Eddie Posted March 15, 2017 #541 Posted March 15, 2017 hey howya goin Bob, well done mate she looks good. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA.
Erik W Posted March 15, 2017 #542 Posted March 15, 2017 Bob, Thanks for posting more photos! She looks beautiful!! It's definitely a challenge to photograph the entire ship. Erik mtaylor, Canute, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48
tadheus Posted March 15, 2017 #543 Posted March 15, 2017 Bob, Pawel Canute, Eddie, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote
Sjors Posted March 15, 2017 #544 Posted March 15, 2017 A little late for the finish party but man, a great job again 👍🎉 Congrats... Be proud of what you have done and i will keep an eye on the Halifax. Sjors mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
rafine Posted March 15, 2017 Author #545 Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks so much again to all for your kind words and "likes". While we all build for our own enjoyment and satisfaction, none of us can deny that it's great to have your peers offer praise for your efforts. Bob mtaylor, Canute, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 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
popeye the sailor Posted March 15, 2017 #546 Posted March 15, 2017 I didn't see the pictures when I read your post last bob re#556........you may have put them in later?!?! stunning looking ship........really shows how complex the rigging is. super job! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
rafine Posted March 16, 2017 Author #547 Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks so much Denis and the "likes". You caught me Denis. I did add the pictures shortly after the post had been made ( I'm old and I forgot them ). bob Canute, popeye the sailor, 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
popeye the sailor Posted March 16, 2017 #548 Posted March 16, 2017 additional pictures are always worth the wait. now get that beauty in the gallery before it happens again Canute and rafine 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
captgino Posted March 18, 2017 #549 Posted March 18, 2017 What a superbe build!!! Looking forward to see your Halifax. mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher, Mayflower
rafine Posted March 19, 2017 Author #550 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks so much JP. Bob mtaylor, popeye the sailor 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
Captain Poison Posted March 19, 2017 #551 Posted March 19, 2017 Congratulations for this excellent work! and like others, waiting for the Halifax... Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws)
rafine Posted March 19, 2017 Author #552 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks so much Captain Poison and Zoltan. Bob Canute, popeye the sailor 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
CaptMorgan Posted March 19, 2017 #553 Posted March 19, 2017 I love your work. It is awesome and an inspiration to all of us.... What's next on your project list??? popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea
rafine Posted March 21, 2017 Author #554 Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks so much CaptMorgan. I'm now working on the schooner Halifax. A build log has been started under kit builds. Bob mtaylor, popeye the sailor, MarisStella.hr 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
Rustyj Posted March 24, 2017 #555 Posted March 24, 2017 Hi Bob, That was a really great build and your finished model looks outstanding. As always its a joy watching and learning from you. Good luck with the Halifax. popeye the sailor, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 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
rafine Posted March 24, 2017 Author #556 Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks so much Rusty. Greatly appreciated. Bob popeye the sailor 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
preservedkillick Posted August 25, 2018 #557 Posted August 25, 2018 Hi Bob What a beautiful Granado you've created ! I've a small problem with mine - hope you don't mind me asking so long after the event..... (and apologies if the answer is in your log somewhere - I've not read it all) The problem is the vangs on the wingsail gaff - none of the Jotika docs refer to these, nor does my copy of "Anatomy of the Ship", but I notice you've fitted them. Fitting vangs seems essential, otherwise there's no tension on the lifts. What did you base fitting these on ? And where did you belay the falls to ? Thanks Alan Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote
rafine Posted August 26, 2018 Author #558 Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks so much Alan. As to those vangs, I'll take your word that there's no reference in the plans or AOTS, and fall back to the likely answer that I just didn't like the way that the gaff looked without them, for the reason that you state about lack of tension. It appears that I belayed them to the topgallant backstay, for lack of any other convenient point. Probably not correct, but it worked. Bob popeye the sailor 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
preservedkillick Posted August 26, 2018 #559 Posted August 26, 2018 Hi Bob Thanks so much for the prompt reply - I think I'll end up adding vangs for sure. One more related question if I may... You say in the log that you used the kit "jaws" for the wing sail gaff, but they don't seem to fit at all well, because the mainmast is pretty much square-section at that point (because of the cheeks fitted either side). Am I missing something ? Alan popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote
rafine Posted August 26, 2018 Author #560 Posted August 26, 2018 Alan, the gaff is mounted well below the cheeks and they should not be a factor at all. See the photos in Post #549. Bob popeye the sailor 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
preservedkillick Posted August 27, 2018 #561 Posted August 27, 2018 Hi Bob Sorry, I meant the side fishes, which extend over halfway down each side of the mainmast. I can't make the gaff jaws anywhere near fit around these Alan popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote
preservedkillick Posted August 27, 2018 #562 Posted August 27, 2018 Hi (again) Bob Looking more carefully at your (really nice!) photos and reading your log more carefully, I can see that you shaped both the mainmast and the bib/side fishes so that the overall assembly ends up pretty much round, allowing the kit wingsail gaff jaws to fit. Of course none of this shaping is called for in the jotika instructions, or really indicated in AOTS, so I made no attempt to do it - just glued the kit bibs either side of the circular lower mainmast, ending up with something quite square. I can't do anything about the mast at this point, so I guess I'll try to open out the kit jaws, or if necessary scratch some more "open" ones that will fit my mast. Sometimes experience is far superior to just following the instructions ! Onwards and (at worst) sideways ! Canute, popeye the sailor and rafine 3 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted June 18, 2019 #563 Posted June 18, 2019 Bob, Congratulations! Excellent work! Phil Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
rafine Posted June 19, 2019 Author #564 Posted June 19, 2019 Thanks so much Phil. Bob GrandpaPhil, Canute and popeye the sailor 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
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