HIPEXEC Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #271 Posted May 19, 2017 I very carefully planed the excess planks at the cap rail. Now I have to clean up the gunports and sweep ports. I'll continue to improve their finish as time goes by. I now have to start veneer planking the outside. Sjors, Nirvana, Mahuna and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #272 Posted May 19, 2017 I'm pre-bending the first exterior veneer plank. Most of the exterior planks were pre-bent, so I'll have to do the same to the veneer. Mahuna, Ryland Craze, rafine and 7 others 10 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #273 Posted May 21, 2017 The top strip has been glued and the bottom strip is being bent MEDDO, GuntherMT, JesseLee and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 21, 2017 Share #274 Posted May 21, 2017 Looks great HIPEXEC and Nirvana 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #275 Posted May 21, 2017 The bottom pre-bent veneer strip has just been glued. I'm amazed that it needs very little clamping. The clamps you see in the background are the port side veneer strip being pre-bent Heronguy, Sjors, JesseLee and 9 others 12 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #276 Posted May 21, 2017 Another pre-bent plank just slips on. This pic shows that plank 1 minute after gluing. It's going to get harder now since clamping planks will confined to rubber bands. JesseLee, Gahm, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted May 22, 2017 Share #277 Posted May 22, 2017 Rich, I thought you were planning to use scale-length planks on the 2nd layer? HIPEXEC 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...
HIPEXEC Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share #278 Posted May 22, 2017 Brian Not that first plank. I will also glue on one plank at the keel full size, then start counting and measuring scaling and tapering. Scaling will actually make the planking easier. Thanks, GuntherMT and src 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share #279 Posted May 22, 2017 Here's a picture of sample of the size of the staggered planks. The instructions call for the first plank to be one even long pre-soaked plank in order for the rest of the hull to have a good reference point Nirvana, JesseLee, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share #280 Posted May 23, 2017 I'm not happy with the look of the gunwals inside. The gunports and sweep ports look okay (not great) on the outside, but "ugh" on the inside. I'll play with them for a while until they seem good to my eye. The sweep ports get lids and hinges on the outside, but are open on the inside. Maybe after a coat of varnish they'll look better. The instructions call for painting them on the inside which hides a lot of imperfections. GuntherMT, JesseLee, Mahuna and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share #281 Posted May 24, 2017 While I'm trying to figure out what to do with the inner gunwals, I built the first sweep port cover. Tiny little thing. src, JesseLee, Mahuna and 6 others 9 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscadman Posted May 24, 2017 Share #282 Posted May 24, 2017 Great work Rich HIPEXEC and Nirvana 2 Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share #283 Posted May 24, 2017 First veneer plank starboard side keel. JesseLee, Heronguy, Mahuna and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #284 Posted May 26, 2017 Glued on a few more courses of veneer planks. reklein, src, JesseLee and 5 others 8 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #285 Posted May 27, 2017 I've just planned for tapering the veneer planks. It looks like a minimum of tapering will be needed to fit all the planks at this stage. Mahuna, GaryKap, robdurant and 8 others 11 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #286 Posted May 29, 2017 Working on the taper planking. Anybody got a tip how to easily taper the plank so that I get a smooth edge on the non-butting edge so the next plank will match up? No matter how straight I cut the taper and sand it, it still has some waviness. src and JesseLee 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #287 Posted May 29, 2017 I'll be shutting down my shipyard in three days so me and my Admiral can fly to Amsterdam and pick up our cruise ship taking us to Ireland. We'll be gone 18 days. Most of you know Sjors and Anja from our great MSW website. Well, I'm very happy to say that Sjors and Anja will drive up to Amsterdam from Rotterdam and we'll be getting together for coffee and a short walk to the Maritime Museum. I met Sjors on MSW over four years ago, so we will finally get to meet face to face. How great is that? Sjors, reklein, GaryKap and 10 others 13 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 29, 2017 Share #288 Posted May 29, 2017 A few more days Rich 😃 We see you there. Sjors Altduck, HIPEXEC and JesseLee 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted May 29, 2017 Share #289 Posted May 29, 2017 Have a great trip, Rich. Go easy on the Guiness! HIPEXEC, MEDDO and Jack12477 3 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 29, 2017 Share #290 Posted May 29, 2017 Rich, Isn't this what is so great with MSW, making friends with similar hobbies and interests. That's how I met some of the people from here and getting involved with RC sailing as an example. Enjoy the trip, I know you will like it. reklein, JesseLee, HIPEXEC and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #291 Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Mahuna said: Have a great trip, Rich. Go easy on the Guiness! Oh, no! Guiness is the main reason for going! Jack12477, src and Sjors 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #292 Posted May 29, 2017 10 hours ago, Sjors said: A few more days Rich 😃 We see you there. Sjors It will be great! Sjors 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted May 29, 2017 Share #293 Posted May 29, 2017 Enjoy your trip Rich! Can you expand on your question from post 288? I am not seeing the waviness your talking about. Sam HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 29, 2017 Share #294 Posted May 29, 2017 Goede reis Rich 😀 ( safe trip Rich) Now you can read a little Dutch! Sjors Nirvana, HIPEXEC and GaryKap 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #295 Posted May 29, 2017 2 hours ago, src said: Enjoy your trip Rich! Can you expand on your question from post 288? I am not seeing the waviness your talking about. Sam I managed to straighten it out with much difficulty. The next plank went much better. src 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #296 Posted May 29, 2017 47 minutes ago, Sjors said: Goede reis Rich 😀 ( safe trip Rich) Now you can read a little Dutch! Sjors Also, I was the president and CEO of a company called "Goss & DeLeeuw" . DeLeeuw was a famous Dutch engineer in the 1920's who partnered with MR Goss Sjors 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share #297 Posted May 29, 2017 3 hours ago, HIPEXEC said: Also, I was the president and CEO of a company called "Goss & DeLeeuw" . DeLeeuw was a famous Dutch engineer in the 1920's who partnered with MR Goss Another Dutch connection is....I graduated from Hofstra University where I met my wife. Hoftsra was founded by a Dutchman. I belonged to a fraternity whose motto was "Recht Door Zee" . Sjors 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share #298 Posted May 30, 2017 I'm amazed that I just spent about 30 minutes measuring and cutting and sanding a short stub of a plank just to get it to fit just so, and when this model is finished and rigged....no one, including me, will ever turn the ship upside down to check that planking. What a crazy lot we are. Tigersteve, Mahuna, Sjors and 7 others 10 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 30, 2017 Share #299 Posted May 30, 2017 Maybe i' m that person who ever turn it upside down to take a look🤣 Sjors HIPEXEC 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted May 30, 2017 Share #300 Posted May 30, 2017 Indeed, but you will know and so will we. Lol Steve HIPEXEC 1 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...
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