mrcc Posted March 11, 2014 Share #211 Posted March 11, 2014 Hi Timmo, Wonderful job on your headrail. I just finished mine as well. Nothing like yours... I am watching and learning. Beautiful work! Cheers, Julian Quote Julian Current: Mamoli - Friesland Billing Boats - Dutch Sperwer Finished: Billing Boats - Bluenose Mamoli - Santa Maria On Hold: Caldercraft - Bomb Vessel Granado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share #212 Posted March 16, 2014 Autumn is in the air for today's spell in the garage shipyard. The dregs of cyclone Lusi pass overhead bringing a gusty wind and spot of rain from the dark sky. A porter ale in hand to match the mood and On to the port headrail/ cathead knee. Symmetry is the issue here. A trace of the one already completed onto paper and a fold to invert the image to proved a template to help with the other side piece. The same method of Dremel, bench sander, file and sandpaper was used to and shape the piece. Plenty of test fitting is the order of the day. The largely finished piece, right, compared to the other. None fixed as yet. I was a bit too vigorous on it and snapped it. Easily glued back together but that spells the end of progress today while the glue sets. Stockholm tar, aliluke, egkb and 7 others 10 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted March 16, 2014 Share #213 Posted March 16, 2014 Looking very good to me Timmo. Symmetry achieved - I wish I could say the same for my weekends efforts with copper tiles. Lusi was slow to arrive but here now with some fine winds and heavy rain - nothing that we aren't used to! Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted March 16, 2014 Share #214 Posted March 16, 2014 Very nice work on the head rails. They really improve the look of the ship. Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted March 16, 2014 Share #215 Posted March 16, 2014 Looks fantastic Timmo. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share #216 Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks, Alistair, Andy, Jason and all. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #217 Posted March 18, 2014 The head rails had a centre section carved out to created raise prfofiles on either side. It's a little rough thanks to the file slipping and he grain on the walnut but it'll do. The centres were painted up to match the rest Two part epoxy was used to attach the head rails. It claimed a setting time of 4 minutes but was more like an hour resulting in a lot of smearing to remove and paint over later. While the epoxy was out the remaining stern figures were added. The castings are not quite symmetrical so bit of gentle pressure bent them on the right angle to have their heads resting against the taffrail. The bases they rest on had the edge facing the hull shaped to fit neatly. The wee dolphin carvings were set further back towards the stern than the kit instructions show. According to AOTS Granado they are almost a continuation of the stern carvings. His majesty's bomb vessel Granado as she now stands gjdale, Gregor, Kingspoke and 12 others 15 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior ole salt Posted March 18, 2014 Share #218 Posted March 18, 2014 Beautiful work. I like the way you painted her. S.os Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted March 18, 2014 Share #219 Posted March 18, 2014 Wow - that looks superb in every respect. Strikes me that you have set THE standard for this kit. Great work. Cheers Alistair HardeeHarHar 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 18, 2014 Share #220 Posted March 18, 2014 Beautifully done Timmo. She is looking superb. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #221 Posted March 18, 2014 Too kind chaps. Thanks Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted March 19, 2014 Share #222 Posted March 19, 2014 Echoing what everyone has already said, shes simply stunning Timmo, outside views really show her off. Given your experience on this, would you consider using a different wood other than walnut next time? Walnut just seems so hard to work with sometimes, but it can give nice wood tone as you've shown. The underwater paint looks perfect as well. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #223 Posted March 19, 2014 Hi Jason, thanks for the comments. yes I would seriously consider boxwood or another timber next time. This is my second kit so was started without much consideration for materials etc and I've learned a lot since about the splintering and grain properties of walnut. Looking at the head rails especially I think they could have been a lot neater with a different timber but cost is a consideration so depending on what I embark on next I may be stuck with it yet. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share #224 Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) With all the changes to the head rails the bowsprit was temporarily fitted and gammoning applied to make sure there was nothing that would be in the way later. A small but nerve wracking addition was the hawse holes. I added a reinforcing plank between the cheeks as per AOTS and as a result thinned down the bolster a bit and rounded the top and semi circle edges. The bolster was held in place while holes were marked with the flat end of the 3.5mm drill bit dipped in paint. A smaller pilot hole was drilled first before the larger one. This was done with a Dremel. The bit was too long and had a little bit of wobble making the hole slightly bigger than I would have liked but nothing major. Tape on both faces prevented splintering which was my big fear. Not a lot of second chances with this area. Now the final centre head rail can be knocked up. Edited April 4, 2014 by Timmo Gregor, Stockholm tar, Blue Ensign and 13 others 16 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted April 4, 2014 Share #225 Posted April 4, 2014 Very nice work Timmo she is looking excellent, love the finish you are achieving. B.E. Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share #226 Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) The vertical timbers of the head rails were made up from some curved pieces of ply from the kit that were unused from the hair brackets. In a technique copied from Mitsuaki Kubota's fine Bellerophon build they were painted blue and some half mm walnut were laminated to the sides. This was sanded back to give a nice edge. Careful shaping ensured a close fit. The centre hair brackets running horizontally between the upper cheek and upper rail have been made up and painted and await cutting and fitting to slot between the verticals. I'll be glad when this lot is finished. Edited April 7, 2014 by Timmo Captain Slog, jaerschen, realworkingsailor and 13 others 16 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted April 7, 2014 Share #227 Posted April 7, 2014 Fabulous work Timmo - did I say definitive in a previous post? Well that is what it is. It is strange how we get into parts of this hobby and then can't wait for them to end - "I'll be glad when this lot is finished". A bit like climbing hills (which I did in the weekend - the Tongariro Crossing). Can't wait to get over the tedium of one part of the climb but when you do, the view is so good you want to climb higher. Keep it up, I like the views from your peaks. HardeeHarHar and flyer 2 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share #228 Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks Alistair and very poetically put. Nice weekend for the crossing. Bet you could almost see your house from there. Irony is next on the agenda is shaping and installing swivel gun pedestals and then installing the carriage guns- read repetitive. But the head rails were always the bit I anticipated would cause the biggest block in construction and that's because I wanted to give it a bit extra. That's how we learn. Edited April 7, 2014 by Timmo aliluke 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted April 7, 2014 Share #229 Posted April 7, 2014 Hi Timmo It’ is great how you improve that already excellent kit! Keep up the good work Peter Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted April 7, 2014 Share #230 Posted April 7, 2014 Just terrific work on the head, and all around. I'm really leaning toward Granado more and more for my next build. Your log has been very inspiring in that regard. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share #231 Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks joe. It's a fine kit with just a bit of extra difference in the way of the mortars and the bling on the stern. I'd highly recommend it. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #232 Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Here's what we're aiming for. The Granado plans from the national maritime museum at Greenwich. This is low-res off the website as I don't like taking my copy out of the tube much until I can afford to get it framed as a new crease appears each time. Note the detail with the hair bracket etc. quite a bit there that's not in the kit. At last the finished rails with centre section added. The fit on some of the rail sections isn't that tight but it's mainly on the inside which should be hidden by gammoning and the bowsprit. It will be harder to do the gammoning now but shouldn't be impossible. Our friend Hermes isn't fixed yet and won't be until the bowsprit is on. He's already had his caduceus (twirly stick) broken, which will be fixed later. Edited April 12, 2014 by Timmo Kevin, gjdale, egkb and 11 others 14 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm tar Posted April 9, 2014 Share #233 Posted April 9, 2014 Timmo, Lovely work on your headrails, and love your attention to detail. Looking forward to more. Quote Kester Current builds: Sherbourne (Caldercraft) scale – 1/64th; Statsraad Lehmkuhl (half model) 1/8th" – 1'. Victory Bow Section (Panart/Mantua) scale – 1/78th (on hold). Previous build: Bluenose ll (Billings) scale – 1/100th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 9, 2014 Share #234 Posted April 9, 2014 Definitely worth the effort! Excellent work on the headrails. Andy DenPink 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted April 10, 2014 Share #235 Posted April 10, 2014 Hi Timmo What a nice ship you are building . Your paint work is just out of this world. Love your attention to all the detail , just fantastic work very well done. Denis. Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted April 10, 2014 Share #236 Posted April 10, 2014 Hi again Timmo I looked at getting prints of the SOS and the Royal William from the NMG but they wanted 60 pounds each + P&P so gave it a miss. Denis. Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share #237 Posted April 10, 2014 Hi again Timmo I looked at getting prints of the SOS and the Royal William from the NMG but they wanted 60 pounds each + P&P so gave it a miss. Denis. Thanks for the kind words Denis. My Granado plans were about $70 including PP. I guess that's he benefit of a smaller vessel. I've just noticed a bundle of pics have disappeared from the log. I'll try to replace them but suspect some may have been deleted since. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share #238 Posted April 12, 2014 Lost historic anchors, chance finds, bungling officialdom, and rock music, this story has it all.... http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6386-scrap-dealer-cares-more-for-18th-century-anchor-than-museums/ Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share #239 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) At last it's time for something that's not head rails. The pedestal for the swivel guns are fairly simple affairs constructed of 4mm square shaped to an octagonal cross section. Filing the notches for the sheer and rough tree rail was not as difficult as I expected but just needs some care. Measuring on one side for the correct angle gives the right angle to cut for the opposite side. There's 14 of these to make up. Easter weekend means a bit of time on my side for once so I also replaced part of the sheer rail at the bow where I'd cut it a bit short while installing the cathead knee/head rail. It had been on my mind ever since. Also today's beer is a doppelbock. Not a bad drop with a load of maltiness but more of a red hue than a full black or porter ale. The taste of autumn... Edited April 19, 2014 by Timmo egkb, WackoWolf, Aussie048 and 5 others 8 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted April 19, 2014 Share #240 Posted April 19, 2014 Continues to be stunning - so crisp. I need a lesson in how you paint as my stern decoration beckons. I think the Amati Fly version is inferior to yours. It is very hard to pick out what is what. Will have a crack at it soon and may revert to you for advice! Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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