GuntherMT Posted January 8, 2019 Share #91 Posted January 8, 2019 Looking great. I like your work on the winch and the butte, very nice. Not sure about the cat-head location, but that's probably just because I'm so used to seeing it in a different location on mine! Enjoying watching your progress, thanks for sharing. captain_hook 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share #92 Posted January 28, 2019 Rigged the guns and made the channels. lmagna, Ryland Craze, JpR62 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted January 28, 2019 Share #93 Posted January 28, 2019 I've got this ship on the shelf. May be awhile, but you've pretty much set the standard when I start it. Just a spectacular job! Sea Hoss, Tigersteve and captain_hook 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share #94 Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Thank you very much for the kinds words and the Likes. I took a 4-week break from modeling the AVS to prepare my next project, the H.M. Brig Badger POB in 1:48 scale. Drawn the bulkheads and some parts in Corel Draw to have them lasercut soon. Now it is time to return to the AVS. Installed all iron bands on the bowsprit. Edited February 22, 2019 by captain_hook BenD, GuntherMT, GrandpaPhil and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share #95 Posted February 23, 2019 Added the stop chocks. This completes the boom except for the heel lashing and the footropes which will be done with the rest of the rigging later. Next is installing the guns. I think about a way to store some cannonballs. Maybe I add some sort of rack or sheet beside each gun storing 5 cannonballs. Sea Hoss, oneslim, Pete Jaquith and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted February 24, 2019 Share #96 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Beautiful ! -very nice work and nice pictures ! Late to the party but look forward to following along 😊 Edited February 24, 2019 by gerty Dfell and captain_hook 2 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #97 Posted February 24, 2019 Thank you very much. I glued the guns in place. First I drilled a hole through the front axle, pinned that with a short 0,7mm nail (so that the nail is only about 0,5mm longer than the bottom of the front wheels) and positioned the gun in place. Pressed it down until the nail in the axle marked a spot on deck and drilled a hole into the spot through the deck. Then glued a longer pin into the axle and that into the predrilled hole on deck. Positioned until it has the correct angle. Epoxy gives a lot of time for correcting the angle. Next is gluing the eyebolds. glennreader, oneslim, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #98 Posted February 25, 2019 Only small updates these time. Glued the eyebolts of the breech lines in place. Have to shape the breech lines after glu is dry. Will add the gun tackles next weekend. GuntherMT, oneslim, gerty and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share #99 Posted March 4, 2019 I finished the channels (donˋt know if that is the correct english word for ‚Rüste‘ - the sheet, where the chain plates are fitted on). Also installed all eyebolts on deck. All that is left (before rigging) is finishing the guns, gluing all the deck items and installing the mast. John Cheevers, Katoom, Dubz and 10 others 13 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #100 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) As I wait for some rope and fittings from Syren Company to arrive, I thought about adding a shot garland to each cannon. Since the 3-pounder cannonball has a diameter of about 6,5cm AFAIK 1,5mm steel balls may be a little oversized but a smaller diameter would be too small to recognize. The garland stores 6 balls each and is made of 1,5mm square stripes with addition to 1x3mm stripes glued to each sides. Then the space for the balls (9mm) is enclosed by 1,5mm square stripe pieces. Sanded both sides so the garland is only 2 mm thick in the end, then sanded a 30 degrees slope on each side and rounded the edges. Have to paint them red and installed them next weekend. Edited March 18, 2019 by captain_hook JpR62, J11, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share #101 Posted March 23, 2019 Shot garland painted and installed. glennreader, Sea Hoss, oneslim and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share #102 Posted March 24, 2019 Added a ramrod to every cannon. It is made of a piece of 1/16‘‘ square stripes drawn through a 1,6mm hole drilled in a piece of stainless steel. Then tighten in a dremel and brough to shape with a needle file. gerty, oneslim, Tigersteve and 15 others 18 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowmer Posted March 24, 2019 Share #103 Posted March 24, 2019 Nice touch with the ram rod. You don’t see little details added like that very often. Good job. lmagna, Sea Hoss and captain_hook 3 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share #104 Posted March 30, 2019 Thank you. The ramrod is only one of the tools to serve a cannon but it will represent all of them. Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Posted April 5, 2019 Share #105 Posted April 5, 2019 Are we gonna see the other two cannons soon ? BTW She looks so good I'm gonna give upon mine. It's embarrassing. captain_hook 1 Quote Dwight current build : Fair America by Model Shipways Completed Build : 18th Century Armed Longboat by Model Shipways : Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Under the bench : Syren by Model Shipways ,, Rattlesnake by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #106 Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Thank you for the nice words and the likes. Rigging the guns is time-consuming, but at least I made all the gun tackles. I used syren 1/8‘‘ single and double blocks and 0.45mm rope for the tackles as well as 3mm blacked brass hooks. Will make the rope coils tomorrow if I find the time. Have to bring the breech lines to shape as well. Edited April 7, 2019 by captain_hook oneslim, JpR62, GrandpaPhil and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share #107 Posted April 14, 2019 As I slowly move towards rigging, I thought about adding some last details to the hull before adding the mast. The supplied ship‘s wheel is made of britannia casting and I decided not to use it. So I made a 8-spoke 23mm ship‘s wheel scratch build made of castello. It is a shame that it will be almost covered by the binnacle. DocBlake, BenD, lmagna and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted April 15, 2019 Share #108 Posted April 15, 2019 Superb new detail. Perfect as usual 😉 captain_hook 1 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share #109 Posted April 24, 2019 I haven‘t found the time yet to finish the gun tackles due to some nice spring weather to go out with family. But finished some mast hoops to replace the cast ones. BenD, GrandpaPhil, coxswain and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share #110 Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) Finally the gun rigging is complete. A mast? We don‘t need it. ATTACK!! Edited April 27, 2019 by captain_hook DocBlake, GrandpaPhil, BenD and 10 others 13 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted April 28, 2019 Share #111 Posted April 28, 2019 Incredible! captain_hook 1 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBay Posted April 28, 2019 Share #112 Posted April 28, 2019 You’re making a superb model there. It’s a pleasure to watch your progress. Sea Hoss, captain_hook and J11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted April 28, 2019 Share #113 Posted April 28, 2019 Very nice job! captain_hook and J11 2 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share #114 Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Thank you very much for the nice words and the likes. Been working on the mast today, added wooden clamps and redone the mars so that it stays parallel to the deck. For now all parts are only dry-fitted. Edited May 1, 2019 by captain_hook lmagna, John Cheevers, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hoss Posted May 1, 2019 Share #115 Posted May 1, 2019 Impressive to say the least! J11 and lmagna 2 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griphos Posted May 2, 2019 Share #116 Posted May 2, 2019 I’m going to have to add this kit to the stockpile. Very fine work on it. J11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share #117 Posted May 4, 2019 Thank you for the nice feedback and the likes. The ship‘s wheel has been completed and all deck items are now glued in place. Time to start prepairing the rigging and completing the mast. I have to finish the base too. J11, Tigersteve, oneslim and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share #118 Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) Before I will get to the final chapter - the rigging - I have thought some time about a more realistic launchway and have made a start already. Next step will be gluing the launchway onto the board, cover the sides with the prepared birch strips and cover the painted area with grey gravel (1,2 - 1,8 mm). Edited June 2, 2019 by captain_hook Tigersteve, Griphos, lmagna and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #119 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Only small updates. I have painted the base with satin varnish, installed the 4 cover stripes and two octagon bollards painted black. Edited June 8, 2019 by captain_hook lmagna, bruce d, J11 and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share #120 Posted June 9, 2019 The gravel is glued with with white glu dilluted with water (50-50). I first brushed a thin coat, then strewed the gravel onto the base. Used a brush to cover the gravel with dilluted glu to fix it permanently. It has to dry at least for several hours. Then I can move on to the second part, the carriage. Sea Hoss, Ryland Craze, Dowmer and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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