michael mott Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1201 Posted June 16, 2020 Wonderful looking wheel Keith! The amount of wood showing is so small that most would not notice that all the grain is in the same direction. I know if you had had more time say another couple of days, you would have glued up some wedges before turning the rings. You know I just cannot resist the occasional rib. Respectfully Michael Retired guy, Keith Black, KeithAug and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share #1202 Posted June 16, 2020 Thank you Steve, Chris and Michael, and thanks to everyone who has liked my build. I went on to finish the wheel. The brass faces and spindle for the hub were turned. I then turned a piece of mahogany and drilled the 10 radial holes to take the spokes. The drill is .080" diameter. It is quite difficult to tell that the grain on the rim does not follow the circumference. The hub was parted off and the spigot mounted. I made former from a brass tube to allow me to make the spindles. The spindles were installed and glued. I finished the wheel with a coat of poly. I then used the wrong end of a .020" drill to mark the positions of the rim screws. The wrong end was ground at an angle and the wheel was mounted on the mill rotary table to make the marks. GrandpaPhil, Keith Black, WalrusGuy and 20 others 23 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...
wefalck Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1203 Posted June 16, 2020 Aren't the bolt around the missing ... duck and away ... Keith Black, mtaylor and KeithAug 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1204 Posted June 16, 2020 A thing of beauty, Keith. Super nice wheel. mtaylor, KeithAug, druxey and 1 other 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...
michael mott Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1205 Posted June 16, 2020 Exquisite sir! Michael Retired guy, mtaylor, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 16, 2020 Share #1206 Posted June 16, 2020 Delightful! John Retired guy, druxey, KeithAug and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1207 Posted June 17, 2020 Another awesome piece of machining Keith well done 👍 Regards Richard mtaylor, druxey, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1208 Posted June 17, 2020 Another exemplar! That looks so good, take a bow Keith. Now, how are you going to etch her name in the brass I'll take a seat outside for awhile cheers Pat mtaylor, KeithAug, Keith Black and 1 other 4 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...
Bedford Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1209 Posted June 17, 2020 Yeah, not disappointed! That's every bit a nice as I'd expected and I like the brass tube as a guide. KeithAug, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1210 Posted June 17, 2020 Keith, this is wonderful work! KeithAug and Keith Black 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1211 Posted June 17, 2020 Keith...simply delightful. Masterfully accomplished. Rob Keith Black, mtaylor and KeithAug 3 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...
Tompslattery Posted June 18, 2020 Share #1212 Posted June 18, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 7:13 AM, KeithAug said: Druxey, I tried it and this is my preferred method - thank you. I used cocktail sticks reduced from .080" diameter to .070" and coloured them with felt tip pens. I completed the deckhouse (except the flags). This started with finishing the tops of the two wing structures. More skylights were required on the starboard wing but these were under half the size of those previously done. They were made in the same way as the ones previously completed. I now share the sad news of the demise of my magic 0.6mm drill bit. After it had manfully completing 224 holes I took its photograph. Two minutes later I was using it freehand to clean up another hole and the slight amount of side pressure snapped it ------- RIP. The final segment to the right of the two skylights was covered in decking planks. The bi-folding doors were then made from mahogany. They were glued in place and wire was used to simulate hinges. I feel that I need a diversion from the deckhouses and so will have a go at the main boom crutch next. Hi Keith this looks amazing I was wondering what is it you’ve placed under the skylight grills, the blackish bit? You may have already mentioned and I might have missed it. thanks Tom mtaylor, Keith Black, dvm27 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Rappleye Posted June 18, 2020 Share #1213 Posted June 18, 2020 Keith, I have been binge reading your build to get caught up. All I can say is the level of craftsmanship is incredible. I am in awe. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 19, 2020 Share #1214 Posted June 19, 2020 Lovely work as ever, Keith. Keith Black, Ekis and mtaylor 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share #1215 Posted June 19, 2020 Eberhard, Keith, Michael, John, Richard, Steve, Vaddoc, Rob, Dale, Druey. Thank you all for taking an interest and commenting. Also thanks to everyone who has looked in. On 6/17/2020 at 1:23 AM, BANYAN said: Now, how are you going to etch her name in the brass Ah, Pat you have caught me out taking short cuts. Thank you for commenting. 18 hours ago, Tompslattery said: I was wondering what is it you’ve placed under the skylight grills, the blackish bit? Tom, it is just a bit of card. It is placed a few millimetres below the perspex of the window. druxey, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 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...
