toms10 Posted September 10, 2015 #121 Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Moving right along. It is coming along nicely. I agree with the infinite learning curve. The old adage, "I wish I knew then what I know now." really applies to this hobby... especially if your on your first ship like me. Keep up the good work. Incidentally, I am using the exact embroidery thread from Joann Fabrics for my rigging. It seems to work well and comes in a variety of thicknesses and colors. Edited September 10, 2015 by toms10 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/
Jparsley Posted September 10, 2015 Author #122 Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for stopping by Tom It's good to hear from you Boost some pictures of that beautifu ship soon mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted September 11, 2015 Author #123 Posted September 11, 2015 Ok did a little fabrication to my long boat see what you think augie, GuntherMT, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted September 12, 2015 Author #124 Posted September 12, 2015 Ok finished my little boat oars made out of round tooth picks and basswood veneer left over from planking Used a couple of pins and made a cute little rope coil Made a wooden rudder and handle since the metal one was ugly Figured it should match the ship Hope it looks good to you guys sorry the pictures aren't great my iPhone 5c does not have the best camera trippwj, Dimitris71, GuntherMT and 5 others 8 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted September 16, 2015 Author #125 Posted September 16, 2015 Sorry guys taking a few weeks off of ship building My daughters 5th birthday is coming up so I'm working on a project for her Jack12477, augie, UpstateNY and 6 others 9 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted September 17, 2015 #126 Posted September 17, 2015 That looks far more of a priority than a ship model, Jeff. And it's very well done. Are you scratch building it? Canute and Jack12477 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted September 17, 2015 Author #127 Posted September 17, 2015 No it's a kit Crappy wood Splinters and is vaniered plywood as I can tell its four different kinds of wood pressed together I think my next one may just be a scratch build so I can actually use quality wood Thanks for the compliment I'm trying to do a good job for her Jack12477, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted September 19, 2015 Author #128 Posted September 19, 2015 Just a little bit on my side note It's coming along love my daughter love building stuff for her but this is proving to be a difficult build quality wise woods to flexible and rough Can't sand smooth enough without getting into other layers it's literally like six layers of veneer glued together Help it makes the painting spotty and rough I want my boat back lol mtaylor, Canute, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Cabbie Posted September 19, 2015 #129 Posted September 19, 2015 Just stick with it,and see it through to the end. Don't get frustrated and start another one. Cheers Chris Canute 1 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
Jparsley Posted September 19, 2015 Author #130 Posted September 19, 2015 thanks cabbie Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jack12477 Posted September 19, 2015 #131 Posted September 19, 2015 It's looking good. She'll love it. Built one myself for my two daughters - still have it - Granddaughters played with it till they outgrew it. I mounted mine on a piece of 1/2 inch plywood and put wheels (casters) under it so they could move it around. Bought sheet (paper) with fake grass on it from model RR shop and glued it down for a lawn. Canute 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
Jparsley Posted September 19, 2015 Author #132 Posted September 19, 2015 Great idea jack thank you Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jack12477 Posted September 19, 2015 #133 Posted September 19, 2015 I don't know how elaborate you want to get but I picked up some scale wallpaper and floor "tile" in a local doll house supply store. Comes in 8.5 x 11 sheets, real easy to use. The "flooring" is a solid sheet - like linoleum - but just glues down and cuts easily. Have fun ! Canute 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
mtaylor Posted September 19, 2015 #134 Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) The joy will not be the quality of the wood or the neatness of the paint. It'll be the joy in her eyes that "Dad made this for me". And so it will go and hopefully she'll pass it down to her daughter with "Granddad made this for me and now wants you to have it." and there will be two sets of eyes aglow. And don't short sell yourself.. it looks great. Edited September 19, 2015 by mtaylor Dimitris71, UpstateNY, augie and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted September 19, 2015 Author #135 Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks for the tip jack Mark you are so right That's what's driving me is the joy she will have with it Thank you all for the kind words UpstateNY, Canute, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jack12477 Posted September 19, 2015 #136 Posted September 19, 2015 I second what Mark said above. Mine is no work of art but even at 9 years of age my granddaughter still asks me to bring it out of storage for her to play with and this was her mother's and aunt's doll house. I might add that this doll house is about 35 years old give or take. Yours looks great. Stay the course. She will love it. UpstateNY, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
UpstateNY Posted September 20, 2015 #137 Posted September 20, 2015 Everything everyone else said above Jeff! Looks awesome..she'll love it and her Dad made it for her! Can't buy that! Cheers, Nigel. Canute, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild
src Posted September 20, 2015 #138 Posted September 20, 2015 Jay, Just coming aboard, Well Done! You have overcome a lot of challenges. And a happy birthday to your daughter. Hand built toys are becoming a thing if the past, it doesnt matter if you think its a work of art or not, she is going to treasure it, and most likely your grand kids will too. Sam mtaylor, Canute, BillLib and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
Jparsley Posted September 21, 2015 Author #139 Posted September 21, 2015 Thank you everyone Sitting in the hospital wife had to have a procedure on her heart today been three hours and no word makes me nervous please say prayers for her rapid recovery mtaylor, Canute, toms10 and 1 other 4 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted September 21, 2015 Author #140 Posted September 21, 2015 Thank you everyone Sitting in the hospital wife had to have a procedure on her heart today been three hours and no word makes me nervous please say prayers for her rapid recovery mtaylor 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jack12477 Posted September 21, 2015 #141 Posted September 21, 2015 Will do! Hope all goes well ! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
UpstateNY Posted September 21, 2015 #142 Posted September 21, 2015 Yes...will say a prayer all goes well today and for a fast recovery for the days after.... Cheers, Nigel. Canute, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild
Cabbie Posted September 21, 2015 #143 Posted September 21, 2015 Prayers done, Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jack12477, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
mtaylor Posted September 21, 2015 #144 Posted September 21, 2015 I clicked "like" for support. I don't like the surgery thing.... Here's wishing a good outcome and full recovery. Canute and Jack12477 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted September 21, 2015 Author #145 Posted September 21, 2015 Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers she came out of surgery fine already up walking around mtaylor, Jack12477, Dimitris71 and 3 others 6 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted September 21, 2015 #146 Posted September 21, 2015 That's great news, Jeff... the good guys have one another one!!!! Jack12477 and Canute 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jack12477 Posted September 21, 2015 #147 Posted September 21, 2015 Great news Jeff. Glad she is up and walking around. Hope the hospital stay is a short one. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
Jparsley Posted September 21, 2015 Author #148 Posted September 21, 2015 Hope she is out in the morning mtaylor, Canute and Jack12477 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
src Posted September 22, 2015 #149 Posted September 22, 2015 That is great news. Good to hear. Sam Canute, mtaylor and toms10 3 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
toms10 Posted September 23, 2015 #150 Posted September 23, 2015 Glad to hear she is up and about. Best wishes. Tom Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/
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