BobG Posted July 2, 2022 Share #361 Posted July 2, 2022 Wonderful to see you back in your shipyard, Bob! FrankWouts 1 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share #362 Posted July 3, 2022 Thanks so much Bob. I. am happy and thankful to be back. Bobs FrankWouts 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share #363 Posted July 6, 2022 While waiting for chapter11 parts, I looked for thing to do that did not require the parts. I decided on two. The first was the hull steps. Rather than using a scraper on a single strip of wood, as shown by Chuck, I opted to use a method I have used in the past, using two wood strips” . I used a 1/32” x 3/32” strip for the top of the step and a 1/16” x 1/16” strip for the bottom. For the frieze covered step, I could not successfully print on tissue paper, so just used printer paper with Titebond to wet the paper enough to fold and bend it over the step. The ends of that step were painted to match the frieze. Overall, I am pleased with the results. The second item I did was to drill out the outer portion of the hull scuppers, a detail Chuck has chosen not to show. The holes were painted a dark gray, using an extra fine microbrush. Bob Matt D, Edwardkenway, Coyote_6 and 18 others 21 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacom Posted July 6, 2022 Share #364 Posted July 6, 2022 Looking good Bob. Will you be drilling the inner scuppers? Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share #365 Posted July 7, 2022 Thanks so much Reg and the "likes". I'm definitly not going to attempt to do the inner scuppers. At this point, only disaster would be likely to follow. They would be largely invisible in any event. Bob glbarlow, EricWilliamMarshall and scrubbyj427 3 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted July 7, 2022 Share #366 Posted July 7, 2022 Looks great. Thanks for the inspiration. Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share #367 Posted July 7, 2022 Thanks so much Jim and thanks also to the "likes". Always appreciated. Bob Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #368 Posted July 16, 2022 My chapter 11 parts arrived and work is now well under way. I began by assembling and installing the channels. I found that applying the spray adhesive to both pieces created a much better bond than applying to only one piece. I also found it very helpful to slip a couple of deadeye strops into the channel slots while I was gluing and positioning the channel pieces to ensure proper alignment. After the channels were in place I moved on to the channel straps. Following the suggestion to use pliers heated over a candle to make the bends in the straps worked out great. Now it’s on to the deadeyes. Bob FullSizeRender.MOV glbarlow, Trussben, Edwardkenway and 12 others 15 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacom Posted July 16, 2022 Share #369 Posted July 16, 2022 Beginning to look like a complete ship Bob. Thanks for the info re the positionable spray. Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 17, 2022 Share #370 Posted July 17, 2022 Those channels look great, appreciate the build suggestions. Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share #371 Posted July 17, 2022 Thanks so much Reg and Glenn. i'm happy to provide anything that might be useful. Thanks also to the "likes". Bob glbarlow 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share #372 Posted July 23, 2022 JThe deadeyes and chains were next up. At least for me, this was one of the more tedious tasks in the build . Due to stupidity on my part, things started of badly. I bought and assembled Chuck’s deadeye kits and also bought and assembled the Model Shipways block tumbler suggested in the deadeye instructions. I couldn’t get the thing to work at all. Rather than asking here what I was doing wrong, I chose to use commercial deadeyes that I had on hand. They were virtually identical in size to the kit deadeyes, but required some adjustment in the strops to fit. I then found that the chain links had to be fitted to each individual chain, using the various sizes provided. I lessened the pain by realizing that the links links (the lowest links) were the one constant and used them to mark where the other two links had to reach. I then added the eyebolts between the chains. I’m satisfied with the final result, but happy to move on to other things. Bob BobG, mugje, hollowneck and 17 others 17 3 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 23, 2022 Share #373 Posted July 23, 2022 You’re close to the finish line, it looks great! So you’re allowed to work in such a nice part of your house😂 FrankWouts, hollowneck and Dave_E 3 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted July 23, 2022 Share #374 Posted July 23, 2022 The only thing more tedious than setting up the deadeyes and chains is ratting down but perhaps you're not rigging her. Dave_E and FrankWouts 2 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giampieroricci Posted July 23, 2022 Share #375 Posted July 23, 2022 Wonderful model!!! FrankWouts, Gahm and Dave_E 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted July 23, 2022 Share #376 Posted July 23, 2022 Beautiful work, Bob! A pleasure to watch! Thomas Dave_E and FrankWouts 2 Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share #377 Posted July 23, 2022 Thanks so much for the generous comments and the "likes". Glenn: my "man cave". Part office, library and workshop .The good news is that it's a comfortable place right in the house; the bad news is no power tools, other than a Dremel. Greg: no rigging. I can't even imagine what I would do with a finished rigged model of this size. Giampiero: A great compliment from a builder as skilled as you. Thomas: I feel the same about yours. Bob ' Dave_E, glbarlow, Gahm and 1 other 4 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 23, 2022 Share #378 Posted July 23, 2022 Wow, Bob, what a beautiful model! FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share #379 Posted July 24, 2022 Thanks so much Bob. Greatly appreciated. Bob FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted July 24, 2022 Share #380 Posted July 24, 2022 Bob your Winnie looks great. Question? When I look at Chapter 11 I can’t tell if Chuck cut out the profile and attached the channel directly to the hull or attached it to the profile like you did. Yours looks great I am just confused and don’t want to be performing wood surgery if not required. What spray adhesive did you use? The Scotch Spray Mount was $41 on Amazon. FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 25, 2022 Share #381 Posted July 25, 2022 Bob, that looks nice! She’s really coming along. Don FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 25, 2022 Share #382 Posted July 25, 2022 another masterpiece from the Jedi FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share #383 Posted July 25, 2022 thanks so much Jim. Don and Kevin. Jim, I saw no reference in the chapter eleven monograph about cutting out the molding, and to my eye the photos show the channels attached to them, which was what I did. I had some Scotch adhesive on hand. That price sounds crazy. Bob FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 27, 2022 Share #384 Posted July 27, 2022 Wonderful work Bob. I love it when I get to catch up on your progress! Dave_E and FrankWouts 2 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted July 27, 2022 Share #385 Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 8:44 AM, rafine said: thanks so much Jim. Don and Kevin. Jim, I saw no reference in the chapter eleven monograph about cutting out the molding, and to my eye the photos show the channels attached to them, which was what I did. I had some Scotch adhesive on hand. That price sounds crazy. Bob I contacted Chuck and the molding is suppose to be cut out. Dave_E and FrankWouts 2 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share #386 Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks so much Rusty. I guess that I was wrong Jim. Bob FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share #387 Posted July 31, 2022 I have now completed the remaining external hull detailing in chapter 11. This included making up and installing the billboards, the fenders and chess trees and the swivel guns and their stanchions. When that work was completed, I mounted the gun port port lids which I had previously left off out of caution. Speaking of caution, the mounted swivel guns are extremely fragile, as I learned when I snapped off the two at the bow with an inadvertent hand movement . Replacing them required drilling through the broken off pieces glued in the knightheads, a tricky task. The last thing I did was to add the rigging eyebolts shown on the plans. All in all, it was enjoyable work and fun to see the outcome. I will now finish up chapter 11 with the gangboards et al. Bob Trussben, hollowneck, petervisser and 17 others 16 4 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted July 31, 2022 Share #388 Posted July 31, 2022 Beautiful! FrankWouts and Dave_E 2 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 31, 2022 Share #389 Posted July 31, 2022 What a beauty, Bob! westwood, Dave_E and FrankWouts 3 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share #390 Posted July 31, 2022 Thanks so much Jim and Bob and the "likes". Bob FrankWouts, Dave_E and Knocklouder 3 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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