Keith Simmons Posted May 11, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2016 Hi all, Well, here is another build that is a bit out of my comfort zone but something I had to try. I am building both Yachts at the same time to work out the details on the 90 and apply them to the 150 which I hope to display prominently over my fireplace.. With some basic dimensions, a scale conversion calculator ( using these numbers as a base line) and some pictures I started by making the deck layouts. The 90 will be 37 1/2" L with a beam of 7" and a draft of 4". The 150 is 46 1/2" L with a beam of 8" and a 5" draft. As I don't have the classic expertise in hull builds maybe my idea of a floating frame will work, we shall see.Hope everything goes well and I don't disappoint..... Thanks for looking, Keith Jack12477, WackoWolf, popeye the sailor and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 11, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2016 Hi Keith Nice start! Count me in. Cheers Patrick Elijah, Keith Simmons, markjay and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted May 11, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2016 Pulling up a chair to follow your build - looking good so far, Keith Elijah, mtaylor and Keith Simmons 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted May 11, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2016 Are you talking about extra space left from the absence of the keel? Keith Simmons and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 13, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Keith Nice job! She certainly has some beautiful lines, that's for sure. Keep up the great work! Cheers Patrick Edited May 13, 2016 by Omega1234 Keith Simmons, mtaylor and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted May 17, 2016 Making some progress, finally starting to look like something. After all was said and done the floating frame removal did work. Not sure why that is such a big thing to me, but it was a challenge...lol Just about ready to place Walnut cabins and run Maple decking. Here are some progress pics... Thanks for looking in, Keith GuntherMT, yvesvidal, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted May 17, 2016 A bit more progress on the 90 sloop, cabins set and decking going in. Decided to follow through with the Walnut inlay in the deck, think it will work... Found out that actually working on 2 hulls at once is harder than I thought. In this case it works out better since I won't make the same mistakes on the 150 ketch..... Since I built one without a frame, I'm going to attempt a pegged timber frame for the ketch. You'd think I would just learn how to do a real hull construction, but I don't roll that way.... Thanks for looking in, Keith mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Elijah and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 17, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2016 Super nice progress Keith! I love the blue colour you've chosen for the hull. Very nice! Cheers Patrick mtaylor, Keith Simmons and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted May 18, 2016 Super nice progress Keith! I love the blue colour you've chosen for the hull. Very nice! Cheers Patrick Thanks Patrick, I flip flopped on the color, but beginning to like it myself. I sure am learning some new skills on this project such as working in smaller scale, exciting, can't wait to dive into the ketch.... Cheers Mate Keith Elijah, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2016 Certainly not hanging about are you Keith! Michael Elijah, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 18, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Hi Keith One thing's for sure with this hobby, there's no shortage of learning new skills. Keep the updates coming. I'm especially looking forward to seeing the ketch take shape,too. Cheers Patrick Edited May 18, 2016 by Omega1234 Elijah, Keith Simmons and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted May 19, 2016 Certainly not hanging about are you Keith! Michael Hi Michael, I used to be a piece working carpenter, and guess I never lost the hurry up and finish attitude, but I'm trying...lol Keith michael mott, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted May 21, 2016 Hi all, Just a little progress report on the 90. Finally finished installing the Maple decking and painting the hull. On to the mast, rigging and detail work..... Thanks for looking in, Keith mtaylor, mmdd, Elijah and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 21, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Hi Keith Nice one. I reckon you've got the deck planking and deck houses down pat. Man, they look good. Great job on the hull, too. You're on a winner, Keith, for sure...I can't wait to see what you're gonna do with the ketch! Cheers Patrick Edited May 21, 2016 by Omega1234 Elijah, mtaylor and Keith Simmons 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted May 21, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 21, 2016 WOW ! Nice ! great job Keith - love the contrasting wood colors. Keith Simmons, mtaylor and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted May 21, 2016 Hi Keith Nice one. I reckon you've got the deck planking and deck houses down pat. Man, they look good. Great job on the hull, too. You're on a winner, Keith, for sure...I can't wait to see what you're gonna do with the ketch! Cheers Patrick