jarero Posted April 29, 2013 Author #91 Posted April 29, 2013 Well that makes it 3 votes to 0 in favor of the added wood grain so continue I shall.... Jared, Looking good.....I do like the effect of the planking over the smooth ply. Engine room risers? I'm beginning to wonder if we really are comparing the same Bobs....... :D And here I thought vacation meant you would not be building for a while.... Thanks for helping me decide! Cheers, Jim It seems that Bob has many faces? Vacation starts in 6 days and counting. I won't be able to build for a couple weeks but at least I will be on a ship! Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
Script Posted April 29, 2013 #92 Posted April 29, 2013 Please tell me it isn't a Carnival Cruise...... :D :D But even if it is, Best Wishes to you and Sarah for a fine Voyage! Cheers, Jim Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869
gleason Posted April 30, 2013 #93 Posted April 30, 2013 FYI: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/31-robert-e-lee/ This is the old Scientific Robert E. Lee Kit.Built about 2004. Not a difficult kit to build. Gleason Quote
jarero Posted April 30, 2013 Author #94 Posted April 30, 2013 Gleason, thanks for posting pictures of your model. I looked for ages trying to find some finished examples of the kit and had all but given up. Looks like you did a first rate job building her. I'm not sure what makes it an "easy" kit as I lack confidence in my abilities since I am so new to this hobby but I am enjoying the challenge. Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
jarero Posted April 30, 2013 Author #95 Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Well Bob needs some wood to burn so I had to stock up! They included some kind of rough round wood/fiber that almost seems like a grass similar to bamboo? Not sure what it is really. I cut it into approximately 1/4 pieces but not too exact as to attempt to add some realism. Then I glued a piece of tape up side down on a piece of scrap wood and started my wood pile. After I got the base layer down I added wood glue that dries clear in the areas that I wanted to add more layers of logs. The kit called for two stacks of lumber, one on each side of the engine room. And the reaction from the audience when I finished...... Can't you see the excitement! Edited April 30, 2013 by jarero mtaylor, Ferit, Script and 2 others 5 Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
trippwj Posted April 30, 2013 #96 Posted April 30, 2013 Dang - those are some harsh critics! Probably still upset they aren't going on a cruise, like "some" people... Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 #97 Posted April 30, 2013 Excellent critics! And what wood they prefer? Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
themadchemist Posted April 30, 2013 #98 Posted April 30, 2013 Looks like they're planning a K9 mutiny. Hope those ticket are in your name? Also, dogs are very hard to impress with dropping logs, they consider themselves professionals. jarero 1 Quote
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 #99 Posted April 30, 2013 Looks like they're planning a K9 mutiny. Hope those ticket are in your name? Also, dogs are very hard to impress with dropping logs, they consider themselves professionals. Especially well they understand wood grades mtaylor 1 Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
jarero Posted April 30, 2013 Author #100 Posted April 30, 2013 Leave it to you all to stink up the place (especially Keith) :D :D :D Yeah I was reminded yesterday all too well that they know logs when I mowed the lawn. I decided against that level of authenticity and left them outside. I will stick with the ones I made instead! Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 #101 Posted April 30, 2013 Yes, to such experts sometimes it is necessary to apply preventive measures. Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
jarero Posted April 30, 2013 Author #102 Posted April 30, 2013 Keith, this picture is for you..... No it's not what you're thinking.... To add some color to the logs! "Hmmm... my foot smells funny!" Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 #103 Posted April 30, 2013 Keith, this picture is for you..... No it's not what you're thinking.... To add some color to the logs! "Hmmm... my foot smells funny!" ! Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
trippwj Posted April 30, 2013 #104 Posted April 30, 2013 Hmmmm...wonder what else smells funny around here! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 #105 Posted April 30, 2013 Hi, Wayt, excellent illustration of habits of our assistants and experts Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
john46 Posted April 30, 2013 #106 Posted April 30, 2013 Hi Jared, the logs look as they ought to be. Nice job. Regards, John Quote <span style='font-family: courier new'>In progress: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/177-king-of-the-mississippi-artesania-latina-scale-180/'>King of the Mississippi</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Completed : <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/176-mare-nostrum-4331-artesania-latina-scale-135/'>Mare Nostrum 4331</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/51-16th-century-galeass-imai-scale-1160/'>16th century Galeass</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://members.upc.nl/carla.en.john/Modelbouw/Rocket.htm'>George Stephenson Rocket Locomotive</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Next build : sl Louise</span>
