rafine Posted August 19, 2013 Author #241 Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks for the vote of confidence, David. 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
rafine Posted August 23, 2013 Author #242 Posted August 23, 2013 In a burst of activity over the last few days, I completed all of the remaining work on the cross section. This included making and installing the gangway brackets, the gangways, the cap rails, the ladders, bits of deck planking for the gangway ladder landings, the skid beams and the tiny slivers of the quarter deck rail. Because of my fear and loathing of working with metal, I made the brackets from wood, with the exception of the skid beam crutches, which are brass. The gangways were done with holly, with boxwood trim. The skid beams are boxwood, as are the ladders. The cap rails were made from laminations of ebony, sanded to create a molded outer edge. The fussiest part of this work was mounting the brackets so that they aligned properly and were level for the installation of the gangway. It required a lot of time and even more bad language. Later today, I will post photos of the fully completed model and my thoughts about the project. Bob st george, lb0190, Paddy and 9 others 12 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
Pete38 Posted August 23, 2013 #243 Posted August 23, 2013 Very nice work....a model to be proud of..... Can't wait to see it in the display case.... Your workmanship has set a high bar here in the cross section Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
Paddy Posted August 23, 2013 #244 Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Grand Bob! Really top drawer work. She's going to look grand where ever you decide to display her. A double tot to the crew. P.S. I think the brackets look very good too. Edited August 23, 2013 by Paddy 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section
AntonyUK Posted August 23, 2013 #245 Posted August 23, 2013 Hi Bob. I goto agree with Paddy and Pete. A very nice build and very clean. 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
rafine Posted August 23, 2013 Author #246 Posted August 23, 2013 As indicated earlier today, attached are the final photos of the cross section build. This was a really fun build, made even more so by being part of a great group of talented builders and warm, encouraging and helpful friends. As with all builds the end is bittersweet -- nice to be done and looking forward to the next, but sad to part with a "member of the family". This was also a learning experience for me. I learned that it was possible for me to do a framed scratch build with only hand tools, including tools like chisels, which I had never used before. On the other hand, I learned that it is highly unlikely that I will ever attempt a full framed ship -- simply too much time and effort at my age (I might consider another cross section at some point). I'm happy to be looking forward to a return to kitbashing (or kit enhancement as B.E. calls it). Essex is sitting here waiting and I'm starting to figure out how I'll "enhance" it. Thanks again to all who have followed and supported this build. Bob sonicmcdude, GrandpaPhil, Pete38 and 11 others 14 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
russ Posted August 23, 2013 #247 Posted August 23, 2013 Bob: Congratulations on a fine model and a very interesting build. 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
rafine Posted August 24, 2013 Author #248 Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks, Pete, Paddy, Antony and Russ. 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
mtaylor Posted August 24, 2013 #249 Posted August 24, 2013 A beautiful build, Bob. Display her proudly as you and she deserve it. 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)
rafine Posted August 24, 2013 Author #250 Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks so much, Mark. 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
Boccherini Posted August 27, 2013 #251 Posted August 27, 2013 Bob, congratulations on your completion of the x-section. You have done a great job, kudos on doing it all with hand tools. Regards, Grant.
rafine Posted August 27, 2013 Author #252 Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks for the kind words, Grant. 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
Trussben Posted August 28, 2013 #253 Posted August 28, 2013 Well done Bob on the completion of a very fine model, please post a pic when she is put in her final resting place. Ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
rafine Posted August 29, 2013 Author #254 Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Ask and you shall get, Ben. Two photos of Triton in her case. The case was obtained from Collecting Warehouse ( the link is in Rusty's log). Quick service and a nice product -- thanks, Rusty for the reference. Bob Edited April 10, 2014 by rafine augie, fatih79, harvey1847 and 6 others 9 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
Paddy Posted August 29, 2013 #255 Posted August 29, 2013 Looks very sharp Bob. Another well done! 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section
Pete38 Posted August 29, 2013 #256 Posted August 29, 2013 Very nice way to display your talents. Looks Great Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
rafine Posted August 30, 2013 Author #257 Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks again, Paddy and Pete. 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
marius Posted September 1, 2013 #258 Posted September 1, 2013 What a nice build!!! makes me take a very critical relook at mine. I think you should do the full Triton. I do not think you are older than me and I am going to attempt it no matter what. Marius HMS TRITON cross section marius
rafine Posted September 1, 2013 Author #259 Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks, Marius. I'll be 74 tomorrow, but it's the thought of trying to cut all that framing with a hand saw that keeps me from it. 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
AntonyUK Posted September 2, 2013 #260 Posted September 2, 2013 Happy birthday Bob. Keeping the mind and body healthy is the key to a long and healthy life 74 today...You don't look a day over 50. 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
Pete38 Posted September 2, 2013 #261 Posted September 2, 2013 Happy Birthday Bob Hope you have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!! Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
u21rw87 Posted September 2, 2013 #262 Posted September 2, 2013 Happy Birthday!!! Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett
Paddy Posted September 2, 2013 #263 Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Happy birthday Bob. A double tot is in order and wishing you many more blessed years. Edited September 2, 2013 by Paddy 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section
Long9Ron Posted September 2, 2013 #264 Posted September 2, 2013 Happy Birthday Bob Have a great day. 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
rafine Posted September 2, 2013 Author #265 Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks to all for the birthday wishes. Very much appreciated. Antony, it just goes to show how deceiving a picture can be. 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
Rustyj Posted September 4, 2013 #266 Posted September 4, 2013 Hi Bob, Happy Birthday and congratulations on finishing up your build. Very well done. It was a joy watching along and I’m really looking forward to your Essex. I know seeing your work will tempt me to build her too but I must remain strong! Enjoy. 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 September 5, 2013 Author #267 Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks Rusty for the kind thoughts. 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
lee-c Posted September 22, 2013 #268 Posted September 22, 2013 Hi Bob , The cross section looks great ! The colours of the timbers are very well ! I have downloaded all you photos for mine , I hope I can build it as well as yours. Lee
rafine Posted September 22, 2013 Author #269 Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks Lee. Post a log so we can all get a look. 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
j21896 Posted September 24, 2013 #270 Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Bob, I totally missed this build -- until now! I guess I should spend more time in the sub-forums of MSW. Congrats on yet another beautiful model! Inspirational as always. Robert Current Build: HMS Mars
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