russ Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share #211 Posted August 11, 2017 Pat: So long as it looks good from a few feet, it ought to be fine once it is painted. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
russ Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share #212 Posted August 13, 2017 The port side bulwark went on with not much trouble. There is still some sanding and clean up to be done, but it looks decent, especially considering the scale and the size of the components. I had to have a different jig for the scupper slot spacing since this side does not have the openings for trash. That is only on the starboard side. This side needed a much longer jig to be able to have spacing for a much longer continuous plank length. This jig worked fine and only took a few minutes to make. Russ rafine, tasmanian, KenW and 9 others 12 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 13, 2017 Share #213 Posted August 13, 2017 Now she's really looking the part, Russ! John Jack12477, mtaylor and russ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share #214 Posted August 13, 2017 John: Thanks. I appreciate it. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
BANYAN Posted August 14, 2017 Share #215 Posted August 14, 2017 Quite the lady of the sea now Russ with all her skirts on, she only needs the 'ruffles' to look the complete part very nice lines to this model. cheers Pat mtaylor and russ 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share #216 Posted August 14, 2017 Pat: Thanks. She has a ways to go yet, but it is moving along. Russ Jack12477 and mtaylor 2 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...
russ Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share #217 Posted August 22, 2017 I have been working on the cap rails. The starboard cap rail is on and it just needs a little finish sanding. Not too bad considering the size etc. I thought, for a brief moment, about getting these out in one piece for each side. That idea lasted about 10 minutes. The cap rail is in three pieces with a few scarph joints. I will complete the port side this evening, if all goes well. Russ cog, mtaylor, Mahuna and 7 others 10 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 23, 2017 Share #218 Posted August 23, 2017 The capping really does add a new dimension to it, Russ! John cog, mtaylor and russ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 23, 2017 Share #219 Posted August 23, 2017 Very nice Russ! So cool that you are making models of ships local to your area. cog, mtaylor and russ 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #220 Posted August 23, 2017 John: Thanks. The port side went on this evening with no problems. It looks a bit more shipshape now. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #221 Posted August 23, 2017 Mike: Thanks. I am very fortunate to have access not only to documentation for these vessels, but a lot of local knowledge from men who actually work on these vessels. Russ mtaylor and Landlubber Mike 2 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...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #222 Posted August 23, 2017 This evening was good for working in the shop. Got the rubrails on without too much trouble. They are made from a single piece of 1/16" square stock on each side. Russ Jack12477, Mahuna, coxswain and 8 others 11 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 23, 2017 Share #223 Posted August 23, 2017 She's really coming along, Russ - great stuff, mate! John cog, mtaylor and russ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted August 23, 2017 Share #224 Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Really looking good now Russ, those cap rails added that 'finished' look to the bulwarks. cheers Pat Edited August 23, 2017 by BANYAN typo mtaylor, cog and russ 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted August 23, 2017 Share #225 Posted August 23, 2017 Can't recall her (the model's) length, is it ~ 1' 12"? The hull is looking fabulous. Russ, cap and all. You really get very crisp details with the wood you are using, nice sharp lines ... russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kees de mol Posted August 23, 2017 Share #226 Posted August 23, 2017 beautifull hullshape. Artist! russ, cog and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Dutch beamtrawler KW88, Pelikaan 1/75 Completed build: Dutch sidetrawler KW49, Antje 1/75 Completed build: Scottisch 10m trawler 1/25 Want to see some real Kitsch... With a capital K?!! Visit my 'museum' here at MSW My blog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #227 Posted August 23, 2017 John: Thanks. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #228 Posted August 23, 2017 Pat: Thanks. I agree. There is a much better sense now about how the bulwarks look with the rail on. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #229 Posted August 23, 2017 Carl: The model's length on deck is just shy of 14 inches. The scale is 1/48 or 1/4"=1'. Thanks for the kind words about the model. It is just store bought basswood. It needs careful handling. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #230 Posted August 23, 2017 Kees de mol: Thanks for your kind words. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
Elia Posted August 23, 2017 Share #231 Posted August 23, 2017 Russ, The rail caps and rub rails look very sharp. Really great looking boat. Very nicely done. Cheers, Elia russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share #232 Posted August 23, 2017 Elia: Thanks. I am pleased for the most part. Russ mtaylor 1 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...
Mahuna Posted August 24, 2017 Share #233 Posted August 24, 2017 Hi Russ: Your Lugger is coming along very well - will be a good looking boat. russ 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...
russ Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share #234 Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks. I appreciate it. Russ 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...
popeye the sailor Posted August 25, 2017 Share #235 Posted August 25, 2017 I'm catching up on your lugger Russ.....the bulwarks came out really swell! that's a neat idea about the jig......this would come in handy for anyone who has to do the small scuppers like these. Bluenose models especially the hull looks great.......nice job on the planking...wow! russ 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #236 Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it. I always hope that something I can offer will help another modeler some day. Russ popeye the sailor 1 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...
popeye the sailor Posted August 25, 2017 Share #237 Posted August 25, 2017 I have the perfect project to try it on .......I just need to get to the point where I can start on it. I'd be pleased to try it out russ 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #238 Posted August 25, 2017 Good luck with it. Russ popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 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...
russ Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share #239 Posted September 3, 2017 There has been a little more progress. This boat has two rub rails. I am told that the earlier boats had a single rub rail that was much wider than the hull planking. Later boats have done away with the wide rub rail and often have the thinner rub rail that is a bit thicker than the hull plank. This boat happens to have both of them. The thinner rub rail runs from bow to stern and was gotten out of a piece of square stock. The wider piece had to be cut to the curve of the hull and was a bit trickier, both to cut and to fit. I needed to install hidden pins along its inner edge to be able to attach it to the hull. Here are some pics. In the old photo you can see both rub rails. The rub rail is dry fitted on the model photos. I might yet thin its width slightly, just for scale appearance. Russ BANYAN, Elia, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 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...
cog Posted September 3, 2017 Share #240 Posted September 3, 2017 Doesn't look like a rubrail, mor like a "side walk" Why would they mount a narrow, and a wide rub rail ...? The logic eludes me ... mtaylor 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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