jarero Posted May 1, 2013 Author #107 Posted May 1, 2013 Hi Jared, the logs look as they ought to be. Nice job. Regards, John John, thanks for the compliment and for stopping by again. Jared Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
themadchemist Posted May 1, 2013 #108 Posted May 1, 2013 I'm guessing that is stain or you have some very well trained pets. LMAO.. :mellow: jarero 1 Quote
jarero Posted May 1, 2013 Author #109 Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) It is about time to start gluing some parts to the deck and making Bob look like a 3D model. These are formers that are glued to the deck to help guide the shape of the aft walls. And here is a drawer full of some parts that will be installed soon: Edited May 1, 2013 by jarero john46 1 Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
Script Posted May 1, 2013 #110 Posted May 1, 2013 Jared, Coming along nicely! I'm amazed at how organized you are....seems like the only time I get organized is when I lose track of some tool or part and have to put everything away to find it! Cheers, Jim Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869
jarero Posted May 2, 2013 Author #111 Posted May 2, 2013 Jared, Coming along nicely! I'm amazed at how organized you are....seems like the only time I get organized is when I lose track of some tool or part and have to put everything away to find it! Cheers, Jim Thanks Jim. Organized, not the way I would describe it! Sometime it looks like a tornado touched down on my work bench but I try to keep things in order. Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
jarero Posted May 2, 2013 Author #112 Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I neglected to take pictures of the construction of the next part but each side of the paddle wheel arches is made of two pieces of wood with a butt joint. The reason for this is that the grain of the wood changes 90 deg. to allow for easier shaping against the former that I installed on the deck previously. Painted and installed (the unpainted section gets covered): Edited May 2, 2013 by jarero Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
Script Posted May 2, 2013 #113 Posted May 2, 2013 Jared, Looking good....it's starting to take shape.....looking forward to pictures of assemblies installed on the hull! Cheers, Jim Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869
runner63 Posted May 4, 2013 #114 Posted May 4, 2013 Jared; Nice build I will follow with interest. runner63 Quote
edmay Posted May 23, 2013 #115 Posted May 23, 2013 Hello jared,been following from a distance,have to agree with Jim you are very well organised,clean and tidy workmanship produceing an excellent build thus far,good luck with the move and enjoy your holidays ,Edwin Quote
Script Posted May 30, 2013 #116 Posted May 30, 2013 Helllooooooo Jared, You sure do get a long vacation......hope all is okay. Cheers, Jim Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869
jarero Posted June 4, 2013 Author #117 Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks for the compliments everyone! Jim, unfortunately I am back from vacation (had a great trip) but now I am in the middle of moving so I don't have a workspace set up as of yet and I have a huge "to do" list ahead of me. No worries though as I will return to this build as soon as I can get setup and have time. Jared Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
texxn5 Posted September 20, 2013 #118 Posted September 20, 2013 Looking very nice. I was just in Gettysburg last week, speaking of RE Lee. River boats are fascinating in both design and structure. Very nice indeed. Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com
jarero Posted September 30, 2013 Author #119 Posted September 30, 2013 Looking very nice. I was just in Gettysburg last week, speaking of RE Lee. River boats are fascinating in both design and structure. Very nice indeed. Thanks John, I appreciate you stopping by! Well what started out as just a two week vacation and then a move to a new house turned into an unexpected 4 month break from modeling. I stopped in from time to time to check on other peoples projects but didn't feel I had much to contribute since I wasn't actively working on my model. I almost felt guilty at times that I wasn't making any progress or wasn't more involved on the site. So at this point I am moved and have finally had time to setup my workspace and have officially dug back into this project. I should have some nice updates soon with pictures and recent progress. Thanks everyone for saving me a seat while I was gone. Jared Script, capnharv2 and trippwj 3 Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
jarero Posted October 2, 2013 Author #120 Posted October 2, 2013 As promised it is time for an update! Here are some photos of the main deck pieces being installed: And now with the engine room and wheel houses installed: Script 1 Quote -------------------------------In Progress Build:Robert E. Lee by Scientific a.k.a "The Bob"Completed Build: Swift 1805 by AL -Jared
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