JesseLee Posted August 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2015 Since my Syren build will be a very long term project I will work on some smaller builds on the side starting with this one. I love hot sauce & save bottles of every different kind I try. This one has a pirate Captain Rodney on the label. I though it would be cool to put a pirate ship in it. The bottle will stand up on this one because the label is staying on. It will be one of my hot sauce bottles & a ship in a bottle at the same time. Because of the labels the ship will only be able to be viewed from 2 sides instead of all the way around. Thought it would be fun to do something a little different in between the steps of my big build. Here are some pics of the bottle, the basic shape of the hull block, the ship on my flimsy jig with bowsprit cut & fitted on & my very sketchy plans. qwerty2008, Salty Sea Dog, digby and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2015 This should prove an interesting build mind if I pull up a chair? GLakie, IgorSky and mattsayers148 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2015 I like this idea.. I'm pulling a chair next to David. GLakie, mattsayers148, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted August 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2015 I'm in too! mtaylor, GLakie, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted August 2, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 2, 2015 Me 4! IgorSky, GLakie, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted August 2, 2015 Welcome David ,Mark, Omega & Piet- it's always good to have you around my friend! mtaylor, Piet, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 2, 2015 The putty & some tools I will be using........ Senior ole salt, IgorSky, Piet and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannis Posted August 2, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2015 Interesting, next plz! IgorSky, mtaylor, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted August 2, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2015 Love the bottle. The ship will look great in it. Bob mattsayers148, JesseLee, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannis Posted August 3, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) In the next construction forbid the content for us and keep the bottle Edited August 3, 2015 by ioannis mattsayers148, Omega1234, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted August 3, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 3, 2015 Hi JesseLee! Congratulations on the start of an interesting project! I occupy a place in the audience, too. )) Best Regards! Igor. P.S. This bottle is very nice! JesseLee, mattsayers148, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted August 3, 2015 Welcome everyone! mattsayers148, mtaylor, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted August 4, 2015 Will make the bulwarks out of thick paper to keep them from looking too thick. Cut them out & checked for proper fit. They will be one strip wrapped around & glued on. dgbot, IgorSky, Salty Sea Dog and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted August 4, 2015 Went on & put the putty in the bottom of the bottle now. Heated it on the stove to slightly melt & seal it down to the bottle better. Shaped the waves some & pressed the ship in the putty where it will rest. Omega1234, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwish Posted August 4, 2015 Share #15 Posted August 4, 2015 ice looking little ship. I am looking forward to your progress reports. Gwyl mtaylor, Piet and mattsayers148 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted August 4, 2015 Drilled rigging holes in bowsprit & glued paper bulwarks on. ioannis, _SalD_, Salty Sea Dog and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted August 4, 2015 Share #17 Posted August 4, 2015 Hi Jesse Very nice work on the hull, especially with respect to the bulwarks. I also have to say that I didn't realise how small the hull was, until I saw your huge hand next to it! I'm looking forward to the journey ahead. All the best! Patrick IgorSky, mattsayers148 and JesseLee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannis Posted August 4, 2015 Share #18 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Well done so far.And surgeons like this do surgery Have a look on this special minidrill Edited August 4, 2015 by ioannis mtaylor, dgbot, JesseLee and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted August 4, 2015 Wow, thanks to everyone commenting & following along! Next I started working on the masts & how I would hinge them. I have seen the wire hinge method but I wanted to challenge myself & see if I could make a wood hinge in the mast itself. It took a few tries but it worked out. I drilled the small hole after shaping it & used wood splinters cut out with razor edges. When they raise up they will look more like a solid mast going into the deck. My computer is scrambling the photos out of order every time I try to load them now so I will have to post a few pictures at a time several times. here are the 1st 2. The next 2-3 will follow - then the next until I can get all 7 posted Omega1234, _SalD_, UpstateNY and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted August 4, 2015 And the next 3....... Salty Sea Dog, UpstateNY, mattsayers148 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted August 4, 2015 Now the last 2....... Omega1234, mattsayers148, IgorSky and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted August 4, 2015 Share #22 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Hey JesseThat's really clever and skilful work on the hinges. I know that if I tried something similar, well, it'd probably split (and I'd need to go to see the local Catholic priest for confession-too much swearing!!!). What's your secret?Incidentally, you're not alone with the photos loading out of order. I have exactly the same problem too. On a slightly different note, I also seem to receive posts out of order as well. For instance, your posts about the sea and placement of the hull into it, didn't appear until now, ie after the posts about the paper bulwarks. Strange, though, but it's not the end of the world.Anyhow, I'm looking forward to your next instalment.CheersPatrick Edited August 8, 2015 by Omega1234 JesseLee, mattsayers148, IgorSky and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 4, 2015 Share #23 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Jesse, After you hit the "attach this file" button, under the thumbnail is "Add to Post". Put the cursor where you want the pictures and hit that button. The order you hit them will be the order they appear. I'll this update. Wooden hinges... wow. Edited August 4, 2015 by mtaylor Piet, IgorSky, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted August 5, 2015 Patrick, I'm not sure. I just try it to see if it works. I assure you, they don't always work the first time. Somehow it worked. Also it doesn't have to hold up to much, just to get the ship built & in the bottle then they will never be moved again. Mark, thanks- I'll try that Omega1234, IgorSky, mattsayers148 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) First painting stages of the hull. Put wire staples in for shroud lines to be tied to later. Pre- drilled a few rigging line holes. Made windows for Captain's cabin. Painted on paper, cut out to shape & glued then on. Edited August 8, 2015 by JesseLee dgbot, Salty Sea Dog, captainbob and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted August 8, 2015 Share #26 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Hi JessesNice work! I especially love the stern windows, which I reckon 'pop' really nicely.The staples for the shroud lines are a great idea, too.Look forward to your next update.CheersPatrick Edited August 10, 2015 by Omega1234 IgorSky, mtaylor, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted August 8, 2015 Share #27 Posted August 8, 2015 Looking good Jesse, looking good. Bob JesseLee, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share #28 Posted August 19, 2015 Made the deck fittings: lifeboat, stairs, etc. UpstateNY, _SalD_, IgorSky and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share #29 Posted August 19, 2015 Will try to make mini cannons. Cut out tiny wood chips for the bottom & very thin brass wire for the barrels. UpstateNY, IgorSky, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted August 19, 2015 Cut out the gun ports. Applied a glue soaked tread to close in the top & serve as the cap rails. Piet, mtaylor, UpstateNY and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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