Tigersteve Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share #91 Posted February 19, 2023 Quick update on the completed door handles. After drilling the holes deeper I was able to place the eyebolts through before bending and using marker to blacken them. The paint I have wouldn’t adhere. I am not completely happy with this result but it is tidy enough for this scale and I believe it will blend in when other details are added. The main hatches and upper deck planking is next. Steve Knocklouder, Prowler901 and James G 2 1 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...
Knocklouder Posted February 19, 2023 Share #92 Posted February 19, 2023 Man you can make it look so good . And so straight. Mine has straight lines to glue to but by the time I quit shaking they're not so mmm straight, lol Great work Tigersteve 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share #93 Posted February 22, 2023 Gratings for the upper deck were completed using 3/16” cherry grating strips from Model Expo. The coamings were created first using a jig I created from previous projects. The quality of the grating strips were good. It was a tedious and frustrating process. The center gratings are slightly askew. This being my second assembly of this portion, I opted to not redo them. They will be obscured by the ships boat anyway. Steve Prowler901, Baker, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share #94 Posted March 1, 2023 Upper deck planking is complete with the exception of a final sanding and second coat of Poly. Planks were staggered as per the shift pattern in the instructions. I tried to capture the color of the wood as best I could in the photos. I think the Cherry is a nice fit for this project. I need to make some tweaks to the bulkheads before they are glued in place. Steve Baker, Altduck, Prowler901 and 11 others 14 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...
Chuck Posted March 1, 2023 Share #95 Posted March 1, 2023 Nice progress… Tigersteve 1 Quote 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share #96 Posted March 1, 2023 Thank you for the positive comments and likes everyone. Much appreciated. Steve Knocklouder, Baker and Ryland Craze 3 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share #97 Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Bulkheads and transom are installed. Next up: metal rings on the decks and mast holes. Steve Edited March 13, 2023 by Tigersteve Stuntflyer, rcweir, Prowler901 and 4 others 7 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #98 Posted March 15, 2023 It’s been a day so why not undo some of this work. Uggh! I haven’t been pleased with the handles for these doors so I decided to add some black paint with a toothpick. This did not improve the appearance so after some fidgeting I had to remove some parts. While I was at it I removed a wonky part of the main deck. The tools used for deconstruction were the exacto knife to open the groove and steel ruler to pry the pieces carefully. Patience is key. I’m considering redoing the gratings but I would need to purchase more gratings and I’ve spent enough $ on the wood for this project already. I think they will be fine under the ships boat. This is still up in the air. What do you guys think? Steve Prowler901 and Ryland Craze 2 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...
Stuntflyer Posted March 15, 2023 Share #99 Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Only you can make that decision, Steve. Do-overs are common in this hobby. Believe me, I know! Mike Edited March 15, 2023 by Stuntflyer Ryland Craze, Tigersteve and James G 3 Quote 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...
Knocklouder Posted March 15, 2023 Share #100 Posted March 15, 2023 They look good from here, but like what Mike saying if it's going to haunt you for ever change it, but it's under the boat, so you won't see much. Ps modelers don't take short cuts lol. Tigersteve, Ryland Craze and James G 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted March 15, 2023 Share #101 Posted March 15, 2023 I agree with the others. If it’s going to gnaw at you I’d redo. There’s always imperfections but it’s hard to live with the ones that glare at you. Thus far it’s a beautiful build! Tigersteve, Ryland Craze and Knocklouder 3 Quote Jim Current Build: HMS Winchelsea, Model Shipways Mayflower Completed Builds: NRG Half Hull Project Model Shipways 18th Century Armed Longboat Dumas 1954 Chris Craft 36' Commander Dumas 1940 Chris Craft 19' Barrel Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #102 Posted March 15, 2023 Thank you for the redirection. Absolutely spot on advice. It is a hard band-aide to rip off. Steve Ryland Craze, Knocklouder, James G 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share #103 Posted March 16, 2023 The last deconstruction is the poop bulkhead. The window opening is not as sharp as I would like. Of course, I did not notice until the macro photos. My eye keeps going back to this error so this bulkhead will be recut from excess of the laser cut sheet and redone completely. Next I will replank the opening in the deck and prep the coamings interior with 1/32” x 1/32” strips. Deck planking is 1/32” x 1/8”, of course. Steve James G, Stuntflyer, Prowler901 and 2 others 5 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share #104 Posted March 21, 2023 Recovery began with repairing the Forward Cubbridge bulkhead and replacing the deck planks that were removed during deconstruction. I had a new poop bulkhead complete by reusing the door and some of the planking from the original bulkhead, but by the time this was complete I noticed the door was mounted askew. (Now I will really have to redo it completely.) At this point I felt like destroying the model so I walked away. Steve Prowler901, Ryland Craze, Snug Harbor Johnny and 4 others 7 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...
