Jim Lad Posted July 18, 2017 #181 Posted July 18, 2017 Very nice, Russ. I can hardly wait to see the next stage. John mtaylor and russ 2
russ Posted July 18, 2017 Author #182 Posted July 18, 2017 John: Thanks. I really appreciate that. Russ mtaylor 1 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
russ Posted July 18, 2017 Author #183 Posted July 18, 2017 Thanks to all who have visited, commented, and liked. Both sides of the hull are now planked below the deck. Not as good as I would like, but it came out okay. Russ BANYAN, coxswain, kees de mol and 10 others 13 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
mtaylor Posted July 18, 2017 #184 Posted July 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, russ said: Thanks to all who have visited, commented, and liked. Both sides of the hull are now planked below the deck. Not as good as I would like, but it came out okay. Russ Nope.. not "okay"... it came out great. popeye the sailor, davyboy, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
russ Posted July 18, 2017 Author #185 Posted July 18, 2017 Mark: Thanks. That is very kind. Russ mtaylor 1 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
Kenneth Powell Posted July 19, 2017 #186 Posted July 19, 2017 Aren't we our own worst critic? But that's the only way to improve. Keep on goin Russ Kenneth russ, davyboy, src and 1 other 4
russ Posted July 19, 2017 Author #187 Posted July 19, 2017 Kenneth: Exactly. The model will always keep me humble. That and the camera that sees everything I do not. Russ popeye the sailor, mtaylor and src 3 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
popeye the sailor Posted July 19, 2017 #188 Posted July 19, 2017 I'd be extremely happy for an outcome like that........really nice looking hull! russ and mtaylor 2 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
russ Posted July 19, 2017 Author #189 Posted July 19, 2017 Thanks. I am well satisfied. Russ mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 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
src Posted July 24, 2017 #190 Posted July 24, 2017 Russ, I go fishing for a few days and come back to another beautifully planked hull! Well done Sam mtaylor, russ and cog 3 Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted July 24, 2017 Author #191 Posted July 24, 2017 Sam: Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it. Russ src and mtaylor 2 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
Elia Posted July 25, 2017 #192 Posted July 25, 2017 Russ, That hull is superb. I like that plumb stem and how that planks run aft from it. Beautiful planking. Elia cog, russ and mtaylor 3 Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
russ Posted July 25, 2017 Author #193 Posted July 25, 2017 Elia: Good to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words. I also like the stem and how it affects the planking. That is one of my favorite aspects of this hull form. Russ mtaylor and Elia 2 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
russ Posted July 25, 2017 Author #194 Posted July 25, 2017 A little more progress the past few days. I began work on the bulwarks for this lugger. These vessels have a lightly planked bulwark and there is a slot left open at deck level to clear water from the deck. These vessels often come back to the dock with the decks awash because of their heavy load of shrimp or oysters. My challenge is to make sure that this long open slot is of a uniform width for its complete length. I needed a jig to ensure that uniform spacing. I used scrap material of the same thickness as the opening and then glued several pieces of it inboard to a piece of decking material. The jig can be slid in place when and where necessary. It is temporarily nailed to the subdeck to ensure that it follows the sheer of the deck. It does not look pretty, but it got the job done. Once the glue holding the bulwarks planking to the stanchions has dried, the jig can be removed. Maybe this will help someone with a similar issue. Russ popeye the sailor, BANYAN, GrantGoodale and 10 others 13 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
Jim Lad Posted July 25, 2017 #195 Posted July 25, 2017 Quote It does not look pretty, but it got the job done That's exactly what a jig's supposed to do, Russ! I love simple solutions! John Jack12477, mtaylor, russ and 2 others 5
russ Posted July 25, 2017 Author #196 Posted July 25, 2017 John: Exactly. I love it when a jig works well. Russ mtaylor 1 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
rafine Posted July 26, 2017 #197 Posted July 26, 2017 Good idea and nicely done Russ. Bob mtaylor, cog and russ 3 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
russ Posted July 26, 2017 Author #198 Posted July 26, 2017 Bob: Thanks. mtaylor 1 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
BANYAN Posted July 26, 2017 #199 Posted July 26, 2017 A simple and very effective jig; a well thought out solution Russ. Looks good. cheers Pat Jack12477, mtaylor, cog and 1 other 4 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)
Kenneth Powell Posted July 26, 2017 #200 Posted July 26, 2017 I can only repeat what others are saying: excellent use of a jig. Keep on Goin Russ Kenneth russ and mtaylor 2
russ Posted July 26, 2017 Author #201 Posted July 26, 2017 Pat: Thanks. This will be very useful for me since many of these local vessels have that same scupper slot along the deck. Russ popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 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
russ Posted July 26, 2017 Author #202 Posted July 26, 2017 Kenneth: Thanks. Russ mtaylor 1 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
src Posted July 29, 2017 #203 Posted July 29, 2017 Russ, That jig is beautiful; it fulfilled its purpose. I am of the opinion that if a jig just has to do its job, if its aesthetically pleasing, great. If not, oh well. Sam mtaylor and russ 2 Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted July 29, 2017 Author #204 Posted July 29, 2017 Sam: Thanks. I agree and it works out well for me since my jigs are never that pretty. Russ mtaylor and src 2 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
russ Posted August 11, 2017 Author #205 Posted August 11, 2017 There is a little progress to report. The starboard bulwark is complete. This was tedious. The result are not all that I hoped, but this model will be painted so it will probably not be that noticeable. I learned a few good lessons that can be applied to the next model. That is never a bad thing. Russ coxswain, KenW, cog and 7 others 10 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
Jim Lad Posted August 11, 2017 #206 Posted August 11, 2017 She looks pretty good from here, Russ! John russ and mtaylor 2
cog Posted August 11, 2017 #207 Posted August 11, 2017 I do not see anything a miss on that starboard side ... maybe clean your visor mtaylor, Jack12477 and russ 3 Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
BANYAN Posted August 11, 2017 #208 Posted August 11, 2017 A tad of filler and a lick of paint will fix it but I don't see too much amiss there Russ. Did you have the lens cranked to max zoom when looking? cheers Pat cog, russ and mtaylor 3 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)
russ Posted August 11, 2017 Author #209 Posted August 11, 2017 John: Thanks. I appreciate it. mtaylor 1 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
russ Posted August 11, 2017 Author #210 Posted August 11, 2017 Carl: Thanks for the vote of confidence. Russ mtaylor 1 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
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