lmagna Posted May 3, 2020 Share #91 Posted May 3, 2020 WOW MOG your work and effort at detail are really shining! Your mast may possibly be the crown jewel of your build so far. Congratulations! popeye the sailor 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share #92 Posted May 7, 2020 Lanyard pullies for the mast and start of cockpit rework popeye the sailor, Javlin, gieb8688 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share #93 Posted June 8, 2020 While waiting for supplies, worked on the wiring plugs for the Nav horn, port spotlight bracket. There very small, hard to shape, but I think they will add to the effect, when the cables are connected, also added the mounting brackets for the , cabin vents and running lights. Test fitted the reworked 20mm base mtaylor, bhermann, gieb8688 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share #94 Posted June 19, 2020 Made some progress in in the odds & ends areas Life ring with rope grab, added the mast light cable , the mast is aluminium & brass so it will take a few coats to cover, or I might just leave the used look, reworked the training gear cranks on the day room cabin, added the port search light cable, placed items on the engine hatch cover & gave a coat of paint, missing the engine hatch ( work in progress) popeye the sailor, gieb8688, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share #95 Posted June 19, 2020 Thanks to Jeff D at pt103.com for the advise on the hatch ladders, made a simple jig for soldering , shaped and framed the deck hatch opening lmagna, popeye the sailor, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share #96 Posted June 20, 2020 Added the foot rails, had to soak & heat bend them into place, always run the risk of snapping or splintering long single pieces when shaping the curve. luckily I tooi it slow and easy turned out the way it should lmagna, yvesvidal, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share #97 Posted July 5, 2020 Finished the 20mm Oerlikon, pretty happy with it for the first attempt lmagna, gieb8688, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share #98 Posted July 13, 2020 Torpedo tube training gear, rope locker hatch Torpedo tube training gear permits the tubes to be trained inboard so that no part of the tube structure extends over the rail. When action is expected, the tubes are trained outboard, by hand. gieb8688, lmagna, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share #99 Posted July 26, 2020 50 Cal machine gun turrets ,and foot stands , work in progress lmagna, gieb8688, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share #100 Posted August 6, 2020 Torpedo tubs cut ready to fabricate popeye the sailor, yvesvidal, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share #101 Posted August 10, 2020 Test fitting the control panel lmagna, yvesvidal, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted August 10, 2020 Share #102 Posted August 10, 2020 Really nice. I love the details. Yves mtaylor, lmagna and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #103 Posted August 29, 2020 Starting to show a little progress , attempting to scratch build the torpedo tubes, learning from plans & pictures . its fun but trying to get it right is slow work. fit tested parts of the of the superstructure, and cleaned up the control panel gieb8688, yvesvidal, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 29, 2020 Share #104 Posted August 29, 2020 Just checking in. She's really looking very nice indeed! John mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 13, 2020 Share #105 Posted September 13, 2020 hey there!........just poked in to see how you've progressed you've come a long way........some really nice detail! the 20mm looks awesome...can't wait to see the 50's! decking looks nice too....see your fitting the smalls bit on it. dash looks great as well.........super nice job! lmagna 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 13, 2020 Share #106 Posted September 13, 2020 ok..........I bit the bullet! went to HobbyTown today and bought the kit! I recalled the kit being in a long squared cardboard box though.......this one is in a long flatish white cardboard box. it even has a production date on it....5/2/18. they must have sold it and replaced it with another. it just saved me from asking if it was a complete kit mtaylor and VTHokiEE 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share #107 Posted September 16, 2020 First stage building the components for the torpedo tubes, ready to be cleaned up. These components fit on the top surface of the tubes. Still have to build the Aft holding cradles , undercarriage, and another set of training gears. Overall when the tubes are completed I think I will have fabricated about 150 individual parts, every thing has to be built times 4 which makes slow, hair pulling progress trying to get each set to match, which is almost impossible , so I idea is get them close , with so many handmade repetitive parts you would go nuts getting perfect exact matches. Pressing on popeye the sailor, lmagna, gieb8688 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 18, 2020 Share #108 Posted September 18, 2020 really nice job on the sub assemblies Mike as I mentioned, the torpedo tube in my kit are wood dowels. I think I'll see what I got for brass tube.......if not, I will get some it's nice to get a glimpse of what I'm up against mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share #109 Posted September 24, 2020 I used steel tubes, brass would have been better , but hade the steel on hand. