glbarlow Posted July 24, 2023 Share #241 Posted July 24, 2023 Great work on the rigging detail! Knocklouder, Jorez de Saint Nazaire, AJohnson and 1 other 3 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: 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...
Jorez de Saint Nazaire Posted July 24, 2023 Share #242 Posted July 24, 2023 Brian, The quality of the model you are building is inversely proportional to the time, patience, modeling skills you put in to it. You're not slow ! It is a real pleasure to follow you log. I have a long way before to attempt your result. AJohnson, Peanut6 and Ryland Craze 3 Quote François ________________ Completed : -Marie Jeanne (Billing Boat), Royal Caroline (Panart), Sanson (Artesania Latina) & Endurance (log - Gallery)(OcCre) Current build : -Granado 1756 - HM Bomb vessel - JoTiKa/Caldercraft - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share #243 Posted July 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Jorez de Saint Nazaire said: Brian, The quality of the model you are building is inversely proportional to the time, patience, modeling skills you put in to it. You're not slow ! It is a real pleasure to follow you log. I have a long way before to attempt your result. You are too kind, but I thank you for the positive feedback. It is encouraging me, as I am trying to do my best while learning from others! I am psyched to see your build log in progress too! Peanut6, AJohnson and Knocklouder 3 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted July 26, 2023 Share #244 Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/10/2023 at 10:10 AM, glbarlow said: I’m in a never ending search for quality drill bits at the size we need them. They are worth the search. I wish I could find a source as complete as McMaster Carr, but at a little better price. Looking at other suppliers such as DBW, which they claim are all US and/or German made bits, the prices are even higher so MC may be the best way to go. Any sources you or anyone else can share would be appreciated. Allan HardeeHarHar and Peanut6 2 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted July 27, 2023 Share #245 Posted July 27, 2023 Check out Grainger. They have good stuff and their prices are usually decent. Knocklouder and Peanut6 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted July 27, 2023 Share #246 Posted July 27, 2023 6 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: Check out Grainger Thanks Philip, I forgot about Grainger. We used to buy from them in the distant past but their prices are much higher than MC for some things. I just checked now on bits and for example, a #80 high speed jobber bit from MC is $5.29 and from Grainger it is between $7 and $9. Allan GrandpaPhil 1 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...
Peanut6 Posted July 28, 2023 Share #247 Posted July 28, 2023 HHH, what a fantastic job and you should be very proud. If I didn't know you better, your comments about this being the slowest build in history and apologizing about the lack of progress could be subtle hints for me to get off my duff and finish up my little Jolly Boat. You've got a beauty to match your other builds and look forward to seeing in its deserved place along with the others. AJohnson and Knocklouder 2 Quote Take care and be safe. kev Current Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - Artesania Latina On the shelf: Oseberg #518 - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted July 31, 2023 Share #248 Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 10:52 PM, Peanut6 said: HHH, what a fantastic job and you should be very proud. If I didn't know you better, your comments about this being the slowest build in history and apologizing about the lack of progress could be subtle hints for me to get off my duff and finish up my little Jolly Boat. You've got a beauty to match your other builds and look forward to seeing in its deserved place along with the others. Brian is not the only one who would like to see your Jolly boat finished! Knocklouder 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #249 Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 5:52 PM, Peanut6 said: HHH, what a fantastic job and you should be very proud. If I didn't know you better, your comments about this being the slowest build in history and apologizing about the lack of progress could be subtle hints for me to get off my duff and finish up my little Jolly Boat. You've got a beauty to match your other builds and look forward to seeing in its deserved place along with the others. Thanks for the kind words Kev, and I hope things are going well with the family! I certainly am looking forward to seeing the Jolly Boat all rigged and ready to sail, but can completely understand and appreciate it can only be done as time permits. As you can tell, I am not the only one who is looking forward to you resuming your build log.... We are in Durham at present, so the Granado is gathering dust on Roanoke Island. While I do have the Sphinx here to work on, work and home/lawn/garden care has been taking precedence over ship building (boooooooooo). Best regards to you and yours! BT AJohnson 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut6 Posted August 1, 2023 Share #250 Posted August 1, 2023 I feel completely encouraged/pushed/urged/prodded/goaded/etc. I never ever thought that my endeavor with this very simplistic and unnoteworthy model could ever possibly be of any interest to anyone else and really only started by build log as a way of getting help for myself and possibly sharing my FUBAR's with others on what not to do. Now that the Boss is progressing nicely after her stroke in early April, I suppose that maybe now is the time to re-prioritize my available time to getting this mess of mine finished up. AJohnson 1 Quote Take care and be safe. kev Current Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - Artesania Latina On the shelf: Oseberg #518 - Billing Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share #251 Posted August 2, 2023 18 hours ago, Peanut6 said: I feel completely encouraged/pushed/urged/prodded/goaded/etc. I never ever thought that my endeavor with this very simplistic and unnoteworthy model could ever possibly be of any interest to anyone else and really only started by build log as a way of getting help for myself and possibly sharing my FUBAR's with others on what not to do. Now that the Boss is progressing nicely after her stroke in early April, I suppose that maybe now is the time to re-prioritize my available time to getting this mess of mine finished up. It's not just the model my good man, it's the model maker too. We missed both, FUBAR's and all. It's all your fault for being such a good community member that we noticed your extended absence. I am super glad that the Boss has recovered so nicely that you may be able to spend some time with the build; hopefully, it will make you feel good too! Peanut6 and AJohnson 1 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share #252 Posted October 6, 2023 So, I may have stalled a bit due to overwhelming work and book commitments, and a little bout with Covid (1st timer) thanks to the generosity of my wife. However, I am still doing