MEDDO Posted December 12, 2017 Share #511 Posted December 12, 2017 Very nice work on the masts. The last picture those masts look really big. I think it is perspective and not having the bowsprit in the picture makes them seem so big. This is going to be really nice when fully rigged. popeye the sailor, Martin W, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted December 12, 2017 Share #512 Posted December 12, 2017 Great work Bob. I've often thought about rigging my Halifax. Hope you're keeping good records! MEDDO, popeye the sailor, Martin W and 2 others 5 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 12, 2017 Share #513 Posted December 12, 2017 She's really coming along beautifully, Bob. John Canute, Elijah, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share #514 Posted December 12, 2017 Thanks so much Don, Michael, Rusty, John and the "likes". Don, everything is done by hand. I have no power tools other than a Dremel. Michael, there is a perspective question, but the lower masts are actually quite tall in relation to the topmasts. Rusty, if you can still rig your Halifax, you should do it. It's an interesting, but not complex, rig in a large scale. Sorry, I'm not much for record keeping. John, always good to have you stop by. Bob popeye the sailor, MEDDO, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted December 13, 2017 Share #515 Posted December 13, 2017 Very nice work bob she is looking a stunner. OC. Canute, Martin W, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share #516 Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks so much OC and the "likes". Bob Canute, mtaylor, zappto and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted December 15, 2017 Share #517 Posted December 15, 2017 Wonderful work Bob! Do you paint with an airbrush or a normal brush? popeye the sailor, Martin W, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #518 Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks so much Elijah. All of my painting is done with a brush. I have never owned an airbrush. Bob Canute, Old Collingwood, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted December 15, 2017 Share #519 Posted December 15, 2017 45 minutes ago, rafine said: Thanks so much Elijah. All of my painting is done with a brush. I have never owned an airbrush. Bob Same as me bob. How do you make your bulwark tops around the forecastle, they cant be bent strips can they? OC. Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #520 Posted December 15, 2017 They were cut from boxwood sheet using card templates OC. Bob Canute, popeye the sailor, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 15, 2017 Share #521 Posted December 15, 2017 she's coming along splendidly Bob.......the masts look sweet. I don't use any power tools either...only use an airbrush for the large areas. super job! Elijah, Martin W, Canute and 1 other 4 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...
Old Collingwood Posted December 15, 2017 Share #522 Posted December 15, 2017 9 hours ago, rafine said: They were cut from boxwood sheet using card templates OC. Bob I see, thanks bob. OC. Canute, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappto Posted December 16, 2017 Share #523 Posted December 16, 2017 Good to see quality work. What wax you will use for the lines? I have noticed some use bees wax before rigging. Keep good work! Elijah, Canute, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share #524 Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks so much Denis, Zappto and the "likes". Zappto, I don't wax my rigging lines. Bob Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted December 18, 2017 Share #525 Posted December 18, 2017 Nice updates Bob, such clean work on the masts and rigging. Pleasure to watch and learn. Canute, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share #526 Posted December 18, 2017 Thanks so much Jason. I appreciate the kind thoughts. Bob zappto, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted December 19, 2017 Share #527 Posted December 19, 2017 Wow Bob, she looks amazing. popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #528 Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks so much Al . Greatly appreciated. Bob mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #529 Posted December 19, 2017 Actual rigging has now begun. I decided to start with the bobstay and the bowsprit shrouds (in part this was because I was awaiting line from Syren which was necessary for the lower shrouds for the fore and mainmast). The line is from Syren, the deadeyes are commercial items of unknown origin from my stock, and the hooks for attachment of the shrouds to the hull are from Syren. The awaited line has now arrived and I am starting on the lower shrouds. Bob egkb, Rustyj, Gahm and 15 others 18 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted December 19, 2017 Share #530 Posted December 19, 2017 Your build is looking great. You are really paying attention to detail and it makes your build really stand out. popeye the sailor, Canute, Martin W and 3 others 6 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 19, 2017 Share #531 Posted December 19, 2017 Don’t you love that Syren rope? It’s so nice to work with such a nice product. mtaylor, Martin W, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 19, 2017 Share #532 Posted December 19, 2017 great start on the rigging Bob Elijah, mtaylor, Martin W and 1 other 4 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...
rafine Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share #533 Posted December 20, 2017 Thanks so much Geoff, Michael, Denis and the "likes". Michael, you're so right about the Syren rope. Bob Canute, Elijah, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share #534 Posted December 23, 2017 First, let me wish you all the happiest of holiday seasons and a healthy New Year. I've done two things since my last update: the lower shrouds are now in place, but I haven't tied off the lanyards yet, and probably won't until the stays and backstays are in place; next, I added the forestay with its mouse at the upper end and hearts at the lower end. I did tie off the lanyard for the hearts.The mouse is a very simplified affair made up from a bead glued to the stay and built up and shaped somewhat with glue, then painted black. Next up will be making the topmasts and doing the remaining stays. Bob egkb, mtaylor, Mirabell61 and 34 others 37 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 23, 2017 Share #535 Posted December 23, 2017 This is really looking nice and I can’t wait for the next update. Martin W, Old Collingwood, zappto and 4 others 7 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted December 23, 2017 Share #536 Posted December 23, 2017 Bob, It's fun to watch your progress. Merry Christmas. John mtaylor, popeye the sailor, zappto and 4 others 7 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #537 Posted December 24, 2017 Thanks so much Dirk, Michael, John and the "likes". I really appreciate your continuing interest. Bob zappto, mtaylor, Martin W and 3 others 6 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jond Posted December 26, 2017 Share #538 Posted December 26, 2017 This is a wonderful build. I am getting ready to build some of these early schooners. I have two kits of Halifax , one bulk head and the second plank on frame. I look forward following your progress for this is a new area for me. One goal will be to learn how they sailed. I just visited Washington and saw similar class models at both museums. I can't wait to get going. Happy holidays Jon Old Collingwood, zappto, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote current builds Elizabeth Howard; HMS Terror; Zebedee F Cliff 4 mast schooner refit Beam Trawler Harvard 1926; Lightships of Boothbay. WAL 605 Overfalls ;Blue Dolphin Maine_ Arctic Schooner ; H G Berry_ Brigs of Boothbay; first pinky in Boothbay diorama; Bluenose 1:24 ; ernestina-morrissey-by-jond-1:48; aphrodite 1853 1st ship in boothbay ; Bowdoin diorama; dancing feather 1853 pilot schooner RC ; Boothbay Harbor One design racing sloop 1:6 radio Charles Notman 4 masted Downeast schooner 1:48 radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted December 26, 2017 Share #539 Posted December 26, 2017 Beautiful work, Bob! This will be another jewel in your model fleet Thomas Martin W, zappto, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 26, 2017 Share #540 Posted December 26, 2017 look'in super Bob.......rigging is top notch! hope you had a good Christmas Martin W, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
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