HIPEXEC Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share #31 Posted January 10, 2021 Still trying to clean up the poor planking job I did. I need a lot of filler and sanding. Oh well? Old age creeping up on me. Harvey Golden, Duanelaker and G.L. 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted January 10, 2021 Share #32 Posted January 10, 2021 Since it's going to be painted, you should be able to make it look just fine I think. The base is solid so filling and sanding should result in a nice hull. Mahuna and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted January 15, 2021 I'm making a template for all the holes in the deck I'll need to show Slocum's cabin, galley, and storage Moab, G.L., GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted January 21, 2021 I've drawn the cut lines on the real deck using the template I created. I'll carefully cut out the open areas next. Mahuna, mtaylor, G.L. and 2 others 5 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted January 28, 2021 Share #35 Posted January 28, 2021 Hi Rich I'll attach a photo below from when the Spray was in Sydney. The photo has quite good detail, I hope it's interesting if not actually useful. I believe he was given new sails here & these do look pretty good. As an aside, our sailing club has a "Captain Slocum Trophy Race", the connection is that a member of the club was thought to be the first person aboard the Spray in Sydney. When he was about 10 & was fishing with friends near the heads when an unknown boat came in. They rowed over & went aboard. I am friends with the son of that boy, the son is now around 95 - at the last count..... Mark GuntherMT 1 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share #36 Posted January 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Mark Pearse said: Hi Rich I'll attach a photo below from when the Spray was in Sydney. The photo has quite good detail, I hope it's interesting if not actually useful. I believe he was given new sails here & these do look pretty good. As an aside, our sailing club has a "Captain Slocum Trophy Race", the connection is that a member of the club was thought to be the first person aboard the Spray in Sydney. When he was about 10 & was fishing with friends near the heads when an unknown boat came in. They rowed over & went aboard. I am friends with the son of that boy, the son is now around 95 - at the last count..... Mark Thank you Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) The semi-finished deck has been placed but not glued down. I've rough cut the viewing holes so the entire below decks areas will be visible to see exactly how Slocum lived, ate, slept, and subsisted during his epic voyage. Edited February 1, 2021 by HIPEXEC mtaylor, G.L., ubjs and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share #38 Posted February 4, 2021 Building the upper deck so it starting to look like The Spray Harvey Golden, GuntherMT, Duanelaker and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted February 4, 2021 Share #39 Posted February 4, 2021 Looking excellent!!...Moab HIPEXEC 1 Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #40 Posted February 6, 2021 I've added ladders and bookshelves. Slow but sure progress Moab, GuntherMT and G.L. 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #41 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Installed deck trim Edited February 8, 2021 by HIPEXEC G.L., Blackreed, GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted February 9, 2021 Share #42 Posted February 9, 2021 Looking good Rich. The ladder to the cabin looks nicely to scale, I see too many ladders that are way too 'thick' looking. HIPEXEC and mtaylor 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #43 Posted February 9, 2021 Thanks. I also have seen poor scaled ladders mtaylor 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #44 Posted February 9, 2021 I've dry fitted some of Slocum's furnishings to check for scale. G.L., Blackreed, Duanelaker and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Williamson Posted February 9, 2021 Share #45 Posted February 9, 2021 This is so cool! Great job mtaylor 1 Quote Josh Williamson Current Build: USS United States frigate - Revell Plastic kit 1:96 Completed build logs: Joshua Slocum's Yawl "Spray" - 3/8" : 1' scale by Bluejacket Shipcrafters , "Revenue Cutter" - Bluejacket 1:48 Gallery: Joshua Slocum's Yawl "Spray" - 3/8" : 1' scale Bluejacket Shipcrafters , Revenue Cutter - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted February 9, 2021 Share #46 Posted February 9, 2021 That's a big rifle! mtaylor 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #47 Posted February 9, 2021 A little too big but it was the smallest I could find mtaylor 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share #48 Posted February 13, 2021 I finished installing the upper gunwales and now I'm starting the rails. GuntherMT, Blackreed and G.L. 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share #49 Posted February 14, 2021 I've installed the upper gunwale railings BobG, Blackreed, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share #50 Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) I've installed the aft rigging to accept the yawl's mizzen mast Edited February 15, 2021 by HIPEXEC Blackreed, GuntherMT, G.L. and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted February 16, 2021 Share #51 Posted February 16, 2021 Making nice steady progress Rich, nice to see it coming together. mtaylor 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share #52 Posted February 16, 2021 Thanks! It's a bit of a struggle since having no decent detailed plans has me constantly searching the internet looking at models and real time pics so I get The Spray as close to what Joshua Slocum sailed in. mtaylor and GuntherMT 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share #53 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Installed the bowsprit and made hawse holes installed mizzen mast and winch Edited February 16, 2021 by HIPEXEC mtaylor, Moab, G.L. and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share #54 Posted February 17, 2021 I've fabricated and installed the ship's wheel G.L., Duanelaker, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share #55 Posted February 18, 2021 I've installed and rigged the anchor and modified the wheel to be at the same angle as the rudder post. I was a few degrees off the first time Duanelaker, GuntherMT, G.L. and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share #56 Posted February 19, 2021 I've re-rigged the anchor and winch to make it more realistic I'm also startin Slocum's dingy by pre-shaping the sides to fir the bottom. I'm dry fitting his pot bellied stove GuntherMT, ccoyle, Duanelaker and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share #57 Posted February 20, 2021 Slocum's books are now on his shelf, a light to read by at night, bedding in place, rifle hung up, sails in the sail locker, chain in the chain locker and I'm still building his small boat. Harvey Golden, Duanelaker, G.L. and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share #58 Posted February 21, 2021 I've rough finished Slocum's small boat. Now I have to finish and paint it. G.L., mtaylor, Duanelaker and 1 other 4 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #59 Posted February 23, 2021 Does anyone know where Slocum's head (toilet) was located on the Spray? Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith65 Posted February 23, 2021 Share #60 Posted February 23, 2021 Sorry don't know the answer to the head question, but I'm building the SPRAY as well from a kit. I showed what you'd done to my wife, and she wanted to know why I wasn't putting in the same amount of detail mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Builds: Joshua Slocum's SPRAY by Bluejacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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