Overworked724 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share #61 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Could not resist using the walnut on the transom. A little tung oil...and the grain really pops. It may be a mistake, but what the heck.... Edited February 22, 2017 by Overworked724 Tigersteve, thibaultron, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 22, 2017 Share #62 Posted February 22, 2017 It is your model so do what you think looks best. The grain is attractive. Russ Elijah, Eddie and thibaultron 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share #63 Posted February 22, 2017 Well, I have actually made a few transoms...and realized I could still attempt the walnut with a different technique. Had to be very careful and drill out the perimeters of the Windows...then slowly carve them out. Glued the basswood window section together to give it strength after bending. Have a plan to attach thectransom and include windows in a different manner than Chucks method. We we shall see. Looks nice off the ship...fingers crossed. Elijah, thibaultron and Eddie 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #64 Posted February 26, 2017 The volutes are difficult. Following Chuck's example, I'm trying Sculpy. I am not a sculptor but his practicum made it look easy. Not. After trial is land error, finally got a system to produce some half decent volutes. Toothpicks are amazing tools. Chuck Seiler, thibaultron, Elijah and 5 others 8 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 26, 2017 Share #65 Posted February 26, 2017 The volutes you came up with look pretty good. Nice work. Russ Elijah, Eddie, Overworked724 and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #66 Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks Russ. They are very tiny. Hard to get the right scale. Proof is always in the pudding. But they look fairly decent. 😁 Elijah, thibaultron and Eddie 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #67 Posted February 26, 2017 Today was 'cap rail' day in the shipyard. One thing which I was dreading was trying to create and attach the cap rails for the bow and the transom. The bow cap rail was easy enough. But once again, the transom cap rail involved some thinking as Chuck's awesome practicum assumes you know a bit about planking and/or woodworking...I am still learning! So...how to get that severe bend around the transom, while also adjusting for the curvature of the stern at the same time. A plank bender coupled with force bending -- I see many hospital bills in my future. So...how is the transom cap rail any different than planking a ship? So...since wood wants to go where it goes, I 'prefit' the plank by using an index card to check the fit. Then scroll saw...wet the plank...plank bender...and wrap around one of my transom attempts as a molding jig. 😊 We we shall see. But the current results are promising. Stoyne, Elijah, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 26, 2017 Share #68 Posted February 26, 2017 That looks good. Different challenges require different solutions. I spend a good deal of time just thinking about how to get a particular piece made. The first pass is rarely the last, but it is fun and it keeps the mind active. Good work. Russ Eddie, Elijah, BETAQDAVE and 2 others 5 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share #69 Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks, Russ! Looks promising. Looks can be deceiving though. 😳 No fear! Moving on.... thibaultron, Eddie and Elijah 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share #70 Posted February 27, 2017 Hmmmm. When I put it on the actual transom...obvious it needs a second attempt. 😒 Eddie, thibaultron and Elijah 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 27, 2017 Share #71 Posted February 27, 2017 Sometimes that happens. Analyze and retry. Russ Eddie, Elijah and thibaultron 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca.shipwright Posted March 2, 2017 Share #72 Posted March 2, 2017 Perfectly simple solution to the mast rake drilling. It never pays to overthink the problem. Nice work. Regards Eddie, Elijah, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote ca.shipwright Michael Zemmel Midlothian. VA http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11562-hmb-endeavour-by-cashipwright-corel-160/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/15329-hms-victory-by-cashipwright-panart-art-738-1:78/ "Buy all your toys before you retire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #73 Posted April 11, 2017 Well...work delay. Back in the saddle. Tired and a bit stressed, but nothing a few hours in Ship room can't cure. Put on fcsl deck. Moving on... russ, Tigersteve, BLACK VIKING and 4 others 7 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 11, 2017 Share #74 Posted April 11, 2017 It is good that you got some more work done. The fore deck looks good. Russ Elijah, thibaultron and Eddie 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted April 11, 2017 Share #75 Posted April 11, 2017 Pat: Nice work. Did you get back already or yet to leave? Got the check yesterday. Kurt Overworked724, Elijah, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #76 Posted April 11, 2017 Hi Kurt We leave for Japan next Wednesday so will miss the MMS meeting. Looking forward to visiting the Rope's exhibit in Tokyo's Ginza district next week. Will take many pictures! Hope to get the deck finished before I leave. The volutes are a bit of a pain...needed to work on something I could get visual progress in!! Pat thibaultron, Eddie and Elijah 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share #77 Posted April 12, 2017 Smart thing...thinking ahead is