captainbob Posted March 12, 2013 Share #31 Posted March 12, 2013 Very good it almost makes me want to make a cross section. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #32 Posted March 12, 2013 Bob: Thanks. It was fun to build. I might build another one at some point myself. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #33 Posted March 12, 2013 Well, after completing the day's yard work I have some free time (Spring break here). Here is some more progress. This model has four guns. They were meant to be smaller caliber. I recall six pounders perhaps. I "turned" them using a Dremel set horiztonally in a clamp. They are made of birch and I made a very poor job of it. Viewed from a distance or in a poor light, they are not that bad, but up close....? Well, see for yourself. Here is the carriage which came out a little better than the gun. The blocks for the gun tackles are not that bad. Here is one of the guns on deck. It is a little cramped, but that is my fault for not scaling the guns better. More later. Russ yvesvidal and cristikc 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #34 Posted March 13, 2013 Among the other deck fittings was the belaying pins. Using some magnification, I made these by hand and I think they came out fairly well. With a little more work, they could be made a bit more alike. Here is the pinrail at the mast. Note also the wedges around the mast as it goes through the deck. Russ yvesvidal, Lynn Young and Martin W 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #35 Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) After the deck fittings were finished, the channels, deadeyes, and chainplates were made. Here you can see the channel and the chainplates. The channel is set into the slot provided in the planking so that it was dowelled directly to the frames. The dowel is hidden in the inside edge of the channel at each end of the channel. The chainplates and deadeye strops were soft soldered. I had not yet discovered hard soldering yet. Here is a mock up of a simple jig to drill the holes in the deadeyes. My deadeyes were made from cherry, drawn down to the correct diameter. The end of the stick is set into the large hole and there is a plate with the three deadeye holes drilled in it glued to the other side of the jig. It makes for perfectly aligned deadeye holes each time. Never mind that rough shoulder on the jig. That is sanded off flush before the jig is used. The key is to have the large hole at the same depth as the deadeye's thickness. That way, the deadeye can be sawed off after the eyes have been drilled. I got the idea for this jig from reading Harold Underhill's Plank on Frame Models. Russ Edited March 13, 2013 by russ CaptainSteve, Martin W and Lynn Young 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #36 Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) The mast was made out of a stick of Western alder. It is a good straight grained wood. The mast is fitted with rope wooldings and side fishes. The dimensions for the mast and the fighting top were taken from Davis's The Built Up Ship Model. The mast is not glued into the model. It has a tenon on its lower end that fits into the mast step and it can be removed if I wanted to. Here is a look at the fighting top. Here it is painted and with the shrouds fitted. The looped area of the shrouds are served. Here is the serving machine I made to serve the forward most shrouds. This machine uses nylon gears and it worked very well. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited March 14, 2013 by russ Lynn Young 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #37 Posted March 14, 2013 Okay. Here are some pics of the finished model. The ratlines were made using a poster board pattern clipped onto the shrouds. The shrouds and ratlines were dyed with Minwax Jacobean stain. The reason for the slightly lmp shrouds is the failure of the soft soldered joints in a few deadeye strops. One of those can be seen in a photograph in a recent post. That is the end of the log. Please let me know if there are any questions or observations. Hopefully someone out there will get something out of this recitation of lessons learned and maybe even a few useful techniques that actually did work. If the foregoing can help someone steer clear of my mistakes then I am happy. As I said, there are a few things about this little model that I still like. Even with all the little mistakes, it still speaks to me and I am proud to share it with everyone. Later folks. Russ Lynn Young, yvesvidal and MarisStella.hr 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 14, 2013 Share #38 Posted March 14, 2013 Russ, It's a very appealing model. The pictures give a sense of something from another era. And it's not a bad sense in my opinion. I rather like it. 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...
