Ebomba Posted November 13, 2018 Share #871 Posted November 13, 2018 she sure is coming along , a shame about the substandard material, but you are doing a good job working around the isssue Ed HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted November 13, 2018 Share #872 Posted November 13, 2018 Rich there is discussion on this forum on that very subject: Dave HIPEXEC and JesseLee 2 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share #873 Posted November 14, 2018 I finished the rudder chains and because the Argus has superstructures in the stern and pictures I have of an old model of the Argus makes me believe that the chains run through the hull into the superstructures just like on the USS Constitution where they run through the hull into the gun room for emergency steering. rafine, lambsbk, 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...
HIPEXEC Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share #874 Posted November 15, 2018 I just rummaged through my kit and Syren plans and can not find anything to make a ship's stand? Am I missing something? 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...
smarra Posted November 15, 2018 Share #875 Posted November 15, 2018 53 minutes ago, HIPEXEC said: I just rummaged through my kit and Syren plans and can not find anything to make a ship's stand? Am I missing something? There was nothing that came with the kit to make a stand. I've been debating whether to get a pair of brass pedestals and mount to a board or make my own cradle out of wood. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share #876 Posted November 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, smarra said: There was nothing that came with the kit to make a stand. I've been debating whether to get a pair of brass pedestals and mount to a board or make my own cradle out of wood. I'll make my own out of wood. It's hard to believe they did not provide for a stand? 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...
Gahm Posted November 15, 2018 Share #877 Posted November 15, 2018 The hammock nettings really are a tricky business. But it looks like you are getting a good handle on it! Thomas HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted November 15, 2018 Share #878 Posted November 15, 2018 No, there is nothing in this kit. Everybody has to come up with their own. Jesse HIPEXEC 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...
Sjors Posted November 17, 2018 Share #879 Posted November 17, 2018 Nice Rich! It take a while to read everything but then you’ve got something.... 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...
src Posted November 18, 2018 Share #880 Posted November 18, 2018 Getting caught up here Rich. That boat looks great. I have had trouble with wood splitting also, I have found these can be nice to sneak up onwhat you need and then finish off with the correct bit. https://www.micromark.com/Micro-Size-Precision-Reamers-Set-of-6 Sam HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share #881 Posted November 20, 2018 I'm starting to build a stand for my boat since none comes with this kit. JesseLee, smarra, jablackwell 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 November 24, 2018 Author Share #882 Posted November 24, 2018 Still working on the ship's stand. I cut out one cradle and now I have to finish sanding it and staining it. Peter Bloemendaal, smarra and JesseLee 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 November 24, 2018 Author Share #883 Posted November 24, 2018 I'm doing the final fitting and positioning of the ship's stand. Next will be mounting and finishing Ebomba, Peter Bloemendaal, src 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...
Ebomba Posted November 24, 2018 Share #884 Posted November 24, 2018 Nice job, as always HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #885 Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) The cradles and base are finally set so the ship sits firmly on the stand. Next I will pin but not glue the cradles. Then I will sand and varnish all pieces. Then permanently glue everything together. By the way where that big knot is I will place a brass plaque with the ship's name Edited November 26, 2018 by HIPEXEC smarra, Peter Bloemendaal, rafine 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 November 26, 2018 Author Share #886 Posted November 26, 2018 I've sanded away the stain in the areas to be glued. I've installed pins in each cradle and drilled holes to receive them in the base. The long strip you see is trim molding when it is all glued together. Then I will varnish whole thing. usedtosail, Sjors, Peter Bloemendaal 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 November 27, 2018 Author Share #887 Posted November 27, 2018 The ship's stand is now ready for some touch up staining and several coats of varnish. rafine, Peter Bloemendaal, Sjors 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...
GuntherMT Posted November 27, 2018 Share #888 Posted November 27, 2018 Coming along nicely Rich. 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...
Gahm Posted November 27, 2018 Share #889 Posted November 27, 2018 This looks really nice! Well done! Thomas HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share #890 Posted November 29, 2018 After the stand was finished, I looked at the whole thing from all angles and realized the ship was on a port tack instead of straight up! So I did some shimming and sanding and straightened the whole thing. The lesson here is, check everything from all angles every time. Tigersteve, src, svein erik 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...
Javlin Posted November 29, 2018 Share #891 Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Rich she is looking good from here and I must say admire your diligence to put some work in on a daily basis Kevin Edited November 29, 2018 by Javlin HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share #892 Posted December 25, 2018 I'm closing down my shipyard so I can move. At my age it's time to downsize. I haven't touch my boat in a month while selling my house. I miss everybody but some things are necessary ccoyle, Mahuna, Peter Bloemendaal 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...
GuntherMT Posted December 26, 2018 Share #893 Posted December 26, 2018 Good luck on the move Rich, hope everything goes well and you are happy in the new place. Mahuna, HIPEXEC, Ebomba and 1 other 4 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 December 27, 2018 Author Share #894 Posted December 27, 2018 Like Arnold Schwartzeneger says "I'll be back!" Jack12477 and Nirvana 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...
Pogy647 Posted December 27, 2018 Share #895 Posted December 27, 2018 I'll miss your posts. May you have a safe move. JesseLee and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarra Posted December 27, 2018 Share #896 Posted December 27, 2018 Best of luck on your move. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted February 7, 2019 Share #897 Posted February 7, 2019 Hey Rich, Been away for a while, how did the move go? Your base and build are looking great. Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share #898 Posted February 7, 2019 Stuff still piled on the floor. It''l be a bit before I can start my shipyard. Ebomba 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...
Javlin Posted February 9, 2019 Share #899 Posted February 9, 2019 "We'll keep the light on for ye" JesseLee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share #900 Posted February 22, 2019 I'm finally starting to dig out of my dumped mess of a shipyard. GuntherMT, Peter Bloemendaal, src 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...
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