Stuntflyer Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share #301 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) The planks that go around the mast partners and coamings are difficult to make and took some careful planning. In a failed attempt, I tried to make all the cutouts at one time. Rather than waste more wood, I decided to make card stock templates that closely matched the area being worked on. The plan was to work one tab at a time. Once a tab was completed, I would then move onto the next tab. This template was tricky because it required spanning two tabs in order to establish the proper shape. Notice how the tab tapers in width. When it came time to glue, I adhered a short section of the plank to the false deck. This would make it easier to finish up the remaining unglued areas afterwards. Softer wood strips were used as clamps against the margin plank. Once the glue was set, I moved onto gluing the remaining areas of the plank. Pillar files and a sanding stick were used to shape the parts. Sticky back sandpaper was adhered to the stick and sanded flush with its edge. Mike Edited January 11, 2021 by Stuntflyer Vladimir_Wairoa, AnobiumPunctatum, Chuck and 19 others 22 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted January 11, 2021 Share #302 Posted January 11, 2021 Wow, what a sharp build real beauty and though I haven't even started myself, there's so much to learn from you Mike! Stuntflyer 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyz Posted January 18, 2021 Share #303 Posted January 18, 2021 Mike, I have a question for you. Where did you get the external profile and body plan I saw on page 1 of your log? Is it an enlarged copy of a plan in a book/manuscript or is it a plan you sent away for. If you did send away for it, where is it from, and how much did you pay for it? It doesn't look like it's from the NMM. I would really like to get a copy myself. Thank you. Tom FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 18, 2021 Share #304 Posted January 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, wyz said: Where did you get the external profile and body plan I saw on page 1 of your log? Here it is: http://ao.sa.dk/ao/data.ashx?bid=31918117 It's a real peach, ain't it? wyz and FrankWouts 2 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted January 19, 2021 Share #305 Posted January 19, 2021 Hey Mike: You're really doing a great job. I just have a question: For the "The planks that go around the mast partners and coamings", is the angle 45 degrees? Thanks. FrankWouts 1 Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share #306 Posted January 19, 2021 I used an angle of 27°, Ken. Just an arbitrary number I came up with after looking at the plan. FrankWouts 1 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted January 20, 2021 Share #307 Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks Mike. Your model really looks great! Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share #308 Posted February 12, 2021 The deck planking and waterway are finished along with a coat of W-O-P. I found a height discrepancy, so I added a paper or card stock shim to compensate. The idea was to avoid having to sand the parquet floor in order to even things out. Mike CaptMorgan, Hubac's Historian, Chuck and 29 others 32 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted February 12, 2021 Share #309 Posted February 12, 2021 astounding, Mike. FrankWouts and Stuntflyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted February 12, 2021 Share #310 Posted February 12, 2021 That looks awesome! What motivation! Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 14, 2021 Share #311 Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Mike, Thanks for showing to us your build... it's just pure ship modeling porn 😂 I love this super clean build. Really impressive. Two questions... if I may... 😉 What are you using to imitate hull and deck caulking? Graphite... pencil? Friezes are printed on regular paper? They look so good. Some time ago I was doing some tests with decals (like from plastic model kits) With some setting and softening solutions they lay very so well on prepared wood giving some nice texture from planking. Cheers, Matt Edited February 14, 2021 by mati Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyz Posted February 15, 2021 Share #312 Posted February 15, 2021 You did a beautiful job on that deck Mike. It's really nice! Your fellow model builders have come to expect this kind of precise workmanship from you. Tom Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted February 15, 2021 Share #313 Posted February 15, 2021 Michael, just superb! You are such an artisan. You are an inspiration that i can only hope to follow. Joe JpR62, FrankWouts and Stuntflyer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share #314 Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Thank you all for the comments and "Likes". Matt>I've been using a #2b pencil on one of the two plank edges being joined in order to simulate hull and deck caulking. If I wanted a darker simulation I would pencil both plank edges. Chuck provides a color pdf of the friezes that can be printed on regular paper stock. Mike Edited February 15, 2021 by Stuntflyer FrankWouts, JpR62 and WalrusGuy 3 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 15, 2021 Share #315 Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks Mike! That's what I thought... pencil I'm using the same method Waiting for your next update! Take care! Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted February 16, 2021 Share #316 Posted February 16, 2021 This is pure joy to watch your build! Your model is fantastic! Thomas Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 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...
