GuntherMT Posted June 17, 2016 Share #181 Posted June 17, 2016 Looking sharp! Are you going to share the 'tricks' you learned along the way perhaps? Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 17, 2016 Share #182 Posted June 17, 2016 Looks great, Mike! mtaylor, Jack12477 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 17, 2016 Share #183 Posted June 17, 2016 Really nice looking work Mike. Bob mtaylor, Canute and Jack12477 3 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #184 Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the comments and "Likes" Brian - The photo below shows pretty much how I set things up. The wood spacer is 3/32" deep with a tab on each end to help keep it flat on the deck. The pins are about 1/16" long and filed flat and to equal lengths. Once the gun is aligned it's only a matter of creating the indents into the masking tape. When pressing down I found that a rocking motion (side to side) works better than just pressing straight down. The indent will be very shallow yet still visible for drilling. To allow a little wiggle room I made the holes a few thousandths oversize. Honestly though, It's a time consuming process that one might find unnecessary. Though not shown in the previous post, I have since re-positioned the two guns at the stern that were slightly off center to the port openings. The pins were removed and they were just glued to the deck without any issues. Edited June 17, 2016 by Stuntflyer Chuck, EdT, PeteB and 16 others 19 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted June 18, 2016 Share #185 Posted June 18, 2016 Thanks! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archjofo Posted June 18, 2016 Share #186 Posted June 18, 2016 Wonderful work! Stuntflyer, Canute and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share #187 Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Johann, Your videos are fantastic! Beautiful work indeed. Mike 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share #188 Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I guess I have been slackening off a bit lately, but I have somehow managed to work on a number of different Cheerful projects at the same time. Here is the first update. The carriages were rigged with the 3mm blocks. I still need to finish off the rope and do the coils. The rudder was scratch built. The straps were made from Chucks kit, using the thinner laser board and not the thicker wood straps. I used 24 gauge wire for the nails. After trying the wire on the rudder, I decided to try and find something that didn't require painting afterwards. Remembering something I had read on one of EdT's build logs, I was able to find black monofilament on Amazon with the suitable thickness. The hull strap nails were done with the mono. I found it much easier to work with, at least for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PA9MRFC/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. In addition, the tiller was completed. I used striping tape (razor cut on glass to 1/16") for the straps around the tiller. This tape was easy to work with, has a flat finish and is hi-tack as well. Both parts will be permanently attached after I finish the carriage rigging Edited July 14, 2016 by Stuntflyer Dubz, GuntherMT, Ryland Craze 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 13, 2016 Share #189 Posted July 13, 2016 Very nicely and neatly done, Mike! mtaylor and Canute 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share #190 Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for the comments and "Likes". To make the mast coat a boxwood disc was centered to the face of a Dremel sanding wheel with a drop of CA, spun at fast speed while filing in the shape. Afterwards, the part was soaked in acetone to release it from the wheel. The mast sits at a 4° angle, as near as I can measure. To allow the mast to tilt, I used a round emery sanding stick grit #2 inserted thru the bottom of the mast coat. Because the stick is tapered, I was able to remove material without damaging the top of the mast coat. http://www.esslinger.com/round-emery-sanding-sticks/ A 13/32" drill was used to check the angle. Edited July 14, 2016 by Stuntflyer rafine, GuntherMT, albert and 18 others 21 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 14, 2016 Share #191 Posted July 14, 2016 Moving along beautifully Mike. Bob mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #192 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Got a few more tasks completed before I move onto completing the gun tackle. The pumps were made from Chuck's kit and the winch was scratch built. I had a blast while working on the winch. It consists of 12 separate pieces of wood. These parts are shown here in temporary position only and will be removed before I start to work on the gun tackle. I don't trust myself working in tight areas around somewhat fragile parts. Edited July 21, 2016 by Stuntflyer Mirabell61, tlevine, Jack12477 and 19 others 22 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted July 20, 2016 Share #193 Posted July 20, 2016 Very nice work. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share #194 Posted July 27, 2016 Moving along. . . Still need to scratch the bowsprit step and then hopefully onto the bowsprit. Ryland Craze, tlevine, Erik W and 21 others 24 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted July 27, 2016 Share #195 Posted July 27, 2016 very nice and clean work Mike, your "Cheerful" looks top... Nils Canute and Stuntflyer 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 28, 2016 Share #196 Posted July 28, 2016 Mike, looking super nice. As Nils said, very clean and crisp. Stuntflyer 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share #197 Posted August 2, 2016 Hello everyone! Just a small update. The Quoin handles are now on the carriages. They are very small measuring 3/64" wide and 1/8" long. They were turned on the Dremel from 8mm boxwood belaying pins purchased from Model Shipways (also sold by Amati). The bowsprit step is scratched using Chuck's method as a guide. The only difference being that the beam holes in the middle post were drilled oversize 3/32", thus making it easier to file the square holes on the two outer posts. Some red paint, pins and washers will be added to complete the part. Mirabell61, tlevine, mmdd and 28 others 31 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 2, 2016 Share #198 Posted August 2, 2016 Really nicely done Mike. Bob Canute, PeteB, Mirabell61 and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 2, 2016 Share #199 Posted August 2, 2016 Sweet and very neat, Mike! Mirabell61, mtaylor, Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted August 2, 2016 Share #200 Posted August 2, 2016 Very beautiful work Stuntflyer, mtaylor, Mirabell61 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted August 2, 2016 Share #201 Posted August 2, 2016 Your craftsmanship is outstanding. I am really enjoying following your build log. Mirabell61, Stuntflyer, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kees de mol Posted August 2, 2016 Share #202 Posted August 2, 2016 Very crisp and beautifull. You could almost forget it's made of wood. Vibrand colours. Kind regards, Kees Canute, PeteB, Mirabell61 and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Dutch beamtrawler KW88, Pelikaan 1/75 Completed build: Dutch sidetrawler KW49, Antje 1/75 Completed build: Scottisch 10m trawler 1/25 Want to see some real Kitsch... With a capital K?!! Visit my 'museum' here at MSW My blog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archjofo Posted August 12, 2016 Share #203 Posted August 12, 2016 Hello Mike, really nice looking work! Canute, Mirabell61, Stuntflyer and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted August 12, 2016 Share #204 Posted August 12, 2016 Wunderbar !!! Nils Canute, Stuntflyer and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted August 13, 2016 Share #205 Posted August 13, 2016 Mike your model is so neat... that's give very interesting look. I have to admit that is impressive for me.I've missed which paint you using? Red and black...Deck wood is holy, right?Cheers,Matt mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #206 Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys! I've been recovering from some back issues, hence the late reply. Matt, I'm using Winsor & Newton "Crimson" red mixed with their "Burnt Umber" in a ratio of 10 to 1. For the black, I'm using Grumbacher "Mars Black". I started with the same color from W&N before switching to Grumbacher. For some unknown reason It goes on smoother and dries better than the same color from W&N. Looking at the photos I see why you would think that I'm using Holy for the deck. Nope, the deck is Boxwood with some Wipe-on-Poly applied. Mike Edited August 15, 2016 by Stuntflyer Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share #207 Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) What's that old adage, "measure twice cut once". That's what I should have done while making the bowsprit. Luckily Jason over at Crown Timberyard had another stick to send me. That's my next project. Meanwhile the bowsprit step is now painted and in temporary position. I still need to weather the windlass gears, while being careful not to get any of the powder on the deck. Should be fun. Matt, if your looking in, This is closer to what the deck color really looks like. Edited August 16, 2016 by Stuntflyer Erik W, KenW, druxey and 19 others 22 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Poison Posted August 16, 2016 Share #208 Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Very good choice in terms of timber and very clean work! Edited August 16, 2016 by Captain Poison mtaylor, Jack12477, 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted August 17, 2016 Share #209 Posted August 17, 2016 Mike I'm looking in each update from your side Simply beautiful... You're right there is a difference comparing photos. Thanks for names of the paint... I really like red hue which you achieve.Looking forward for another update Stuntflyer, wyz, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyz Posted August 17, 2016 Share #210 Posted August 17, 2016 Mike, Over and over I read the word precise to describe your workmanship. So true! To my eye there is nothing that doesn't look perfect. On most models you can spot slight imperfections here and there if you look closely, but not on your model. Stunningly beautiful. I second what Mati said about the red hue you achieved. Very nice! mtaylor, Canute, Stuntflyer and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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