jfinan Posted January 22, 2021 Author #91 Posted January 22, 2021 Jay, can you flip these photos? I'm gonna lose my lunch! coxswain 1 Quote
jep1210 Posted January 23, 2021 #92 Posted January 23, 2021 This is all kinds of fantastic!!!!!! Quote
Audi man2 Posted January 24, 2021 #93 Posted January 24, 2021 Sorry about that Jim, here is the latest. jay GrandpaPhil, Bill Morrison, jfinan and 4 others 7 Quote
jfinan Posted January 27, 2021 Author #94 Posted January 27, 2021 Topsails and royals are rough installed. Now on to the spars. I don't know how I managed without a mini-lathe prior to this. I'm wondering if I should have added the blocks before installing. Mmmmm. schooner, GrandpaPhil, J11 and 1 other 4 Quote
Sea Hoss Posted January 27, 2021 #95 Posted January 27, 2021 Looking fantastic! Love the Old Ironsides... J11 and mort stoll 2 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic
jep1210 Posted January 30, 2021 #96 Posted January 30, 2021 Really looking great. J11 and mort stoll 2 Quote
jfinan Posted February 26, 2021 Author #97 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) In research I've discovered several different ways of setting up the ratlines. I've decided to "fix" the lower deadeyes in place on the channels and build from there with the idea of having as few moving parts as possible. I added two small lengths of wire to the channels to assist in gluing the channels to the hull. The channels are "roughed in" and I'm contemplating the small half-round lengths to finish off. The deadeyes are cleaned then glued to the channels. The channels are rough fitted to the hull. I'm contemplating using some 1/2 round to tidy up the channel edge. Further, I've begun work on the spars. Note the sheets to keep things organized. Edited February 26, 2021 by jfinan coxswain, GrandpaPhil, schooner and 7 others 10 Quote
Bill Morrison Posted April 4, 2021 #98 Posted April 4, 2021 On 12/14/2018 at 11:34 AM, jfinan said: I found about six different references on the best technique to copper a hull. All different! As you can see below, I ended up inventing my own laying in two rows of dressing belt at the waterline and four rows at the keel, then locating the widest point of girth on the hull and drawing a line perpendicular to the waterline. At the end of most rows the plates will be trimmed to fit against the preceding row. As expected the widest point will require one or two "filler" rows. That's the plan anyway. At least it's tidy! A note for anyone considering coppering: give the hull a coat of copper colour paint before you start. A few very tiny cracks of "white" are peeking through. Hindsight really is 20/20. I love this method! I am building a small POB HMS Victory and am detailing it as I go. Your coppering method might be an answer to several problems I have had coppering her. Thanks! Bill J11 and mort stoll 2 Quote
J11 Posted April 4, 2021 #100 Posted April 4, 2021 She's a real beauty!! Coming along very nicely. Quote Current build project: CSS Alabama 1/96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20148-css-alabama-by-jonathan11-revell-196-scale-kit-bash-90-historical-accuracy/ Finished build projects 2018: H.L Hunley 1/24 CSS Arkansas 1/96
jfinan Posted April 7, 2022 Author #101 Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) When is a model finished? I mean, I could go on and detail until I go completely insane or I can finish the running rigging and call it complete. And that's what I've done. A bit of a rest and on to the next one. Thanks, Nic at Blue Jacket Shipcrafters, for the advice, encouragement, and support. Edited April 7, 2022 by jfinan KurtH, mort stoll, Altduck and 8 others 11 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted April 7, 2022 #102 Posted April 7, 2022 Very nice, Jim! more photos, please. And your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount off the next kit you buy from us. I can suggest Red Jacket, Charles Notman, Alfred, Mahogany runabout to name a few. Quote
KurtH Posted April 16, 2022 #103 Posted April 16, 2022 This is a really beautiful model! Congratulations! Quote
mort stoll Posted April 16, 2022 #104 Posted April 16, 2022 Well done sailor, very well done, Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society
Scallywag Posted January 5, 2023 #105 Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Well done! You are an inspiration. I just dusted mine off and am starting to sand! Edited January 5, 2023 by Scallywag Quote
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