kenr Posted March 28, 2013 #1 Posted March 28, 2013 Hello. This is the start of my Niagara rebuild As some of you know I built the Niagara a few years ago. Unfortunately the finished model was badly damaged in a house move. So rather than repair I purchased a new kit in Dec 2011 and started again. Progress has been slow for a number of reasons but I am pleased to be back in the Niagara Club I will post pictures of progress to date over Easter. Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
patrickmil Posted March 28, 2013 #2 Posted March 28, 2013 I'm glad to see your build log back online Ken. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
Rich_engr Posted March 29, 2013 #3 Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome back to the club Ken! We look forward to seeing your build! Sucks about the damage, but one good thing of starting a new one is that you have an opportunity to do it even better than before! Quote
mainstay Posted March 30, 2013 #4 Posted March 30, 2013 Good to see you getting started again. My kit arrives this morning and perhaps our construction will run parallel. Quote Joseph Osborne Pennsylvania, USA Current Build: US Brig Niagara Model Shipways 1:64 Previous Builds: Scientific Sea Witch 1:76 Solid hull Revell USS Constitution (plastic) Monogram: Yacht America (plastic)
kenr Posted March 30, 2013 Author #5 Posted March 30, 2013 Patrick and Rich Thank you for your kind words. Hi Joseph. Exciting times, the big package arriving. Welcome into the Niagara Club I hope you are able to start your build log soon Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
kenr Posted March 30, 2013 Author #6 Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Hello. I have taken a few pics of progress to date.The hull is nearly finished but I have not done any sanding filling or touching up of the paintwork. While I am working on the hull I have also started on the deck fittings Regards Ken PS Let me know if anyone wants more deatil Edited March 30, 2013 by kenr Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
patrickmil Posted March 31, 2013 #7 Posted March 31, 2013 The pictures look very promising Ken. Nice looking hull you got there! Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
kenr Posted April 6, 2013 Author #8 Posted April 6, 2013 I am at the stage of assembling the deck fittings on the Niagara The Companionway and Saloon Skylight etc. What is the best way to make a neat job of fitting the black bars to the windows? Thanks for your help Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
patrickmil Posted April 8, 2013 #9 Posted April 8, 2013 Hey Ken, When I was at this stage I found it easy to drill holes vertically through the walls to put the bars in and then put the roofs on afterwards. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
kenr Posted April 8, 2013 Author #10 Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks Patrick. That is what I will do. I think i will also paint them before I put the bars in so that I dont get buff paint all over the black bars. I am also looking at using some A4 acetate sheet cut down to use as windows behind the bars Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
patrickmil Posted April 9, 2013 #11 Posted April 9, 2013 That sounds like an excellent plan with the acetate. Do you use annealed steel wire for materials? I remember David (Bahamas Diver) mentioning it a while ago and finally found it in a hardware store. I like working with it much more than the brass wire. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
kenr Posted April 9, 2013 Author #12 Posted April 9, 2013 Hi Patrick. I am sure you are right about the annealed steel wire. But unless I have something suitable around the house i will use what comes with the kit Then spray with an etch primer and then black matte paint Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
kenr Posted April 20, 2013 Author #13 Posted April 20, 2013 Fellow Niagara builders. I am starting to asemble the capstan The plan ( Detail 3D) shows a metal ring on the top And 2 metal strips around the top. Is the metal ring a supplied part , or how do you make it up ? I am assuming you make up the metal strips around the top from supplied strip metal Thanks for your help Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
patrickmil Posted April 21, 2013 #14 Posted April 21, 2013 Ken, I made the ring by making a hoop with the brass wire and soldering it closed. I then hammered it flat and blackened it. I don't recall seeing the other metal strips but can tell you for sure that I'm not worried about adding them at this point. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
Bahamas Diver Posted April 21, 2013 #15 Posted April 21, 2013 Ken, I made the metal strip out of manila folder. Using a compass I could get it perfectly round. I then used a black permanent marker to color it black. Finally, I put small drops of CA glue on the ring to look like the bolt heads and once dry used a marker to paint them black as well. There is no metal ring supplied with the kit for this purpose. BTW...in response to your question about the metal bars....You can purchase black annealed steel wire from Model Exp. It is not expensive and solves the problem of trying to paint the bars. I first painted the outside of the companionway and the insides of the windows, then drilled vertically down and dropped the wire into the holes. once the top is put on the bars stay in place. Quote David Current build: US Brig Niagara Completed builds: Oseberg Viking Ship - Billing Boats Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways The Phantom - Model Shipways Next project: Amati's Xebec A ship has all the discomforts and lack of privacy of a jail with none of its safety or stability - Benjamin Franklin Quis custodiet ipso custodes?
