FriedClams Posted November 29, 2016 Share #91 Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Hello Matt, I've been following along on your build and just wanted to poke my nose in and say you're doing an amazing job here. I've got a Ben Latham sitting in queue and your build is loading me up with ideas. My problem is I have too many things in queue. Keep up the great work. Gary Edited November 29, 2016 by FriedClams CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted November 30, 2016 Share #92 Posted November 30, 2016 You are doinga fantastic job on your iron work Matt. Keep it up. David B FriedClams, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 2 others 5 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubac's Historian Posted November 30, 2016 Share #93 Posted November 30, 2016 Hi Matt! I'm new to the site, but I've been perusing build logs and your work here on the Latham is truly stunning. The treenailing really came off well without appearing over-wrought. And your deck furniture is wonderfully detailed but just softened enough to look like a real work boat. Very impressed! mattsayers148, Elijah, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted December 1, 2016 Share #94 Posted December 1, 2016 I was just looking at your hatch hardware and noticed the corner jointery of the coamings. Is that a lap joint at the top with a miter carved below it? Very cool! CaptainSteve, Canute and mattsayers148 3 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 2, 2016 Share #95 Posted December 2, 2016 Super nice detail work, Matt. I'm not about to even try to guess what it's for though. Canute, Elijah, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
mattsayers148 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share #96 Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks CH, Gary, David, Hubac's Historian, Buck, Mark and all those who hit the like button. I know the hunk of metal looked strange so here's the result of a lot of filing...cleats(the [ shape was so they curve slightly up). The point also make for an easier install. Added to those are snatch cleats and the eyebolt to finish out the tie downs on the rails. Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement..onward! mtaylor, FriedClams, tasmanian and 11 others 14 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted December 15, 2016 Share #97 Posted December 15, 2016 Ah, cleats !!! (I was going to guess cleats ... really) Nice work, Matt. Elijah, FriedClams, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 15, 2016 Share #98 Posted December 15, 2016 Very nice work. The use of natural woods and the addition of scratch built components really makes a great model. Russ Canute, FriedClams, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
Cathead Posted December 17, 2016 Share #99 Posted December 17, 2016 Wow, very nice. So much for my guess. mattsayers148, Canute, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubac's Historian Posted December 18, 2016 Share #100 Posted December 18, 2016 Hey Matt - can you make a good recommendation on files? I have an old set of X-acto needle files, but I'm looking to replace them with something better. The X-actos were good for a while, but the more useful profiles lost their tooth pretty quickly. mattsayers148, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share #101 Posted December 19, 2016 Thanks Steve, Russ, CH, HH and to everyone who hit the like button. Hubac's Historian, I picked up a set of ten diamond needle files at Harbor Freight for under $10. They seem to be holding pretty well. Finished up the fore companion way. And yes, both companionways have removable panels. During my installation of all of the cleats and eyebolts, I snagged and broke my wheel, so this is wheel 2.0. CaptainSteve, FriedClams, Stubby and 11 others 14 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 19, 2016 Share #102 Posted December 19, 2016 Your wheel looks great. It is far and away better than mine at the same scale. Russ mtaylor, src, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
Hubac's Historian Posted December 19, 2016 Share #103 Posted December 19, 2016 Wheel and deck housing look great Matt! Thanks for the lead on the files. Canute, mattsayers148, src and 3 others 6 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share #104 Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks Russ, HH and to everyone for hitting the like button. So I bought myself a new soldering iron for Christmas and began on some little projects. The main and fore fife rails were wooden, but I decided to make them out of brass and blacken. Thick pads were installed in the designated spots at the mast holes, later on for the windlass as well. Next up are the two bilge pumps. I found the patents as well as an advertisement drawing for these which greatly help in their construction. Even with my new iron, these proved to be quite a challenge. If I wasn't careful enough, soldering one spot would cause catastrophic collapse of the entirety. But after many attempts, the resulting pumps didn't turn out too bad. The handles were finished out with a half hitch spiral. And yes, the pump action does function. Thanks again to everyone for your encouragement and support. Here are the patent images. Cathead, GrantGoodale, Stubby and 14 others 17 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 25, 2017 Share #105 Posted January 25, 2017 Your metal work is very nice. The pumps are amazing. Well done. Russ FriedClams, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
