russ Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share #91 Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks for the kind words. I am using basswood instead of plywood. Those stanchions are exposed along the inside of the deck so they have to be solid wood instead of plywood. Plus the basswood sands a lot easier than plywood. Russ mtaylor, src, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 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...
KenW Posted March 17, 2017 Share #92 Posted March 17, 2017 Your build is really looking good. Working with the grain is always a good idea. Cheers mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share #93 Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks. I am pleased with how it is going. Working with the margin plank tonight. Russ src, Stimpy, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 May 1, 2017 Author Share #94 Posted May 1, 2017 Well, I wish I had more to report, but there has been a lot going on lately. Yard work takes precedence so not much has gotten done in the shop. I injured my left thumb in a yard work accident and that also took some time away from modeling. Much better now and I am getting a few things done. The margin plank is moving along. The most difficult area is in the bow so that is where I started. I am ready to glue the forward pieces in place. Russ yvesvidal, Mahuna, KenW and 12 others 15 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 May 1, 2017 Share #95 Posted May 1, 2017 Glad you didn't take off your thumb Russ, although, accidents are never practical ... Any bit of progress is progress, the margin plank seems to fit like a glove popeye the sailor, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
russ Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share #96 Posted May 1, 2017 Carl: Thanks. I appreciate it. There is just a bit of sanding yet to do on the margins before I glue them down. 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...
src Posted May 2, 2017 Share #97 Posted May 2, 2017 Yea, accidents are never fun. Good to see you back at it Russ. Sam russ, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share #98 Posted May 2, 2017 Sam: Thanks. I appreciate it. Russ src 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted June 1, 2017 Share #99 Posted June 1, 2017 Russ - It was good to see you at the wooden boat show last weekend. I really like your use of building jigs you had on display. Too bad the rain put a damper on the sailing. Everyone - This is a great little lugger. The lines are clean and hull shape shows the fine lines of an original Biloxi shrimp boat. Thanks - Kenneth mtaylor, popeye the sailor and russ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #100 Posted June 1, 2017 Kenneth: Many thanks for your kind words. It was great to see you and the family at the boat show as well. Russ mtaylor and popeye the sailor 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 June 2, 2017 Author Share #101 Posted June 2, 2017 Finally a little progress. I am working on the margin planking. I have settled on a process to make them that seems to work pretty well. While I have created templates for each of these plank in CAD, once you begin building the model, it pays to fit the components to the model instead of the templates created for them. Just makes life easier. Here is a photo of the portside margin plank with a scarph joint and the blank for the next one aft that I am working with right now. Russ popeye the sailor, Jack12477, dj.bobo and 6 others 9 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 June 3, 2017 Author Share #102 Posted June 3, 2017 The margin planking is completed except for some minor trimming at the transom. Feels good to get something accomplished. Russ BANYAN, Elia, KennyH78 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted June 3, 2017 Share #103 Posted June 3, 2017 Outstanding building technique and patience pays off with great looking margin planking. Keep up the good work Kenneth popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share #104 Posted June 3, 2017 Kenneth: Thanks. I appreciate it. I really like the technique and I will use it again with these open bulwark workboats. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Jack12477 3 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 June 4, 2017 Author Share #105 Posted June 4, 2017 I am lining off the hull for planking. Still some work to do making sure the curves are what I want. It is very close though. Russ Jack12477, KenW, KennyH78 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 June 4, 2017 Share #106 Posted June 4, 2017 Nice to see her progressing, Russ. John src, popeye the sailor, russ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share #107 Posted June 4, 2017 John: Thanks. I appreciate it. I am looking forward to more work over the next few days. More rain coming. 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 June 4, 2017 Share #108 Posted June 4, 2017 Progressing nicely Russ; another fine addition to the Biloxi miniature fleet in the making 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 June 4, 2017 Author Share #109 Posted June 4, 2017 Pat: Thanks. The fleet will be growing over the next few years. 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted June 5, 2017 Share #110 Posted June 5, 2017 Moving right along, Russ. Always a pleasure to see your work. A few of the older boats with similar lines were out at the annual Blessing of the Fleet yesterday in Biloxi. I was on the 1931 Doris Mae. Keep up the good work - Kenneth russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share #111 Posted June 5, 2017 Kenneth: Thanks. I was thinking about the Doris Mae yesterday. Glad the rain did not spoil anything. Russ mtaylor and popeye the sailor 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 June 5, 2017 Author Share #112 Posted June 5, 2017 I know there are those who will not appreciate every little details or accomplishment, but I hope some of you will. The first plank has been cut and fitted. I always begin with the sheer strake. That establishes the curve off of which everything else will run. This plank has been spiled, tapered, and soaked. No glue yet. I will let it dry in place and when I glue it, it will have its shape and will need only finger pressure for a few minutes for the glue to take hold. Note the hi tech clamps. Russ popeye the sailor, cog, src and 6 others 9 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 June 7, 2017 Author Share #113 Posted June 7, 2017 The hull planking is moving along. With a rainy afternoon, I got several planks on today. Russ cog, KenW, ccoyle 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...
popeye the sailor Posted June 7, 2017 Share #114 Posted June 7, 2017 glad to see you got over your injury in fine shape planking is coming along nicely! mtaylor and russ 2 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 June 7, 2017 Author Share #115 Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks. I am looking forward to more planking later today. 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...
Jim Lad Posted June 7, 2017 Share #116 Posted June 7, 2017 Coming along really well, Russ. John russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #117 Posted June 7, 2017 John: Thanks. The more I plank, the more I really like how this hull looks. Russ src 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...
Louie da fly Posted June 9, 2017 Share #118 Posted June 9, 2017 Yes, that's a very nice looking set of lines, Russ. A very attractive shape. (I wish I was as good at planking as you are). Steven mtaylor and russ 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share #119 Posted June 9, 2017 Steven: Thanks. These Biloxi luggers had nice lines, for sure. As for planking, I was wish I was as good at it as many others here. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor, cog and 2 others 5 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 June 9, 2017 Share #120 Posted June 9, 2017 Your modesty does you credit, but you are above average, Russ russ, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 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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