dkuehn Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted September 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Sjors said: Hello dkuehn (is that your name?) I’m building the Flirt myself and i have a question. Maybe you have seen it on my build log about the stern side counter. I try to find it by your model but i can’t find it? It’s part number 57. Sjors I omitted that detail because my wales took up most of that space and the boom crutch parts 128 seemed to tie into the wales enough for my tastes. I'll go check your log and comment if it seems like it would be helpful to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted September 14, 2020 Here's a close up pic of the area. I just left them out. BobG, KARAVOKIRIS and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted September 15, 2020 Share #33 Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks dkhuen, We are just building for fun and it has not to be a museum piece. If we are happy with how it looks then it’s fine. That’s the most important thing. Sjors VTHokiEE, BobG and dkuehn 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted September 16, 2020 Got the cannons placed with the breech rope. That's all I'm going to do for the cannon rigging. I was going for rigging sort of like this cannon. Sjors, KARAVOKIRIS, Edwardkenway and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share #35 Posted September 18, 2020 Some more progress... Sjors, Richard44, JpR62 and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted September 18, 2020 Share #36 Posted September 18, 2020 What a great job you have done, love it! BobG, Ryland Craze and dkuehn 3 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted September 18, 2020 Share #37 Posted September 18, 2020 Looks like James has competition for fastest builder. Nice work. BobG, Ryland Craze and dkuehn 3 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...
dkuehn Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, glbarlow said: Looks like James has competition for fastest builder. Nice work. I might match his speed, but he's way ahead when craftsmanship is included as well. I have a bunch of different hobbies that I switch between. Any skills that I build up are lost again when I put aside a hobby for a while. I'm sure I'll still be building boats when Chris releases the Duchess of Kingston. I'll try to raise my quality of build a little on that one. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted September 18, 2020 Share #39 Posted September 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, dkuehn said: I might match his speed, but he's way ahead when craftsmanship is included as well. It's your hobby, it's great to apply whatever quality you're happy and comfortable with doing. I'm sure I spend way too much time trying to make everything as well as I can - to each his own be true. dkuehn and BobG 2 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...
BobG Posted September 18, 2020 Share #40 Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, dkuehn said: I might match his speed, but he's way ahead when craftsmanship is included as well. I have a bunch of different hobbies that I switch between. Your craftsmanship looks pretty darn good to me. I have way too many hobbies as well and several more interest that have yet to be explored in depth. I'd need another lifetime to do them all justice. I should probable try and pare them down so I could do a few really well. It is true that the older you get, the faster time goes by. dkuehn 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...
dkuehn Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted September 22, 2020 Another picture update... JeffT, Edwardkenway, KARAVOKIRIS and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted September 26, 2020 I've got the lower shrouds on now, but some life stuff is getting in the way and reducing my building time dramatically. I'll keep pecking away at it. Jonny 007, BobG, chris watton and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted November 6, 2020 Share #43 Posted November 6, 2020 I've got the lower shrouds on now, but some life stuff is getting in the way and reducing my building time dramatically. I'll keep pecking away at it. Hi dkuehn, Your build is looking very good. I've just started a Flirt build and one of the reasons I bought it was to get more experience with ropes and rigging and ratlines which, when I look at the likes of the Victory builds on here, I just can't understand how folks have the patience and skill to manage all those ropes etc. Anyway, please keep the pics coming...they are great for picking up tips....and just good to look at. All the best, Richard dkuehn and James H 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted November 6, 2020 Share #44 Posted November 6, 2020 I hope you'll be able to return to this build soon. VTHokiEE and dkuehn 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted November 7, 2020 I'd guess I'll get back at it in December. Maybe sooner as I have the Duchess of Kingston ordered and that might get the building juices flowing when it shows up. But I have a house that is almost rebuilt (after burning) that I'm going to have to move to pretty soon, sometime later this month. I'm guessing after I move and get the house set up I'll be inclined to resume the build. BobG, Rik Thistle and James H 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted November 7, 2020 Share #46 Posted November 7, 2020 Good luck on your rebuilding your house. You have a lot on your plate so, hopefully, finding a small amount of time to work on either of your ships will be a nice respite. dkuehn and Rik Thistle 2 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...
tom kinglake Posted December 9, 2020 Share #47 Posted December 9, 2020 Hi dkuehn I've just bought this kit and am about to make a start on it. Your work looks terrific and your build log is going to be a big help to me. Best wishes tom. BobG 1 Quote Current Builds: HMS Pegasus; Russian Brig Mercury (Victory Models) Completed Builds: HM Bomb Vessel Granado (Caldercraft) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 24 Author Share #48 Posted September 24 Four years later and I'm back at it. Had some dust to clear off, but it's starting to progress again. I'm pretty sure that ratlines are in my near future. I think I'm going to embrace working slowly. I was always eager to see progress so I'd go as quickly as I could through the build. I seem to get some lung irritation from CA glue, so using wood glue will help me take it slowly. ccoyle, Ronald-V, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 24 Share #49 Posted September 24 Great to see you back at it, mate1 John Ryland Craze and dkuehn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted September 26 Share #50 Posted September 26 Good to see back building again. Regarding your sensitivity to CA glue, Bob Smith Industries makes an odorless form of CA glue called Super Gold+ Odorless that you could try that might help. dkuehn 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...
dkuehn Posted September 26 Author Share #51 Posted September 26 6 minutes ago, BobG said: Good to see back building again. Regarding your sensitivity to CA glue, Bob Smith Industries makes an odorless form of CA glue called Super Gold+ Odorless that you could try that might help. Thanks for the tip, I'll look into that. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkuehn Posted September 26 Author Share #52 Posted September 26 Just ordered the Super Gold Thin Odorless, should arrive tomorrow. Thanks for the tip! BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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