Canute Posted January 26, 2017 Share #106 Posted January 26, 2017 Well done, Matt. Superb soldering. And working bilge pumps! Elijah, CaptainSteve, mattsayers148 and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 26, 2017 Share #107 Posted January 26, 2017 You're a sick, sick man, and we love you for it. Working bilge pumps. I quit. GaryKap, CaptainSteve, FriedClams and 4 others 7 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted January 26, 2017 Share #108 Posted January 26, 2017 But after many attempts, the resulting pumps didn't turn out too bad. Matt, if those pumps aren't "too bad" than I really want to see what good looks like!! When do we get to see the water flowing out from the pumps? Sam Canute, Jack12477, mattsayers148 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubac's Historian Posted January 29, 2017 Share #109 Posted January 29, 2017 Excellent work, Matt! Your metal skills are truly outstanding! mtaylor, CaptainSteve, mattsayers148 and 3 others 6 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 30, 2017 Share #110 Posted January 30, 2017 I think what Eric said pretty much sums it up..... Keep doing what your doing. It looks great. Canute, mattsayers148, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
mattsayers148 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #111 Posted February 15, 2017 Thank Russ, Ken, CH, Sam, HH, Mark and to everyone who beat the like button like a red headed stepchild. Your encouragement and support are greatly appreciated. Work on the deck fixtures has been progressing along fairly well. Quarter bits, chocks, belaying pins, galley light, smoke stack, seine roller and chain box with 90 fathoms of chain. I finally broke down and bought Chapelle's book The American Fishing Schooners, 1825-1935. An incredibly detailed listing of ships and their parts are of great help. I wish I'd bought it in the start. So next on the list is the windlass and all it's parts. Thankfully Chapelle's book is quite detailed for this. Onward! Karleop, russ, hexnut and 13 others 16 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 15, 2017 Share #112 Posted February 15, 2017 Matt: Your details continue to amaze. There is a lot to look at. The wheel, smokestack, rollers, and chain are really nicely done. Excellent work. Russ FriedClams, src, mattsayers148 and 3 others 6 Quote 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...
CaptainSteve Posted February 15, 2017 Share #113 Posted February 15, 2017 Lovin' all the details ... right down to the metal lip on the chain-box !! Canute, src, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 15, 2017 Share #114 Posted February 15, 2017 Beautiful work Matt. Your metal work is really exceptional. What are you using to blacken the brass? (sorry if I missed it) - it's very realistic. Gary CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #115 Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks Russ, CaptainSteve, Gary and for everyone who hit the like button. Gary, I use Casey's Brass Black. I lightly buff out the first dipping, the hit it again and let it sit overnight before I buff it out again. This helps the black hold better. FriedClams, CaptainSteve, src and 3 others 6 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 15, 2017 Share #116 Posted February 15, 2017 Sweet work, Matt. Those details are eye-poppers and put life in her. FriedClams, mattsayers148, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
FriedClams Posted February 16, 2017 Share #117 Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks for the info on the brass blackening Matt. The product and your technique are going into my notebook. Thanks again. Gary mattsayers148, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePareles Posted February 15, 2018 Share #118 Posted February 15, 2018 I have just started this Benjamin Latham kit. I have build seven other difficult ships, some without any English instructions to accompany very graphic but Italian only labels. This is in English, but I am embarrassingly unfamiliar with many terms connected with the hull. I have decided to ignore them and improvise from the plans and your excellent photographic log. I am betting that I my planking and double planking experiences will sustaiin me. I do not plan to paint it. Thanks for your detailed log. steve pareles tasmanian, Canute and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted February 15, 2018 Share #119 Posted February 15, 2018 Nice! Steve CaptainSteve, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePareles Posted March 11, 2018 Share #120 Posted March 11, 2018 I am at the sail sewing stage for this model. Anxious to show some sails however 'impressionist' from the other side of the room and rebuild with more supporting accurate parts after that for several years as needed. Bought my first sewing machine and am consulting build logs for Bluenose. https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/13216-bluenose-by-genericdave-finished-model-shipways-164-scale/&page=8&tab=comments#comment-534475 Cannot find comparable log for Benjamin Latham sails. Hope to follow your progress as time passes. Looking forward to your every post. Steve Pareles CaptainSteve, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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