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

[russ]

Pat:

Thanks. That means a lot coming from you. I am more comfortable with her appearance now that she is finished.

 

The client is thrilled. She loves it. Her son is going to love it as well. He knows nothing about it so the surprise will be something to see.

 

Russ

[mtaylor]

Congratulations, Russ.  She's a beauty and the coils just add to the atmosphere.   

[russ]

Mark:

Thanks. I value your opinion. I have been watching your build and I hope to get a chance to build a plank on frame version of these schooners in the near future.

 

Russ

[bhermann]

Congratulations, Russ, on completion of a fine model.  The image showing all the sails emphasizes the amount of canvas that could be put up on these working boats.  It has been quite a journey - thanks for sharing it with us.  Beautiful work!

 

Bob

[SawdustDave]

Congratulations Russ...... Inspiring work as always.

Thanks

 

Dave

[FriedClams]

You've built a beautiful schooner here Russ - very nice indeed.  Congratulations on its completion.

 

Gary

[russ]

Bob, Dave, and Gary:

Thank you all for your overly kind words. They are gratefully received.

 

Russ

[Kenneth Powell]

Russ -

I'm sure Mr. Baker would enjoy going over a set of lugger model plans. He hopes to build one someday.

 

Kenneth

[russ]

Kenneth:

I will get with him after Christmas.

 

Russ

[lambsbk]

Sweet looking ship Russ.

 

Dave

[russ]

Dave:

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

 

Russ

[src]

Well done Russ! The new owner is going to love her!

Sam

[russ]

Sam:

Thanks. I am hoping he will.

 

Russ

[popeye the sailor]

congratz Russ on the completion of this wonderful build.   I think it came out super fine!  it will be a fine edition on any mantle  

[russ]

Popeye:

Many thanks. I am looking forward to seeing her in a display case.

 

Russ

[popeye the sailor]

are you making a case for her?  it will look good come presentation day....when is that?

[russ]

The case will be made by another. The model will be presented on Christmas day and then the case will be made within the next few weeks. The model will be in a protected environment until the case is ready.

 

Russ

[KenW]

I must add my congratulations on a terrific build.  She will be the 'belle of the ball' at the regatta in July.

I have a question for you:  I've noticed that several boats like yours have a topsail that extends below the gaff.  Will the extended portion of the sail be somehow move to the other side when the boat changes tack?  Or does is it always on one side regardless of the tack?

Also, what is the method for furling that main topsail?  Are there blocks, etc. specifically for that?

Thanks and cheers.

[russ]

Ken:

Thanks for your kind words.

 

That is a good question. I am not entirely certain about it since my research on local sail handling is incomplete. We have photographs to go on, but also there may yet be a few old timers who would know. They are getting fewer and fewer.

 

Given what blocks I have seen in old photographs, I do not think the fisherman or the gaff topsail could be furled. Most likely they were just lowered. They were set flying, so lowering makes sense. However, further research may yield new information.

 

Russ

[russ]

One more photograph. Here is the schooner with its proud owner. Darren and I have been friends since 1st grade. He loves the schooner and I am happy to have been able to build it for him. To him and all of you, Merry Christmas.

 

Russ 

[Blue Ensign]

Very nicely done Russ, and what a fine Christmas day gift, I too would be very proud to have such a wonderful model made by an old friend. 

 

I always think it is special to have a model that is representative of the area in which you live, sort of promotes local history.

 

Happy Christmas to you.

 

B.E.  

[russ]

B.E. and John:

Thanks for the kind words. It is much appreciated.

 

Russ

[captainbob]

^{That's one of the great joys of model building.  Well done.}

 

^Bob

[russ]

Bob:

Thanks.

 

Russ

[popeye the sailor]

no finer Christmas gift     ...made for a friend,  from a friend.  awesome!

[russ]

Thanks. His surprise made it worth it.

Edited December 28, 2016 by russ

[russ]

The display case for the Samuel D. was delivered today and the model fits in the case very nicely. The last touch to add will be a brass name plate and then the model can go to its new home.

 

Russ

[Jim Lad]

Looks very nice in the case, Russ.

 

John

[russ]

Thanks. The manufacturer did a nice job with the case. Not many complaints.

 

Russ

[mtaylor]

Looks to be a very fitting home for her, Russ.