KeithAug Posted May 14, 2023 Share #841 Posted May 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Keith Black said: our iMac 27. Ah! Maybe in need an upgrade. There is not a lot wrong with me that a whole body transplant wouldn't fix - or maybe all I need is a better computer. Keith Black, FriedClams, Dave_E and 3 others 2 4 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share #842 Posted May 14, 2023 1 hour ago, KeithAug said: or maybe all I need is a better computer. A better computer would be a lot cheaper in the long run. Dave_E, clearway, KeithAug and 3 others 3 3 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...
clearway Posted May 14, 2023 Share #843 Posted May 14, 2023 just catching up with last few posts Keith- nice save with the hatch. Even with reference photos its interesting to see there are still grey areas on certain fittings! Keith mbp521, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share #844 Posted May 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, clearway said: Even with reference photos its interesting to see there are still grey areas on certain fittings! Thank you, Keith. I'm not sure what grey areas you're referring to but a nagging grey area for me, in regards to the ventilators, is how they were rigged for deployment. Even though they were a temporary element they still had to be hoisted into position. I don't know (nor can I tell from the photos) if a block was permanently attached to the shroud line above the opening and used to hoisted the ventilator into position? It could be that rings were sewn into the ventilator's top and wing tips and lines were tied to the rings and the lines were drawn up the shroud lines from the foremast top thus pulling the ventilator into position? No downhaul would have been necessary as the ventilator would have been gathered in by hand. THAT grey area needs enlightenment and is all part of the joy of building from photographs. I swear, if I build another ship it's gonna be a kit with plans! FlyingFish, clearway, mtaylor and 5 others 8 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...
clearway Posted May 15, 2023 Share #845 Posted May 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Keith Black said: I swear, if I build another ship it's gonna be a kit with plans! erm you seen how that worked out for me Keith🤪 Keith Keith Black, Dave_E, mtaylor and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 15, 2023 Share #846 Posted May 15, 2023 Yes, dear Keith, photographs can be our boon or Bain! mtaylor, Glen McGuire, Dave_E and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted May 16, 2023 Share #847 Posted May 16, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 8:19 AM, clearway said: I swear, if I build another ship it's gonna be a kit with plans! You will spend all your time improving it!!!! clearway, Knocklouder, mtaylor and 8 others 5 6 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share #848 Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) I had to knock down the spiderwebs when I came through the door, sorry for the delay in posting. As an excuse, it's summer with all the required summer duties and I've been spending a lot of time in the pool hall trying to find my stroke. I've not been totally idle on the Tennessee as every now and then I get a chance to strop more deadeyes. Thank you to all for the nice comments, the likes, and for following along. I thought I was done with the lantern rabbit hole but not so. After @Bob Cleek shared with us his lantern collection I thought "I need a Tung Woo too!" So I'd been watching the various auction sites and over Memorial Day weekend a Tung Woo masthead lantern came up on eBay for the buy it now price of $93.75 plus shipping. It looked to be in fine shape (new, never been lit) with the exception of years of tarnish. What intrigued me most was the fact that the lantern was complete with the burner, chimney, and reflector. It's a rare lantern comes up not only in good condition but also complete so I hit the buy button. This past Friday it showed up and I immediately sat about with Tarn-X and Brasso. I finished polishing yesterday and discovered a chore I dislike more than stropping deadeyes. eBay sellers listing photo. After polishing. Lamp removed. The lamp burner was made by Sherwood and Sons LTD, they quit using that name in 1920. They supplied burners to several lantern manufactures. There is no doubt the lantern and lamp tank were made at the same time but it's a bit strange in than the tung Woo badge seems to indicate the lantern body was made ca 1950-1980. I plan on writing something up in Nautical General Discussion on Tung Woo lanterns where I'll go into further detail. I didn't polish the inside, I just wiped down with Tarn-X Lamp inserted. Photo with the lamp removed showing the condition of the fresnel lens, no chips or cracks. Thank you to all for following along.......Keith Edited June 5, 2023 by Keith Black EricWilliamMarshall, Bob Cleek, mtaylor and 13 others 13 3 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...
mbp521 Posted June 5, 2023 Share #849 Posted June 5, 2023 What a great find Keith! Beautiful job on the cleanup. -Brian FriedClams, mtaylor, Glen McGuire and 3 others 5 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...
