src Posted April 30, 2016 Share #601 Posted April 30, 2016 Veryu nicely done Russ. And a fine name if I do say so myself!! Sam Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #602 Posted April 30, 2016 Sam: LOL. Thanks. This model is intended as a surprise gift for a friend of mine (if I ever get it completed) and the name is his first name and middle initial. Russ src, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted April 30, 2016 Share #603 Posted April 30, 2016 WOW! Thank you!! But you got my middle initial wrong........ Sam mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #604 Posted April 30, 2016 Sam: LOL. Russ mtaylor and src 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 2, 2016 Share #605 Posted May 2, 2016 That looks great Russ; lovely detail! cheers Pat mtaylor and russ 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #606 Posted May 2, 2016 Pat: Thanks. I am fairly pleased with it, especially since it is the first time I have tried making decals. I think it will work okay, but I hope to improve on a larger model and scale. Russ src and mtaylor 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted May 2, 2016 Share #607 Posted May 2, 2016 I had lost track of your site and progress Russ. Time flies! The schooner is really looking great. mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #608 Posted May 2, 2016 Dave: Thanks for the too kind words. She has a ways to go yet and many things I should have improved upon. Thanks for looking in. Russ mtaylor 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 2, 2016 Share #609 Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Russ Great work on the decals, The spreader is a type I have seen during my perusal of masts and rigging during my own researches I wouls suspect that it is a strong design with light weight sections. Michael mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #610 Posted May 2, 2016 Michael: Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. I am glad that there is as much photographic evidence for fittings like that from this area. Russ mtaylor 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 2, 2016 Share #611 Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Russ, if you had not already thought of/intended to do, a trick the plastic modellers use, is to brush a layer of clear over them to seal and protect them. You just need to ensure it is a non-yellowing clear finish. cheers Pat Edited May 2, 2016 by BANYAN mtaylor and russ 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #612 Posted May 2, 2016 Pat: Thanks for the suggestion. I sealed them with a clear layer after they dried. I used to build plastic kit models back in the day as well. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor and src 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted May 2, 2016 Share #613 Posted May 2, 2016 Russ, Very nicely done decals! Elia Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #614 Posted May 2, 2016 Elia: Thanks. It was not as difficult as I thought. It will improve with experience. Russ Omega1234, mtaylor and src 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted May 3, 2016 Share #615 Posted May 3, 2016 Very nice work Russ ! mtaylor, russ and Omega1234 3 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #616 Posted May 3, 2016 Gerty: Thanks. Russ mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 3, 2016 Share #617 Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) I have to agree Russ....nice job on the decals.......neat how you blended the two color fonts. you must have used paint shop? I have a decal program for mine.....works very good, but it does have a transparency problem. I have to be creative making them for a darker background. using a printer is a trip..... since printers don't do white........thankfully, white decal paper solves that problem in most cases. nice work on the spreader.........try a test though with thin strip 0.7 x 1 mm {or 2 mm} looking at the picture, 1/16 square stock might come off as being too thick, unless you plan to sand it down to the desired thickness. Edited May 3, 2016 by popeye the sailor russ and mtaylor 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #618 Posted May 3, 2016 Popeye: Thanks for the kind words. I used Paintshop Pro. I created the image in CAD, and then saved it as a pdf, copied that as a jpeg and brought it up in Paintshop Pro and used the negative image function to reverse the colors for the black ribbon. I painted out the black areas around the ribbon a bit and then printed it on the white decal paper. I sprayed it a couple of time with the Clear coating, let it set over night and then applied the next day. The spreader will get sanded down just a bit. It is almost right on scale or about 3 inches square, but just a little work will make it look a little lighter. Not much is really needed. Russ popeye the sailor, src, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #619 Posted May 3, 2016 Here is the spreader with the bands on the ends and the holes drilled for the topmast shroud. Everything will be painted white once I am done sanding and cleaning up the piece. Still just a tad rough. The spreader is not yet attached to the mast. It is just in place for fitting purposes. Russ Martin W, src, Omega1234 and 7 others 10 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 4, 2016 Share #620 Posted May 4, 2016 I was looking at the photo of the spreader........you can even add eye bolts as guides for the rigging lines. looks good up there that's what I did for the Andrea Gail......set up the decals, changed the background color to green, and printed them on white decal paper. the hard part is the color spectrum. some shops only show the normal color range......but there are others that will give you the hues in between. I'm on the lookout for a chart with the color formulas......I think this would help tremendously. the other cool thing is your also able to import images....look into scanning images of stencils......I've found them to be a great source of scroll designs, as well as block lettering and roman numerals. doing a frieze is a breeze glad to see your build back in action........she's a sweet looking boat Martin W and mtaylor 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #621 Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the kind words. I am pretty sure they led the shroud through holes in the outer edge of the spreaders. There is no indication of eyebolts in that photo, although that area is rather obscure. I will go with the holes. Russ popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #622 Posted May 4, 2016 Here is a look at the completed windlass. Still needs a bit of touch paint here and there, but considering scale and skills, not that bad. I am off to give the last make up exams and the final exam tonight. Later. Russ mtaylor, src, BANYAN and 3 others 6 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 4, 2016 Share #623 Posted May 4, 2016 The croostrees and windlass have turned out well, Russ. John mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 4, 2016 Share #624 Posted May 4, 2016 Lovely work, Russ. She's coming together beautifully. russ 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share #625 Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks guys. I realize that it is not the best looking work around here, but, believe it or not, when you stand back and look, it passes the "five foot" test. Russ cog, Martin W, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #626 Posted May 7, 2016 Here are some progress photos that show the overall model as it sits today. Russ src, KenW, hexnut and 7 others 10 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 7, 2016 Share #627 Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks for the overall view, Russ. She really looks the ants pants! John mtaylor, russ and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #628 Posted May 7, 2016 John: Thanks. Russ mtaylor 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 7, 2016 Share #629 Posted May 7, 2016 Very nice, she has a fine looking hull. She'll be a beauty. Bob russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #630 Posted May 7, 2016 Bob: Thanks. Russ mtaylor 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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