Richard Bradfield Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share #61 Posted May 3, 2013 Russ, Wayne, Bob and Buck, thanks for checking in on my build log and thanks for the comments. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 5, 2013 Share #62 Posted May 5, 2013 Richard, It's been a while since I've checked in on you and your build! What a a beautiful jou you have done, she is truly a joy to look at. You should be proud! 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...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted May 17, 2013 Tim, thanks for checking in. The last few days I've been working on the iron works for the rigging. First pic is the bobstay plates, a pretty simple job. Next was working on the bowsprit iron. I must admit that for me these little pieces are quite a challenge at this scale (large by the standards on this forum). I give unlimited kudos to all the model builders that do a far superior job on a much smaller scale. I guess practice does make perfect. I next moved on to the boom. That is a very busy stick of wood, with the boom iron, cheek blocks, cleats, fairleads, boom jaws and eyelets for the sail lacing. Next ,I moved onto the mast with the mast head band, cleats and boom rest and fake mast wedges at deck level. I also readied the mast hoops by washing them in CA glue to strengthen them, then sanding the excess glue to ready for paint. Finally I worked on the rudder. I made the steering horns, but have not yet attached them. These things are pretty small and I can't see how the heck I could put three nails in each and also solder a fillet onto them, so I cheated a bit. Only one nail hole and no fillet! All this iron work will be painted white as will the boom the bowsprit and a bit of the mast. Made some good progress but still have a long way to go. I want to get this build finished so I can start my Victory Tug! Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted May 20, 2013 Share #64 Posted May 20, 2013 Terrific work Richard ! Lookin' good ! 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...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share #65 Posted May 20, 2013 Hey Gerty, thanks for checking in on my log. I have since painted everything and am ready to move on. I think my next task will be to paint the bottom some shade of red. I'm not sure if I want to paint it with a brush or use a spray can. I also need to prepare a base to mount it on as once the bottom is painted I can use the work vise. I think I'll go with a cradle mount in lieu of pedestals. When are we going to get to see more of your build? Its been a little lonely being the only Bennett builder posting here lately. I need to see how bad I've screwed mine up, so come on and post some progress pictures! Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 21, 2013 Share #66 Posted May 21, 2013 Size doesn't mater, the metal work is great. 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...
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted May 21, 2013 Share #67 Posted May 21, 2013 Very Nice Richard, very Nice....! I really like this kit from Model Shipways. It has a lot of detail in it and provides a lot of fun with it. I prefer the more difficult kits like this one to build. It involves a great detail of framing and pushes the modeler. I also like the link to the Library of Congress. Most don't know about going there for boats. I didn't for a long time... I AM ENJOYING YOUR BUILDING PROGRESS!!! Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 21, 2013 Share #68 Posted May 21, 2013 Splendid work! 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 21, 2013 Share #69 Posted May 21, 2013 Richard: For painting the red bottom, I would use a good paint brush. I use artist's acrylics. Very inexpensive. I put on several very thin coats over several days. For the color, I recently saw a local catboat down here that had a great shade of red. 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...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #70 Posted May 21, 2013 Bob, Mario, Tim and Russ, thanks for checking in on my build and thanks for the comments. Russ, that is exactly the red I intend to use. Looks just like the antifouling paint I've seen used on the real thing. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #71 Posted May 21, 2013 Here is a pic of the mast boom and bow sprit painted and positioned on the boat. Nothing is permanently attached. tasmanian 1 Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 21, 2013 Share #72 Posted May 21, 2013 So far that looks very good. 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...
joshukr Posted May 22, 2013 Share #73 Posted May 22, 2013 Richard, Wow, you are just moving right along. It is looking great. The metal work you have done in my humble opinion is very impressive. -josh Quote -joshukr- Current Build: Willie L. Bennett Skip Jack - Model Shipways (1:32) - First Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted May 22, 2013 Share #74 Posted May 22, 2013 Richard, wonderful job on your Bennett!! I really like how your dredges came out, time consuming but well worth the results!!! -Adam Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mischief Posted May 22, 2013 Share #75 Posted May 22, 2013 Well I finished the second bilge pump and it turned out as good as the first. I started building the oyster dredges yesterday and quit in order to come up with a better more organised method. So I went and bought a nice piece of poplar to serve as a build board for the dredges, made a copy of the dredge plans and taped it to the board. Then I spent the next two and a half hours cutting and shaping the pieces for the frame for one of the two dredges. Oh yeah, I also went to the local craft store and bought a pair of 4mm X 2mm Bale Making pliers and a pair of Round Nose Pliers from the jewelry department which helped a bunch. Went to the local supermarket and bought a bag of White Pearl Onions just for the bag, as it will work very well for the netting on the dredges ( I need to find a recipe to use the onions!) Now I need to come up with a plan or jig to hold these parts so I can assemble them. I intend to bolt the pieces I made eyelets for together and solder the rest of the joints. I think I will make it in sections, the two sides and the bottom then assemble and finish soldering the connecting braces and joints. I may staple the individual pieces in place to the build board then use FloTemp paste solder to join them. Hopefully I will be successful. I will post my results. Here are a couple pics of the 23 pieces needed to to construct the dredge frame. I still need to cut and shape the pieces for the second dredge and make a rake for each one. Picture 030.jpgPicture 031.jpg Hopefully it will look like this when finished. Picture 032.jpg Richard,for a net pick up a white hair net from the bakery at Wall Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share #76 Posted May 24, 2013 Russ, Josh, Adam, and "mischief", thanks for checking in and for the comments. Josh, I've been waiting to see an update on your build! Come on man, post it! Mischief, I will check out the hair net, thanks for the tip. It just dawned on me the other day while in the shower that I have a great source of net material right under my nose. I have one of those fluffy body scrubbing thingies that may be perfect. Its white, small openings and wrinkly. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share #77 Posted May 24, 2013 So over the last several days, I've been working on more metal work. This time its the A-Frame for the dredges. This was quite a challenge since I suck at soldering, but after several disasters I got er done! The cable pulleys were almost fun to make. I made the actual pulley by forcing some wood dowel into a 3/32 copper tube, then I scribed a line on the tube with my scroll saw for the groove, then hand filed it further. I still need to paint them. After I finished them, it dawned on me that I could have just filled the piece of tubing with solder and had a stronger piece. Maybe next time. I also worked a bit on my bilge pumps by cutting them down to a lower profile, then painted them, you guessed it, White! Pics follow. Here it is positioned on the boat for a look. I had thought about leaving the pumps in brass, but I like the white just as well. Its more correct anyway since they were actually made from galvanized tin. I need to work on them a bit to get a flusher fit on the deck Next, I will work on the dredge rollers. Thanks for looking! Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 24, 2013 Share #78 Posted May 24, 2013 The A frame looks very good. I like the pumps as well. I agree that the paint looks better than leaving them plain. Nice job. 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...
