BobG Posted April 14, 2022 Share #61 Posted April 14, 2022 This is going to be a very impressive model! Canute, Keith Black, John Ruy and 2 others 5 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...
John Ruy Posted April 14, 2022 Share #62 Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Very nice! I know it’s early in development, but when might this kit be available for sale. I would like to start saving up my pennies for this beast. 👏 Nice work, Al. Edited April 14, 2022 by John Ruy mtaylor, Bill Morrison, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share #63 Posted April 21, 2022 Working on companions and skylights this week. This is the mostly finished aft house. Still have to add the skylight and paint the window frames. The large companion has ten laser-cut parts. The gangway comprises four pieces of .015" laserboard. Bill Morrison, Keith Black, GrandpaPhil and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshousha Posted April 25, 2022 Share #64 Posted April 25, 2022 On 4/14/2022 at 2:39 PM, alross2 said: but it came out well. Quite an understatement! It's really nice! Regards, Rick Canute, Keith Black, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share #65 Posted April 26, 2022 Nic will be bringing the WYOMING in its current state to the New London show this week. John Ruy, Bill Morrison, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share #66 Posted April 27, 2022 The fore and midships houses are mostly complete and glued down, Got a few more pieces for the aft house, then it will be fixed down. After that, I have to make the deflection rails for the skylights and add the mopboards around the houses. GrandpaPhil, ccoyle, Paul Le Wol and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share #67 Posted May 3, 2022 Made up a jig for drilling locating holes for the pegs on the fife rails. There's not much clearance between the mast and inside of the fife rails, so this will align everything properly. It will be part of the kit. thibaultron, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share #68 Posted May 3, 2022 Made two new templates for setting the chain plate angles. One is for the forecastle mast, the other for the other five masts. The top of the template corresponds with the slots in the channel while the bottom corresponds with the bottom of the chain plate, You just align the top section with the channel slots and use a pin or ,020" drill through the bottom holes to mark the position of the lower part of the chain plate. Canute, GrandpaPhil, robdurant and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted May 3, 2022 Share #69 Posted May 3, 2022 Those are very nice touches that will help the builder to enjoy the process and get a great result. Excellent stuff! Canute, alross2, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share #70 Posted May 3, 2022 All of the starboard chain plates are now in place. They will be black eventually, as the hull will get another coat of black. ccoyle, robdurant, Canute and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share #71 Posted May 4, 2022 Catheads, horses, and deck pads are on. Paul Le Wol, Keith Black, chris watton and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share #72 Posted May 6, 2022 Almost time to start putting in the sticks. Still have to make the brackets for the two stacks, drill holes in the cap rail for belaying pins, and add the rudder. robdurant, Paul Le Wol, John Ruy and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share #73 Posted May 10, 2022 Stack brackets are installed. These are made from 1/64" x 1/16" britannia strips bent over a jig (included with the kit) and trimmed. As an aside, forceps are great for holding items for painting. These are cheap ones that I toss in lacquer thinner after I'm done painting. They clean up easily and can last for years. Canute, chris watton, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share #74 Posted May 10, 2022 Stacks are now installed on the house roofs. I've also just stepped the #4 mast to serve as an alignment guide for the other five. Keith Black, thibaultron, GrandpaPhil and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share #75 Posted May 11, 2022 There are 120 holes in the cap rail for belaying pins. I decided not to laser them in because of the potential for breakage. So, you have to drill them but there is a template in the kit that will make this less challenging. You align the first two holes with the space between the stanchions, drill the first hole, stick a belaying pin or piece of rod in the hole to maintain alignment, hold the template in place, and drill away. It actually only takes a few minutes and everything is consistent. Canute, coxswain, John Ruy and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share #76 Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Checking alignment on the masts prior to starting the shrouds. Had to shim one or two to ensure they were all the same height. Edited May 12, 2022 by alross2 GrandpaPhil, BenD, Keith Black and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share #77 Posted May 12, 2022 Attached the spreaders to the masts today. They're pinned to the cross-trees and actually pivot so the backstay will take a natural angle. The spreaders are laser-cut from .015" laserboard and are laminated (2 ea) which makes them quite rigid. ccoyle, Canute, GrandpaPhil and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share #78 Posted May 13, 2022 The bobstay irons are going to be a bit fiddly to install. The arms are trimmed to length and a .020" hole drilled at the end of each, then through the stem. A pin is inserted through the three holes, glued to the arms and snipped off. By allowing them to pivot, it makes setting the angle easier when the bobstays are attached. Once they are in place, the irons can be glued in place. mtaylor, Keith Black, thibaultron and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share #79 Posted May 17, 2022 Started attaching the turnbuckles go the chainplates. Only 59 more to go... mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Paul Le Wol and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 18, 2022 Share #80 Posted May 18, 2022 All I can say is..... WOW! This is an impressive ship and lovely model. She is huge. Teehee, at least my 16ft work bench would be good enough....😀 thibaultron, Canute and Keith Black 3 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share #81 Posted May 18, 2022 68 turnbuckles later... There are another 24 on the masts, six more for the bowsprit guys, and miscellaneous others. Nirvana, robdurant, Canute and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share #82 Posted May 19, 2022 Getting closer to final assembly. These are the two attachment points for the two jib booms. Canute, BobG, John Ruy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share #83 Posted May 20, 2022 Made and attached the two jib booms this morning. John Ruy, thibaultron, Paul Le Wol and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share #84 Posted June 10, 2022 While I'm waiting for some new rigging line for WYOMING, I'm back on OREGON. Painted up one of the 1 pdr guns. Keith Black, thibaultron, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share #85 Posted June 15, 2022 Lasered the floor boards and thwarts for the boats and bails for the spring stays. Keith Black, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share #86 Posted June 16, 2022 The spring stay bails require a little patience and care to build. They are laser-cut .020" laser board but are surprisingly strong and flexible. They are best built off the mast. Two eyes are glued together, a light coat of thin CA is applied to them, then they are bent over a dowl (front bail) and 1/4" square stick (aft bail). The mast is drilled with a .022" bit, the bail is slid down over the mast, and a pin goes through the holes. Once everything is aligned, CA is applied to the end of the pin and the end is snipped off. hollowneck, Keith Black, mtaylor and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share #87 Posted June 17, 2022 Aligning the masts. It's a simple approach but works well. The forecastle mast was set at the correct angles first, then the rest of the masts were aligned with the distances between them at the boom jaw rests. The clamps keep everything aligned while a drop of glue sets the angles. hollowneck, Canute, John Ruy and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted June 17, 2022 Share #88 Posted June 17, 2022 Neat solution! mtaylor, Keith Black and Canute 3 Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share #89 Posted June 21, 2022 OK, I'm done building WYOMING. It's now over to Nic to rig her (I hate to rig!). Once he's finished, I'll do any necessary touch up and ensure the rigging plans and the model rigging match. After that, she'll be in production. That table, BTW, is 48" long. Paul Le Wol, Nirvana, AJohnson and 11 others 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted June 21, 2022 Share #90 Posted June 21, 2022 *sigh* Not really, I enjoy rigging. Ryland Craze, thibaultron, mtaylor and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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