Spray by HIPEXEC - FINISHED - Joshua Slocum's Sloop

[HIPEXEC]

The quick answer is....you have to be a little crazy to attempt what I'm doing. It's been much harder than a originally envisioned. I'm on the homestretch now, though. I wanted viewers to see exactly how Slocum existed for over three years on a 36 foot boat.

[HIPEXEC]

she asked a good question. The answer is I had to be crazy to start this project. It’s been much more difficult than I imagined. I want viewers to see just  how Slocum existed for over three years. A 36 foot boat!!! I’m on the home stretch now. Good luck with your build. I’ll follow you

Rich

[Harvey Golden]

2 hours ago, HIPEXEC said:

Does anyone know where Slocum's head (toilet) was located on the Spray?

I don't know for sure, but an old single-hander with a used fishboat might indicate 'bucket & chuck it.'

[HIPEXEC]

That’s exactly what I thought so I just added a bucket to Slocum’s cabin. Thanks for your input. 

[HIPEXEC]

" Bucket and Chuck it!"

Harvey Golden verified what I thought. Slocum just used a bucket and threw the stuff overboard. I built a bucket with a rope so the bucket could be washed after use.

 

I also shortened Slocum's dingy since the one I originally built was too long. It's funny since that's what Slocum did to his original dingy when he realized it was too long to store on deck. He cut it in half!

[HIPEXEC]

I've stored Slocum's water barrel below deck except for one and that one is mounted on deck. 

Edited February 23, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[HIPEXEC]

I fabricated a cooking pot for Slocum's galley and hung it by his stove

[HIPEXEC]

Help! How do I get my Spray build to show under my name? It only shows 3 old builds now.

[GuntherMT]

Just edit your signature in your profile.  You can make it whatever you want, put them side by side, whatever.

[HIPEXEC]

18 minutes ago, GuntherMT said:

Just edit your signature in your profile.  You can make it whatever you want, put them side by side, whatever.

How do I edit my signature?

[GuntherMT]

From the main forums index screen.

 

Top right of the screen, click on your name.

Select "Account Settings"

Scroll down a little bit, there is 'box' on the left side with about 8 items.  The last item on the list is Signature.  Click it.

 

The right text-box will now show your current signature.  Just edit it however you want and when done, click the Save button.

[HIPEXEC]

11 hours ago, GuntherMT said:

From the main forums index screen.

 

Top right of the screen, click on your name.

Select "Account Settings"

Scroll down a little bit, there is 'box' on the left side with about 8 items.  The last item on the list is Signature.  Click it.

 

The right text-box will now show your current signature.  Just edit it however you want and when done, click the Save button.

Thanks

[HIPEXEC]

Brian,

Hooray! Your instructions were perfect

[HIPEXEC]

I've tied down Slocum's shortened dingy and added some sacks of flour to his stores.

[GuntherMT]

Nice work on the boat continues..

 

Just FYI your new line in your signature isn't a "link" to the build log like your other signatures are.  You need to use the little link tool (chain icon) to link it to the log while editing the signature.

[GuntherMT]

Go into your signature - highlight the entire thing and hit "Ctrl-C" to copy it.  PM it to me or email it to me, I'll see if I can fix it and send it back for you to copy-paste over your current one.

[HIPEXEC]

I've run out of ideas to furnish Slocum's Spray. I'm open to suggestions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 1, 2021 by HIPEXEC

[Harvey Golden]

Make sure he has a box of tacks. He's gonna need them. . . 😉

[GuntherMT]

He's gonna have a hard time sailing without sails.  😁

[HIPEXEC]

No rigging!!! Just use your imagination for sails. As far as the tacks go, they're in his chest by his bunk

[HIPEXEC]

My Admiral says I have to add some rigging to this ship as well as a reclining figure of Slocum. Now I'll need to find a two inch figure and make it look like a bald bearded man.

[HIPEXEC]

I've removed the stub masts and replaced them with full sized main and mizzen masts that now have to be tapered and stained.

[GuntherMT]

Your wife is a smart woman, it's going to look great with full rigging!

[HIPEXEC]

Yep! Ill be working on the rigging for a while. I'll have to make all the components 

[HIPEXEC]

" I've been workin' on the rigging...all the live long day!" 

[Sailor1234567890]

I love the detail  you're putting into the cabin. Articles below decks etc. Looks awesome. But why is she in the 1900-present day folder? She was rebuilt as a dilapidated old boat by Slocum in the 1890s. Not sure when in the 1800s she was built  but she wasn't even rebuilt by him in the last century. 

[HIPEXEC]

You're right, Sailor. I'll see if I can change that.

[HIPEXEC]

27 minutes ago, HIPEXEC said:

You're right, Sailor. I'll see if I can change that.

Can't figure out how to change era???

[Sailor1234567890]

I suspect the Admins may need to move it for you. Or they could at least explain what you need to do. Glad I don't have to figure that out.

Cheers,

Daniel

[HIPEXEC]

Two steps forward one step back!  While rigging the chain plates I snapped off a cabin wall??? Oh well. It's fixed now.