USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96

[Julie Mo]

Thank you all for the kind words.  Yes, once I convinced myself that I could make boats that small. they were fun to build.  Now all I have to do is convince myself that I can make the two props at .125" (3mm) diameter.  I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.

 

Bob

Is that the Little Model Builder that could speaking? "I know I can.  I know I can.  I know I can..."

[captainbob]

Thanks Nils.  I still have a lot to learn about the process, but I'm sure I will use it again for other things. 

 

Yes Julie, you caught me, If you look closely I did not show the bottom of the little boats because they still do not have props. I think I can, I thin . . .

 

Bob

[steamschooner]

Wonderful progress on your project Bob, it's looking great!

[captainbob]

Thanks Steamschooner.

 

Bob

[captainbob]

The plans show, what I believe to be, a ring of fire buckets around the stack.  I had made the ring with the holes in it but had not made the buckets when I mounted the stack.  It was ‘fun’ squeezing the buckets through everything, using tweezers, to place them in the holes.  I also mounted the dory on it’s davits at the stern.

 

Bob

 

 

 

[Omega1234]

Hi Bob

 

Wow, wow and triple wow!  Love your work.  

 

It seems like you're really cracking along nicely.  You must be coming to an end, soon.  Any hints as to what your next ship's gonna be?

 

All the best!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Mirabell61]

lovely progress work Bob,

 

that bucket rack around the stack looks sweet , also dory and davits

 

Nils 

[Mahuna]

Looks great Bob.  Can't wait to see it in real life in a couple of weeks.

[captainbob]

Patrick, Let's see, what next, I have about 30 boats waiting research.  So witch one?  I'm kind of leaning toward an Edwardian type launch, but we'll just have to see.

 

Thanks Nils, it's amazing what can be found when you look.

 

Frank, it will be good to see you again.

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

Hi Bob

 

An edwardian Steam Launch?  Would that be similar to what Michael Mott is building?  If so, I can just imagine how well you're going to do all of the metal work in the steam engine and pipes.

 

Looking forward to seeing you start.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick 

[captainbob]

More on the order of a shorter version of the Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832 by druxey with a prop instead of the ores. Google 'Edwardian launch', there are many of them. I was not considering steam, but . . .

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

Hey Bob

 

Thanks!  I'm with ya, now.  Druxey did an amazing job on his barge.  I'm sure that you'll do the same as well.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick 

[cog]

A mid seventeen century barge, with steam propulsion ... now that's a challenge I would like to see Bob. And of course the carvings, and banners It would blow the minds of the barge's contemporaries ...

Edited October 1, 2016 by cog

[captainbob]

Thanks Patrick, but I don't think I'm up to Druxey's standard yet.

 

 

A mid seventeen century barge, with steam propulsion ... now that's a challenge I would like to see Bob. And of course the carvings, and banners It would blow the minds of the barge's contemporaries ...

 

That's a challenge I'd like to see also, Carl.  Do you know of any plans or pictures?

 

Bob

[cog]

We should ask Patrick, he come up with the idea

[captainbob]

We should ask Patrick, he come up with the idea

 

Any pictures Patrick?  All I see are nineteenth century.

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

Hey you guys. Quit being mean to me. I just suggested it. I didn't say I was smart.... !!!!! Hehehe

Edited October 2, 2016 by Omega1234

[popeye the sailor]

hey there Bob........super bit of progress on the pequot!       the dory looks great on the davits....as the other boats as well...those davits look pretty cool too.    the fire buckets are  a nice touch       hmmmmmm.......seventeenth century......would they have had steam back then?   whatever you come up with....I'll be watching   

[gerty]

Beautiful work Bob ! 

[Bgformula]

Being   X-Coast Guard I am interested. I was on Icebreakers.

[captainbob]

Popeye, Gerty and Bgformula, thanks for stopping by,  Icebreakers? Wow that would be way too cold for me.  but check out the Indicator loop cable website for more on the Pequote.

http://indicatorloops.com/usn_pequot.htm

 

hmmmmmm.......seventeenth century......would they have had steam back then?   whatever you come up with....I'll be watching  

 

Ok, in launches, Edwardian indicates a style not an era.  If you Google 'Edwardian Launch' and click on images there are many to see.  Some steam some gas most made in early 20th century.

 

 

Bob

 

[captainbob]

Just realized I haven’t shown an overall picture in some time.  So here it is.  Almost done but not quite.

 

Bob

 

 

[Mirabell61]

wow !  Very well done model Bob,

 

you can be proud of this build, even if there are still a few fitting out details to be added

 

Nils

[popeye the sailor]

wow.........looks really awesome Bob!   very clean and neat build      well done!

[cog]

Bob,

 

Balmy ... a sight for sore eyes

[steamschooner]

Bob, Super job on your build, she looks wonderful.

[mtaylor]

Super nice work, Bob.   

[Mahuna]

Looks great, Bob. Can't wait to see it.

[Omega1234]

Looks marvellous, Bob.

 

Very well done.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Canute]

Beautiful work, Bob. Two thumbs up!