lb0190 Posted April 21, 2013 #16 Posted April 21, 2013 Ken, It's good to see you build log back on line! Your ship looks impressive and your deck planks are an excellent benchmark... Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges
kenr Posted April 22, 2013 Author #17 Posted April 22, 2013 Patrick and David. Thank you for your help with the capstan. Larry Thank you for your kind words , especially about the deck. i have only laid it, sanding and tidying up still to come Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
Anja Posted July 4, 2013 #18 Posted July 4, 2013 Hello Ken, And all best for the coming year. Have a great day! Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
kenr Posted July 4, 2013 Author #19 Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you very much Anja I do appreciate the post Me Mark and the USA all on the same day !!! Kind Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
rowand Posted July 4, 2013 #20 Posted July 4, 2013 Hi Ken, Yeh, Happy Birthday!! Your model looks impressive, nice work! Cheers, rowand. Quote Current build HMB Endeavour - AL Kit
kenr Posted July 4, 2013 Author #21 Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks Rowand Going down to Victoria St with my son and his girlfriend for a Vietnamese feast Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
Bahamas Diver Posted July 4, 2013 #22 Posted July 4, 2013 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ken Quote David Current build: US Brig Niagara Completed builds: Oseberg Viking Ship - Billing Boats Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways The Phantom - Model Shipways Next project: Amati's Xebec A ship has all the discomforts and lack of privacy of a jail with none of its safety or stability - Benjamin Franklin Quis custodiet ipso custodes?
lb0190 Posted July 4, 2013 #23 Posted July 4, 2013 HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN! Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges
kenr Posted July 4, 2013 Author #24 Posted July 4, 2013 David and Larry. Thank you for your birthday wishes They are greatly appreciated Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
trippwj Posted July 4, 2013 #25 Posted July 4, 2013 Ken - A fine looking build you have going here. Hope you had a fantastic birthday! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
kenr Posted July 4, 2013 Author #26 Posted July 4, 2013 Hello Wayne Yes I did have a good birthday thank you. But back to work today Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
Rshaw Posted September 23, 2013 #27 Posted September 23, 2013 Ken, I guess it's been a long time since I've lgged on, sorry to hear about the original model taking a beating during the move. Perhaps you could changethe name to Lawrence and display it next to the Niagara? Did you make it to lake Erie for the big bicentenial re-enactment of the battle of lake Erie? The wife and I went up only to discover that it was on Labor Day and not on the actual aniversary which was a week later. It was a nice drive anyway, I guess. We were able to pick up a bicentenial flag at a local IGA so it wasn't a complete debacle I sorta gave up on my Niagara build at about the rigging stage. I bought a second kit for parts for a Newsboy of the same scale as Niagara. I drew up the plans with BobCAD CAM, etc. and just finished the hull planking yesterday. It might turn out okay. The new ship looks awesome. Good luck. Quote
kenr Posted September 24, 2013 Author #28 Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Rshaw Thank you for your kind words. No I didn't make it to Lake Erie. It is a bit of a trek when you live in Australia But I did have a holiday Two weeks in France !! While in Paris I visited the du Musee national de la Marine. I will post some pictures that I took in the next week or so So my Niagara has been going slowly what with work and holiday I have build a number of the deck fittings and now need to sand and fill the hull so that I can paint it and then fit the deck pieces Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
kenr Posted October 12, 2013 Author #29 Posted October 12, 2013 Hello Everyone I am posting a quick photo to show I have been doing some work on my Niagara As you can see I have been putting off sanding and painting the hull and working on the deck fittings Now that it is warming up here I have no excuse not to get outside and finish up sanding the hull Regards Ken lb0190 and Captain Slog 2 Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
Rich_engr Posted October 12, 2013 #30 Posted October 12, 2013 Ken- nice! It's good to take a break from the hull and make some of the deck fittings. Everything looks really good! Now that your winter down under is setting in you should have lots of time to make awesome progress! Quote
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