Hi Patrick, Thank you for the comment, I'm happy with the deck overall, now if I can just keep from screwing it up with all the details left to do...lol. As for the ketch, I'm just about ready to finalize the hull, then I need to come up with a few design ideas within the Tempus style. Thanks again, Keith mtaylor, Elijah and Omega1234 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted May 21, 2016 WOW ! Nice ! great job Keith - love the contrasting wood colors. Thank you Jack, I always liked Maple and Walnut together, Have done many furniture pieces with that combination. I think I like these type of ships...... Elijah, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share #18 Posted May 28, 2016 Finally have the ketch hull ready for decking....Yay.....Now that's a hull.... markjay, ggrieco, Jack12477 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 28, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 28, 2016 Finally have the ketch hull ready for decking....Yay.....Now that's a hull.... Can't argue with that, Keith. She's a beauty, for sure. Cheers Patrick mtaylor, Keith Simmons and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share #20 Posted May 28, 2016 Can't argue with that, Keith. She's a beauty, for sure. Cheers Patrick Thank you Patrick I took some liberties with the shape, was trying to make it as sleek as I could without changing the basic design. Now I want to do the same to the cabin and deck layout. At least I got one of them to look like it should...lol Thanks again for the kind words, I do value your opinion.....Keith Omega1234, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share #21 Posted June 4, 2016 Hi all, A quick progress report on the sloop and ketch. Just a little bit more work on the sloop such as figuring a way to wire the rails, making a wheel and setting the sails.... Finally finished the maple decking and started the cabin structure on the ketch.( after 3 attempts I think this is the final design, will be sure once I paint it... Thanks for looking in, have a great day, Keith GuntherMT, ggrieco, Omega1234 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted June 4, 2016 Share #22 Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Hi Keith Your true skills as trained craftsman definitely shines through, especially with the quality of the joinery and your ability to choose woods which contrast beautifully. Mighty fine! Cheers Patrick Edited June 4, 2016 by Omega1234 ggrieco, Jack12477, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted June 4, 2016 Hi Keith Your true skills as trained craftsman definitely shines through, especially with the quality of the joinery and your ability to choose woods which contrast beautifully. Mighty fine! Cheers Patrick Hi Patrick I appreciate your comment, was hoping the ketch would keep it's sleek lines with the addition of the cabin...I think the paint job is going to be critical, nothing to do but go on with fingers crossed.... Thanks again and have a G'day mate Keith Omega1234, mtaylor, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted July 22, 2016 Finally have the Ketch to the final detail stage. Stairs sails and deck furniture etc.... Thanks for looking in, Keith Jack12477, hexnut, GuntherMT and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 22, 2016 Share #25 Posted July 22, 2016 Hi Keith Amazing. If truth be told, she's more than a model. She's a piece of beautiful art. Love it! Cheers Patrick mtaylor, Elijah, Keith Simmons and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share #26 Posted July 22, 2016 Hi Keith Amazing. If truth be told, she's more than a model. She's a piece of beautiful art. Love it! Cheers Patrick Ahoy Patrick Thanks for the comment, she was a bit of a beast but came out pretty close to what I saw in my head..... Now onto the next one, Keith Jack12477, Elijah, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 22, 2016 Share #27 Posted July 22, 2016 Beautiful work, Keith. Patrick is right, she is a work of art. Jack12477, Elijah, Keith Simmons and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share #28 Posted July 23, 2016 Beautiful work, Keith. Patrick is right, she is a work of art. Thank you Mark, she was the most difficult hull I've tried to date. Now on to something easy, fantasy ship ! Keith Omega1234, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted July 23, 2016 Share #29 Posted July 23, 2016 Absolutely cannot believe how far you came in such a short time, I think you might be like Gesapo? the shoemaker in Pinocchio and have little elves come out at night and assist. I will call you a visionary that's where you were when you started, fantastic work kudos scale 1 to 10 a 15. :im Not Worthy: :im Not Worthy: :im Not Worthy: Keith Simmons, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share #30 Posted July 23, 2016 Absolutely cannot believe how far you came in such a short time, I think you might be like Gesapo? the shoemaker in Pinocchio and have little elves come out at night and assist. I will call you a visionary that's where you were when you started, fantastic work kudos scale 1 to 10 a 15. :im Not Worthy: :im Not Worthy: :im Not Worthy: Hi John, Thank you for the kind words, I really enjoy the design and building process of my ships and boats, I only use the Elves for painting... . Thanks again, Keith John Allen, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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