hamilton Posted May 25, 2013 Share #79 Posted May 25, 2013 Hi Richard Wonderful work - I love the detail you've added - it really brings the model to life! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780) 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) under the bench: Admiralty Echo cross-section; 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...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share #80 Posted May 25, 2013 Russ and Hamilton, thanks for your comments. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 25, 2013 Share #81 Posted May 25, 2013 Nice work on that frame. I love the metal strapped blocks. 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...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share #82 Posted May 26, 2013 Bob. Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate the positive comments you and the other seasoned model shipwrights provide. Being new to the hobby its nice to know I seem to be on the right track. At least I haven't gotten a "Whoa there, what are you doing" comment. I ran out of brass strips and couldn't work on some of the ironwork I had intended. I ordered a "boat load" of brass strips and tubing, C and I beams so I should not run out again, ever! So I decided to piddle a little bit and wanted to check out the waterline I marked on my boat. I put it in the bathtub and it floated true for a few seconds, then started taking on water. Took me a minute to figure out that the centerboard case was not water proof! Oh well, I have a nice clean bilge now, and I need to redo my waterline markings. I then decided to move on to putting the safety guards on the dredge winder. After some thought I decided to try using card stock in lieu of metal. It actually was much easier and should work just fine. The following pictures show my process. It took me about 6 hours to do two of them. They look better than the the pictures show them to be. I'm happy with the result. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 26, 2013 Share #83 Posted May 26, 2013 Richard, You are doing a super job, it's always a joy to drop in you your build log. I hope I can do 1/2 as good of a job on my Skipjack as you are doing on your kit! 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 26, 2013 Share #84 Posted May 26, 2013 The card stock looks good. I have used poster board in a few of my builds and had some good results. Very nice work on yours. 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...
captainbob Posted May 27, 2013 Share #85 Posted May 27, 2013 I use old file folders myself. Lot easier than brass. 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...
Dandyfunk Posted May 27, 2013 Share #86 Posted May 27, 2013 Richard: I really like your A-frame, you did a very good job on it. Obviously your soldering skills have improved significantly. The card stock for the dredge guards looks good, if it works use it! Quote Dan B Current Build: Benjamin W. Latham-American Fishing Schooner, MS Previous Builds: Willie L. Bennett-Chesapeake Bay Skipjack, MS; Lewis & Clark Keelboat, L & C Replicas; HMS Sultana-Colonial Schooner, MS; Glad Tidings-Pinky Schooner, MS Future Build: Emma C. Berry-Sloop-Rigged Well Smack, MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 27, 2013 Share #87 Posted May 27, 2013 Great work on your A frame. And I like the look of your dredge guards. A great way of thinking outside the box. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #88 Posted May 29, 2013 Tim, Russ, bob and Davidb, thanks for checking in on my build and for the gracious comments. They are appreciated! Danb, I think perseverance is the word to describe my improved soldering skills. I'm not really sure what is going on with my ability there, it is just so hit or miss. Anyway thanks for the comment as it did turn out pretty well. I painted the bottom of my boat over the last few days and really like the results. That Tamiya masking tape is great. Really got a clean waterline and I only need to touch up the white color where I screwed up the taping. I was expecting to have to paint a green pinstripe between the white and red, but I have such a crisp line I'm not sure I want to anymore. I also made the cradle for the boat and have only to paint and position them on the display board, but I need to let the paint dry for a day or so. Pics to follow. This is the first coat. Second coat. Third coat. Fourth coat. Removing the tape and exposing the waterline. Wow, I'm so happy with the result, here is another picture! And another. Here are a couple pics of the cradles I made for displaying the boat. Still need to fine tune them to the hull, mount, and finish. I'll do that tomorrow when the bottom is good and dry. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 29, 2013 Share #89 Posted May 29, 2013 That red color is right on the mark. Very nice look. It looks great without the pinstripe. I would go with it as is. It looks really good. 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...
dgbot Posted May 29, 2013 Share #90 Posted May 29, 2013 Great paint job. Did you use a brush or did you spray it on? David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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