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Biloxi schooner by Russ - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - POB


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Hopeful:

Thanks for dropping by and your kind words. Glad you have rejoined us after the crash.

 

Russ

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Sinan:

Thanks for dropping by. I am glad you are enjoying it.

 

Russ

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Here is a little more progress. I have fitted the bulwark stanchions across the transom. These are commonly spaced more closely than along the sides.

 

Questions and comments welcomed.

 

Russ

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While the glue is drying on some bulwarks stanchions, I decided to test out my deadeye jig. Here is the prototype for this model.

 

Questions and comments welcomed.

 

Russ

 

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John:

It works suprisingly well. I have made another jig that I think will work better and we will see. I need 20 deadeyes for this model so that is not too many. This is the kind of thing I can work on while waiting for glue or paint to dry. :)

 

Russ

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Russ those deadeyes look to be 3/32 in diameter, what is the size of the holes? I remeber you showing the jig somewhere but I cannot find it.

 

Michael

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.

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Russ,

 

That deadeye looks good. When you perfect the deadeye jig, please show pictures.  I need to make some.

 

Bob

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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

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Dave:

Thanks for dropping in. It has been great to be back in the shop.

 

Russ

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Michael:

The deadeyes are 3/32" diameter. The holes are .020" diameter.

 

Bob:

Thanks. I will post some pics of it ASAP. Back to work today. I am giving exams tonight.

 

Russ

 

 

 

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Here is the deadeye jig. I made mine out of a piece of thin plywood and a strip of boxwood. I drew a stick of boxwood down to 3/32" diameter and then stuck it in the large hole in the front of the jig and drilled through the holes in the back of the jig to get the holes in the face of the deadeye.

 

Questions and comments welcomed.

 

Russ

 

 

 

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John:

If I were going to include it in a published article, I might clean it up a bit and make it appear more presentable etc. I think I have the most fun sometimes making things to make other things. :)

 

Russ

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Thanks for the pictures, Russ.

Nice simple jig.

 

Bob

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

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If I were going to include it in a published article, I might clean it up a bit and make it appear more presentable etc.

 

Or you might consider making it out of brass, it would definitely last longer..... useful on the next boats deadeyes ;)

 

Michael

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.

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Bob:

Thanks.

 

Michael:

I much prefer making jigs like this out of wood. It is easier for me to manage and takes far less time. Since this jig is based on the diameter of the deadeye, I will most likely have to have another jig for another model anyway.

 

Russ

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Sam:

Thanks.

 

I am drawing the stick of boxwood down to the correct diameter rather than turning it. Then I can insert the stick into the jig and drill into the end of the stick for the deadeye holes.

 

Russ

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Russ - that is a very nice jig for doing the deadeyes.  If you'd like a little more work to do, maybe you'd considering opening a topic on it in the "Wooden Tips and Tricks and Making Jigs" forum :)  I'm sure a wider audience would appreciate it.

 

Bob

Current build -- MS Bluenose

Future build - MS Flying Fish

 

"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd

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Bob:

Thanks.

 

I will try to put something together for the MSD a little later on. Right now, exams to be graded, mid term grades to be posted. And then there is the yard outside, or rather what is left of it. Must try and get some work done out there soon. Work, chores, chores, work. Spring. :)

 

Russ

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Here is a look at the bulwarks stanchions on the starboard side. At the bow they are more closely spaced because I want to attach cleats to those stanchions. One cleat will be attached to two stanchions.

 

Questions and comments welcomed.

 

Russ

 

 

 

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Bob:

Thanks. It is surprising just how solid the bulwarks are now. I may yet add some fastenings to the stanchions.

 

Russ

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Time is not an issue.  The result was well worth it.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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