KeithAug Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share #1216 Posted June 21, 2020 The next job was the wheel pedestal, Although it looks quite chunky in the photograph at model scale it is relatively small. The sketch was fairly easy as I had the basic dimensions from the plan and lots of detail from photos. The body is 0.5" square and the height is 1.53" I cut a core from oak and then clad it to crate the panels and decorative details. Around the top are decorative slats which I cut .020" wide on the table saw. A hole was drilled to take the wheel spindle and the wheel was temporarily mounted. Instruments are mounted on the top fo the pedestal. Earlier photographs of Germania feature less instruments. I based the instruments on later photos. The surrounds are cut from square aluminium tube, the faces are black card filled over with 2 part epoxy to simulate the screen. The pedestal hasn't been varnished as yet. dvm27, WalrusGuy, Ekis and 21 others 24 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 22, 2020 Share #1217 Posted June 22, 2020 What a delight your work is, Keith. I'm never disappointed when I stop in to view one of your creations. Retired guy, mtaylor, Moab and 2 others 5 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...
FriedClams Posted June 23, 2020 Share #1218 Posted June 23, 2020 I so enjoy watching your process and problem solving in producing individual parts. Thanks for sharing that process with us. Wonderful work Keith, she is looking great. Gary KeithAug, Moab, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
Retired guy Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1219 Posted June 26, 2020 I have to say I 2nd both comments above brilliant Keith would love to see this up close Regards Richard KeithAug, Keith Black, Moab and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1220 Posted June 26, 2020 Looking good, Keith! John Keith Black, mtaylor, KeithAug and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1221 Posted June 26, 2020 Keith your work continues to put a big smile on my face, it is such a delight to watch this yacht take shape. Michael Keith Black, KeithAug, Ekis and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1222 Posted June 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Retired guy said: would love to see this up close Wouldn't we all.........ROAD TRIP! Mark Taylor could be the designated driver as he's on the west coast, he could pick me up here in Michigan (I'd be more than happy to chip in for gas) then stop and pick up Gary and swing north to get druxey and Michael. RG, where do you fit in on the map? Wouldn't want to forget you since this was your idea. Keith, you may wanna warn the Missus. druxey, mtaylor, Retired guy and 1 other 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...
michael mott Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1223 Posted June 26, 2020 Problem is you would also need to charter and aeroplane as well because Keith lives in the south of England. Michael mtaylor, Retired guy, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1224 Posted June 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, michael mott said: Problem is you would also need to charter and aeroplane Michael, we're taking the Magic Bus. It'll cross the Atlantic with ease and because it's the Magic Bus we'll all have our hair again and the girls will find us beautiful and charming. druxey, mtaylor, michael mott and 2 others 5 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...
druxey Posted June 26, 2020 Share #1225 Posted June 26, 2020 Ahh... what a prospect! If only. KeithAug, michael mott, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 27, 2020 Share #1226 Posted June 27, 2020 Well.. no matter then. The magic bus will work. Here I was thinking how I'd fit everyone in my car as the back seats came out and went away a long time ago. In case you wonder.. it's a PT Cruiser and no one older than 10 could have ever fit in them. So it became my hauling machine. Keith Black, KeithAug and michael mott 3 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...
michael mott Posted June 27, 2020 Share #1227 Posted June 27, 2020 OK, Magyk I can do. Michael druxey, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted June 28, 2020 Share #1228 Posted June 28, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 10:50 AM, Keith Black said: Wouldn't we all.........ROAD TRIP! Mark Taylor could be the designated driver as he's on the west coast, he could pick me up here in Michigan (I'd be more than happy to chip in for gas) then stop and pick up Gary and swing north to get druxey and Michael. RG, where do you fit in on the map? Wouldn't want to forget you since this was your idea. Keith, you may wanna warn the Missus. Just up a bit from Mark on a Island 😄 Regards Richard druxey, KeithAug, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted June 28, 2020 Share #1229 Posted June 28, 2020 Richard, you're in. That makes six for the trip to Keith's house so far, anyone else? KeithAug and mtaylor 2 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...
mtaylor Posted June 28, 2020 Share #1230 Posted June 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Retired guy said: Just up a bit from Mark on a Island 😄 Regards Richard A bit???? LOL........ KeithAug and Keith Black 2 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...
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