Jim Rogers Posted December 14, 2017 Share #601 Posted December 14, 2017 I love Sapele Wood and it is georgous when finished. Good choice for pin rails. I built my Stereo System shelves in the Goat Locker out of Sapele with an Ebony Highlight. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #602 Posted December 14, 2017 Jim & Jesse, Yes Sapele is a beautiful wood, but hard as steel. I built my whole US Constitution out of it and it was very difficult. It will good for pinrails though 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 December 15, 2017 Author Share #603 Posted December 15, 2017 I sanded the areas where the pinrails will be glued fnkershner 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 December 15, 2017 Author Share #604 Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) I marked the top of the pinrails so they will all be on the same plain. I've found in the past when I'm trying to glue things on the same plain "by eye" somehow they never line up. Edited December 15, 2017 by HIPEXEC JesseLee, fnkershner and src 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 December 16, 2017 Author Share #605 Posted December 16, 2017 Port side pinrails installed. They seem very sturdy src, robdurant, Heronguy and 2 others 5 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 December 17, 2017 Author Share #606 Posted December 17, 2017 I'm starting gluing on the starboard side pinrails. BTW the glue side of the pinrails have to be curved to fit their particular section of the gunwale. Mahuna, robdurant, Nirvana and 2 others 5 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 December 18, 2017 Author Share #607 Posted December 18, 2017 I touched up the installed pinrails with a light coat of varnish. Now I'll move on the the boarding ladders Mahuna, rafine, JesseLee and 2 others 5 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 December 23, 2017 Author Share #608 Posted December 23, 2017 I'm experimenting making the perfect boarding ladder rungs. So far, no good. I'll have to go shopping for different woods to make them to my satisfaction. JesseLee, src, Mahuna and 2 others 5 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...
Mahuna Posted December 23, 2017 Share #609 Posted December 23, 2017 Rich - I'd be happy to help you. I have some woods that I think you'd like, and we could mill them to whatever size you need. Come on down! HIPEXEC and fnkershner 2 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...
HIPEXEC Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share #610 Posted December 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Mahuna said: Rich - I'd be happy to help you. I have some woods that I think you'd like, and we could mill them to whatever size you need. Come on down! Thanks, Frank. After the holidays I probably will come down. Merry Christmas! Nirvana and fnkershner 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...
Mahuna Posted December 23, 2017 Share #611 Posted December 23, 2017 Sure thing Rich - just let me know when. Enjoy the holidays! HIPEXEC and Nirvana 2 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...
src Posted February 17, 2018 Share #612 Posted February 17, 2018 Rich, Looking good. yea lining things up by eye when a couple of thousands shows up is....fun. Your way is working. The one time I have made, steps and ladders I used a finer grain wood. I had some scrap Manzonia that worked well. Had a nice contrast to the Sapele also. Sam robdurant 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share #613 Posted May 20, 2018 I'm finally back. I've been dealing with the "Big C" since February and there was no time or energy to focus on my build. It feels good to focus on something other than medical stuff. rafine, mtaylor, JesseLee 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...
src Posted May 20, 2018 Share #614 Posted May 20, 2018 RIch, so sorry to hear that. I hope you are feeling better. Sam Tigersteve and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share #615 Posted May 20, 2018 3 hours ago, src said: RIch, so sorry to hear that. I hope you are feeling better. Sam Thanks, Sam. 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...
Mahuna Posted May 21, 2018 Share #616 Posted May 21, 2018 Welcome back, Rich! 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...
JesseLee Posted May 21, 2018 Share #617 Posted May 21, 2018 My prayers for you Rich. I struggle with Chronic Lyme and I know what you mean. Got another Dr. appointment this afternoon. There is something therapeutic about getting back to the work bench. Jesse src 1 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogy647 Posted May 21, 2018 Share #618 Posted May 21, 2018 So sorry to hear this! May you find joy in giving joy to the rest of us as we watch your progress. Praying for you and yours .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share #619 Posted May 21, 2018 Thank you Jesse, Frank, POGY647 and Sam. It's good to be back. 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, 2018 Author Share #620 Posted May 21, 2018 Now I'm building the Main Fife Rail. Tiny little bugger that wants to break even though it's laminated. I'm going to pin as well as glue the rail to the deck. Peter Bloemendaal, Tigersteve, Mahuna 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...
Ryzuhr Posted May 22, 2018 Share #621 Posted May 22, 2018 Hello, Rich! I recently joined MSW and have been readying through your log these past couple of days. I finally caught up on it all and I feel like I've been learning a lot just by watching your progress. I'm sorry to hear about the big c. I'll be praying for you and yours. It's rough on everyone involved. I look forward to seeing more on your build! Quote Cheers, Andrew ---------- Current: Amati Viking Drakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share #622 Posted May 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Ryzuhr said: Hello, Rich! I recently joined MSW and have been readying through your log these past couple of days. I finally caught up on it all and I feel like I've been learning a lot just by watching your progress. I'm sorry to hear about the big c. I'll be praying for you and yours. It's rough on everyone involved. I look forward to seeing more on your build! Thanks, Ryzuhr Nirvana 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 24, 2018 Author Share #623 Posted May 24, 2018 I just built the deck thickening around each mast. Tricky devils drilling the mast sized holes in this fragile wood. rafine, GuntherMT, Mahuna 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...
rafine Posted May 24, 2018 Share #624 Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues, but glad to see you back at modeling. Bob Edited May 24, 2018 by rafine Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share #625 Posted May 24, 2018 9 hours ago, rafine said: I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues, but glad to see you back at modeling. Bob Thanks, Bob 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, 2018 Author Share #626 Posted May 24, 2018 9 hours ago, rafine said: I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues, but glad to see you back at modeling. Bob Thanks, Bob src, fnkershner, robdurant 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, 2018 Author Share #627 Posted May 24, 2018 The above pics are of the deck thickeners around the main mast and foremast. Delicate stuff kept wanting to break. Mahuna 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 25, 2018 Author Share #628 Posted May 25, 2018 Main mast fife rail installed. I hate to complain, but the wood that comes with this kit is terrible. It splits, cracks, and just plain difficult to work with. I have substituted my own wood in many instances. This fife rail is an example. fnkershner, Ryland Craze, GuntherMT 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 26, 2018 Author Share #629 Posted May 26, 2018 I've built the bowsprit bit ( inboard support for the base of the bowsprit.) Now I have to clean it up, stain it, then pin and glue it to the deck Nirvana, GuntherMT, Mahuna 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...
JesseLee Posted May 26, 2018 Share #630 Posted May 26, 2018 Yes you are right Rich, the kit supplied wood is awful. I had to use other wood for many parts too, especially the fife rail. Jesse BETAQDAVE and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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