newbuilder101 Posted January 21, 2014 Share #301 Posted January 21, 2014 Great to see more progress Russ. She's really looking very nice! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share #302 Posted January 21, 2014 Sherry: Thanks. I agree, so long as we do not look too closely. 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 January 22, 2014 Share #303 Posted January 22, 2014 Russ, It is good to see you at the schooner again, making clean and steady progress. The port rail looks good, as does the deck planking. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share #304 Posted January 22, 2014 Elia: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted January 22, 2014 Share #305 Posted January 22, 2014 Hi Russ -- Great to hear from you again, I've missed your updates. Your work here shows, as always, your fine eye for detail. Cheers, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted January 22, 2014 Share #306 Posted January 22, 2014 Good work Russ, nice to see another update on your beautiful schooner. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share #307 Posted January 22, 2014 Martin: Thanks. I wish I could find more time, but sometimes it is not there. I am hoping to lay a little more deck this evening. Alfons: Thanks for those kind words. I hope mine can at least come close to matching your fine schooner. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankat1 Posted January 23, 2014 Share #308 Posted January 23, 2014 Russ this thing looks great. I can't believe how much time this takes. My name is Frank Trochesset My great great grandfather Martin Fountain built the American Girl and my great great grandfather Jean Victor Trochesset Owned it . I have a few pictures of the boat and would like to know if you might have any pic or info that you may be willing to send me copy of? I grew up at the family's Boat Yard in Galveston Tx and have several pics of the sawed framed cypress hull boats that where built there most where shrimp trawlers. Years ago I saw several pictures of the American Girl and the Cup that was won. But after my Grandfather passed the pictures can't be found. So if you have any info where I might find any or know someone that I can talk to that may have them it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share #309 Posted January 23, 2014 Frank: Thanks for the kind words. I have sent you a PM with my email contact. Shoot me an email and let's talk. I have all of the history of the American Girl and I will be happy to share the paperwork. I also have some photos of her, but I am always looking for more. As for how much time it takes, I am notoriously slow about my model building. I am sure others would have the time to spend on this and would crank it out in a few months. Not my style really and even if it were, I just do not seem to the time to spare on some days. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share #310 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Here is another small update. I had some time to solder up the chainplates tonight. There are ten total. Each has an eye soldered in its upper end and is drilled for two wires that will fasten it to the hull. Here is a photo of a dry fit. Never mind the wires, they will eventually be glued in and cut off. Also, the chainplate will be cut shorter, just below the bottom wire. That will happen only just before final installation. The rail is notched for the chainplate to lay flat against the hull and there will be a wooden cap fixed along the outer edge of the rail to help secure the chainplates upper part. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ popeye the sailor, dnputnam, mtaylor and 13 others 16 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...
Alfons Posted January 24, 2014 Share #311 Posted January 24, 2014 Good work Russ. I am looking forward to seeing the end result. In your first picture, it appears as the main rail was damaged, but if I understand you right the wooden cap will cover this. Kepp up the good work. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share #312 Posted January 24, 2014 Alfons: Yep, there was a little tear out in the rail. That will require a little filler, but when the cap is on and everything is painted, it will be invisible. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted January 25, 2014 Share #313 Posted January 25, 2014 Russ, Your metal work is always so clean, it gives me something to aim for. I have noticed you are painting rails,etc before you install them. I am assuming that is to limit masking, is there another advantage? Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #314 Posted January 25, 2014 Sam: Thanks for the kind words. The soldering job here was actually only competently done. There are others around this site who are far neater and more expert than I. I painted the waterways, inner bulwarks, and railings before I began the deck planking to avoid having to mask that area. I want a natural deck and crisp line along the curve of the deck against the painted surface. So far, it is working out well. This reminds me that now the weather is a bit better, I can paint the port side railing and the stern railing bfore I lay any more deck plank. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #315 Posted February 9, 2014 This past week, I got a little more decking done and I also added the rubrail along the sides of the hull. This is a 1/32" square piece that follows the line of the planking. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ riverboat, WackoWolf, Fright and 15 others 18 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 February 9, 2014 Share #316 Posted February 9, 2014 It's great to see more progress, Russ! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #317 Posted February 9, 2014 John: Thanks. As cold as it has been, it was a challenge getting them on before the glue dried. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 9, 2014 Share #318 Posted February 9, 2014 Russ. That rub rail is an excellent addition to the hull of your schooner. No pictures of the decking progress ? /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #319 Posted February 9, 2014 Alfons: Thanks. I will post a pic of the deck when I get the planking completed. Right now it is just one small plank after another. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 9, 2014 Share #320 Posted February 9, 2014 Hi Russ, some nice updates. That last photo really shows off her lines to great effect - what a little beauty! 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #321 Posted February 9, 2014 Pat: Thanks. These schooners were very beautiful indeed. Credit Martin Fountain Sr. for this particular design. He was a master builder back then. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted February 10, 2014 Share #322 Posted February 10, 2014 Really nicely done!! Looks like a real nice ship and should be a beauty when finished. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #323 Posted February 10, 2014 Adam: Thanks. It looks fine so long as you do not look too close. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 10, 2014 Share #324 Posted February 10, 2014 looking good Russ.....the bow lines are very nice 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 February 10, 2014 Author Share #325 Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks. She has a nice sheer line and I hope that the planking will still be apparent after the paint work. Russ popeye the sailor and Martin W 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 February 15, 2014 Author Share #326 Posted February 15, 2014 Here are some photos of the completed deck planking. I have given the deck its first scraping and it looks pretty good so far. The last outboard planks on both sides are not glued in. The fit was good enough that once they fitted, I could not get them out to apply glue. Russ Elmer Cornish, lambsbk, rafine and 15 others 18 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...
newbuilder101 Posted February 15, 2014 Share #327 Posted February 15, 2014 Excellent! Lovely work Russ! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted February 15, 2014 Share #328 Posted February 15, 2014 That looks great Russ! What will you do about the unglued planks? Wait till summer when they shrink and then pull them out for glue? Will they even shrink enough to remove? Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 15, 2014 Share #329 Posted February 15, 2014 Congratulations on finishing the deck planking Russ it looks very good. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share #330 Posted February 15, 2014 Sherry, Sam, Michael and all who "liked": Thanks for the kind words. It is much appreciated. Sam, I seriously doubt I will need to do anything about those last planks. They are in there to stay. I have done this before and never had any issues with the wood moving that much. In any event, the deck will eventually get a clear sealer of some sort and that will settle the matter. 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...
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