some work on the Granado as I can, just at my usual snails pace. I still need to oil up the mizen mast with some Danish Oil, but I am still struggling with whether I should run rigging lines through the blocks on the main top and mizzen top, and their cross trees, etc. and have them coiled up prior to gluing the masts in place and doing the stays and ratlines. In the past, I have thought long and hard about rigging (albeit on the Jolly Boat, hah hah hah), and it paid off in the end I believe. But the rigging on the Granado is at another level, and I don't want to have it be more complicated because I didn't do something in the best order possible. Oh well, I can only learn by trying, right gang?!? Thanks for stopping by and having a look. Drop a comment or suggestion if you have a mind to do so, and good luck in all your endeavors. Kingspoke, The Gimps Chimp, AJohnson and 1 other 4 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted October 6, 2023 Share #253 Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Brian, glad to see you back, I always enjoy your work. Keep moving even if it at a snails pace, your Granado is looking great my friend. AJohnson and HardeeHarHar 2 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , The Mayflower-Amati-1:60 Current Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom, Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted October 6, 2023 Share #254 Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Brian, lovely to see some progress on your Granado. Good luck with the rigging. Regarding rigging, I think the main thing is to make sure the blocks are “free” for thread to run through. I poke a pin through each block hole first to make sure a thread can follow. HardeeHarHar 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorez de Saint Nazaire Posted October 8, 2023 Share #255 Posted October 8, 2023 Brian, Glad to see that you're back. I understand that the instructions are not so clear for the rigging. I discover Danish oil. How do you explain these choice ? Quote François ________________ Completed : -Marie Jeanne (Billing Boat), Royal Caroline (Panart), Sanson (Artesania Latina) & Endurance (log - Gallery)(OcCre) Current build : -Granado 1756 - HM Bomb vessel - JoTiKa/Caldercraft - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeeHarHar Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share #256 Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) On 10/8/2023 at 2:36 PM, Jorez de Saint Nazaire said: Brian, Glad to see that you're back. I understand that the instructions are not so clear for the rigging. I discover Danish oil. How do you explain these choice ? Hey Francois @Jorez de Saint Nazaire, I think the instructions are fairly good for the rigging on the Granado, but I just haven't done much of it, so I don't know how best to accomplish what needs to be done. I decided to use light or natural Danish Oil for the boxwood I am using on my Granado based on the advice I received from a talented ship modeler named Tomasz Alexsinski. It is simple, and adds a nice deep satin finish that highlights the details of the wood, and as it dries it hardens and darkens just a little giving the wood a very nice amber tone. You just apply it evenly and allow it to soak in and dry over 24 to 48 hours. You don't want to repeat application too much because it will not dry for a long time and will be a sticky mess (trust me =). I also used a medium Danish Oil on the Secret Vessel and I thought it came out very nice on that model. It penetrated evenly and gave the wood a very nice appearance with a slight shine/depth to it. I am horrible with wood stains, and Danish Oil has made me look like I know what I am doing to a limited extent....Hope that helps explain my choice. Best regards, Francois On 10/6/2023 at 6:31 PM, AJohnson said: Hi Brian, lovely to see some progress on your Granado. Good luck with the rigging. Regarding rigging, I think the main thing is to make sure the blocks are “free” for thread to run through. I poke a pin through each block hole first to make sure a thread can follow. Heyya Andrew @AJohnson! Truth be known, I am reaming all of the blocks and deadeyes as much as I think is reasonable using my set of jeweler's broaches (see link below). Do you have a set of these amazing tools? I consider them to be one of my best purchases, they are amazing at opening up holes, etc. I have one set that are tapered and kind of square in shape, and a set that is more oval with a cutting edge running down each broach. They sure have come in handy for many applications. Just curious, do you use a needle threading tool when rigging, or do you just use glue to make the line rigid, or a combo? Ugh, I have so much to learn! Hope all is well! https://www.amazon.com/Broach-Set-Piece-BRO-174-00/dp/B005NJ1SYA/ref=asc_df_B005NJ1SYA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416712520007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6552818762143547628&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009749&hvtargid=pla-869671558750&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=93357453745&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416712520007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6552818762143547628&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009749&hvtargid=pla-869671558750 Edited October 10, 2023 by HardeeHarHar Jorez de Saint Nazaire and AJohnson 1 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted October 16, 2023 Share #257 Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 3:44 PM, HardeeHarHar said: Heyya Andrew @AJohnson! Truth be known, I am reaming all of the blocks and deadeyes as much as I think is reasonable using my set of jeweler's broaches (see link below). Do you have a set of these amazing tools? I consider them to be one of my best purchases, they are amazing at opening up holes, etc. I have one set that are tapered and kind of square in shape, and a set that is more oval with a cutting edge running down each broach. They sure have come in handy for many applications. Just curious, do you use a needle threading tool when rigging, or do you just use glue to make the line rigid, or a combo? Ugh, I have so much to learn! Hope all is well! https://www.amazon.com/Broach-Set-Piece-BRO-174-00/dp/B005NJ1SYA/ref=asc_df_B005NJ1SYA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416712520007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6552818762143547628&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009749&hvtargid=pla-869671558750&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=93357453745&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416712520007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6552818762143547628&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009749&hvtargid=pla-869671558750 Hi Brian, Missed this, I've been on a holiday in Norfolk this last week. No I don't have a broach set, but interested to see those, they might be a new purchase soon! As for rigging, yeah I use a combination of stiffening the tread with glue, or a needle, but I don't have hard and fast rules on that. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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