rafine Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share #211 Posted August 7, 2013 Thanks Rusty. Still a way to go, but close enough to have opened the box of Essex, which I received recently, to at least have a look. Bob Rustyj 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2013 Share #212 Posted August 7, 2013 Beautiful work, Bob. Now put the Essex down and step away from the box. We want to see Triton finished. AntonyUK 1 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...
rafine Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #213 Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks Mark. Don't worry, I only know how to work on one at a time and I finish what I start. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 8, 2013 Share #214 Posted August 8, 2013 I know you do, Bob. Just having a bit of fun. New projects are always tempting... 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...
rafine Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #215 Posted August 10, 2013 I've done the hatches and bitts. The hatch coamings are made from boxwood strip with lapped ends cut in. The gratings were my first ( but not last) concession to lack of power tools. Although I'm sure that there's a way to cut them by hand, I opted to use Model Expo cherry grating strips. The bitts are also made from boxwood.The bitt pins are laminated strips to create the sheave openings. I've never had much luck cutting slots in solid pieces. The sheaves are slices of walnut dowel. The round portion at the top of the pins was done by hand sanding square boxwood strip. The gallows was cut from boxwood sheet. I also drilled the holes for the eyebolts and ringbolts in the bulwarks and installed the eyebolts at this point. Next up are the guns. Bob mtaylor, Pete38, fatih79 and 5 others 8 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted August 10, 2013 Share #216 Posted August 10, 2013 That is looking very nice.... Everything is sharp and clean...... Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted August 10, 2013 Share #217 Posted August 10, 2013 Hello Bob. Looking good. I like the method of gratings and bitts and the rest of the ship looks splendid. Regards Antony. Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted August 10, 2013 Share #218 Posted August 10, 2013 Very very nice Bob. Great idea on the bitts. Gotta remember that. I also see some bits and pieces for the gun carriages in the background. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 10, 2013 Share #219 Posted August 10, 2013 Excellent work Bob. All looks outstanding. Like you're approach to the bitts along with your other fixtures. Top drawer. 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...
rafine Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #220 Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks so much Pete, Antony, Rusty and Paddy. You're right about the gun carriage parts, Rusty. That's the clutter of a small work space. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 11, 2013 Share #221 Posted August 11, 2013 Bob, nice work on the bitts, particularly like the work on the hatch coamings. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted August 11, 2013 Share #222 Posted August 11, 2013 Bob Your X section is looking absolutely great. I like the work you did on the sheaves. Hoping mine turns out half as good as yours. 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...
rafine Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share #223 Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks for the nice comments Grant and Ron. Always appreciated. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted August 15, 2013 Share #224 Posted August 15, 2013 Given your superb track record with your other builds I am sure this one will just continue the "tradition" - with or without power tools. Thomas Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share #225 Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Thomas. The guns have now been made up. As I previously indicated when I did deck planking on both sides of the gun deck, my choice was to do all four guns. The guns are my next departure from true scratch building. Without a lathe, I simply did not want to try turning the cannon barrels, although I suspect that given enough time and effort they could have been done from wood. I bought acrylic gun barrels from The Lumberyard that fit the plan dimensions almost exactly. I also chose to buy a sheet of their laser cut pear carriage parts. After assembling the parts, I made and added various eye and ring bolts, the quoins and the cap squares and their hinges. Next, the guns will be mounted and rigged. Bob Pete38, fatih79, mtaylor and 5 others 8 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 15, 2013 Share #226 Posted August 15, 2013 NIce guns. I'm impressed with what they supplied and how you finished them. 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 August 15, 2013 Share #227 Posted August 15, 2013 Bob:The guns looks very good. Nice work on the metal bits. Russ 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...
rafine Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share #228 Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Mark and Russ. The Lumberyard acrylic barrels are very nice. They also have cast metal barrels, which are not nearly as good (but considerably cheaper). The carriage parts really require little more than removal of the laser char, rounding of the axles and a little filing. I've used their guns before and like them. Bob Rustyj 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 16, 2013 Share #229 Posted August 16, 2013 That's good to hear Bob as I have a set from the Lumberyard also, cannon and carriages, that I'm planning on using. 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...
rafine Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #230 Posted August 17, 2013 The guns have now been mounted and rigged. The blocks are from Chuck (my last scratch build "cheat"). They are very nice. The rigging was straightforward and presented no problems. Into the home stretch. It's on to the gangways and their supports and then the ladders. Bob augie, lb0190, sonicmcdude and 8 others 11 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 17, 2013 Share #231 Posted August 17, 2013 She’s really looking grand Bob. Love those guns, and tackle. 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...
Pete38 Posted August 17, 2013 Share #232 Posted August 17, 2013 Bob, Your choice's of wood have turned out "outstanding" Very nicely done.......Looking forward to see it in it's display case Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #233 Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks Paddy and Pete for the kind words. I've really enjoyed being part of this group project with so many talented builders. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted August 17, 2013 Share #234 Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Bob. You have produced a first class model and deserves a place on the trophy shelf Regards Antony. Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 17, 2013 Share #235 Posted August 17, 2013 You have also produced and extraordinarily large smile over here. WELL DONE!!!!!!! Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 18, 2013 Share #236 Posted August 18, 2013 Bob, the guns have come up a treat, you've done a good job on the metal fittings. Congratulations on some more good work. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #237 Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks so much Antony, Augie and Grant. I may have to sneak another peek at Essex soon. Bob augie and Rustyj 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted August 18, 2013 Share #238 Posted August 18, 2013 Bob Your model looks great. Congratulations on a job well done. Are you considering building the full build of the Triton? I believe you would build a showcase one for sure. 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...
rafine Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share #239 Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks Ron. No full Triton for me, Im afraid. Next up will be a kit bashed MS Essex. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted August 19, 2013 Share #240 Posted August 19, 2013 Put me down for a seat in the front when you start the Essex. David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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