russ Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #39 Posted March 14, 2013 Mark: Thanks. The model's atmosphere is mostly natural. The model has never been cased. It has been on my shelf for ten years now and it gets a little dusting every now and again. It has been very stable even through the high humidity and no air conditioning of Katrina and its aftermath. Nothing has moved or come loose. Some of that has to do with treenailing and some of it is the fact that the the framing and planking all got a clear finish of some sort. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted March 14, 2013 Share #40 Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Nice Build Russ, Been busy and missed your putting this up, but this way I see it all without waiting . I really like the idea of the generic cross-section for honing ones skills and understanding before attempting a large tall ship. I'm quickly understanding that maybe too many new to this hobby rush into a project much larger then they are capable of, without understanding the length of time it takes to master the Art of Building. My first knee jerk was to want to build a larger project but as I am quickly learning, not just the building of models takes time, but so to does learning the Art. The more I build the more I appreciate the work of others I see. Thanks for sharing this, It's not just an awesome model but a lesson in learning the art of the shipwright. Shine On -/\= Keith PS: I love the use of the cherry from the yard, I was just watching a show on making wooding spoons from the crooks in fruit trees and I have a cherry in the yard and a walnut, pecan...... Edited March 14, 2013 by themadchemist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted March 14, 2013 Share #41 Posted March 14, 2013 Very good. Thanks for sharing. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted March 14, 2013 Keith: Thanks for the very kind words. Thanks for dropping by. Bob: I appreciate the kind words. Thanks. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted March 14, 2013 Share #43 Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Wow - very nice work Russ - those pics look like pics of a real thing...really nice first pic of the deadeyes with the gun....and the deck with the 4 guns Very realistic rigging too. Edited March 14, 2013 by gerty Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 14, 2013 Share #44 Posted March 14, 2013 Russ it is great to revist work that was done many years ago, not only does it mark time but also one's progress and development. The model looks great. Michael 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #45 Posted March 14, 2013 Gerty: Thanks for those kind words. I think the rigging could be much better, but that is only because I know more now than I did then. Russ Michael: This has been fun remembering how I built this model. Some good memories, some not so much. But it was a good learning experience. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 19, 2013 Share #46 Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) This looks like a great project Russ. I'm a beginner at model ship building but scratch building and a cross section like yours is what interests me the most. Would you please tell me how I may get the plans for the Triton Cross Section? Regards, Paddy Edited March 19, 2013 by Paddy Quote 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted March 20, 2013 Share #47 Posted March 20, 2013 Hi Paddy Welcome. Not to take over Russ's log, but I don't think he would mind if I directed you to this link. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/116-keel-drawing-first-drawing-for-trition-cross-section-and-access-request/ Russ, I hope you didn't mind me doing this. If so, just let me know with a PM. Quote Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 20, 2013 Share #48 Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks Long9Ron, I appreciate it. Quote 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted March 20, 2013 Share #49 Posted March 20, 2013 Russ, A real treat for the eyes. Love the idea of a cross section. Yours is beautiful. I may have to put one on my "to do list" You have motivated me. It is also, as you state, a real learning experience, in that the construction seems to be a much closer approximation to a 1:1 build. Regards, Michael D Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share #50 Posted March 20, 2013 Paddy: Thanks for the kind words. Please follow Long9Ron's advice and request access to the Triton plans. I designed the Triton cross section with my colleague Don Walker. I hope you enjoy that cross section. Long9Ron: no problems. Michael: Glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing your build here at MSW when you are ready. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted March 31, 2013 Share #51 Posted March 31, 2013 Well done, Thank you for re-posting it Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #52 Posted March 31, 2013 Guy: Thanks. Glad to see you back as well. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 1, 2013 Share #53 Posted April 1, 2013 Thank for posting Russ. Very nice for a "generic" cross section Quote Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #54 Posted April 2, 2013 Pete: Thanks. I appreciate the kind words. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicmcdude Posted April 6, 2013 Share #55 Posted April 6, 2013 Welcome back this is one beautiful cross section, one of the best!!! Quote Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #56 Posted April 6, 2013 Sinan: Thank you for those very kind words. However, I think that there are several of the Triton cross sections that are far better executed. We have some really good builders around here. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dida Posted April 8, 2013 Share #57 Posted April 8, 2013 Very nice piece of work! Quote Kind regards, Hrvoje Finished: Leut by Dida My current build: Leut II My forum dealing with traditional Croatian and Mediterranean shipbuilding: http://drvenibrodovi.forumotion.eu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share #58 Posted April 8, 2013 Dida: Thanks. I appreciate the kind words. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 22, 2013 Share #59 Posted May 22, 2013 I really like it! Nice job... Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share #60 Posted May 22, 2013 Tim: Thanks for stopping by. I am glad you like it. It was a fun project. Russ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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