colinmaclock Posted September 5, 2018 #721 Posted September 5, 2018 It was a great learning experience watching your meticulous restoration process of this fine builders model. As usual, you have exhibited those fine masterful skills I have always admired in you. Cheers old boy! Colin michael mott, Chasseur, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote
michael mott Posted September 28, 2018 Author #722 Posted September 28, 2018 Today the clients made their inspection, the Appraiser who came along with them informed them that they got a steal so the next task is to move the model to the crate, after the company that is temporarily housing the clients artifacts sees the model before they take it to their storage facility awaiting its final display. I am really looking forward to gaining the space in the model shop. so that Kingfisher the pilot cutter can take centre stage again. I have been busy preparing the garage ready to house Maria while that rebuild happens. Michael druxey, Mark Pearse, davyboy and 10 others 13 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.
jud Posted September 28, 2018 #723 Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Congratulations on a job well done. Need to copy this log onto a couple of Thumb Drives, one to go with the model and one to keep. jud Edited September 28, 2018 by jud popeye the sailor, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote
shipmodel Posted September 28, 2018 #724 Posted September 28, 2018 Beautiful work, Michael. It has been quite an education to follow along with your restoration. I have bookmarked quite a number of places where you have furthered my education. Thanks, on many levels. Dan Jack12477, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Current build -Khufu solar barge, c. 2,560 BCE, a cross-section model at 1:10 scale Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration, SS Mayaguez (c.1975) Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein
Lucius Molchany Posted September 28, 2018 #725 Posted September 28, 2018 Outstanding work!You did a great job restoring it to its fotmer glory! mtaylor, thibaultron and popeye the sailor 3 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted September 28, 2018 #726 Posted September 28, 2018 now that they've looked at her and are satisfied with the job you did on her, are they going to crate it, or are you? here's hoping all goes smoothly and she has left the building..........a job well done! is there an echo in the room now? thibaultron 1 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
michael mott Posted September 28, 2018 Author #727 Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks to all who have helped me with questions that I had during this restoration, and for the support and encouragement along the way. Denis I have built the crate and am waiting for the movers. Michael Jack12477, mtaylor, druxey and 3 others 6 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.
michael mott Posted October 6, 2018 Author #728 Posted October 6, 2018 The journey for me is now over on this project, here is my last few pictures. In the crate now and cleated down ready for the final close. All ready to be picked up by the client. The shop seemed a bit lost for a few hours. The end Michael Tim Curtis, paulsutcliffe, Landrotten Highlander and 12 others 15 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.
ccoyle Posted October 6, 2018 #729 Posted October 6, 2018 I had to go back to the beginning of this log just to remind myself about the state this model was in when you received it, Michael. Wow, what a difference! The appraiser was right -- your clients got a steal! popeye the sailor, cog, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
wefalck Posted October 6, 2018 #730 Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) In the crate, she looked a bit like in the Canal of Corinth ... Job very(!) well done ... I can imagine this feeling of emptiness, both physically and emotionally, but I understand that you have a project to fill that space Edited October 6, 2018 by wefalck druxey, jud, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
BANYAN Posted October 6, 2018 #731 Posted October 6, 2018 You did a very fine restoration on that model Michael and I am sure it will always be a great memory. That workshop look great with plenty of natural light. cheers Pat cog, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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)
michael mott Posted October 19, 2018 Author #732 Posted October 19, 2018 Albertic's new journey is underway. Michael mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Jack12477 and 9 others 12 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.