Stuntflyer Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share #317 Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) I've been working on a number of things such as the gun port lids, gun carriages, ladders and rudder. Today I finished the two ladders that go below the gun deck. The initial assembly was all about getting things square and locked up, using the two sides and top and bottom steps. Once done, I inserted the remaining steps. Each step needed to be beveled slightly on the bottom in order to fit into the side grooves. To keep things neat, I glued the steps to the sides from underneath the ladder with a tiny drop of slow drying 3 hour epoxy. The epoxy will eventually wick into the joint and not be seen when the ladder is installed. Once dry, I rounded off the top forward edge of each step and sanded the step overhangs flush with the sides of the ladder. After a coat of W-O-P the ladders were ready to install. The ladders position was established in such a way that the back and bottom of the sides are sitting flush to the coaming and deck below, respectively. Four layers of the green tape was used to mark the position of the ladders top. The blue tape makes it easy to hold onto the ladder while inserting it. When installing, center the top of the ladder within the coaming and up against the bottom of the green tape. Then lower the bottom of the ladder onto the deck below. Notice where I marked the position of the ladder on the green tape. Mike Edited March 18, 2021 by Stuntflyer Gregory, Jorge Diaz O, bruce d and 28 others 31 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted March 18, 2021 Share #318 Posted March 18, 2021 That looks really good Mike! thanks for the tape tip, I will definitely be using that. JJ bruce d, FrankWouts and Stuntflyer 3 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyo Posted March 18, 2021 Share #319 Posted March 18, 2021 That deck is absolutely gorgeous. Alan FrankWouts, Stuntflyer and bruce d 3 Alan's POB Build Log HMS Triton 1/64 Alan's POB Build Log USS Syren 1/64 Alan's Build Log Nina 1/106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted March 18, 2021 Share #320 Posted March 18, 2021 This really is a high precision master piece! Thomas FrankWouts, WalrusGuy and Stuntflyer 3 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...
PhillH Posted March 18, 2021 Share #321 Posted March 18, 2021 That is fantastic looking deck. Phill FrankWouts and Stuntflyer 2 Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted March 18, 2021 Share #322 Posted March 18, 2021 What a great example of perfection! This is absolutely top notch work. Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted March 18, 2021 Share #323 Posted March 18, 2021 Beautiful build and following with great interest Mike! Stuntflyer 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted March 18, 2021 Share #324 Posted March 18, 2021 Very very nice workmanship Mike. You're an inspiration to us all! RichardG, Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 3 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...
Stuntflyer Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share #325 Posted March 19, 2021 Thanks so much guys for the nice compliments! I wish I could move along a bit faster but, I often find that the hurrier I go, the behinder I get. I guess I'll leave that for the experts. Mike WalrusGuy, FrankWouts and JpR62 3 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burns Posted March 19, 2021 Share #326 Posted March 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Stuntflyer said: I'll leave that for the experts Please give yourself a pat on the back! Along with myself you probably have the entire site watching your model come together with envy wyz, JpR62, Hubac's Historian and 3 others 6 Current Build- HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share #327 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Much to my surprise, Chuck was able to laser cut the rudder from 1/4" boxwood. From what I understand it took some experimentation with the settings in order to achieve a good result. I think that you will agree that he did a great job. The black painted straps were first thinned down to 1/32” and then tapered aft down to 1/64”. The strap bolts were made from 20lb mono and are press fitted deep into the drilled holes, but not bottomed out. No gluing necessary. I added only two hoops at the top of the rudder. These were made from a thick, pliable cardboard type material that I found in a package for a mini miter box. They were wrapped around the rudder in one piece and the ends joined at the leading edge so as not to be seen. The uppermost hoop was omitted as it will be hidden by the rudder trunk. I used a .010 brass strip to help in getting the bolts to stand proud consistently. I drilled an oversize hole in the strip. The hole was placed over the mono and then the mono was flush cut. Before removing the brass strip, I pushed down on the mono with a small dowel to make sure it was flush with the strip. Mike Edited March 30, 2021 by Stuntflyer Chuck, JpR62, pjofc4 and 19 others 22 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted March 29, 2021 Share #328 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) That's indeed a sharp, crisp cut and clean and beautifully built rudder! Compliments to both Chuck and you Mike. Edited March 29, 2021 by FrankWouts typo again... Gahm and Stuntflyer 2 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share #329 Posted April 5, 2021 After adding the two ring bolts to the rudders spectacle plate, I moved onto the the gudgeons and straps. These were made in the same way as I did for the rudder. The mill comes in handy for drilling the strap holes. 7 layers of masking tape give the right thickness to sand the gudgeon and strap down to 1/32" before tapering. The only working hinges are at the top and bottom of the rudder. The other three are faked by gluing the pintles into the gudgeons. Mike Nunnehi (Don), GuntherMT, rafine and 26 others 29 Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 5, 2021 Share #330 Posted April 5, 2021 Beautifully done Mike... Chuck Stuntflyer and FrankWouts 2 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...
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