joep4567 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share #91 Posted October 11, 2020 You bet I will! The above photo is great and I wish I had seen it earlier in the build. I started working on the boiler deck doors. I made a jig to build them of styrene in. One complete piece forms the door itself and narrower strips of the same thickness the rails and stiles. The third center stile I used piano wire as it looked best more narrow than the outside rails. tarbrush, GrandpaPhil, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share #92 Posted October 11, 2020 jmiba I just finished a quick look at your website and I must say what you have done is very impressive and I'm sure I'm going to be returning to it often as it has to be the best reference I have to date! I wish I could work with a computer as you have done. jmiba, tarbrush and Sceatha 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share #93 Posted October 16, 2020 Well I've been getting some more done on the walls and doors for the boiler deck cabin. Ive all the doors done and most of the walls but a lot of painting and assembly yet to go. Cathead, Sceatha, tarbrush and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #94 Posted October 30, 2020 I got the main cabin/doors/windows done and painted so it is on to the hurricane deck next. mtaylor, Cathead, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted October 31, 2020 Share #95 Posted October 31, 2020 Very nice! Is there a slight mismatch in wall height where the flat part transitions to the angled part (just forward of the engines) and will that cause problems for laying down the hurricane deck? mtaylor 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #96 Posted November 1, 2020 Yep I flubbed my dub so I had to make a correction (see photo). Cathead, Sceatha, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #97 Posted November 1, 2020 I got the pieces fit to be the base for the hurricane deck and have them temporarily attached. GrandpaPhil, Sceatha and Cathead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #98 Posted November 1, 2020 I started the layout for deck. tarbrush, GrandpaPhil, Matt D and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted November 4, 2020 Share #99 Posted November 4, 2020 Nice fix! mtaylor 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share #100 Posted November 7, 2020 Thanks Eric. I've been working on the hurricane deck and to that end i've got the chimney stacks done and painted and i've built a formal walnut staircase. i'll start the support stanchions next. steamschooner, GrandpaPhil, jmiba and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share #101 Posted November 12, 2020 I decided to cover the hurricane deck with some fabric so it would have some texture which I did. I sealed the fabric down with diluted pva glue and painted it a couple coats the waterbased paint . I think the texture looks approximately in scale. I've started on the transom lights also( I'm not sure of the nomenclature). mtaylor, tarbrush, Cathead and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share #102 Posted November 16, 2020 I got the hurricane deck supports finished and installed. Sceatha, mtaylor, mtbediz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #103 Posted November 18, 2020 I started working on the Texas cabin - some compound curves to make with it. I think I'm getting it to look correct. GrandpaPhil, tarbrush, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share #104 Posted November 27, 2020 I got some more done on the Texas cabin - it still needs the roof trim and support stanchions. tarbrush, steamschooner, mtbediz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted November 29, 2020 Share #105 Posted November 29, 2020 Hi Joe, Just took a seat on this ride and enjoying it thoroughly. The detail on the engines &c. are great. Regarding the engines, what is the finish materials that you used? From the photos, the finish looks great. Also, what is the wood that you used for the deck planks? Thanks Allan 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...
joep4567 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share #106 Posted December 1, 2020 Allen the engines and boiler were made of a combination of wood and styrene and just painted semigloss black with a little Testors dull coat. The deck planking is mahogany colored with a little burnt sienna and given a little teak oil. I'm starting on the wheel house next. Cathead, GrandpaPhil and tarbrush 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share #107 Posted December 2, 2020 I'm getting some more done on the Pilothouse. I'm building this in the same manner that I believe the original was. GrandpaPhil, Cathead, mtbediz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share #108 Posted December 3, 2020 A little more progress on the pilot house GrandpaPhil, mtaylor, oneslim and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share #109 Posted December 4, 2020 I got some painting done on the pilot house today GrandpaPhil, tarbrush, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share #110 Posted December 7, 2020 I'm getting some more done on the Pilothouse. I'm building this in the same manner that I believe the original was. GrandpaPhil, Cathead, tarbrush and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share #111 Posted December 7, 2020 I got the breast boards for the pilot house painted and I'm building the wheel. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, steamschooner and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share #112 Posted December 8, 2020 I'm getting some more done on the Pilothouse. I'm building this in the same manner that I believe the original was. GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and Cathead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share #113 Posted December 8, 2020 I got the steering wheel assembly glued and painted. steamschooner, GrandpaPhil, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted December 8, 2020 Share #114 Posted December 8, 2020 Creative way to get around having to drop the lower part of the wheel through the floor. All looks good. What other details are you planning? mtaylor 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share #115 Posted December 9, 2020 Eric I was thinking, in addition to the door and windows, that a stove and bench would be in order. What's your opinion? mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted December 9, 2020 Share #116 Posted December 9, 2020 Depending on how crazy you're feeling, there can be a variety of pulls hanging from the ceiling (connecting to the engine room, for example), speaking tubes, a spittoon, etc. One especially visible detail would be the long wooden lever used to "lock" the wheel in place if the pilot needs to step away (called the bridle, I believe). jmiba, mtaylor and joep4567 3 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share #117 Posted December 9, 2020 I was thinking about the speaking tube and bridle as well. I just don't want to get too much clutter and lose the impression of scale if you know what I mean. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share #118 Posted December 12, 2020 I used acetate to simulate the glazing and styrene for the mullions . I was thinking I might not do anymore of the side glass as it restricts the view of the interior. Certainly open to suggestions on this matter. I started turning the potbelly stove and I'm thinking I'll do the bench , bridle, and speaking tube. GrandpaPhil, Cathead, steamschooner and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share #119 Posted December 14, 2020 I installed the flue on the stove and painted it. Got the lazy bench made and the bridle so the pilot house is taking shape. I'll need to figure out a speaking tube and run the flue through the roof. jmiba, steamschooner, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joep4567 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share #120 Posted December 16, 2020 I got the trim on the roof and fastened the roof to the pilothouse and the pilothouse to the Texas cabin. I also started the staircase to the Texas deck. steamschooner, Cathead, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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