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and lmagna 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share #110 Posted September 29, 2020 The early stages of fabrication on the AFT torpedo turntable cradle mounts still 5 more parts to add to each, more work to do. AFT turntable base complete ready to prime yvesvidal, popeye the sailor, lmagna and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 3, 2020 Share #111 Posted October 3, 2020 Very nice work The same thing would have cost $270 if you had gotten them from Model Monkey/Shapeways! Sometimes it is hard to understand why after market venders even offer an item when it costs more than twice the cost of the model! popeye the sailor, mtaylor and shipman 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 4, 2020 Share #112 Posted October 4, 2020 On 10/2/2020 at 5:36 PM, lmagna said: Sometimes it is hard to understand why after market venders even offer an item when it costs more than twice the cost of the model! I think the answer is simply: "Because they can". I understand that drawings, etc. take time and there's a limited market but I too have a hard time understanding some of the pricing. lmagna and popeye the sailor 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...
mog Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share #113 Posted October 10, 2020 Thanks guys, I do use some 3D parts mainly for smaller things, & yes its expensive , however done with Shapeways , 1 the cost & 2 they print what is sent to them not matter how good the design is the quality is on them and lately there has been far to many question about there work so now if I need anything printed, like custom figures , helmets, life jackets , gun mounts etc.....I have a supplier in Spain who prints his own items from resin at a fraction of the cost, high quality & he will custom it to exactly what you want. The Virus has slowed it down but quality made to my needs for a great price works for me, I already have a good chunk of money in this build so any good deal helps . I try to make as many of the parts as I can, ok they don't look a clean as pre made , but its my work so its in my hands however sometimes there are parts that are way way above my skill level , on the current torpedo tube section which I have over a month of time invested the breech door assembly will be 3D , its the only tube part that is too detailed & to small for me to do properly. anyway its all getting there if it was easy everyone would do it. Mike lmagna, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share #114 Posted October 10, 2020 Finished fabricating the torpedo mounts suspension. I don’t like using aluminium because it doesn’t solder with getting into a painful process, so it has to be glued, which it equally does not like, anyway it got there in the end, popeye the sailor, lmagna and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share #115 Posted October 12, 2020 Torpedo tube training gear & drive screws popeye the sailor, lmagna, gieb8688 and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted October 16, 2020 Share #116 Posted October 16, 2020 my admiral is big on that.........."you can make that".....she seems to think I can make anything news blip....someone hit our house! they took out the bulkhead {doghouse} for our cellar! not much more info other than they got the guy already jee,..........all we need now is a dumpster fire! your making it hard on me, you know.........now I gotta make stuff like that!..... nice job.......not even aftermarket can duplicate the effort I'm not big on the resin stuff for that reason.......true that some of it can enhance the model, but in other cases, the kit part wins out. you just need to research to see what would be better. the more you dabble with fabrication, the better your gonna get keep it up! mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share #117 Posted October 21, 2020 Fabricated torpedo tube brackets and locks. Took allot of time but I’m happy with the result. yvesvidal, lmagna, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share #118 Posted October 26, 2020 Torpedo tubes fabrication coming along, looking at maybe 2 more weeks to complete mtaylor, lmagna, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 26, 2020 Share #119 Posted October 26, 2020 Outstanding craftsmanship Mog. Those are possibly the most realistic torpedo tubes I have ever seen, at any scale! yvesvidal, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #120 Posted October 30, 2020 Test fitting the tubes , added the detonator housing lmagna, gieb8688, oneslim and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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