Elia Posted February 15, 2014 #331 Posted February 15, 2014 Russ, Very nice work the deck planking. Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
russ Posted February 15, 2014 Author #332 Posted February 15, 2014 Elia: Thanks. It was a good deal of work, but I am happy with the finished product. 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
Bugra Posted February 15, 2014 #333 Posted February 15, 2014 Wow, Russ.. Thinking how did I miss this beauty. She looks great and that deck, amazing work done! Keep it up please. Bugra. Quote There is nothing that a little sanding can't solve.. Bugra. Current Builds : H.M.S. Triton Cross Section by Bugra - 1/48 Turkish Traditional Ship - Surmene Takasi by Bugra - 1:35
russ Posted February 15, 2014 Author #334 Posted February 15, 2014 Bugra: Thanks for your very kind words. I appreciate it. 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 February 15, 2014 #335 Posted February 15, 2014 Nice going with the deck, Russ. It's always good when parts fit so well that they seal themselves in! John Quote
russ Posted February 15, 2014 Author #336 Posted February 15, 2014 John: Thanks. Getting the fit on the very outer planks was not the easiest. In the center and about 5-6 strakes out, it was just about simple cuts and making a nice subtle curve. Those last two strakes were tough. Although I have seen evidence of nibbing on some schooners down here, the little contemporary photographic evidence I have seen shows none. That makes it tough to get those outer planks to fit with such a long subtle curve to cut. I wear head band magnifiers so that if the joints look good under magnification, they will look good when viewed with the naked eye. Russ Martin W 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
SkerryAmp Posted February 15, 2014 #337 Posted February 15, 2014 Very nice decking - looks nice and tight and clean. 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
russ Posted February 16, 2014 Author #338 Posted February 16, 2014 Adam: Thanks for dropping by and 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
augie Posted February 16, 2014 #339 Posted February 16, 2014 Not really much to add. It looks terrific! Quote 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
russ Posted February 16, 2014 Author #340 Posted February 16, 2014 Augie: Thanks. I am glad the mistakes do not show up that much. 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 February 16, 2014 Author #341 Posted February 16, 2014 More progress tonight. Now that the deck is planked, the next thing will be the deadeyes and chainplates. My first pass at these was ... bad. Really bad. So, I decided to reengineer the chainplates a bit. Hopefully, this attempt will be better. The important issue is scale. The lower deadeyes and chainplates will all be painted white, but they need to appear in scale. That means everything has to be smaller than what I am used to working with. The chainplate is a simple strap with a loop soldered into its top end. However, there needs to be at least two fastenings for the strap into the hull. At this size and scale, that is a problem. The brass nails I have in stock are too large. So, I have made the strap with its loop and then drilled two holes in the strap into which two pieces of brass wire were soldered. The outer edges of each wire was trimmed and left just proud of the strap to appear like bolt heads. The wires go into the holes in the side of the hull. I will probably add a dab of CA to secure them. Even without glue, they are snug in their holes, but the CA should give some strength as well. Here are some pics. I still need to clean up the shape of the strap, but it should look okay once the hull is painted. There will be a wooden cap over the edge of the rail hiding that tear out along the edge of the rail. The strap is about 1/32" wide and the holes for the wires are .018" diameter. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ DBorgens, themadchemist, SkerryAmp and 11 others 14 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 February 16, 2014 Author #343 Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks. Hopefully it will look okay after it is under a coat of paint. 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
Alfons Posted February 16, 2014 #344 Posted February 16, 2014 Good work Russ, as always, nice to see you making progress. I wish I could say the same about my own build /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati
russ Posted February 16, 2014 Author #345 Posted February 16, 2014 Alfons: Thanks. It is good to be able to get some time in the shop. I am sure you will get yours soon as well. 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
BANYAN Posted February 16, 2014 #346 Posted February 16, 2014 That second version looks pretty good Russ; a case of practice makes perfect 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)
Jim Lad Posted February 16, 2014 #347 Posted February 16, 2014 That looks a good neat job, Russ. John Quote
russ Posted February 16, 2014 Author #348 Posted February 16, 2014 Pat and John: Thanks. I have since got the deadeye and strap on that chainplate and it does not look that bad. 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
lambsbk Posted February 17, 2014 #349 Posted February 17, 2014 Nice small details Russ. They are the trickiest. Well done. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting
russ Posted February 17, 2014 Author #350 Posted February 17, 2014 Dave: Thanks. I enjoy making small details, but having said that, I think my next schooner model is going to be a larger scale. Thanks to everyone who clicked "like". 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
Senior ole salt Posted February 17, 2014 #351 Posted February 17, 2014 Beautiful Rus I like the way you spiled in the planks. Just about all ships have fascinating curves,only one other shape beats it. S.os Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S.
russ Posted February 17, 2014 Author #352 Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoyed planking this hull. Once you plank a hull with properly spiled and tapered planks. it beats doing it any other way. Russ themadchemist 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
DBorgens Posted February 17, 2014 #353 Posted February 17, 2014 Russ, Rather than marring the rails, you might try cutting a slot (though yours may be a bit small). I borrowed from a tool used to cut hinge slots in RC airplanes. The tool had two blades, one was sharpened to a point and the second had a sharpened vee notch. The point makes the slot and the vee cleans the slot. I made my tool using the same strap as the chain plates .063 x .014 inch. Teh vee notch is just visible at the top end. Your strip may be too small make a practical tool. Dave B tasmanian, WackoWolf, Elmer Cornish and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: HMS Pegasus, English Pinnace (on hold) Completed build: MS Bluenose, Skippercraft
russ Posted February 17, 2014 Author #354 Posted February 17, 2014 Dave: Thanks very much for the suggestion, but mine have to be cut in from outside of the railing and then have the cap placed over the edge of the railing. That is a well known local method that shows in many old photos. I just need to be more careful in my use of the file. Nice work on your model, by the by. Russ DBorgens 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
russ Posted February 17, 2014 Author #355 Posted February 17, 2014 Here is a photograph from the 1920s showing one type of chainplate arrangement for a local schooner. Note the cap over the edge of the rail. My deadeye strap will be greatly simplified for the current model, but in the future I plan to build a plank on frame version at 1/24 scale which will incorporate this kind of deadeye strap. Russ Fright, Elmer Cornish 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
Alfons Posted February 17, 2014 #356 Posted February 17, 2014 1/24 scale, now we're talking , I am looking forward already! russ 1 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati
russ Posted February 18, 2014 Author #357 Posted February 18, 2014 My plan is to build the large scale model fully framed. I have the drawings nearly completed, but I still need to add a lot of details. I also need to get more done in the shop before I can begin the larger model. 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
Elia Posted February 18, 2014 #358 Posted February 18, 2014 Russ, Very nice work on those chainplates! 1/32" wide - that's half the width of my schooner's chainplates and I thought mine were difficult to fabricate. Very nicely done. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
russ Posted February 18, 2014 Author #359 Posted February 18, 2014 Elia: Thanks. I am not entirely happy with them, but I think they will work once the hull is painted and everything is in place. 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
Jay 1 Posted February 18, 2014 #360 Posted February 18, 2014 Russ, it's been a pleasure catching up on your latest work--all very nicely done! Wow, the size of those chain plates you made--1/32" makes my eyes hurt (thank goodness for our magnification visors--I often think that's the best tool I have in my box!)--and really liked how you made the pins for them--well done! Glad you're getting some time in the shop, and I'll look forward to your 1/24 build when you start her: fully framed will be a beauty to see! Cheers, Jay Quote Current Build: Ariel
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