FriedClams Posted June 5, 2023 Share #850 Posted June 5, 2023 Nice score on the lantern Keith and she cleaned up great! Beautiful. Gary mbp521, Dave_E, Keith Black and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted June 5, 2023 Share #851 Posted June 5, 2023 No chimneys on my 9" Tung Woo running lights. I've never seen interior chimneys on ships' lanterns. They certainly make sense in the larger sizes. Nice polishing job! Maybe I'll tackle polishing mine. mtaylor, FriedClams, Glen McGuire and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 6, 2023 Share #852 Posted June 6, 2023 That's a ripper find Keith. Thanks for sharing these photos which proved a great insight as to how these lamps were made and assembled. cheers Pat FriedClams, Dave_E, mtaylor and 3 others 5 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...
clearway Posted June 6, 2023 Share #853 Posted June 6, 2023 nice find Keith- i have an old railway oil lamp made by Adlake with a yellow (caution) lens but it does have a crack on the lens and i had to source a new wick holder (the oil tank is original though). Keith Dave_E, FriedClams, Glen McGuire and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share #854 Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Brian, Gary, Bob, Pat, and Keith thank you for your kind comments and thank you to all for the likes. For those wanting to know a little more about Tung Woo lanterns please see the following...... Thank you to all for following my journey........Keith Edited June 7, 2023 by Keith Black Glen McGuire, FriedClams, EricWilliamMarshall and 6 others 9 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...
Keith Black Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share #855 Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) A long past due 'hello' to all. The last time I posted a meaningful build addition was April the third. We ran down a couple of rabbit holes and while I throughly enjoyed the tangents they didn't add to the task at hand. Once again, thank you to all who helped chase those pesky wabbits and to all for the likes. The hiatus was due in most part because I absolutely detest working on shrouds but I have managed to strop the 56 deadeyes for the main's lower shrouds and have one pair lashed. Pretty good for nine months, eh? My mind wasn't in a good place, stropping deadeyes is tedious rote work and once my fingers are engaged my mind slips into neutral. My thoughts kept going back to unhappier times and I couldn't shake it so I basically quit working on the Tennessee. Last week I thought, if I couldn't get over the shroud hump there is still plenty of other work to be done. So this past week I worked on getting the work table/area organized, installing the foremast for the last time, and installing the lift blocks that go round the mast which required some finger retraining. What a difference in my attitude and my enthusiasm. The Tennessee is back on the menu! As the Tennessee now sits. Foremast installed. Lift blocks installed. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each of you and your families. Thank you for the kindness you've show me through the years.......Keith Edited December 24, 2023 by Keith Black Dave_E, Cathead, mtaylor and 13 others 13 3 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...
Cathead Posted December 24, 2023 Share #856 Posted December 24, 2023 Hey, great to see you back at work! I hear you on how modeling interacts with bad times; I've paused work a few times for the same reason. Sometimes a hobby is an escape, other times it isn't. Merry Christmas to you too. Dave_E, Glen McGuire, Keith Black and 4 others 6 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted December 24, 2023 Share #857 Posted December 24, 2023 Great to see you back in the workshop again Keith. Roger Cathead, Dave_E, mbp521 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted December 24, 2023 Share #858 Posted December 24, 2023 Good to see this one back. mcb AJohnson, Glen McGuire, FriedClams and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted December 24, 2023 Share #859 Posted December 24, 2023 Hi Keith, really good to see you back working on your Tennessee. She is looking very fine on that base, good luck for the shrouds. Happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family. FriedClams, Keith Black, mbp521 and 3 others 5 1 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...