Thistle17 Posted October 20, 2018 #733 Posted October 20, 2018 You are a unique individual Michael. Your journey was a delight to follow. I would imagine there were mixed emotions in its "sailing". Joe cog, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
druxey Posted October 20, 2018 #734 Posted October 20, 2018 Fair winds to Albertic, Michael! That was a magnificent restoration saga and result. popeye the sailor, paulsutcliffe, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
EdT Posted October 21, 2018 #735 Posted October 21, 2018 Bravo and congratulations, Micheal. Amazing work, start to finish. Ed thibaultron, michael mott, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory
Mirabell61 Posted October 26, 2018 #736 Posted October 26, 2018 Wunderbarer job Michael ! Congrats, its been a delight to follow that restoration, and I`m sure your client will be more than pleased with the result.... Nils michael mott, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Dave Marson Posted February 23, 2019 #737 Posted February 23, 2019 I am so lucky to have a talented man like this I can call my friend and brother. Thank you Thank you Thank you Michael thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote
michael mott Posted February 23, 2019 Author #738 Posted February 23, 2019 Dave, Thanks Judy and I enjoyed our visit this morning, and I am looking forward to seeing that Bluenose kit build log. Michael thibaultron and mtaylor 2 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.
Dave Marson Posted February 23, 2019 #739 Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) What was that ladies name the cardboard ships I would like to follow her builds or can you link me? It was wonderful to have you both over... Your Pictures are also ready hope you like them Edited February 23, 2019 by Dave Marson Added words thibaultron 1 Quote
mtaylor Posted February 23, 2019 #740 Posted February 23, 2019 Dave, Welcome to MSW. The lady you're looking for is Doris and she has done several ships here at MSW. All are masterpieces. Here's her current log: thibaultron 1 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)
wefalck Posted February 3, 2021 #741 Posted February 3, 2021 What a pity. It will probably go to a potent private collector ... thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
allanyed Posted February 3, 2021 #742 Posted February 3, 2021 Michael, It is not advisable to post email addresses as the moderators have mentioned numerous times in the past as it will be spammed. Allan thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
ccoyle Posted February 3, 2021 #743 Posted February 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, allanyed said: It is not advisable to post email addresses as the moderators have mentioned numerous times in the past as it will be spammed. Fixed! Michael, I really do hope your fine restoration effort finds a worthy new home. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
druxey Posted February 3, 2021 #744 Posted February 3, 2021 I hope that the buyer truly appreciates your fine restoration work. I guess these are tough times for the library system.... mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
michael mott Posted February 3, 2021 Author #745 Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, allanyed said: Michael, It is not advisable to post email addresses as the moderators have mentioned numerous times in the past as it will be spammed. Allan 1 hour ago, ccoyle said: Fixed! Michael, I really do hope your fine restoration effort finds a worthy new home. Apologies submitted I missed the email situation. Thanks for the reminder, It won't happen again. Michael mtaylor and thibaultron 2 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.
michael mott Posted February 3, 2021 Author #746 Posted February 3, 2021 I just deleted the reference to the ship model, after I called the contact at the Edmonton public library. They were told that the model is only worth $800. I think it is worth more this one is the same as the one I restored. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19192/lot/2101/ Michael KeithAug, Bill Brown, thibaultron and 1 other 2 2 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.
ccoyle Posted February 3, 2021 #747 Posted February 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, michael mott said: They were told that the model is only worth $800. "Told by whom?" is the question. $800? Sheesh! 🙄 mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Tim Murphy Posted March 23, 2021 #748 Posted March 23, 2021 Michael, watched your lecture at the Ship Model Society of New Jersey. Incredible work, it was a pleasure to see your craftsmanship. michael mott, mtaylor, Bill Brown and 1 other 4 Quote
KenW Posted March 24, 2021 #749 Posted March 24, 2021 Really enjoyed your presentation last night. Thanks a lot. mtaylor, thibaultron, Bill Brown and 1 other 4 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
michael mott Posted October 11, 2021 Author #750 Posted October 11, 2021 At David Antscherl's prompting, I have just finished transferring all my notes and pictures in this thread along with the relevant questions and answers. to a word Document. Although this thread was chronological I can now sort out the various areas into their subject groups and properly organize them into a potential Monograph about this restoration, which might be of use as a book type document it will take a bit of time because there are 26,000+ words and lots of pictures. I do have high resolution images of pretty much all of the images, which were reduced in size for the forum. Just one more project to add to the many that are waiting. A couple more weeks and I should be back pushing a chisel into a keel for Skipjack the open launch. Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadian folk out there. Michael JpR62, JohnLea, wefalck and 4 others 6 1 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.
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