Piet Posted May 18, 2018 Share #601 Posted May 18, 2018 Happy to hear you had a grand time at the museum and model show. The hammock stanchions look great and so does the netting. Cheers, mtaylor, CaptainSteve, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share #602 Posted May 26, 2018 MEMORIAL DAY.... Being a veteran, I decided this would be my special Memorial Day statement. mtaylor, Piet, Jack12477 and 9 others 12 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share #603 Posted May 26, 2018 Hammock crane netting completed.... Masts are now ready for paint.... Now working on the fighting tops. Needless to say I am pretty excited about finally getting to this point in progress. Captain Poison, BANYAN, Piet and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted May 26, 2018 Share #604 Posted May 26, 2018 41 minutes ago, SawdustDave said: MEMORIAL DAY.... Being a veteran, I decided this would be my special Memorial Day statement. Given the scale of the boat that certainly looks like a Garrison Flag, Dave. Nice touch. SawdustDave, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 5 others 8 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted May 27, 2018 Share #605 Posted May 27, 2018 In the RCN we'd call it a battle ensign. Canute, Piet, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share #606 Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys. The photo with the hugely oversized flag was taken using a flag which is now mounted over my wife’s brother’s grave stone. Today is a very special day of memory and paying respect to our fallen warriors. Cheers Edited May 28, 2018 by SawdustDave Jack12477, Tigersteve, keelhauled and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share #607 Posted June 10, 2018 TURNING TOPGALLANT MASTS.... With the outstanding build logs from a number of MSW fellow builders, I haven't found many things to share lately. Most everything I've done lately has been my feeble attempt to emulate details found in their log postings. I did, however, while turning the very delicate Topgallant Masts, wonder if my technique might be of interest to others faced with the challenge of getting very thin tapering at the end of a dowel. Here goes.... The hardwood block of wood seen here has a small hole drilled through at the exact height of the center of my lathe chuck. This allows me to move the block back and forth on the lathe bed while applying pressure with course sanding paper and files. Pretty simple and very effective technique. Kirby, mtaylor, yancovitch and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted June 10, 2018 Share #608 Posted June 10, 2018 good one dave SawdustDave, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share #609 Posted July 7, 2018 BELAYING PINS.... Before setting the three mast assemblies, I spent the last two days spinning tooth picks into belaying pins surrounding the fife rails. Needed about 80 of these little guys.... only ten to go and I should be done with all belaying pins. Ondras71, Tigersteve, russ and 12 others 15 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 8, 2018 Share #610 Posted July 8, 2018 Nice production run Dave; they look good. cheers Pat SawdustDave, Canute, Piet 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share #611 Posted July 9, 2018 MAIN MAST ALIGNMENT..... This photo was taken to visually check the vertical alignment of the Main Mast after rigging the first two shrouds. Seen here, I used a plank laying across the lower rails with a framing square to check for perfect alignment. I also used a plank laying across the fighting top to physically measure the distance of each side down to the channels. Note....I will also be using a temporary stay line tied off to the bowsprit to physically hold the rake at 3.5 degrees as I proceed with rigging the remaining shrouds. It's nice to see this phase finally begin, but I'm not real excited about it being one step closer to tying all those rat lines ..... (clove hitch, clove hitch, clove hitch, etc, etc...) yancovitch, mtaylor, JesseLee and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 10, 2018 Share #612 Posted July 10, 2018 Nice work Dave and a nice touch with the large flag. Yes, indeed, all our service men and women should be remembered and honored no matter what nation we hail from. I have two I silently commemorate, August 18 and February 27 in addition to July 4. Cheers, Jack12477, mtaylor, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share #613 Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Just finished rigging the shrouds and deadeyes for the Main Mast, and trying to decide whether to move on to the next mast or..... RATLINES!!! I really do dread the looming prospects of endless clove hitch tying (don't we all).... so, at this point, my inclination is to work on the ratlines for each set of shrouds as I go, thus breaking up the formidable task into smaller exercises. Of course, this would include rigging the Futtock shrouds and Staves etc. Also beginning to look at the rigging of the Bowsprit. Edited July 14, 2018 by SawdustDave yancovitch, mtaylor, marktiedens and 9 others 12 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted July 16, 2018 Share #614 Posted July 16, 2018 Dave, you will be surprised how fast those ratlines go when you get into a groove. I did all lower masts at the same time because I found that it was harder for me to come back to them rather then just do them all at the same time. Either way works though, so see what works best for you. SawdustDave, Canute, BANYAN and 1 other 4 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted July 17, 2018 Share #615 Posted July 17, 2018 Dave, don't forget to add the forward line to the eyebolt on the channel.; every fifth ratline extends to it. But I am sure you are aware of this. Canute, Piet, Geoff Matson and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share #616 Posted July 17, 2018 Glad you pointed that