Stuntflyer Posted March 22, 2023 Share #105 Posted March 22, 2023 Steve, you have done a great job on her so far. This is no time to walk away over one little section of the ship. Slow down, concentrate and get it right. You’ll be glad you did. Mr Whippy, Ryland Craze, Knocklouder and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share #106 Posted March 22, 2023 Thanks Mike. Don’t worry, I’m not abandoning the project. Steve Ryland Craze, Mr Whippy, Knocklouder 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...
Tigersteve Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share #107 Posted March 27, 2023 Back on track with the planking of this bulkhead completed. More cherry grating strips were ordered from Model Expo. I considered cutting them from scratch, but did not really want to get into this exploration on my table saw just yet. Up next: create new windows for this bulkhead and bulwarks. Then, I will detail this bulkhead before install and final shaping. Gratings will be completed before metal rings and eyebolts are added. Anyone use this stuff to blacken brass? Birchwood Casey Brass Black Metal Finish, 3-Ounce https://a.co/d/fJ63x1v Steve Baker, Prowler901, hamilton and 2 others 5 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...
Knocklouder Posted March 27, 2023 Share #108 Posted March 27, 2023 I found this stuff works good way cheaper hamilton and Tigersteve 2 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 27, 2023 Share #109 Posted March 27, 2023 Looking good, Steve I have used Blacken-it, as Knocklouder recommends, but can I ask you, Knocklouder, can you get that in Manitoba? My local hobby store owner here in Vancouver said that it was no longer available for import to Canada - were they just blowing smoke?....clearly you have a line....I like this product way more than what I'm using now, and would love to get my hands on some.... hamilton Knocklouder and Tigersteve 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share #110 Posted March 31, 2023 Going to go with one of these as they are available on Amazon. Anyone have experience with either of those? They look pretty similar. Steve 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...
ccoyle Posted March 31, 2023 Share #111 Posted March 31, 2023 I have used Birchwood Casey's cold bluing agent with excellent results, so I would expect their blackening agent to perform similarly. Tigersteve 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted March 31, 2023 Share #112 Posted March 31, 2023 Steve, great build! I have used the B/C Brass Black. Works great, pieces should be very clean. I use acetone and a pickling solution. Bob Tigersteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share #113 Posted April 1, 2023 Thank you both. I ordered the B/C Brass Black. Below are photos of the poop deck installed. I started rebuilding the coamings. Ledges will be created next using 1/32” x1/32” strips. Steve bobandlucy, JpR62, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 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...
Tigersteve Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share #114 Posted April 6, 2023 Working on bulwarks as I wait for more grating strips. Steve wool132 and Knocklouder 2 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...
Tigersteve Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share #115 Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Completed gratings on the third attempt. I ended up orienting them so the top of the battens run port to starboard instead of bow to stern. (Hope that makes sense. It’s hard to explain.) I am shocked the transom is still attached after all the deconstruction. I deleted the redundant posts on this update as well. How many photos of this grating debacle do we need? Steve Edited May 3, 2023 by Tigersteve VitusBering, DARIVS ARCHITECTVS, Mr Whippy and 5 others 8 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...
Tigersteve Posted October 4 Author Share #116 Posted October 4 A small update, but one worth posting for me. Back on track with the Mayflower build. It is full speed ahead as I work on the interior planking of the bulkhead templates and redo the metal work for the door handles. The first planks on the templates are basswood, as they will not be seen on the model. The remaining planks will be cherry. I had a small surgery in the last few months, but mainly I have been procrastinating on this metalwork. It’s good to be back. I ordered a cheap optivisor and some thin CA glue. Hopefully it will be easier to work with than the medium CA that I have. Steve JpR62, BLACK VIKING, Baker 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...
Knocklouder Posted October 4 Share #117 Posted October 4 Nice work, good to see you back. I bought some of those long plastic tips for CA, I found then very helpful ,just the right amount, not a blob like before. Anyway glad to follow along Bob M. Tigersteve 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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