rvchima Posted June 13, 2020 #31 Posted June 13, 2020 I just got back to MSW after a long absence. Your Perseverance model is beautiful! I love the natural wood. Keep up the good work. Fernando E 1 Quote Rod Current Build - HMS Sphinx, 20 Gun Frigate from 1775 Previous Builds Bismarck, WWII German Battleship, Prinz Eugen, WWII German Heavy Cruiser (Aeronaut), U-Boat 47 (Amati), HM Bark Endeavour (Caldercraft), US Brig Syren (MS), Arno XI Ferrari Hydroplane (Amati), Osberg Viking Ship (Billings), Anteo Harbour Tug (Panart), Marie Felling Harbour Tug (Caldercraft), Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer (Bluejacket) Seguin, Steam Tug from 1884, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee (Amati)
Fernando E Posted June 21, 2020 Author #32 Posted June 21, 2020 Many thanks Rod. Work in the boatyard has stalled somewhat due to other commitments (work, new grandchild etc) but am hoping to move ahead with soon. Cheers.........Fernando Mike Hunt 1 Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36
Mike Hunt Posted July 3, 2021 #33 Posted July 3, 2021 Just discovered your build and I am extremely impressed and inspired as I am building the same at the moment. If mine ends up looking even half as good as yours I'll be impressed. Eagerly awaiting your continuation Quote Current builds: Colonial Brig Perseverance, Brigantine Matthew Turner, Gorch Fock,
Fernando E Posted July 5, 2021 Author #34 Posted July 5, 2021 Hi Mike Many thanks for your kind comments and I have added your build on my "watch list". Yes, it's been a long time between posts but I certainly have not given up on the Perseverance. The past couple of years , despite lockdowns etc. have been very busy with the addition of two grandkids and work commitments keeping me out of the boatyard. Work on her has been very haphazard but still on going although at a snails pace. I'm currently in Tasmania so am unable to do any work on her until I get back to Sydney which will probably be after the lockdowns come to a close up there. Cheers...........Fernando Mike Hunt 1 Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36
Sheppaz Posted October 6, 2021 #35 Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) Hi Fernando, just found your build log, and noticed the comment about the binnacle in this kit. I've just finished the Perseverance myself, and had the same concern...much research later, I'm convinced that pedestal style binnacles didn't appear until the mid 1800s, and the one in the kit is about 100 years too modern! I built a custom cabinet-style binnacle. Regards, Matt Edited October 6, 2021 by Sheppaz Fernando E 1 Quote
Fernando E Posted October 7, 2021 Author #36 Posted October 7, 2021 That's a nice looking piece of work Matt. It looks like the perfect fit. I think I'll take your lead and build one myself 👍👍 Any chance you can give me rough dimensions of what you have made? Can you also send me photos of your model? The small bit I saw in your photo looks really nice. Cheers............Fernando Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36
Fernando E Posted October 10, 2021 Author #38 Posted October 10, 2021 Hi Matt Many thanks for the photographs. Beautiful workmanship on the Perseverance. I hope I can do the same for my model when I get back to the docks! Cheers...........Fernando Quote Current Builds - Colonial Brig Perseverance 1807 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - 1:48 scale Previous Builds - S Lucia by Fernando E - Panart - Scale 1:30 Sloop Norfolk 1798 by Fernando E - Modellers Shipyard - Scale 1:36
Sheppaz Posted October 10, 2021 #39 Posted October 10, 2021 All good Fernando, enjoy your build. My book that discusses binnacles says the typical cabinet was 3'-6" wide, 3'-6" high and 1'-3" deep. I converted this to metric and scaled, then fashion my cabinet out of scrap, with central sliding doors facing the tiller, and lamp doors on each end. Final is approx 23x23x11mm (ended up being too deep according to plans, but still looks ok). Try to use the best fine grain wood you have to skin it, as the cabinet would have been high quality as it housed an expensive (and critical!) instrument. Mine is a bit crude looking. I had some trouble with the rigging plans for this kit...especially standing rigging, and routing of the braces. So made numerous changes per my understanding, and the books I had available. I also added many rigging details that are missing - left out by the manufacturer to keep it simple, because the model is large enough to take them and it's a good opportunity to push your skills (such as lower yard slings, truss pendants, upper yard parrells, bowsprit rigging complexity, stay-mouses etc). All part of the fun! Reach out when you reach those phases and I can share details of what I did. Certainly still an amateur, but am developing an eye for nonsensical rope sizing and routing! Cheers, Matt Fernando E 1 Quote
Dowmer Posted October 10, 2021 #40 Posted October 10, 2021 Good info about the binnacle. Which book do you reference? Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig
Sheppaz Posted October 10, 2021 #41 Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Dowmer said: Good info about the binnacle. Which book do you reference? There's a few pages on binnacles in Charles G Davis' The Built Up Ship Model. His design is in the background of my earlier photo in this thread. The info about pedestal binnacles emerging not before the mid 1800s is my deduction...after hours of google! There is also A History of Binnacles by Pamela Burns-Balogh, Ph.D (2011) but I've only found excerpts of it on-line. Quote
Dowmer Posted October 10, 2021 #42 Posted October 10, 2021 Ah yes, a classic book. So many out there sometimes it’s hard to remember where info is. Thank you. PM answered. Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig
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