Jim Lad Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share #271 Posted September 21, 2019 Another update at last. Following our trip up north to visit family and week at the museum where no model making was done due to other commitments, I've finally got a little more done on the Meteor. The planking under the counter is completes and rough sanded and I've started (just) planking the inside of the hull. Once I have the inside planking done I'll do the final fairing and sanding of the outside of the hull and get the planking on there. John realworkingsailor, wefalck, Siggi52 and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share #272 Posted October 16, 2019 The internal planking creeps slowly ahead - more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families - which is great, except that I don't get much done between talking to people! Now that the kids are back at school it might go a tiny bit faster. John G.L., J11, Beckmann and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted October 16, 2019 Share #273 Posted October 16, 2019 Looking good John, working at ANMM is a bit of a two edged sword isn't it. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share #274 Posted October 16, 2019 Thanks, mate. I see working at the museum as a good opportunity to 'spread the word' about our wonderful hobby. A lot of people who stop to chat are really interested. John FriedClams, Bedford, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted October 16, 2019 Share #275 Posted October 16, 2019 Hi John it's really nice to watch how the feel of the boat increases with each addition. popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Jim Lad 3 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted October 16, 2019 Share #276 Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, Jim Lad said: more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families I'm betting you love it John, nice when others value your work. mtaylor, Jim Lad, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share #277 Posted October 16, 2019 Wouldn't do it if I didn't love it, Keith. Of course if anyone is really interested and mentions a possible desire to try building, I recommend a certain model building web forum! John popeye the sailor, mtaylor, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 16, 2019 Share #278 Posted October 16, 2019 A lovely collection of bent sticks there John Looks like a great base for her planking. cheers Pat popeye the sailor, FriedClams, KeithAug and 3 others 6 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...
KeithAug Posted October 17, 2019 Share #279 Posted October 17, 2019 23 hours ago, BANYAN said: A lovely collection of bent sticks there John Pat - You made me laugh - beautiful simplification of a complex task. FriedClams, popeye the sailor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share #280 Posted October 28, 2019 The first section of internal planking is now on and treenailed. As usual with my planking, it looks a real 'dog's breakfast' prior to clean-up. I was going to clean up this first section and add the deck clamp before doing the upper section of planking, but I've now decided to continue with the planking and clean it all up in one go. I have some commitments coming up that will keep me away from the museum for the next few weeks, so the next update might be a while. John popeye the sailor, KeithAug, cog and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted October 28, 2019 Share #281 Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Actually, your 'dog's breakfast' looks quite realistic in the sense that the interior part often was left quite rough in real ships You may have discussed this earlier, but I am too lazy to go back to earlier posts: I am surprised to see the framework without any bracing during the building. Aren't you afraid of warping during the building ? Edited October 28, 2019 by wefalck cog, druxey, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share #282 Posted October 29, 2019 Thanks to all those who have hit the 'like' button. Wefalck, I have a building stand that supports the model when I'm not working on it. John mtaylor, popeye the sailor, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share #283 Posted December 31, 2019 What, with one thing and another, it's been a while, but at last here's an update on the 'Meteor'. The internal planking is finally finished and has been rough sanded - a big milestone in my mind. Next job is to plank the stern and then get the external planking done before finishing off the inside of the hull. John mtaylor, popeye the sailor, wefalck and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 31, 2019 Share #284 Posted December 31, 2019 And a happy New Year to you, John. Nice to see an update now and again! mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share #285 Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks, Druxey. Hopefully updates will become a little more regular in this new year! John popeye the sailor, FriedClams and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted December 31, 2019 Share #286 Posted December 31, 2019 Hi John Great to see that the gears of industry are turning again. All the best, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 31, 2019 Share #287 Posted December 31, 2019 Looks very good....good to see this one take shape again. How the heck did you treenail those interior planks...looks like a tight space. How weird is it that you are now in 2020 and I am still in 2019........or 1985 as my kids keep reminding me. Shouldnt you still be sleeping??? michael mott, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share #288 Posted December 31, 2019 Currently 10.12 in the morning here, Chuck (1st of January, that is). I just had enough room to get in to those planks with my trusty Dremel battery powered tool at an angle! John michael mott, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted January 2, 2020 Share #289 Posted January 2, 2020 Looking great John great to see the progress. and a Happy New Year to you and your Family. Michael mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share #290 Posted January 2, 2020 Thanks Michael, and a Happy New Year to you and yours. John popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted January 2, 2020 Share #291 Posted January 2, 2020 Happy New Year John. Meteor continues to impress. mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share #292 Posted January 2, 2020 Thanks Keith. it seems funny to be wishing a Happy New Year to people currently living in the cold wet and snow while we're expecting temperatures in the mid forties tomorrow with the fire risk set at catastrophic! John popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted January 2, 2020 Share #293 Posted January 2, 2020 No hazards wheather wise here, John, this is the wet part of the globe. Although it seems a bit strange to wish a happy new year when those are "threatened" by fire/smoke. Dispite the former I hope you and yours will have a very happy and healthy 2020, and I hope to enjoy the fruit of your modelling endeavours popeye the sailor 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...
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share #294 Posted January 2, 2020 Thank you, Carl. I wish the same to you and your family. John mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 3, 2020 Share #295 Posted January 3, 2020 The hull is looking very nice John. Will be anticipating future updates. Gary popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted January 3, 2020 Share #296 Posted January 3, 2020 20 hours ago, Jim Lad said: with the fire risk set at catastrophic John - Yes the news is full of it here - it sounds pretty horrific. Wishing everyone a safe New Year. BANYAN, Bedford, Jim Lad and 2 others 5 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #297 Posted January 7, 2020 The planking is now on the stern, so I'll be able to start the outside planking shortly, but I think I'll do the mast steps first before I forget them! John GrandpaPhil, hexnut, mtaylor and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted January 7, 2020 Share #298 Posted January 7, 2020 Lovely work John FriedClams, mtaylor, Jim Lad and 1 other 4 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted January 8, 2020 Share #299 Posted January 8, 2020 Looking good John; all very symmetrical cheers Pat mtaylor, popeye the sailor, FriedClams and 1 other 4 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...
Cathead Posted January 9, 2020 Share #300 Posted January 9, 2020 John, a question, to my eye it seems that the planking above the opening differs on the port and starboard side. On the port side it curves down to meet the vertical piece on the outside, but on the starboard side there's a distinct flat zone between the curve and that outside piece. Am I seeing this wrong? Hate to pick nits, but I'm curious about this. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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