KenW Posted November 1, 2013 #241 Posted November 1, 2013 Actually, that's the way I do it. It's just I keep hearing that you can 'edge bend' planks but I could never get it to work. Thanks. Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted November 1, 2013 Author #242 Posted November 1, 2013 Ken: If it is square stock, you can edge bend it, but on something that is much wider than it is thick, you would have to laminate several pieces of square stock to get the full width you need. You can do that, but short of filling and painting, there is really no way to make it look like it is all one piece. I think the slight amount of work involved in cutting it out of a sheet is really worth it to get the look you want. Russ Jay 1 and augie 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
gerty Posted November 2, 2013 #243 Posted November 2, 2013 Nice Job Russ !! Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters
russ Posted November 2, 2013 Author #244 Posted November 2, 2013 Gerty: Thanks. I am hopeful of getting back to the shop at some point this month. Hopeful. Russ augie and WackoWolf 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
gerty Posted November 3, 2013 #245 Posted November 3, 2013 Same here I hope ! Gerty: Thanks. I am hopeful of getting back to the shop at some point this month. Hopeful. Russ russ 1 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters
Jay 1 Posted November 3, 2013 #246 Posted November 3, 2013 Hope you're able to back into the shop this month, too Russ! Jay russ 1 Quote Current Build: Ariel
src Posted November 3, 2013 #247 Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Patiently looking forward here to your return also Russ. Sam Edited November 3, 2013 by src Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #248 Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Okay, I have finally made some time to get some work done. My plan is to paint the inside of the bulwarks and the margin plank and then install the deck planking which will be left natural. By doing it this way, I am avoiding the need for masking to get that clean edge between painted and natural surfaces. I have painted the inside of the bulwarks and now I have begun laying the deck planking. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ Fright, mtaylor, lambsbk and 4 others 7 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
mtaylor Posted November 12, 2013 #249 Posted November 12, 2013 I'm happy to see that you got some time in the workshop, Russ. Nicely planned out and execution looking good. 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)
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #250 Posted November 12, 2013 Mark: Thanks. I am fairly happy with the deck planking so far. Russ 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
WackoWolf Posted November 12, 2013 #251 Posted November 12, 2013 Russ, Glad to see you have gotten time to get back to the shop, also glad to see you back. Your off to a good start. Keep the pictures coming, always enjoy watching and learning from you. I still have all the stuff you send me about the Constitution. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
Jay 1 Posted November 12, 2013 #252 Posted November 12, 2013 Like the others, glad some time became available for you, Russ--it's always a pleasure to look at your excellent work! Jay Quote Current Build: Ariel
Martin W Posted November 12, 2013 #253 Posted November 12, 2013 Hi Russ -- As always your work offers lots for us novices to study. What's the advantage to laying single planks the entire length? I've seen references to doing that as a matter of preference, but is there an historical reason as well? Cheers, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #254 Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks for all the kind words, Joe, Jay, and Martin. Martin, I am only laying the center deck planks full length. This will be the area in the way of the hatches and cabin trunk. There are no seams there except where the planks run into hatch coamings. I had thought about laying the deck planks so as to create openings for the hatches and cabin trunk, but that can be rather difficult if you do not get the butt ends of the planks lined up EXACTLY on the line, otherwise you end up with gaps between the plank ends and the hatch coaming. I prefer to lay all the deck planks before installing hatches etc. This makes it easier to scrape the deck planks to get a really smooth surface. Once I get outside the hatches, I will lay scale length planks. The butt ends are already layed out on the plan and I will be able to mark them accurately based on that plan. One advantage to laying at least one full length plank on this model's deck is that I was able to get it lined up right on the penciled centerline on the false deck. Once that was done, all the other planks will line up properly. Since this model's hull is only about 10 inches on deck, this is not that difficult to do. By the by, the deck planking is from Bluejacket. It is really nice material. Russ 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
Jim Lad Posted November 12, 2013 #255 Posted November 12, 2013 Russ, Great to see you back at your work bench! John Quote
SkerryAmp Posted November 12, 2013 #256 Posted November 12, 2013 Russ, nice to see you back and back at the building! Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull
BANYAN Posted November 12, 2013 #257 Posted November 12, 2013 Great to see this lady back Russ; and ....to see you back also cheers Pat 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)
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #258 Posted November 12, 2013 John and Adam, thanks for the kind words. Getting some work done felt good. Now let's see if I can find some more time this evening. Russ 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
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #259 Posted November 12, 2013 Pat: Thanks for looking in. Russ 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
michael mott Posted November 12, 2013 #260 Posted November 12, 2013 Russ great to see you back at work on this fine model. Michael 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.
russ Posted November 12, 2013 Author #261 Posted November 12, 2013 Michael: Thanks for looking in. With some luck, there will be more progress soon. Russ 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
src Posted November 13, 2013 #262 Posted November 13, 2013 Russ, good to see you back at it. sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted November 13, 2013 Author #263 Posted November 13, 2013 Sam: Thanks. Russ 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
rafine Posted November 13, 2013 #264 Posted November 13, 2013 I'll join the welcoming chorus, Russ. It's always a pleasure to follow your work. Bob WackoWolf 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
russ Posted November 13, 2013 Author #265 Posted November 13, 2013 Bob: Thanks for the kind words. Russ 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
miller69 Posted November 21, 2013 #266 Posted November 21, 2013 Russ, I was noticing the first picture you posted of the Schooner build. I was wondering if you could build or draw a set of small scale frames of a Covacevich Biloxi lugger that i could use to build a "real" life size boat with. There are absolutely no plans, drawings or anything that i know of to try and build one of these beautiful craft. I watched them all of my childhood and into my early 20's growing up in Biloxi. I have over the years talked with other "Lugger Heads", ha! And we are all of the same opinion, " luckily find one and restore it" but that is getting harder to do. The one's of us that are now in our mid to late 40's have had a little life experiance now and just think, maybe, hopefully build one! There are so many, the Madame Toussaint, Starry Night, Mystic and lots more. I personally like the style of "Dolores Catherine" in about a 45 to 50 foot length. So i'm thinking if I had some (whatever) scale frames to work from, I could do the math and make them to the scale I need to build a full size one. By the way great work on your models, they bring back some "full" size memories! Kind Regards, Greg Quote
russ Posted November 21, 2013 Author #267 Posted November 21, 2013 Greg: We can talk about it and see what we can come up with. Send me a PM and we can exchange contact information privately. Russ 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
popeye the sailor Posted November 23, 2013 #268 Posted November 23, 2013 I noticed this little gem in passing.......I love how you planked her I will have some good reading tonight......I see that I'm not too late for the finish.......very nice work! 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
russ Posted November 23, 2013 Author #269 Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks for the kind words. Yes, this model has a long way to go yet. Russ 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
src Posted November 23, 2013 #270 Posted November 23, 2013 Nice and straight Russ, Good to see you getting some time on her. Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
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