pythagoras Posted January 15, 2018 Share #61 Posted January 15, 2018 Wow, Art, I just read through your entire build-log. What a great job you did, with lots of great ideas and improvements. Can't wait for your next one! Pythagoras (Tom) thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share #62 Posted January 15, 2018 Thank you Tom, How is the Chaperon coming along? Best Regards Canute and thibaultron 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share #63 Posted January 16, 2018 Not much to report tonight. But what little I did get done made my old hands feel like I had done a full days work. I can hardly wait for the day when I have a ship with a couple of hundred of these to do. All of the blocks are stropped and rigged. I will clean them up and install them tomorrow. That's it for tonight. mtaylor, Cathead, EricWilliamMarshall and 4 others 7 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted January 16, 2018 Share #64 Posted January 16, 2018 On 15/01/2018 at 3:25 PM, jwvolz said: Run the rope over some beeswax. That will help relax it, and reduce some of the fuzziness as well. Then hit it with a hair drier, use this technique on all my rigging. thibaultron, EricWilliamMarshall and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share #65 Posted January 16, 2018 Micheal's sells pure bees wax in a one pound block for candle making is that what I should use? Thanks thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted January 17, 2018 Share #66 Posted January 17, 2018 You can get the beeswax from Model Expo, though the stuff from Michael's is likely fine. thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share #67 Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks Joe and Paul I will give it a try. thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted January 17, 2018 Share #68 Posted January 17, 2018 Find a good woodworking ship like Woodcraft. They carry beeswax, too. thibaultron 1 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...
fnkershner Posted January 17, 2018 Share #69 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) I ordered the wax from MS. 1 order will last a life time. Once it is waxed I run it over either a light bulb or the warm shield of the workshop light. It doesn't take much heat to melt the wax into the line. I do this will all rigging. I have not yet had a chance to use any of Chuck's line so we will see if I need wax for his rope. Edited January 17, 2018 by fnkershner mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share #70 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Well it has been a while but finally had some time to put in a couple of hours of work on this project. I would like to thank all those who have followed, commented on and liked this thread it is greatly appreciated. Also a special thanks to member robdurant who provided a great photo tour of the HMS Victory. I would encourage anyone who has not seen them to follow the link HMS Victory Photos as they provided most of the detail and ideas for this build. On to tonight's progress report Using a scrap piece of bass wood I started rough shaping. and more hacking and some sanding and more shaping Then some cussing. An hours work on what was shaping up to be a nice powder horn in the scrap pile. I tried to repair it but could not make it line up right so I might try again later. I decided to go with the rigging in the stowed configuration shown in the photos by robdurant. I thought it was a little different from all the other examples of this kit I have seen. And I think we can call this one finished. If you are wondering about the "period correct red bucket" follow the link at the beginning of this post. Again thanks to all and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Edited January 25, 2018 by Osmosis Canute, Henke, jud and 16 others 19 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted January 25, 2018 Share #71 Posted January 25, 2018 Very well done. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Steve jud, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 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...
MEDDO Posted January 25, 2018 Share #72 Posted January 25, 2018 Outstanding work on this kit! pythagoras, thibaultron, jud 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...
jud Posted January 25, 2018 Share #73 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Exceptional work, one of the better of this model I have seen on this site. jud Edited January 25, 2018 by jud Canute and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted January 25, 2018 Share #74 Posted January 25, 2018 Wow! You've done a lovely job with this model. It makes a fascinating subject. I laughed out loud when I saw the bucket Glad the pictures were helpful. Canute and thibaultron 2 Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pythagoras Posted January 25, 2018 Share #75 Posted January 25, 2018 Congratulations on a great job, Art. Looking forward to your next build. Pythagoras (Tom) thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share #76 Posted January 26, 2018 Thank for all the wonderful comments. I picked up an older AL Bluenose kit off of Ebay for $39.00 a while back so I suppose that will be my next (really my first) "ship" build. But first I just ordered the Hobbyzone building slip so that will have to go together before I can start on the Bluenose. Thanks again and best regards. Canute and thibaultron 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 26, 2018 Share #77 Posted January 26, 2018 Very nice and a great resource for future builders. Canute and thibaultron 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...
DocBlake Posted February 12, 2018 Share #78 Posted February 12, 2018 Very nice job! Canute and thibaultron 2 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share #79 Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks everyone and Doc I just saw your battle station for the first time and am truly humbled. Best Regards thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in Texas Posted January 19, 2021 Share #80 Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) I'm coming a bit late to this topic, but so happy to find it. Several comments ... - First, this is beautifully documented post, and I so appreciate it. - About a year ago I built the companion "Carronade" model. Actually that was my very first "non-plastic" model, as I was beginning to learn what's involved with wood. It now sits proudly next to my cut-away model of the USS Constitution. Later I discovered this Naval Smoothbore and so bought it to join the display. - I especially found helpful your treatment of the tool hooks. That was probably the trickiest step of my carronade model - there is just no tolerance in attaching these. Your example has gotten me past that hurdle, thanks! - And some comments about the brass vs cast metal cannon. My Naval Smoothbore is the cast metal - apparently a cheapening of the model in later kits. - What's really too bad is that Model Shipways did not bother to update the instruction sheet which still shows the process of assembling the trunion through the (brass) barrel, which can't be done since they're cast together; and in fact it makes the instruction for the carriage sides wrong ... one has to anticipate that the trunion cannot be inserted in the later step. - And - not sure about this - but I think the instruction sheet is cut off from the later steps of the build ... no guidance now for the rigging, etc., which I'm pretty sure existed in the almost-identical instructions for my earlier carrondade. Again, I admire and appreciate your build, your photos, and your sharing. Paul Edited January 19, 2021 by Paul in Texas Corrected "Model Masters" to "Model Shipways" thibaultron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share #81 Posted January 19, 2021 Paul, Thanks for the kind words. I am very glad that you found my log helpful. That is what this place is all about. I think build logs are the best and easiest way to give back to the community that has given me so much help. Best Regards thibaultron 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henke Posted January 23, 2021 Share #82 Posted January 23, 2021 Thank you Art for sharing this fantastic build. I love the bucket. Best regards Henrik thibaultron 1 Quote "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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