Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner

[rafine]

While sitting here nervously awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Irma, it seemed like a good time to do an update on Halifax.

 

I've now done the deck planking on the first raised portion of the aft deck (quarterdeck?). Like the previous deck sections, it was done in a limited fashion, allowing for the placement of a hatch, guns, pumps, mainmast and deckhouse. Once again the planking is holly with golden oak drill and fill treenails. 

 

The hatch again has precut grating strips and boxwood strip coaming. The pump tubes were made up to facilitate fitting and were done with dowel and boxwood strip. The pumps will not be completed and mounted until later. I also made up the companionway ladder from boxwood strip and mounted it. This is another item that will disappear almost completely when the deckhouse is mounted.

 

I'm working on the deckhouse now in preparation for the deck planking of the final aft section. The storm is supposed to hit us this weekend, so I have no idea at this point how long we will have power or how long it may be out, if we lose it. 

 

Bob

[popeye the sailor]

she's look'in good Bob......and likewise.....stay safe.  I was look'in on a map cuz I have friends in the Daytona beach area........I see you live north of Tampa.  batten down those hatches good! 

[Mirabell61]

Hi Bob,

 

your Halifax build is coming along very well. love that that clean and tidy planking job...

 

Nils

[Captain Poison]

Bob, I'm just going to be in Delray tomorrow at a friend's house. I live in Fort Lauderdale and 1 mile off the coast and it's not safe.

Actually all Florida is not safe but in Delray and 6 miles off the coast It can be the difference.

Stay safe my friend..

 

Edit:Maybe you should consider the products that Chuck sells. In my opinion a low cost solution with great results (already come with a small curvature giving more realism to the work)

 

https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/laser-cut-ship-model-grating-strips.php#!/3-64-1-19-mm-Boxwood-Grating-Strips-with-Camber/p/49532460/category=12843112

 

Edited September 7, 2017 by Captain Poison

[HIPEXEC]

Your workmanship is superb!

[rafine]

Thanks so much Dirk, Denis, Nils, Capt Poison and Rich for the nice comments about the work and the good wishes about the storm. Thanks also to the "likes". 

 

Denis, I live in southeast Florida between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, which now appears to be right in the storm path.

 

Capt Poison, anything off the coast has got to be at least a little better, but I guess we'll see.  BTW, the last hatch was done with Chuck's material.

 

Bob

[Seahawk1313]

Your ship is coming along very nice.  Be safe, this storm looks bad, my in-laws are in your area, good luck- Hal,Seahawk1313

[jwvolz]

Looking good Bob. Stay safe in the hurricane! 

[popeye the sailor]

I saw the latest track........do be careful my friend  

[Landlubber Mike]

Hang in there!  Be safe!

[donrobinson]

She all looks great Bob, take care

[rafine]

Thanks all for the comments, good wishes and "likes". Very much appreciated.

 

Bob

[Gahm]

Wonderful work, Bob! Consistent, outstanding craftsmanship throughout the whole build. And all the best for getting through Irma! 

 

Thomas

[Guest Tim I.]

Bob,

 

The Halifax is looking great! Please stay safe with Irma.

 

Thank you,

 

Tim I.

[rafine]

Thanks so much Thomas and Tim.

 

Bob

[KenW]

Stay save over the next few days.  Whatever it takes.

[rafine]

Hello from Chicago to all of my good and concerned friends. My son in law was able to have a company plane come down and pick up my wife and I and a few others at the last minute and we are now with my family in the Chicago area. I am obviously relieved and thankful to be here, but also feeling a little guilty for leaving my friends in Florida. I now join all those who are hoping for the safety of those still facing the storm. Thanks again to all for your support. 

 

Bob

[GaryKap]

Hi Bob -

 

Glad to hear that you are safe.  You owe that son in law one or two of your beautiful ship models...  I know there are several people on this web site from Florida, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of them.  I have been watching the news this morning as Irma makes her way towards Florida's west coast and it looks really bad.  If nothing else, I hope these storms will help to bring us back together as a nation of people helping and caring for one another.

 

<<Gary>>

[rafine]

Thanks so much Gary. They already have three of  my models. They may think that's enough. 😃

 

Bob

[Gahm]

Glad to hear that you are out of danger!

 

Thomas

[rafine]

Thanks Thomas. 

 

Bob

[DocBlake]

Glad you weathered the storm, Bob.

[popeye the sailor]

glad to hear you and the admiral are safe........kudos to all involved!  

[rafine]

Thanks Dave and Denis.

 

Bob

[rafine]

We returned to Florida after a week away, just after our power was restored. Fortunately, there was no damage done and life is returning to normal. "Normal" means back to work on Halifax, so here's an update.

 

The next order of business was to complete the decking for the aft most section. In order to do that, I needed to at least rough out and position the deckhouse/companionway/binnacle structure first. Once I got started on it, however, it was too much fun to stop, so I finished it completely. The structure was made as follows: the walls were made from individual planks cut from 1/8" x 1/16" boxwood strip; the walls were shaped to match the camber of the decks; the walls were assembled using square strip at the inside corners; interior dividers were cut from 1/16" boxwood sheet and fitted to form the companionway walls and the binnacle cabinet; moldings were added to all of the walls using 1/32" boxwood strip; the doors were made in the same manner as the walls; the roof was cut from 1/32" boxwood sheet and bent to fit the camber; final detailing was done using PE door hinges and roundhead brass pins for door handles. I couldn't resist doing a compass for the binnacle, although it really can barely be seen. The compass was made from a slice of brass tubing, with a styrene disk for the face. I used Micro Krystal Klear for the "glass". One of the photos shows the structure in place temporarily, but it won't be mounted permanently until later.

 

The deck planking was done in the same fashion as before and provides an open look into the stern cabin.

 

Bob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mirabell61]

Very nice work Bob,

 

that binacle cabinet looks great !

 

Nils

[Blue Ensign]

Love that Binnacle cabinet Bob, a fine piece of joinery. 

 

B.E.

[rafine]

Thanks so much Nils, Dirk and B.E. for the nice comments and thanks also to the "likes". Always appreciated.

 

Bob

[albert]

Bravissimo Bob, very nice work.

[MEDDO]

 I really like your binnacle/companionway piece.  The pe hinges are very nice. As I was following is a directions in my kit I ended up just using some black paper to simulate the hinges.   It came out OK however now after following your building I can see what is possible.   Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!