wefalck Posted December 24, 2023 Share #860 Posted December 24, 2023 Goog luck witht he shrouds/ratlines. It's not as bad as it seems, when approached systematically. Tune into some nice music that takes your mind off less pleasant things. And Merry Christmas to all here ! mtaylor, Keith Black, Roger Pellett and 5 others 7 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted December 24, 2023 Share #861 Posted December 24, 2023 So good to see you back at it Keith! I to have been guilty of letting other things get in the way of shipbuilding. Hopefully your recent progress can inspire me to sit back down at the bench and get some work done. Here’s wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy Nee Year! -Brian FriedClams, AJohnson, Dave_E and 4 others 6 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...
Rick310 Posted December 24, 2023 Share #862 Posted December 24, 2023 Merry Christmas, she’s looking really good!! Rick AJohnson, Glen McGuire, Dave_E and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 25, 2023 Share #863 Posted December 25, 2023 I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Keith. Good to see you back at it again. Those dark rabbet holes can be hard to climb out of and hopefully you'll be able to stay above them. Been there a lot myself of late. FriedClams, Glen McGuire, mbp521 and 4 others 6 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...
BANYAN Posted December 25, 2023 Share #864 Posted December 25, 2023 Great to see the update Keith, take as long as you like mate. Merry Christmas to you and your family Pat Keith Black, mbp521, FriedClams and 3 others 5 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...
Glen McGuire Posted December 25, 2023 Share #865 Posted December 25, 2023 On 12/23/2023 at 6:32 PM, Keith Black said: The Tennessee is back on the menu! That's a Christmas present for all of us, Keith!!! Keith Black, Knocklouder, mtaylor and 4 others 6 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...
Knocklouder Posted December 25, 2023 Share #866 Posted December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas my friend, and thanks for all your help over the last couple of years it meant alot as well as helped. All the best in the new Year Bob M. Dave_E, mtaylor, mbp521 and 4 others 6 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...
Bob Cleek Posted December 25, 2023 Share #867 Posted December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas! Keep up the good work! mtaylor, mbp521, TBlack and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Fathers Son Posted December 26, 2023 Share #868 Posted December 26, 2023 Merry Christmas Keith, so glad to see you posting again. FriedClams, Glen McGuire, TBlack and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share #869 Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) Thank you @Cathead @Roger Pellett @mcb @AJohnson @wefalck @mbp521 @Rick310 @mtaylor @BANYAN @Glen McGuire @Knocklouder @Bob Cleek @My Fathers Son for your Holiday wishes, kind thoughts, and support and thank you to Andy, Siggi, Tom, Dave, and Phil for the likes. It's been busy times at the worktable, I got the gaff rigged and the lifts around the foremast rigged. The blocks at the base of the mast sit at the edge of a diameter the size of a US penny, .75 inches. The distance between the block's inside edge and the mast is .2 inches and .1 inches between the belaying pins and block's inside edge. The block (gaff lift) between the companionway railing is so tight I had to glue the block's sheave side perpendicular to the mast and once rigged, it was twisted 90 degrees to line up correctly. It's kinda like SIB work without the bottle, it's all done with tweezers. The main problem is the thread wants to hang up on everything and the belaying pins are easily bent out of position. I really don't care how long it takes to preform a task at this scale as long as I'm successful. Sometimes the result is more suggestion than 100% accuracy and that'll just have to be okay. I worked Christmas Eve and most of Christmas Day.....'the blocks were hung by the foremast with care in hopes that' Thank you for following along and smooth sailing to all throughout the New Year. Keith Edited December 26, 2023 by Keith Black FriedClams, Javelin, Cathead and 16 others 13 6 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...
rwiederrich Posted December 26, 2023 Share #870 Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) Great to see you back in the yard Keith I know the shroud rat line struggle very well. I build only clippers. Happy new Year and I’m looking forward to seeing you move ahead. Great work. It’s been a long haul since we first talked about scaling your masts. Rob Edited December 26, 2023 by rwiederrich mtaylor, FriedClams, AJohnson and 5 others 7 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...
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