PhillH Posted May 20, 2021 Share #421 Posted May 20, 2021 A fine home for a lovely model Tim. Phill VTHokiEE 1 Quote Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hoss Posted May 20, 2021 Share #422 Posted May 20, 2021 Beautiful job! VTHokiEE 1 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjeckl Posted May 20, 2021 Share #423 Posted May 20, 2021 Very nice presentation, Tim. John VTHokiEE 1 Quote .John Current Build: Lady Nelson Next up: Speedy (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted May 20, 2021 Share #424 Posted May 20, 2021 Beautiful work and perfectly set off with the case Tim 😉 VTHokiEE and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ras Ambrioso Posted May 20, 2021 Share #425 Posted May 20, 2021 VTH, I started looking at you log because I am interested in also building the Alert. I am currently building the Fifie in 1/32. I also noted the communications with Chris Watton, whom I admire, and whose builds have help me in my own build. I welcome his comments on the new version of the Alert. Like you, I used to call Lakeland my home for many years. Now I am retired and live in Bradenton and perhaps one of these days we will meet. I have read your first and last logs and I am very impressed. Thanks Ryland Craze and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Ras Current builds: Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale Previous builds: Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit African Queen. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share #426 Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 5:47 PM, Ras Ambrioso said: call Lakeland my home for many years. Now I am retired and live in Bradenton and perhaps one of these days we will meet. I have read your first and last logs and I am very impressed. Thanks I'm glad that they have been some help! I actually live out on the Space Coast (I was vague in the location so I suppose it decided I was from Lakeland 🙂 ). Definitely would be great to meet up with some modeler's in the "general" vicinity. I'll have to hop on over and check out your Fifie build! Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 24, 2021 Share #427 Posted May 24, 2021 VTH, Great to see another beautiful piece of work from Florida!!! The acrylic case was new for me and will be in my back pocket for future use. Do you have pics of the jig set up that you used? Thanks Allan VTHokiEE and WalrusGuy 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share #428 Posted May 24, 2021 Thanks Allan! 24 minutes ago, allanyed said: Do you have pics of the jig set up that you used? I do, I was embarrassed to post them though (it’s quite crude 😬) so I crossed my fingers that no one would ask 😄. I’m certain there are much better ways but it seemed to work okay for me and hopefully someone can use these pictures to inspire them to make a better jig. I cut down 2x4’s to fit the top of the case and provide supports for the larger front/back. I needed to slide some extra 2x4 scrap under the top to ensure a tight fit before welding the pieces together. If I did this over again I would probably make a flat base of some sort to prevent the top from bowing down, but the added support solved this hurdle. Here you can see the backing ripped away near the joint so that I could apply the weld. I didn’t want to peel everything back and accidentally scratch the pieces in the process. Next I rotated the case so that a side was now on the bottom and welded that to the existing side and top (this picture was taken after while weld fully cured). You can barely make it out, there are pictures later, but I also used plenty of tape to ensure the seams stayed tight. The above picture was also removed from the jig to fully cure, but once again the case was rotated to make a new “bottom.” All my welds were done on the bottom. In the absence of a jackstand a tee-ball tee worked wonders to support the already connected side. Below is one last shot showing some of the tape that was also used. Hope that helps some - did I mention that my methods were quite crude? DelF, Edwardkenway, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 24, 2021 Share #429 Posted May 24, 2021 Thank you very much for posting these photos. Worth far more than a thousand words to be sure!!! Allan VTHokiEE 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted October 14, 2021 Share #430 Posted October 14, 2021 Doooood, you crushed this build log, and what a beautiful ship and case and presentation. AWESOME WORK. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share #431 Posted October 14, 2021 @HardeeHarHar Thank you! HardeeHarHar 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted October 14, 2021 Share #432 Posted October 14, 2021 Nice work on the model and the case. Time for you to start your Cheerful😁 VTHokiEE 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea 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...
VTHokiEE Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share #433 Posted October 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Time for you to start your Cheerful😁 Thanks! All I can say is step one of my next project arrived today 😬: Gregory, egkb, TrunkMonkey and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted October 14, 2021 Share #434 Posted October 14, 2021 Fantastic model and beautifully displayed in that elegant case! Is that the Cheerful in the box? VTHokiEE 1 Quote 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...
VTHokiEE Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share #435 Posted October 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, BobG said: Fantastic model and beautifully displayed in that elegant case! Is that the Cheerful in the box? Thank you! No, not the Cheerful. I’ll throw a log up when I get a little farther a long with my card model that I’m experimenting with. BobG and Peanut6 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted October 15, 2021 Share #436 Posted October 15, 2021 At a loss for words (for a change). All I can say is - WOW, what a beautiful ship and awesome build log. VTHokiEE and Ras Ambrioso 1 1 Quote Take care and be safe. kev Current Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - Artesania Latina On the shelf: Oseberg #518 - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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