Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2017 Hi, this is my 3rd model. I will not be starting this till the end of the week, I have to clean up the bench from my last build the Chaperon. Hoping you can find something of interest if you do follow along, looking forward to being in touch soon. I plan to bash this kit about to try to make better use of packaging, with a crew not much shy of 20 men, square footage must have been prime real estate. My plans don't follow historic records to closely but the changes I make I hope have merit and at worst should generate some friendly banter, I hope so. All the best Len. GuntherMT, Cathead, Tigersteve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted March 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2017 Sounds good, Len. The American Civil War is an area of interest to me. I have one of these in my stash, too. mtaylor and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted March 28, 2017 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2017 Pulling up a seat to watch. I have this one in my stash also. Canute, CaptainSteve and mtaylor 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2017 I'm in! Steve Blighty, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted March 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2017 Ditto. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted March 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2017 I will be watching also CaptainSteve, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted March 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Canute said: Sounds good, Len. The American Civil War is an area of interest to me. I have one of these in my stash, too. Hi Ken, I think I am fairly versed in the history of the Picket Boat, one thing you may be able to advise me on is, the year it was built? or was it a new build specifically for the Albemarle assult? I've been looking forward to this build, hpe you can stick around for it. Len Canute, CaptainSteve and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted March 28, 2017 7 hours ago, WackoWolf said: I will be watching also That's great Wacko, I hope you enjoy the ride, shout up if you got any thoughts. Len Canute, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted March 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Jack12477 said: Pulling up a seat to watch. I have this one in my stash also. Jack, welcome aboard, should start populating this log by end of the week. mtaylor, Canute, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted March 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Tigersteve said: I'm in! Steve That's great Steve, hope all goes well, this should be a very pleasant build. Len mtaylor, Tigersteve, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted March 28, 2017 9 hours ago, CaptainSteve said: Ditto. Cap'n on board, welcome. Len mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted March 28, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 28, 2017 I'm in as well, Hi Len...it's my understanding that there were two boats purchased specifically for the Albemarle mission, so they were fairly new. Canute, CaptainSteve, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted March 29, 2017 20 hours ago, jct said: I'm in as well, Hi Len...it's my understanding that there were two boats purchased specifically for the Albemarle mission, so they were fairly new. Hi J, Yes I read there were 2 boats also, one sank on the way to the battle so I figured they were old stock, something like my old Chaperon!! I'm in 2 minds as to the finishing of the PB #1, I took a look at as many build logs as I could find and there's plenty of variation in finishes and colors. Some great builds to pick at for ideas. Thx for the feedback. mtaylor, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 29, 2017 Share #14 Posted March 29, 2017 Len, Looking forward to seeing your take on the Picket Boat. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 29, 2017 Share #15 Posted March 29, 2017 Actually, they were built for the mi 49 minutes ago, Blighty said: Hi J, Yes I read there were 2 boats also, one sank on the way to the battle so I figured they were old stock, something like my old Chaperon!! I'm in 2 minds as to the finishing of the PB #1, I took a look at as many build logs as I could find and there's plenty of variation in finishes and colors. Some great builds to pick at for ideas. Thx for the feedback. Actually, they were built / appropriated for the mission. The one that sunk on the way, was swamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted March 29, 2017 54 minutes ago, tigoe said: Actually, they were built for the mi Actually, they were built / appropriated for the mission. The one that sunk on the way, was swamped. Good info Tigoe, thx, that will help me determine paint finish. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted March 29, 2017 58 minutes ago, tigoe said: Len, Looking forward to seeing your take on the Picket Boat. - Tim Hey Tim, well you just contributed a fair portion of how it will appear. I thought they were older boats. With a bit of luck I should get started on it tomorrow, I'm just working on mounting rear view camera for my trailer, camping season coming up. Canute, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 29, 2017 Share #18 Posted March 29, 2017 From a weathering perspective, they did travel down to the South hugging the coast. I am sure that wear and tear happened on the journey related to debris collision, salt and a good layer of coal dust (grit). I went light on the weathering, as I did not want to overstate it. I did scour the deck a bit where I thought there would be high traffic from the crew. I chose black for the hull, since it made sense to create a low profile -- as it was planned and executed as a night raid. I hope that is helpful. