Pheasant Posted October 6, 2015 Share #151 Posted October 6, 2015 a bit behind you. as usual your work is impossible to emulate. Great! Terry Canute, GLakie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share #152 Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks so much Terry. Did you ever finish Essex? Are you working on Cheerful now? If so, I'd again urge you to post a log. Bob Canute and GLakie 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...
cookster Posted October 7, 2015 Share #153 Posted October 7, 2015 Looks good Bob! 1300 holes drilled by hand? 1300 more to do again? You're more man than me. I'd definitely be reaching for a rotary tool of some type... mtaylor, Canute and GLakie 3 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share #154 Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks so much Wes and the "likes". I would reach for the rotary tool as well, but, truthfully, i can't use one to drill those holes without slipping and skipping unless i drill starter holes by hand first. Bob Canute, cookster, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted October 8, 2015 Share #155 Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) Bob, One thing I have found to help is using a thumb tack to create in an indent for the drill head to sit in. Also working at a very low RPM so as to not "walk" or skip the bit. I do not know if this helps or not. I know what you mean though. I tend to use a pin vice over a rotary tool more, as it offers much more control. Albeit at the cost of a sore wrist or hand. Thank you, Tim Edited October 8, 2015 by Tim I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted October 11, 2015 Share #156 Posted October 11, 2015 Fabulous work on the hull Bob - your attention to detail and your precision are an example to us all! hamilton dgbot, Canute, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 11, 2015 Share #157 Posted October 11, 2015 Lovely job, Bob. On my first model I drilled all the thousands of treenail holes using a pin vice, so know how you felt! I now 'dimple' the surface with a sharp point and can then confidently use a rotary handpiece (a Proxxon in this case) to drill those holes where I want them. hamilton, Canute, GLakie 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archjofo Posted October 11, 2015 Share #158 Posted October 11, 2015 Hi Bob, a very nice work. GLakie, mtaylor and Canute 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...
rafine Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share #159 Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks so much Hamilton, Druxey, Johann and the "likes". Druxey, actually I've done it both ways -- drilling starter holes by hand and finishing with a Dremel, and drilling all the way by hand. It seems to take about the same time and effort each way. Bob dgbot, GLakie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Gahm Posted October 13, 2015 Share #160 Posted October 13, 2015 Beautiful work, Bob! Absolute pleasure to watch! Thomas mtaylor, Mirabell61, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #161 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks so much Thomas. Bob mtaylor, GLakie and Canute 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...
rafine Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #162 Posted October 15, 2015 I have now completed the lower planking on the port side. This involved the same process used on the starboard side -- planking, tree nailing, final sanding and repainting of the wale. Although the two sides didn't come out exactly identical, they are very close. The hull is now fully planked. With the completion of this work, it is time to turn my attention inboard and thin down the bulkheads in preparation for the bulwark planking. Bob lionfish, Jay 1, realworkingsailor and 31 others 34 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...
lionfish Posted October 15, 2015 Share #163 Posted October 15, 2015 looks awesome, i cant wait to see the rest of it built GLakie, Jack12477, reilly and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 15, 2015 Share #164 Posted October 15, 2015 nicely done Canute, mtaylor and GLakie 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted October 15, 2015 Share #165 Posted October 15, 2015 [Although the two sides didn't come out exactly identical, they are very close.] Are you kidding me Bob?!!! I think we may have different definitions of "close". Very nicely done. Very nice indeed. mtaylor, augie, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 15, 2015 Share #166 Posted October 15, 2015 Lovely. I'm sure that in the real world, the two sides would be slightly different, so your model is super-realistic! augie, dvm27, GLakie and 5 others 8 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted October 15, 2015 Share #167 Posted October 15, 2015 Beautiful work! - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 15, 2015 Share #168 Posted October 15, 2015 Your planking turned out superb Bob. Nice!! Canute, mtaylor and augie 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #169 Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks so much Dirk, Lionfish, Chuck, Grant, Druxey, Tim and George for the generous comments and also to the "likes" for their continuing interest . Always appreciated. Bob mtaylor and GLakie 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...
GuntherMT Posted October 15, 2015 Share #170 Posted October 15, 2015 Beautiful planking work! avsjerome2003, mtaylor, GLakie and 1 other 4 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...
Mirabell61 Posted October 15, 2015 Share #171 Posted October 15, 2015 beautiful pictures of very beautifil work Bob, it is a treat for the eyes to look at... Nils augie, GLakie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 October 16, 2015 Share #172 Posted October 16, 2015 A big milestone and well done getting there, Bob. Canute and GLakie 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share #173 Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks so much Brian, Nils, Mark and the "likes". Greatly appreciated. Bob Canute, Mirabell61 and GLakie 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...
augie Posted October 16, 2015 Share #174 Posted October 16, 2015 The word 'pristine' doesn't even come close. Sit back for a minute and enjoy the view. mtaylor, GLakie, dgbot and 1 other 4 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share #175 Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks so much Augie. When are we going to see more of your Confederacy? Bob GLakie 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...
Rustyj Posted October 17, 2015 Share #176 Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Bob. I agree with everyone on the superb, as always, planking job! I can't wait to see the inboard work. Canute and GLakie 2 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share #177 Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks so much Rusty. I'm looking forward to doing it, as well. Bob Canute, mtaylor and GLakie 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...
Gahm Posted October 19, 2015 Share #178 Posted October 19, 2015 You can be proud of your Cheerful! Fantastic work! Thomas GLakie, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share #179 Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks so much Thomas. Bob Canute, GLakie and mtaylor 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...
rafine Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share #180 Posted October 22, 2015 Inboard work underway. I have thinned down the bulkheads and made and added the false deck. This involved a fair amount of effort, but nothing that was particularly difficult or interesting to see. For the bulkhead thinning, I followed Chuck's lead and started with a Dremel with a rough sanding drum, followed by sanding sticks and chisels. I also added filler strips at the bow and stern to aid in planking and to facilitate the drilling of various holes. When I was satisfied that all was thin enough and fair, I moved on to the false deck. The deck was cut from basswood sheet using the template in the plans. I cut it a little oversize and trimmed to fit. Before gluing it in place, I cut the mast hole, the opening for the skylight and the notches for the stern frames. I also marked out the positions of the hatches and companionway and also marked the position of the "deck beams" in preparation for deck planking. I cut the deck into four pieces to make gluing it in place a little easier. Now, it's on to the interior bulwark planking. Bob mtaylor, Stuntflyer, egkb and 21 others 24 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...
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