GrandpaPhil Posted May 3, 2022 Share #571 Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Tennessee is coming along very nicely by any standard! The fact that this is your first model makes it that much more impressive! Edited May 3, 2022 by GrandpaPhil TBlack, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share #572 Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 1:44 PM, rwiederrich said: I'm proud Keith. You've learned skills that equipped you to identify scale errors and attention to ever elusive details.. Powerful skills that you can employ in your next modeling adventure...if you choose to go there. Rob, thank you. On 5/3/2022 at 4:17 PM, mtaylor said: Pretty darn amazing by any stretch. Thank you, Mark On 5/3/2022 at 6:42 PM, GrandpaPhil said: Tennessee is coming along very nicely by any standard! Phil, thank you. Happy Mother's Day to all our MSW moms and to all the moms around the world. Where would be if it wasn't for your love. The mizzen is finished except for the main's topsail and topgallant brace lines running back to the mizzen and the three upper stays running from the mizzen to the main. I started attaching blocks to the mizzen mast around January the 15th so it's taken me four months to get here. I'm not happy with the results but I'm not unhappy, I guess I'm mildly pleased. I'm only unhappy because I feel I could/should have done better particularly with the channel deadeyes. When attaching and rigging the cross jack I felt I was really rigging for the first time. Because the cross jack is attached to the mast via a truss the glue pint is minuscule. What really holds the yard in position are the lifts and braces. Those lines do not want to play nice when trying to establish level and perpendicular, in fact, they want to do the opposite of how I thought they should react to one another. It doesn't help that you're trying to adjust tension on four lines at the same time with two hands. I wish my thimble and mouse looked more like the real thing verses looking like a flying cheeseburger The mainmast is clamped in the workmate waiting for me to attach its blocks. I'll be taking a week off from modeling to work in the yard and get caught up on some projects around the house so it will be awhile before I'm able to post work updates. To all for the comments and likes, thank you. To all those who follow me on my journey, thank you. Till next time, God bless each one of you. KeithAug, lraymo, Roger Pellett and 14 others 13 4 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 9, 2022 Share #573 Posted May 9, 2022 Keith, I'm reminded of the 3 test rule: 10' away, 3' away, right up close. From your photos, it looks like "right up close"; still looks good! Tom mbp521, Dave_E, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 9, 2022 Share #574 Posted May 9, 2022 Tom is very much right. Looks great so don't be hard on yourself. Dave_E, mbp521 and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted May 9, 2022 Share #575 Posted May 9, 2022 Keith, I’m with Tom and Mark. I see nothing at all wrong with your work. I even zoomed in on the pictures. Beautiful job as always. -Brian mtaylor, Keith Black and Dave_E 2 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 9, 2022 Share #576 Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) That rigging looks good Keith, I think you have done a pretty decent job of it. We are always our own worst critics cheers Pat Edited May 9, 2022 by BANYAN Keith Black, AJohnson, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted May 9, 2022 Share #577 Posted May 9, 2022 Gotta agree with everyone else!👍😆 mtaylor, Keith Black and Knocklouder 2 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted May 9, 2022 Share #578 Posted May 9, 2022 Hi Keith, Rigging looks great. The ratlines turned out fine in the end. mcb mbp521, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted May 9, 2022 Share #579 Posted May 9, 2022 What they said!!! Knocklouder, Dave_E, mtaylor and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianK Posted May 10, 2022 Share #580 Posted May 10, 2022 Amazing Keith. Dave_E, Keith Black, mbp521 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefClanker Posted May 14, 2022 Share #581 Posted May 14, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 1:04 PM, rwiederrich said: I wanted to show an image of the Constitution to show you that the channel needs to be wide enough to accommodate the angle of the shrouds, so they do not rub along the gunwale. Rob Thank you for bring back very fond memories of my two visits to 'Old Ironsides', the last one in July 2001. Keep up the good work on your model! You are an inspiration! Bill Morrison, Dave_E, BANYAN and 3 others 5 1 Quote Results, not Excuses, ChiefClanker “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity!" Ps 133:1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share #582 Posted May 16, 2022 Thank you to all for the kind comments and likes. I said in my last post that I had to catch up on some chores around the house before continuing work on the Tennessee. The chores are done but tragedy struck and has postponed efforts for the foreseeable future. My son passed away last week from a massive heart attack, he had just turned 49 on his last birthday in early March. I had always meant for the Tennessee to go to my son when my time on this earth was over but now, I don't know. The point of everything has gotten a bit sketchy as I'm adrift in a sea I don't understand how to navigate. This isn't the way life is supposed to happen but with God's grace I will overcome and continue on. One thing that has helped me since his death is my MSW membership. Being able to log on and see what my MSW family was up to has helped take my mind off the pain and sorrow. Thank you to each of you for being here, thank you for helping me carry on. God bless each and everyone of you. Keith mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, Snug Harbor Johnny and 6 others 1 7 1 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted May 16, 2022 Share #583 Posted May 16, 2022 Very sorry to here of the loss of your son Keith. God’s peace will sustain you and He will guide your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus and his angels with guard over you. Take your time. Prayers for you and the family. 