russ Posted December 16, 2016 #301 Posted December 16, 2016 The hooks look good. Great detail. Russ Jack12477, Stuntflyer, John Cheevers and 2 others 5 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
druxey Posted December 17, 2016 #302 Posted December 17, 2016 The time and effort you took to make those hooks has paid off well! Very nice and neat, Mike. mtaylor, Jack12477, John Cheevers and 2 others 5 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Tigersteve Posted December 17, 2016 #303 Posted December 17, 2016 Your strategy def paid off! Great! Steve Stuntflyer, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
wyz Posted December 17, 2016 #304 Posted December 17, 2016 Gorgeous rigging work Mike. Everything you do seems to come out great. Tom Canute, Stuntflyer and mtaylor 3 Quote
Stuntflyer Posted December 17, 2016 Author #305 Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for the comments and "Likes". . . It certainly has been an interesting journey so far. Shrouds are coming soon. Speaking of which, I'm not clear on what "turning in" means exactly. I searched and found only limited information. Does anyone have something more descriptive? It would be greatly appreciated and hopefully helpful to others as well. Mike Edited December 17, 2016 by Stuntflyer mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
archjofo Posted December 17, 2016 #306 Posted December 17, 2016 Perfect details! Canute, mtaylor and Stuntflyer 3 Quote Best regards Johann Video: La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette of 1827 - naval artillery La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of long boat La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of the masts La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - 2019 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 1 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 2 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 3 See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com
druxey Posted December 17, 2016 #307 Posted December 17, 2016 'Turning in' refers to wrapping the shroud around the deadeye and making the throat seizing to hold it in place before adding the middle and end seizings. KenW, Stuntflyer, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Stuntflyer Posted December 17, 2016 Author #308 Posted December 17, 2016 Aha! Thanks, druxey. Mike mtaylor, Canute and druxey 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Mirabell61 Posted December 17, 2016 #309 Posted December 17, 2016 Mike, your "Cheerful" is a real treat for the eye !!! Nils Stuntflyer, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
michael mott Posted December 17, 2016 #310 Posted December 17, 2016 Mike a beautiful job on the throat halliard. Michael Stuntflyer, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Stuntflyer Posted December 30, 2016 Author #311 Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Best wishes to everyone for a Healthy and Happy New Year! The Cheerful plans show 5.5mm deadeyes for the chainplates and shrouds. My eyes must have been playing tricks on me when I first measured them at 5mm. Now that I am trying to install the shrouds, I can see that they are too small and somewhat hard to work with. Chuck has suggested that I could replace them with 6mm ones that would be easier to rig. That's what I'm in the process of doing now. Hey! It doesn't get more exciting than this. A while back when I was finishing up the paint work on the wales, I had decided not to paint and weather the chainplates. Something told me to hold off a bit or maybe I was just being lazy. Now that I'm scratching them up, I'm glad I waited. With the first 6mm deadeye installed you can easily see the size difference. Mike Edited December 30, 2016 by Stuntflyer reilly, rafine, Erik W and 20 others 23 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Chuck Posted December 31, 2016 #312 Posted December 31, 2016 Much better and yes it will be easier to rig the shrouds now... Canute, Stuntflyer, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Erik W Posted December 31, 2016 #313 Posted December 31, 2016 I just had to check to see which size deadeyes I bought from Chuck. 6mm. Annnnnnd, since I'm in full on planking mode, I have to say I admire this plank joint. It doesn't get any better than that! Erik aviaamator, hexnut, Ryland Craze and 16 others 19 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48
Stuntflyer Posted January 17, 2017 Author #314 Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Hello! I managed to complete the shrouds today. "Turning in" the deadeyes required a few do overs and a test of my patience. The lanyards are not secured. I like to go back and look at things when my mind is fresh before committing. Next, I want to clean up the chainplates which is something I try not to look at since right now they look like c***. Mike Edited January 17, 2017 by Stuntflyer russ, egkb, Erik W and 17 others 20 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