hard, but the club mates gave me excellent ideas. Although i am planking my decks, I still will have an option to mount her upside down (to work on keel/transom/rudder) since I put the mounting screw holes dead center of where the deck gratings will be. Moving along.... Tigersteve, Eddie, jct and 3 others 6 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted April 12, 2017 Share #78 Posted April 12, 2017 Nice idea! Eddie and Elijah 2 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share #79 Posted April 18, 2017 Almost done with deck. Forecastle, main and quarter deck done. Definitely turned out better than I expected. Planking near the bulkhead was a challenge as the taper was a bit difficult to gauge...ended up eyeballing/sanding a lot. Off to Japan now for 2.5 weeks. Hope I have a job when I return! Until then, the poop deck will be sitting first on the shipyard TODO list. ⛵️😌 thibaultron, Elijah, Tigersteve and 4 others 7 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share #80 Posted May 10, 2017 Almost done with deck. Forecastle, main and quarter deck done. Definitely turned out better than I expected. Planking near the bulkhead was a challenge as the taper was a bit difficult to gauge...ended up eyeballing/sanding a lot. Off to Japan now for 2.5 weeks. Hope I have a job when I return! Until then, the poop deck will be sitting first on the shipyard TODO list. ⛵️😌 Elijah, Eddie and thibaultron 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share #81 Posted May 10, 2017 Haha. Just noticed I drafted it did not submit my post prior to vacation. Am now back and the Rope exhibition in Tokyo was phenomenal! also...I finished the deck. Now to attack the volutes. Then I can paint and move on the transom, whales, and rudder. Will amuse myself by prepping the gratings at the same time. 😎 Elijah, russ, Eddie and 3 others 6 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted May 11, 2017 Share #82 Posted May 11, 2017 Nice progress Patrick! Did you get any pictures at the exhibit in Japan? What have you been using to finish your decks? They look very nice. thibaultron, Eddie and Overworked724 3 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #83 Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Elijah I have tons of photos from the Rope exhibition in Tokyo. However, I have so many, I am afraid I can't post them all without using up my site memory limit! However, you can view the exibit at the link below (I believe they posted pictures already): https://theropetokyo-en.jimdo.com/ Thanks also for your compliment on my finished deck. My clubmate, Alan, recommended I use tung oil - and it is amazing stuff. Easy to apply, safe (no solvents), but takes a little while to dry. Wipes on with cloth or brush. If you look at the first picture above, my bottle of tung oil is in the background. Bought it off amazon! thibaultron, Elijah and Eddie 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 11, 2017 Share #84 Posted May 11, 2017 Nice work on the deck. The planking and treenails look very neat. Russ Elijah, Eddie, thibaultron and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #85 Posted May 11, 2017 Thank you, Russ. Not bad for a first attempt! I almost want to stop now before I REALLY screw something up. 😁 thibaultron, Elijah and Eddie 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted May 11, 2017 Share #86 Posted May 11, 2017 No man, it only gets better from here. Steve Elijah, Overworked724, Eddie and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #87 Posted May 19, 2017 Ok. Going to throw this out there. If you don't have a club, use a forum. Invaluable having more experienced folk chiming in on a problem. So...."What was my problem?" You may ask. In a word...'waterways'. I am following, Chuck Passaro's awesome practicum (thank you, Chuck!) which shows the inclusion of waterways along the seam between the bulkhead and the deck. Scuppers (fake) are drilled into them to complete the illiusion. But!!!! My bulkheads obviously don't have the same clearance. True, I could fashion some semblance of waterways but they would not look clean...and frankly, they would detract from the look of the face plates and inner bulkheads in my opinion. So, I floated my problem at my club mates and all said the same thing..."It's your ship!" So...I decide to err on the side of historical innacuracy and leave out the waterways. So let it be written...so let it be DONE! So says pharoah. 😜 One to the the next thing. Eddie, Elijah and thibaultron 3 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 19, 2017 Share #88 Posted May 19, 2017 Hey howya goin Patrick mate, shes looking great mate. Overworked724, Elijah and thibaultron 3 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #89 Posted May 19, 2017 Making the grating housings (or whatever you call them). These little bits of wood are SMALL!!!! I had been mulling over how to make a clean right angle between the pieces without going crazy. During my my recent trip to Japan, a convenient trip to BIC Camera yielded an unexpected prize. "Micro Lego Blocks" set. TaaDaaaaa!!!! My frame for gluing my little grating frames. 😜 Also....why paint the grating 'holes' (i.e. Wood) black when a permanent marker can do the same job with less mess. 😊 Gratingsto to be completed soon. Volutes in progress. Moving on. thibaultron, Tigersteve, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #90 Posted May 26, 2017 Well...grating and coamings done. The gratings were a pain, but not as much as the volutes!!! But I got 2 more on. Will focus on Sunday to get them done... moving on..... russ, chris watton, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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