Jim Lad Posted March 26, 2013 Author #121 Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for the support, gents! John Quote
popeye the sailor Posted April 8, 2013 #122 Posted April 8, 2013 any updates to report good sir? I have an eye candy definciency Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Jim Lad Posted April 9, 2013 Author #123 Posted April 9, 2013 Sorry, Popeye, but I missed last Wednesday at the museum due to a bad cold (is there such a thibg as a good cold? ). I'm currently having a think about my next build as I'm now up to the rigging on the Stag, so I might start a preliminary build log once I mfinally make up my mind. John Quote
augie Posted April 9, 2013 #124 Posted April 9, 2013 Looking forward to hear what you select as your next build. It will be great to follow her from the very outset. But that doesn't detract from the anticipation of seeing Stag in her full regalia with that beautiful rig she carries. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote 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
Jim Lad Posted April 9, 2013 Author #125 Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks Janos - yep, still using privet (as you know, here in Sydney there's a plentiful supply). Augie - Thanks mate, I'm feeling better already. John Quote
popeye the sailor Posted April 9, 2013 #126 Posted April 9, 2013 sorry to hear you've been under the weather.........glad your feeling better Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Jim Lad Posted April 17, 2013 Author #128 Posted April 17, 2013 Well, an update on the Stag at last. I didn't get a lot done yesterday as we are in the middle of school holidays at the moment and the museum was crowded with families - always fun when you're surrounded by a mob of kids asking questions about your model. At one stage I dropped a needle on the floor and had a group of kids crawling around the floor searching for it for me (they found it, too)! I've finally started rigging. The standing rigging of the bowsprit it done and I've made up the sets of shrouds ready for seizing in the deadeyes. The lower mast is also permanently fitted now awaiting shrouds. It's usually at about this time in a build that I get really paranoid - always thinking that I might have forgotten to rig something essential before going on to the next stage, but even so I love rigging - even ratlines. I remembered that Pat had asked for a photo with a ruler against the model, so one of the photos shows my trusty six inch rule against the base. John tkay11, popeye the sailor, hopeful and 5 others 8 Quote
augie Posted April 17, 2013 #129 Posted April 17, 2013 Now, she begins to breathe. It's like watching the unfolding of a new orchid. Quote 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
Jim Lad Posted April 17, 2013 Author #130 Posted April 17, 2013 You're right, Augie. Now she really starts to become a ship! John Quote
michael mott Posted April 17, 2013 #131 Posted April 17, 2013 Wow John, I had no idea your model was so small, with all the detail I had thought is was much larger!! Just goes to show what a superb craftsman you are. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted April 17, 2013 Author #132 Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks very much, Michael. Working at that scale is fun! John Quote
Tarjack Posted April 17, 2013 #133 Posted April 17, 2013 Hi John, looks fine. I liked very well Quote cheers Robert And when the workaholic grabs me, I sit quietly in a corner and wait until the attack is over Into dockyard: HMY Royal Caroline 1749 made from Bone 74 Gun-ship 1781 (engl.) Admiralty Model M 1:50 by M. Stalkartt
trippwj Posted April 17, 2013 #135 Posted April 17, 2013 Beautiful work, John - absolutely amazing detail at that scale! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
russ Posted April 17, 2013 #136 Posted April 17, 2013 John: The bowsprit rigging looks good. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the rigging. Russ 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
rafine Posted April 17, 2013 #137 Posted April 17, 2013 Great start on the rigging, John. Bob Quote 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
gjdale Posted April 17, 2013 #138 Posted April 17, 2013 Wow John, With the mast and bowsprit in place, you really get a sense of just what a large sail rig she carried! Looks fabulous. 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
Jim Lad Posted April 17, 2013 Author #139 Posted April 17, 2013 Thank you one and all for your support and encouragement. Grant - I agree with you about the rig. I'm really not quite sure how they managed to keep them upright when under full sail. John Quote
michael mott Posted April 17, 2013 #140 Posted April 17, 2013 I'm really not quite sure how they managed to keep them upright when under full sail. Sky hooks! Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Blue Ensign Posted April 17, 2013 #141 Posted April 17, 2013 Well, an update on the Stag at last. I didn't get a lot done yesterday as we are in the middle of school holidays at the moment and the museum was crowded with families - always fun when you're surrounded by a mob of kids asking questions about your model. At one stage I dropped a needle on the floor and had a group of kids crawling around the floor searching for it for me (they found it, too)! There's hope for the future of the hobby John if you are surrounded by a mob of interested kids. I am prepared to bet that your exquisite little cutter will stick in the minds of at least one or two, and some way down the road, they will appear on MSW influenced by the beauty of what they saw in 2013. Regards, B.E. mobbsie, fnkershner, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale 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/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ 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.
von stetina Posted April 18, 2013 #142 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Hi John, As usual your work is so fine. It's nice to see someone else doing 1/8 scale rigging at the same time as I am. I'm getting into it too. Not as bad as I feared. Although I'm ready to do ratlines, and I'm wondering if I'll get bogged down. I've decided to put them on now, instead of waiting. My lower standing rigging has been through several temperature and humidity extremes and not changed so I'm having at it. Putting up topmasts now. I'm using Londonderry linen and Egyptian cotton. Love watching your build. Bruce Edited April 18, 2013 by von stetina Quote
popeye the sailor Posted April 18, 2013 #143 Posted April 18, 2013 I agree......really! I thought it was a bit larger than that it just makes all the detail you've put into her, all the more fantastic! .....and you call me inventive........modest, I should say.....LOL! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
mtaylor Posted April 18, 2013 #144 Posted April 18, 2013 John, I knew it was small.... but not that small. The size makes the work you've put into her even more impressive. Hmm.... I'm repeating what everyone else is saying. But I'll let it stand. This is one fantastic build. 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)
BANYAN Posted April 18, 2013 #145 Posted April 18, 2013 That's one sweet little lady John, great work. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Jim Lad Posted April 18, 2013 Author #146 Posted April 18, 2013 Arr, gee fellas - now I'm getting embarassed - I'm just having fun! B.E. - The kids love it. One of the other model makers who I see quite a bit has exactly the same experiences with the kids. The really interesting thing is the number of teenagers who say things like, "That's so cool." John augie, mobbsie, bhermann and 2 others 5 Quote
j21896 Posted April 18, 2013 #147 Posted April 18, 2013 Hi John, I guess I really must be young at heart, because those are exactly my thoughts on your build: That's so cool! Cheers, Robert Quote Current Build: HMS Mars
mobbsie Posted April 19, 2013 #149 Posted April 19, 2013 Superb John, she is the result of a very craftsman, and there's more to come. Goody. mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
Jim Lad Posted April 19, 2013 Author #150 Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks, Mobbsie - yep, a bit more to come yet! John Quote
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