Jim Cricket Posted March 23, 2020 #1 Posted March 23, 2020 Good afternoon. I’ve just joined this forum, and would like to introduce myself. I’m a woodworker and boat builder/sailor in Brooklyn, NY. I have built models in the past, and now that I’m mostly captive, at home in our current crisis, I’ve pulled together some supplies to explore some further model making. My main interest is small, working watercraft, particularly from the Chesapeake Bay region. I know that most of you are ship modelers, so I hope an interest in smaller craft doesn’t rule me out. Even in “real life”, my interest is more about traditional small craft, than ships, per se. If I’m in the wrong place, let me know! My earlier models were planked, half models. The first was a 1:8 Marblehead “Beachcomber” Dory. The second was a Matinicus peapod. I built a full size Matinicus too, rigged as a yawl. I don’t know if there is any interest in these, but I do have some documentation. Beginners like me might find it interesting. I work from my own lofted lines, with materials I have milled myself. I have made my own “plywood” from Alaskan cedar veneer, vacuum bagged in three layers that equal about 1/16”. Perfect for 1:8 scale planking of boats of this type. At any rate, I’m just starting a couple of new models, this time full hulls, with proper interiors. I’m building a Chapelle double ended sharpie, from lines and offsets I got from the Smithsonian. And another beachcomber dory. I lofted that boat previously. I’ll start a thread, if there is any interest from the ship builders. Thanks! Cricket mtaylor, VonHoldinghausen, Duanelaker and 8 others 11
Jaager Posted March 23, 2020 #2 Posted March 23, 2020 You are definitely in the right place. The interests here are diversified. Small craft are a part of it. The Bay craft have their following. I have tried to collect those books and plans of Bay craft that have become available over the years, even though my subjects are larger. Check out the NRJ back volume CD, SIS CD, Model Ship Builder CD at the store. JeffT and mtaylor 2 NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
Jim Lad Posted March 23, 2020 #3 Posted March 23, 2020 Hello Cricket, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. You're certainly not in the wrong place. Members' interests range from ancient to modern; sail to nuclear; alrge to small. If it floats, this is the forum for it! Stay safe over there. John JeffT and mtaylor 2
Jim Cricket Posted March 23, 2020 Author #4 Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks gents! Very active forum. I've already found a lot of great info on my first day. I'm looking forward to participating. Cricket Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2
ccoyle Posted March 23, 2020 #5 Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Jim Cricket said: If I’m in the wrong place, let me know! Far from it! Personally, I love smallcraft models and am always happy to see one being featured here. Cheers! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
Jim Cricket Posted March 23, 2020 Author #6 Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks Chris, I'm from SC too. Columbia, and Charleston. Been in NYC for 35 years, though. mtaylor 1
GrandpaPhil Posted March 23, 2020 #7 Posted March 23, 2020 Welcome! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Stevinne Posted March 23, 2020 #8 Posted March 23, 2020 Welcome aboard, love your work so far. I'm originally from the Kensington section, so good to see another Brooklyn face. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway
Jim Cricket Posted March 23, 2020 Author #9 Posted March 23, 2020 Windsor Terrace. I can see your old house from here. mtaylor 1
Osmosis Posted March 23, 2020 #10 Posted March 23, 2020 Welcome aboard. My current build is a canoe so I think you have found the right place. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer
ccoyle Posted March 23, 2020 #11 Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Jim Cricket said: I'm from SC too. Like a lot of people in this neck of the woods, I'm not actually from these parts -- transplanted California native. 😉 mtaylor 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
Edwardkenway Posted March 23, 2020 #12 Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) welcome to MSW, you'll see all kinds of ships and boats being modelled in the build logs. I personally like the full size one you're in, makes me wish I knew how to sail!! Enjoy👍😁 Edited March 23, 2020 by Edwardkenway mtaylor and JeffT 2 Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
JeffT Posted March 24, 2020 #13 Posted March 24, 2020 mtaylor 1 Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
mtaylor Posted March 24, 2020 #14 Posted March 24, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Cricket. 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)
Duanelaker Posted March 24, 2020 #15 Posted March 24, 2020 Welcome! I’m an upstater with both parents from queens/Brooklyn area. mtaylor 1 David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS
EricWilliamMarshall Posted March 25, 2020 #16 Posted March 25, 2020 Welcome! I'm former Brooklynite myself. I believe you have come to the right place. I'm guessing you are a fan of Gramercy Tools, no? mtaylor 1 Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV
Jim Cricket Posted March 25, 2020 Author #17 Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks Eric, I do shop at Tools For Working Wood, the distributor for Gramercy tools. Their store is close to my house. Cricket. mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall and Ryland Craze 3
EricWilliamMarshall Posted March 26, 2020 #18 Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) I guessed from your bench holds. I have a friend who taught a craving workshop there a while back. I humbly suggest you start build log for project; it’s a great way to get suggestions and tap the collective wisdom of MSW. Your work is beautiful; I look forward to seeing more! Edited March 26, 2020 by EricWilliamMarshall mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV
allanyed Posted March 26, 2020 #19 Posted March 26, 2020 Welcome aboard Cricket. Good to see such lovely work as yours. I for one am looking forward to seeing more of your work. Allan mtaylor 1 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
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