russ Posted January 17, 2017 #315 Posted January 17, 2017 The deadeyes and lanyards look good. Nice work. Final tensioning later is a good idea. Things are likely to move around a bit between now and then. Russ Canute, mtaylor and Stuntflyer 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Chuck Posted January 17, 2017 #316 Posted January 17, 2017 Nicely done Mike.....only a few more to go. Canute, Stuntflyer, Ian B and 2 others 5 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Maury S Posted January 17, 2017 #317 Posted January 17, 2017 Very impressive Mike. Maury mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/
druxey Posted January 18, 2017 #318 Posted January 18, 2017 Coming along nicely. I found turning in deadeyes consistently easier off-model. First I mark them while in position, then remove them to turn in the deadeyes, then replace them. However, looks like you nailed them anyway! Stuntflyer, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Stuntflyer Posted January 29, 2017 Author #319 Posted January 29, 2017 Russ: I tend to agree with you. Things are moving around a bit, as you say. I'm going to wait until after the lower backstays and mainstay are completed before I start to tighten things up. Druxey: Chuck's method does seem to work nicely once one gets the hang of it. Like everything here there is some learning to do. Next time I would like to try your method as I'm sure you have worked out all of the kinks. Mike Ryland Craze, mtaylor, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
druxey Posted January 29, 2017 #320 Posted January 29, 2017 Only most of the kinks, Mike! Ryland Craze, Stuntflyer, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Dharma66 Posted February 4, 2017 #321 Posted February 4, 2017 I read the whole of Chucks Cheerful thread, and thought to myself that no mere mortal could ever replicate that. You sir, are no mere mortal. Stuntflyer, Jack12477, Chuck and 3 others 6 Quote Phil Current (first) build: 18th Century Longboat
Stuntflyer Posted February 4, 2017 Author #322 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Thank you all for the kind words, comments and "Likes". After a week off vacationing, I'm finally getting around to building again. I finished the lower backstay and tackle today. Next up is the sling and then the mainstay. After that I'm going to clean up some of the scratched paint work. At least that's the plan. Mike Edited February 7, 2017 by Stuntflyer albert, egkb, Erik W and 20 others 23 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Tigersteve Posted February 4, 2017 #323 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) I read the whole of Chucks Cheerful thread, and thought to myself that no mere mortal could ever replicate that. You sir, are no mere mortal. I have to agree with this. You have the cleanest build following Chuck. I know when Erik catches up with you his will be clean as well. Steve Edited February 4, 2017 by Tigersteve Chuck, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
Stuntflyer Posted February 4, 2017 Author #324 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Dharma66, Steve, Chuck's build is definitely a hard act to follow. I'm amazed at just how much there is to know to even approach what he does so well. He is definitely a good man to have around. Mike Edited February 5, 2017 by Stuntflyer Canute, KenW, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Stuntflyer Posted February 7, 2017 Author #325 Posted February 7, 2017 The sling is now completed. It is made from Chuck's .035 Dark Brown rope and served its entire length with 50wt thread. Adding the thimble and seizing it was straight forward. The rope length was measured so the bottom of the hook falls about 3/16" below the gaff. A small eye was seized to one end of the rope, while being careful to maintain the proper rope length. This was all done off the ship. After feeding the sling around the mast, the remaining end was inserted through the eye and the last intertwined eye was made when the sling was in position. Seizing the last eye proved to be quite tricky. The sling is short, so holding onto it while seizing the eye proved to be awkward. It took several tries before I managed to do it. Mike KenW, Erik W, rafine and 26 others 29 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Mirabell61 Posted February 7, 2017 #326 Posted February 7, 2017 excellent work Mike, its all so acurate and clean.... Nils mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Captain Poison Posted February 7, 2017 #327 Posted February 7, 2017 Always a pleasure to see updates from your work Mike! It looks excellent and as Nils says,acurate and clean.. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws)
Erik W Posted February 7, 2017 #328 Posted February 7, 2017 That looks great Mike! Your rigging is turning out as clean looking as your woodwork. Erik mtaylor, Canute and Stuntflyer 3 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48
russ Posted February 7, 2017 #329 Posted February 7, 2017 Mike: The rigging at the mast looks wonderful. If you had any trouble with the eye on that sling, it is well hidden. Very shipshape. Russ mtaylor, Canute, Stuntflyer and 1 other 4 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
druxey Posted February 7, 2017 #330 Posted February 7, 2017 But do it you did, and very neatly, Mike. Nice! Stuntflyer, Erik W, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
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