🙏 ChiefClanker, mtaylor and Keith Black 1 2 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted May 16, 2022 Share #584 Posted May 16, 2022 Keith, That’s terrible news. My condolences on the loss of your son. May his memory be a blessing. Roger mtaylor, Dave_E and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted May 16, 2022 Share #585 Posted May 16, 2022 Oh my gosh, Keith. I am so sorry to hear this news. That is definitely not the way life is supposed to happen. I will be praying for you and your family. May your faith in God carry you through this unthinkable tragedy. Keith Black and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted May 16, 2022 Share #586 Posted May 16, 2022 Dear Keith, Condolescences also from me. What a terrible loss ... our thoughts are with you and your families ! Eberhard Keith Black and mtaylor 1 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted May 16, 2022 Share #587 Posted May 16, 2022 Keith, I am so very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Losing someone you love so dearly is hard to endure but your faith will keep you strong. My prayers go with you, Paul Keith Black, mtaylor and Dave_E 2 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted May 16, 2022 Share #588 Posted May 16, 2022 Keith, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. -Brian Dave_E, Keith Black and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 16, 2022 Share #589 Posted May 16, 2022 Keith, This is terrible news and you have my condolences on the loss of your son. I would suggest that you pause the build and when you feel up to it, continue it as a tribute in his honor. Glen McGuire, Dave_E and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 17, 2022 Share #590 Posted May 17, 2022 Oh my Lord Keith...words can't begin to express the emotions you must be feeling. God alone can bring comfort. I pray he was a man of faith, for *absent of the body is present with the Lord*. What's impossible with man is possible for God. I pray God's peace fills your heart, and those of your family. I'm sorry my friend. Rob Bill Morrison, Dave_E, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 18, 2022 Share #591 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, ever so sorry to hear of this sad news; my thoughts are with you and other members of your family. When the time, and your thoughts, are right, perhaps you may complete the model as a lasting tribute or memorial to him. My regards and condolences mate, Pat Keith Black, Dave_E and mtaylor 2 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Hunt Posted May 18, 2022 Share #592 Posted May 18, 2022 Dear Keith I am so saddened to read this terrible news. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be feeling. I trust that you will find the strength to come through this. My most heartfelt wishes to you and your family. Tony Keith Black, mtaylor and Dave_E 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted May 18, 2022 Share #593 Posted May 18, 2022 so sad to hear that Keith words can't describe that kind of loss. Keith Keith Black, mtaylor and Dave_E 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 18, 2022 Share #594 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, You have my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Phil Keith Black and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted May 18, 2022 Share #595 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please be assured of our prayers and thoughts for you and your family at this time. Rob Dave_E, Keith Black and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted May 18, 2022 Share #596 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, I am so sorry to hear this horrible news. God bless you and give you strength. You are the third of my friends to have recently lost a son, so know that you are not alone. Have you considered finishing your model and dedicating the ship to him? Bill Keith Black, mtaylor and Dave_E 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted May 18, 2022 Share #597 Posted May 18, 2022 Ohmigosh, Keith, I am so sorry to hear this incredibly sad news. I haven't been on for awhile, and was reading all the great posts and viewing your latest pics of the ship (which is gorgeous), and then saw this terrible news. Ditto with everyone else, to continue this build in honor of your son, but only when it feels right. My condolences are with you in this extremely hard time. Lynn mtaylor, Dave_E and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefClanker Posted May 18, 2022 Share #598 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, What a shock! Very sorry to hear about your sudden loss. What a terrible event to have to deal with. I will pray God will sustain you and your family through this ordeal. Chief Mark Dave_E, mtaylor and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Results, not Excuses, ChiefClanker “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity!" Ps 133:1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted May 18, 2022 Share #599 Posted May 18, 2022 Sad news indeed. Nothing I can say will much matter. I can only imagine the pain you and yours are working through right now. mtaylor, Dave_E, ChiefClanker and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted May 18, 2022 Share #600 Posted May 18, 2022 Keith, I am very sorry to hear of your loss, terrible to lose a child no matter their age, not as you say how it should be. I hope in time you find comfort once again in your build, but understand it has lost much meaning for you at this sad time. ChiefClanker, mtaylor, Dave_E and 1 other 2 2 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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