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted March 29, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 29, 2017 Hi Len, I'm looking fwd to your spin on the Picket....I keep the weathering light on mine, thinking that they were fairly new...but at the end of the day it's your boat just enjoy the build J mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted March 30, 2017 I'm weathered out! mtaylor, Canute and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted March 30, 2017 Share #21 Posted March 30, 2017 lol understood lol Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted March 30, 2017 Haha, enjoyed a rainy day all day today, not stopped, we were unable to work on the backup camera so I had no choice but do some modelling, took one for the team, as they say. I'm already loving this build, I have the keel completed, it appears to be square and bang on, very straight forward. I did have some considerable help from my new power tool, the cordless Dremel 8050, a great buy really made light work of fairing the bulkheads, I'll just have to finish them off when I have all the bulkheads positioned and supported. Interestingly, the instructions suggest finishing some parts prior to assembling, I'm all for swapping about so I took a look at bulkhead # 4 and added a couple of doors for stowage access, quite pleased with how that came out, the first modification complete, I'm sure there will be many more. Just a note, I personally enjoy making mods purely for the pleasure and lengthening the build process, please don't take that as a reflection of the model, the model is a dandy. I have a few changes lined up that I want to include, about the only rule I apply to myself is that it has to be a upgrade, performance improvement or practicality of build, (at least in my mind). To date the changes planned are; 1 Hide the vertical portion of the keel that is exposed on bukheads 4, 12, 16. This is completed on #4, I'll put a pic up. This will require some trim changes to the decks but that's ok. 2 Flagpole has to go or be moved, I can't see a crew dodging that when they are firing that canon to preserve their lives. 3 Rearrange the transmission/engine installation to make more room for the crew, not sure if this is even feasible yet, but I hope it is. Could make things look very interesting in the plan view. 4 I will hide most if not all the bulkhead sections that come through the deck, I think a combination of grinding a bit off the bulkheads coupled with an additional layer of planks on top of the one piece deck should do it. 5 Coal bunkers look difficult to access, I would like to have an alternate approach to the hinges locations, but no plans established yet. More to come, if you have any revelations that I should consider I would be eternally grateful to know them. Supper time then it's off to sort those Rebs out. Len..... Opps, nearly forgot the pic. #4 bulkhead, note the hidden keel slot. Jack12477, jct, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted March 31, 2017 Share #23 Posted March 31, 2017 Hey Len, Nice start I love the hatch...I think you could move all the engine components aft , it would free up some crew space. I never could find out how many crew were aboard when she saw action, but I bet it was fairly crowded Canute, mtaylor and Blighty 3 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 31, 2017 Share #24 Posted March 31, 2017 It had about 18 crewmen including Commander Cushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted March 31, 2017 Share #25 Posted March 31, 2017 Quote It had about 18 crewmen including Commander Cushing. Wow...looking at the model I amazed there were that many crew...it's a wonder they all fit! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 31, 2017 Share #26 Posted March 31, 2017 Picket boats were traditionally for shore to ship, or interfleet transport while at sea. Think the current day rhib. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted March 31, 2017 5 hours ago, jct said: Hey Len, Nice start I love the hatch...I think you could move all the engine components aft , it would free up some crew space. I never could find out how many crew were aboard when she saw action, but I bet it was fairly crowded I'm looking forward to repackaging the engine, I'll keep your thoughts in mind when that time comes. Just read a response from Tim, he figures 18 guys or there about, they crammed them in ,didn't they? On sheet 2 of the instruction pad it actually states 15 men on board, 2 escaped, 2 drowned the other 11 were captured. Depends where you get your data I guess. I have the 3 bulkheads that are exposed completed, put a layer of planks on those also, I think it is worthwhile. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted March 31, 2017 31 minutes ago, tigoe said: Picket boats were traditionally for shore to ship, or interfleet transport while at sea. Think the current day rhib. - Tim Hi Tim, I went through your build log again last night more thoroughly than previously and there is some great data collected in the log. Do you mind if I select a few modifications for my build that you have already done? Great log and a great build. btw what is an rhib? Len mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted March 31, 2017 Share #29 Posted March 31, 2017 Go ahead. Rhib is a small inflatable boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, tigoe said: Go ahead. Rhib is a small inflatable boat. Thx. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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