russ Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share #511 Posted October 8, 2014 Back in those days, there was no regulation to govern such things on working vessels. The Bureau of Navigation wanted to make sure they had the name clearly visible on the boat, that they had running lights etc., and that they had a current license issued by the customs collector. 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...
michaelpsutton2 Posted October 8, 2014 Share #512 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I have been following your build with much interest. My grandfather grew up on the beach at Bay St Louis in the '20s and was an avid sailer of schooners and cat boats. He spoke fondly of the commercial Biloxi bay schooners he saw all around him. Just a question of terms.........auto correct is objecting to my use of sailer with an "E" rather than the "O". But I think I am correct in this usage. Edited October 8, 2014 by michaelpsutton2 Quote Drown you may, but go you must and your reward shall be a man's pay or a hero's grave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share #513 Posted October 8, 2014 Michael: There were many schooners working in the Bay St. Louis area back in the 20s. Most of them probably shrimping and/or oystering for the Peerless Cannery or Dunbar-Dukate's local cannery. Your father was a sailor, but he sailed schooners and catboats. Best I can do on that. 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 October 9, 2014 Share #514 Posted October 9, 2014 Adding my wee voice to the chorus of praise, I have to say that not only are your skills in joinery admirable, but your historical knowledge as well. Always a pleasure. Cheers, Martin KenW 1 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share #515 Posted October 9, 2014 Martin: Thanks for the kind words. Compared with many here on MSW and other sites, I am a mere apprentice. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted October 9, 2014 Share #516 Posted October 9, 2014 Adding my wee voice to the chorus of praise, I have to say that not only are your skills in joinery admirable, but your historical knowledge as well. Always a pleasure. Cheers, Martin Not to mention spelling and grammar. Steve Martin W 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share #517 Posted October 9, 2014 Steve: Much appreciated. Russ Perls 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share #518 Posted December 28, 2014 Finally, an update. I have been wrestling with the chainplates and deadeye strops. These are still just hanging there, not yet aligned and permanently attached. The assemblies will be painted white. They are rather rough looking, but they are an improvement as far as scale size. I have been working on getting the pieces down to something close to scale, and also how to connect the strops and the chainplates. Note the bolt and nut used to connect the strop and the chainplate. These are from Scale Hardware. Russ tarbrush, KevinR, dgbot 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...
popeye the sailor Posted December 28, 2014 Share #519 Posted December 28, 2014 they'll look better with paint Russ........nice! the bolts give a detail you don't usually see. looking good! 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...
cog Posted December 28, 2014 Share #520 Posted December 28, 2014 Russ, Marvelous detail on those deadeyes. Those strops look really smart!!! Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted December 28, 2014 Share #521 Posted December 28, 2014 Very tedious work Russ.... Excellent job. BTW....We just returned from visiting our kids and grandkids in Lake Charles. Thought bout you as we drove through Biloxi going and returning. Happy New Year! Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted December 28, 2014 Share #522 Posted December 28, 2014 looking good Russ.... the nuts and bolts really do the job!! Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 28, 2014 Share #523 Posted December 28, 2014 Nice to see the progress Russ 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...
captainbob Posted December 28, 2014 Share #524 Posted December 28, 2014 I have been working on getting the pieces down to something close to scale, and also how to connect the strops and the chainplates. Russ Your "work" paid off. They're looking good. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share #525 Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks everyone for the kind words and the likes. Dave, wish I had known you were coming through. 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...
SawdustDave Posted December 28, 2014 Share #526 Posted December 28, 2014 Guess we could have waved as we blew through at about 85 mph. Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 28, 2014 Share #527 Posted December 28, 2014 I usually pin and soft solder the strops to the plates, but those bolts are an excellent idea, Russ. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share #528 Posted December 28, 2014 John: Thanks. It is tight quarters for soldering. The bolts are .5mm in diameter and the nuts can be difficult to deal with, but once you get the hang of it, they work very well. Much better than gluing the pins for sure. 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 December 28, 2014 Author Share #529 Posted December 28, 2014 Dave: Maybe next time. 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...
Elia Posted December 29, 2014 Share #530 Posted December 29, 2014 Russ, The deadeyes, strops, hardware, and chainplates look great. I too think once blackened or painted those will look spot on. Very very nice. Cheers Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #531 Posted December 29, 2014 Elia: Thanks for the kind words. I know they look awful right now, but as you say, they will be painted and that will help push them into context. What really makes these work is the bolts and nuts from Scale Hardware. I have already laid in a stock of various size bolt and nut combinations for a future larger scale build. 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...
dgbot Posted December 30, 2014 Share #532 Posted December 30, 2014 Kudos Russ. When I did mine I used brass rod the right diameter and press fit it . Yours look great. I never heard of Scale Hardware. Those bolt add to your assembly and really do it justice. I wish I had some of hem would have saved me alot of grief and time. Too late now. Well done. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share #533 Posted December 30, 2014 David: Thanks for the kind words. www.scalehardware.com 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...
Kenneth Powell Posted May 18, 2015 Share #534 Posted May 18, 2015 Russ - It was good to see you at the Wooden Boat Show in Biloxi earlier today. Also nice to see this little gem of a model schooner. Everyone - Photos can't do justice to the intricate detail in this build. Too bad I didn't have a magnifying glass Kenneth cog, russ and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share #535 Posted May 18, 2015 Kenneth: It was a fun day. We got to see some great boats and talk with some really nice people. Even managed to plank a model skiff hull as well. Not a bad way to spend the day. You are far too kind about the schooner, but 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share #536 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) It has been a while since I had a real update, but it has been busy, both in the shop and out. Work gets in the way, but I have also had several commissions of late, some of which I will bring to your attention in time. Here is a look at the wheel. The close up looks rather nasty, but once it is on the deck it blends in quite well. Russ Edited July 6, 2015 by russ Elia, dgbot, 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...
russ Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share #537 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) I have been working on some metal pieces as well. Here is a shot of the band at the top of the topmast. The entire topmast will be painted white, as will this band. Russ Edited July 6, 2015 by russ Kenneth Powell, dgbot, captainbob and 10 others 13 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 July 6, 2015 Author Share #538 Posted July 6, 2015 One challenge that I have been working on is the mast hoops for this model. At 1/48 scale, I have been trying to come up with a way to make them small enough to blend into the scale of the model. I need 22 hoops, 11 for both mainsail and foresail. Here is what I came up with. Brass wire is soldered into a loop and the piece cut off with a tail. The piece is then fitted over a dowel that acts as a jig to make sure that the hoop is circular and that it can be filed up with no problem. Once the tail is cut off, the hoop is filed to remove the evidence of the joint and then it is filed all around the outside to make that side somewhat more flat. The last thing will be to chemically tone them with Bluejacket's Brass Brown. Once sewed to the boltrope and in place on the mast, they should look enough like wood at this scale. Russ gerty, Martin W, Kenneth Powell 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...
Jim Lad Posted July 6, 2015 Share #539 Posted July 6, 2015 Nice to see an update, Russ. She continues to creep ahead in spite of your busy schedule. John src, WackoWolf and KenW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted July 6, 2015 Share #540 Posted July 6, 2015 Russ, Great to see you back. Been wondering where you had disappeared to. Looking forward to seeing more. Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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