HIPEXEC Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share #631 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 Ryland Craze, fnkershner, JesseLee and 1 other 4 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 #632 Posted May 26, 2018 I've installed the pins and stained the bow sprit end JesseLee, fnkershner, Ryland Craze 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...
HIPEXEC Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share #633 Posted May 26, 2018 I'm starting the bowsprit. This is a rough fit before tapering etc src, BETAQDAVE, 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 28, 2018 Author Share #634 Posted May 28, 2018 Tapering the bowsprit with my home made lathe GuntherMT, Ryland Craze, jablackwell 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, 2018 Author Share #635 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) I glued the bowsprit cap on since I finally got the angle right. The bowsprit is just dry fitted untill I build the whole thing up. Edited May 30, 2018 by HIPEXEC GuntherMT, lambsbk, Ryland Craze and 12 others 15 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 29, 2018 Share #636 Posted May 29, 2018 22 hours ago, HIPEXEC said: Tapering the bowsprit with my home made lathe Ha that is amazing! I imagine for work of this scale, you wouldn't always need an actual lathe. Just something to spin it for a few quick cuts? I'll have to remember this one for later. src and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Cheers, Andrew ---------- Current: Amati Viking Drakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted May 30, 2018 Share #637 Posted May 30, 2018 RIch, I am always in awe of the builders who can do that with their drills! I just make uneven tooth picks when I try that. Well done, Sam HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share #638 Posted May 30, 2018 Dry fitting the jib boom Dutchman, Pogy647, fnkershner 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 June 6, 2018 Author Share #639 Posted June 6, 2018 I've glued the jib boom to the bowsprit. The bowsprit still remains dry fitted JesseLee, Peter Bloemendaal, 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...
HIPEXEC Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share #640 Posted June 6, 2018 I'm continuing to detail the bowsprit. I'm making some modifications since I am building "The Argus" not "Syren" fnkershner, JesseLee, GrantGoodale 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 June 8, 2018 Author Share #641 Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Slightly modified flying jib boom dry fitted Edited June 9, 2018 by HIPEXEC Mahuna, jablackwell, BETAQDAVE 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...
HIPEXEC Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share #642 Posted June 9, 2018 Flying jib boom installed. I added a rear support since I didn't think the partially drilled hole at the base would be enough to handle all the stresses and strains of rigging JesseLee, svein erik, 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...
HIPEXEC Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share #643 Posted June 15, 2018 I'm fabricating the bow splash guard. Since I changed a lot on the hull, I had to make a splash guard from scratch since the pre-cut pieces didn't work anymore rafine, fnkershner, Dutchman 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 June 16, 2018 Author Share #644 Posted June 16, 2018 I've pinned and glued the bowsprit to the hull. I'll add the Dolphin Striker later. The Splash guard isn't finished yet but I dry placed it in position for the photo BETAQDAVE, JesseLee, rafine 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 June 16, 2018 Author Share #645 Posted June 16, 2018 I've glued the Splash Guard in position. Once set, I shall stain it to match the ship JesseLee, BETAQDAVE, 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...
Mahuna Posted June 17, 2018 Share #646 Posted June 17, 2018 Great progress, Rich. I'm really happy that you're back in your shipyard. BETAQDAVE 1 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 June 17, 2018 Author Share #647 Posted June 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Mahuna said: Great progress, Rich. I'm really happy that you're back in your shipyard. Thanks Frank. It feels good to be back BETAQDAVE and Mahuna 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 June 17, 2018 Author Share #648 Posted June 17, 2018 Splash Guard finished to match the ship Mahuna, rafine, BETAQDAVE 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 June 22, 2018 Author Share #649 Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) I had to give up making the Dolphin Striker according to the plans. The wood provided and the desighn made it just too fragile. So, I made one out of some brass stock I had laying around. Now a bomb won't break it. It's pinned and glued in place. Now I just have to fancy it up. Edited June 22, 2018 by HIPEXEC src, JesseLee, Tigerdvr 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 June 22, 2018 Author Share #650 Posted June 22, 2018 I made and installed the Jack Staff. I'll pretty the whole Jack Staff and Dophin Striker area up when the glue dries BETAQDAVE, robdurant, Ryland Craze 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 June 23, 2018 Author Share #651 Posted June 23, 2018 I made and installed the inboard boarding ladders. I used leftovers from other kits since this kit made you make them from scratch Mahuna, Jack12477, JpR62 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 June 24, 2018 Author Share #652 Posted June 24, 2018 I'm starting to build the ship's binnacle. Again, Model Shipaways provided very fragile parts. The back piece split when I tried to clean it up. I will build it with the provided parts and if I don't like it a'll scratch build one fnkershner, JesseLee, Jack12477 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...
s4usea Posted June 24, 2018 Share #653 Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, HIPEXEC said: I'm starting to build the ship's binnacle. Again, Model Shipaways provided very fragile parts. Didn't they put out a second version with better parts? Or was that just the Essex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share #654 Posted June 25, 2018 5 hours ago, s4usea said: Didn't they put out a second version with better parts? Or was that just the Essex? I don't know, but this kit has sub standard wood. It makes you get very creative 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 June 25, 2018 Author Share #655 Posted June 25, 2018 I staged the binnacle parts, broken and all, and added a base to the cabinet since I have no idea how it would stay together without it. I'm adding a much more sturdy top piece. I still think I have to add more structure to it to make it work. We'll see JesseLee, src, fnkershner 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 June 25, 2018 Author Share #656 Posted June 25, 2018 Binnacle glued together. I had to add many pieces from the plan to get it to hold together. Now I have to clean it up and stain it to make it passable. src, BETAQDAVE, 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 June 25, 2018 Author Share #657 Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Binnacle stained. My fingers can't build anything smaller than this! Edited June 25, 2018 by HIPEXEC robdurant, GuntherMT, Dubz 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 June 25, 2018 Author Share #658 Posted June 25, 2018 Binnacle is now glued in place with a "compass" installed. I made the compass out of an old kit's cannon wheel painted black with a silver face Nirvana, fnkershner, Tigersteve 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 June 26, 2018 Share #659 Posted June 26, 2018 That binnacle is quite the little project Rich. Looks good there. Sam Jack12477 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share #660 Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, src said: That binnacle is quite the little project Rich. Looks good there. Sam Sam It's more like a tiny tiny project. That was my limit for tiny woodworking Jack12477 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...
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