out Ken. Sure would love to sit down with you for some serious “brain pickin” at this point. Thanks a bunch. Dave mtaylor, Piet and Canute 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted July 17, 2018 Share #617 Posted July 17, 2018 nice work on the belaying pins and good idea for the "lathe" for yard turning SawdustDave, Canute and Piet 3 Quote Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted July 17, 2018 Share #618 Posted July 17, 2018 Dave, that could be slim pickings but if you have any questions just let me know. Keep in mind I will be out of the loop between July 19 - Aug. 7 and not sure about communications. I will be delivering the Constitution to my son in Southold, Long Island. A long drive from Morro Bay,Ca. 6130 miles round trip. Piet, Canute, Tigersteve and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share #619 Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) A little setback.... typical of me. Had shrouds rigged to both sides of the Main mast.... rigged ratlines to the starboard side. Then decided the upper deadeyes were too low..... ALL 18 OF THEM! Yes I did completely remove everything. Back to shroud #1. Edited July 18, 2018 by SawdustDave Piet and Canute 2 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted July 18, 2018 Share #620 Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) are you sure???...are you really really sure??? ............nice to have company..... Edited July 18, 2018 by yancovitch Piet, JesseLee, BANYAN and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share #621 Posted July 18, 2018 11 hours ago, yancovitch said: are you sure???...are you really really sure??? ............nice to have company..... ALWAYS SURE my friend..... sometimes just WRONG. (and must pay the price) Piet, BANYAN and Canute 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share #622 Posted July 19, 2018 Re-do’s not all bad. Per usual, ripping out and doing again generally results in considerable improvements. Pretty sure it will be true in this particular case. fnick, JesseLee, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 20, 2018 Share #623 Posted July 20, 2018 Great attitude mate. cheers Pat Piet, Canute and SawdustDave 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 20, 2018 Share #624 Posted July 20, 2018 On 7/17/2018 at 5:08 PM, SawdustDave said: A little setback.... typical of me. Had shrouds rigged to both sides of the Main mast.... rigged ratlines to the starboard side. Then decided the upper deadeyes were too low..... ALL 18 OF THEM! Yes I did completely remove everything. Back to shroud #1. Not gonna' like that post but I do support the decision which obviously would be a very agonizing one to make. Canute, Piet and SawdustDave 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted July 23, 2018 Share #625 Posted July 23, 2018 Been there, done that, glad I did... mtaylor, Canute and Piet 3 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share #626 Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) PROGRESS..... Sometimes one step aft, two steps fore! Happy to be back to where I was when my "fore progress" was interrupted. Too many improvements to be of interest, so we will just move on from here. Note, the production of rings and hearts to be used in the rigging of the Fore and Mizzen masts. Also note that the addition of the starboard side futtock shrouds and ratlines. Now ready to rotate the model and resume the exciting process of tying the port side clove hitches, etc. etc..... Edited July 30, 2018 by SawdustDave JesseLee, oneslim, kees de mol and 9 others 12 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share #627 Posted July 31, 2018 TECHNIQUE TIP..... Once in a blue moon, looking for a better solution to an issue, I might come across some little technique worth passing along to my modeling friends. This particular one has to do with keeping the shrouds in true alignment as I work my way up with tying in the ratlines. Don't know about everyone else, but I don't always manage to maintain perfect spacing between the shrouds around mid-way. We've all seen it.... the tendency to allow those outside shrouds to CREEP INWARD. Took a couple of shots to show my very simple and effective solution..... Note the slit in my pattern paper about every third or fourth course of ratlines. I simply pull the end of the line into the slits and touch it with a small dab of CA, thus locking the outside shroud in place so I don't have to be concerned with "Inward Creeping" as I work my way up. Note, I have used tick marks on the pattern paper to indicate the spacing of all the middle shrouds. Back to a few hundred more clove hitches....... usedtosail, zappto, EdT and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted August 1, 2018 Share #628 Posted August 1, 2018 Great tip, Dave. It also keeps the template from slipping out of position, I'll bet. Canute, Piet and mtaylor 3 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share #629 Posted August 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, usedtosail said: Great tip, Dave. It also keeps the template from slipping out of position, I'll bet. Absolutely right about that Tom. Been fighting this annoying issue for over ten years. Such a simple solution, huh? Dave mtaylor, Canute and Piet 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted August 1, 2018 Share #630 Posted August 1, 2018 Nice work and a great idea on the slits Dave. Another thing that may help with maintaining spacing of the shrouds is to do the major ratlines (that go all the way across first, then fill in between. I think I did the bottom then the middle and then the top majors, then the intermediates. That helped me keep the spacing while I did the minors. If your current jig resolves the spacing issue ignore this ramble cheers Pat Piet, mtaylor and Canute 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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