center of mass upward, as the framing futtocks weren't wide enough and concessions had to be made mid-build. That and she was running low on ballast as they left and attempted the salute, which was enough to roll her with the cannon ports wide open. Regardless of the engineering faults, it is what makes her lines so nice to look at. I find the reality of the ships stories, myths and legends so fascinating, It show that just like us, they struggled and that ultimately ship construction is a human endeavor.
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I know what you mean with the 1/48 vs 1/90. The San Francisco Galleon kit is 1/90 and I dread it for that. You couldn't tell by the quality of your detailing though. Your very good with the scale issue.
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