popeye the sailor Posted November 15, 2016 #691 Posted November 15, 2016 it's always been sail that the thickness is the main problem. Midwest tries to compensate.....I have the Flattie kit, and the material is like hankie cloth. your customer is going to love this vessel cog, mtaylor, Martin W and 2 others 5 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 15, 2016 Author #692 Posted November 15, 2016 She has seen it and she loves it. She would love it no matter what it looked like. She is that kind of person. Russ popeye the sailor, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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 16, 2016 #693 Posted November 16, 2016 Russ, Like the others I think she looks great. What could you have done to make the sails more to your liking? I have heard of silkspan but am really not familiar with it. AS far as your customer, she sounds like both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because if you have a little wrinkle she will still love it. A curse because if you slip up and have a little wrinkle, she will still love it but YOU know the wrinkle is there. Sam Martin W and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted November 16, 2016 Author #694 Posted November 16, 2016 Sam: The sails are a question of scale. It is the material thickness that is took much for scale. My sail maker doubled the material over and so we have sails that are twice as thick as I wanted. That is completely on me. I should have taken the time to make the sails myself. Lesson learned. My client is a very nice person. She always tries to see the good in everything. Russ src, Martin W 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
russ Posted December 7, 2016 Author #695 Posted December 7, 2016 More progress. The rigging is well along now with only a few details left to complete. The shrouds have been rigged with upper deadeyes and lower deadeyes connected by lanyards. The deadeyes are scratch made from boxwood and about 5/64" diameter with .021" diameter holes. The final tension will be set when the free end of the lanyards is tied off above the upper deadeyes. Russ cog, WackoWolf, bhermann and 9 others 12 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
captainbob Posted December 7, 2016 #696 Posted December 7, 2016 She's looking good with her sails up. 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
russ Posted December 7, 2016 Author #697 Posted December 7, 2016 Bob: Thanks. I am happy to see her getting near the finish line. Lots of lessons learned. 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
Jim Lad Posted December 7, 2016 #698 Posted December 7, 2016 Russ, I agree with Bob - she looks really nice with all those sails set. John mtaylor 1 Quote
russ Posted December 7, 2016 Author #699 Posted December 7, 2016 John: Thanks. The cloud of sails is not her working rig. For the most part, when working, they did not fly topsails or jib. Just the main, fore, and forestay sails. This would be her gussied up regatta day rig, usually in July and August. Russ Martin W 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
captainbob Posted December 7, 2016 #700 Posted December 7, 2016 Lots of lessons learned. Russ If we didn't learn something would be wrong. Bob mtaylor, russ and popeye the sailor 3 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
BANYAN Posted December 7, 2016 #701 Posted December 7, 2016 A real gem Russ. The sails look good in place and while i am aware you think they look too heavy; they look pretty good in-situ. cheers Pat russ, Martin W and mtaylor 3 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 December 7, 2016 Author #702 Posted December 7, 2016 Bob: Right on. Pat: Many thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated. Russ WackoWolf 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
russ Posted December 9, 2016 Author #703 Posted December 9, 2016 Here are some rope coils. Yes, they are a bit messy, but this is a working vessel so the coils tend to be haphazard. That is my story and I am sticking to it. Russ tadheus, src, trippwj and 5 others 8 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 December 9, 2016 #704 Posted December 9, 2016 Looks good Russ your story is OK for me. Michael russ and mtaylor 2 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 December 9, 2016 Author #705 Posted December 9, 2016 SHE IS FINISHED!!!!!!! Photographs to come some time tomorrow. Russ src, trippwj, BANYAN and 5 others 8 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 December 9, 2016 Author #706 Posted December 9, 2016 Here are some photos of the completed model. While there are many things that I like about the model, there are, of course, those things that I dislike. This has been a love/hate relationship for 5 years and even now, I am not certain where I am in that cycle. I know that this has been a great learning experience and I am delighted to have completed the model. Right now that, and Christmas, are what has me feeling good. I thank everyone who has looked in and followed along. It is all very much appreciated. My client loves the model and I hope her son will like it when he sees it on Christmas morning. This is something he does not know about and will not see coming. Russ captainbob, John Allen, tadheus and 17 others 20 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
cog Posted December 9, 2016 #707 Posted December 9, 2016 Congratulations Russ. Although your story about the working vessel is very plausible, she looks brand new. Must be her maiden trip. Very beautiful build, and it was a real joy and privilege to follow it. Thanks for sharing Cheers popeye the sailor, src, russ and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
russ Posted December 9, 2016 Author #708 Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Carl: Thanks. She is gussied up for the annual regatta, held in July each year. They overhauled the boats and raced them before the shrimp season started in late August. Russ Edited December 9, 2016 by russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor and trippwj 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
michael mott Posted December 9, 2016 #709 Posted December 9, 2016 Congratulation on the completion Russ. ......Now what's next? Michael russ and mtaylor 2 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.
Kenneth Powell Posted December 9, 2016 #710 Posted December 9, 2016 Very Good, Russ. She does look polished up for the regatta. And what a wonderful gift. Same question ... What's next? Kenneth mtaylor and russ 2 Quote
captainbob Posted December 9, 2016 #711 Posted December 9, 2016 I love the work boats, and you have built a beauty. Thanks for sharing. 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
Mirabell61 Posted December 9, 2016 #712 Posted December 9, 2016 beautiful schoner Russ, congrats to this fine build.... Nils mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
markjay Posted December 9, 2016 #713 Posted December 9, 2016 Really pretty build. russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
Jim Lad Posted December 9, 2016 #714 Posted December 9, 2016 Congratulations on the completion of a fine model, Russ. You should be proud of her. John mtaylor, WackoWolf and russ 3 Quote
russ Posted December 9, 2016 Author #715 Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks to everyone for the kind words. It really makes me feel much better about the model and I appreciate you looking in and following along. My next project is another local commission. It is a motor powered lugger named Captain Roy, built by Jules Galle' for a local seafood cannery owner named Roy Rosalis. It will be POB construction at 1/24 scale and should make a nice sized model at about 30 inches long. It will be rigged for shrimping. I am completing the drawings for this boat over the holidays and I aim to begin construction in January. More on this later. Kenneth, I will be talking with Mr. Baker again soon about the lugger. I need him to look at my completed plans and details. If I get his seal of approval, I know I am doing good. Russ cog, Stuntflyer, WackoWolf 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
Landlubber Mike Posted December 9, 2016 #716 Posted December 9, 2016 Beautiful Russ! Very nice job! russ, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
russ Posted December 9, 2016 Author #717 Posted December 9, 2016 Mike: Thanks. That means a lot to me. 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
rafine Posted December 10, 2016 #718 Posted December 10, 2016 A beautiful model Russ. Congratulations. Bob mtaylor and russ 2 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 December 10, 2016 Author #719 Posted December 10, 2016 Bob: Many thanks. I have been watching your builds over the last few years, aspiring to your level of quality. I appreciate your kind words. Russ mtaylor and rafine 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
BANYAN Posted December 10, 2016 #720 Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Congratulations Russ; she looks absolutely grand! I am sure the client will be very thrilled with this model. cheers Pat Edited December 10, 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)
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