Mirabell61 Posted July 6, 2015 #541 Posted July 6, 2015 very good looking schooner Russ Nils 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
russ Posted July 6, 2015 Author #542 Posted July 6, 2015 John, Sam, and Nils: Thanks for the kind words. Also, thanks for all the likes. 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
Kenneth Powell Posted July 6, 2015 #543 Posted July 6, 2015 Looking good Russ. Nice precision work. Kenneth Quote
Martin W Posted July 6, 2015 #544 Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Russ -- That wheel is interesting. Could you give us a few details on its construction? What materials did you use? Cheers, Martin Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
russ Posted July 6, 2015 Author #545 Posted July 6, 2015 Kenneth: Thanks. I think the camera shows all of the mistakes. 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 July 6, 2015 Author #546 Posted July 6, 2015 Martin: I freely admit that I could have made a better job of the wheel. Close up, the paint work should be better for sure. However, it is not too bad when you look at it from a distance. The boss and the rim are of boxwood. The rim piece was cut out and the inside section removed. Files were used to clean up the inner and outer surfaces. The spokes are of bamboo. Each spoke extends through the rim and then is cut off to form the handles. The outer and inner rims are of poster board, as are the pieces set onto the rim at each spoke. 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
SkerryAmp Posted September 21, 2015 #547 Posted September 21, 2015 I think everything is coming together nicely! 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 September 21, 2015 Author #548 Posted September 21, 2015 Adam: Thanks for the kind words. I will be getting back to this model in due time. Russ popeye the sailor 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 April 4, 2016 Author #549 Posted April 4, 2016 I know it has been a long time, but I am still working on this schooner. I had to take time to do all sorts of other projects including a large scale model restoration last year. In the meantime, I have been getting a few things done on this model, here and there. Here is where I am at right now. I am painting the bottom of the hull red. This has a several very thin coats and it will need a few more yet. I have the sails almost ready. I still need to attach the hanks for the forestaysail and the jib. The main and foresails are both ready to go on the masts right now. In preparation for rigging, I am making some blocks. Here is the double block for the main gaff halyard. Russ src, riverboat, Martin W 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
riverboat Posted April 4, 2016 #550 Posted April 4, 2016 Nice work on the blocks Russ.... Frank russ and mtaylor 2 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
russ Posted April 4, 2016 Author #551 Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks. I am glad to be able to get some more work done. I am hoping to get her completed some time soon. We will see. Russ mtaylor, riverboat, Martin W 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
mtaylor Posted April 4, 2016 #552 Posted April 4, 2016 Russ, I was beginning to think you had fallen off the end of the earth. Your schooner just continues to look great. Any progress is better than no progress and hope you get some more time to work on her. src, popeye the sailor, riverboat and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
russ Posted April 4, 2016 Author #553 Posted April 4, 2016 Mark: Thanks. I have just been busy with other modeling projects, research, work, family etc. Russ popeye the sailor, mtaylor and cog 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 April 4, 2016 #554 Posted April 4, 2016 Great to see an update Russ. 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 April 4, 2016 Author #555 Posted April 4, 2016 Michael: Thanks. 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
src Posted April 4, 2016 #556 Posted April 4, 2016 Russ, god to see you back, was wondering just the other day where you had got off to. Sam mtaylor, russ and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted April 4, 2016 Author #557 Posted April 4, 2016 Sam: Thanks. Still working. Russ src, popeye the sailor 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
cog Posted April 4, 2016 #558 Posted April 4, 2016 Tought you had someting to finish here at MSW. Good to see you back at the 'bench', Russ Cheers mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
Jim Lad Posted April 5, 2016 #559 Posted April 5, 2016 Welcome back with your schooner, Russ! John mtaylor and russ 2 Quote
russ Posted April 5, 2016 Author #560 Posted April 5, 2016 John: Thanks. 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
russ Posted April 5, 2016 Author #561 Posted April 5, 2016 Here is the nearly completed red bottom. I see from the stern photo, I need to a little touch up around the sternpost. The camera always finds these thing. In any event, it does not look too bad. Russ mtaylor, popeye the sailor, rafine and 12 others 15 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
Chuck Posted April 5, 2016 #562 Posted April 5, 2016 Well done and its great to see you working on her again Russ. russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
russ Posted April 5, 2016 Author #563 Posted April 5, 2016 Chuck: Thanks. I am hoping that the waterline will be okay. Those pics are about as close as you can get to seeing the underside of the model when it is on its cradle. Maybe it will work. Russ Martin W, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 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
popeye the sailor Posted April 5, 2016 #564 Posted April 5, 2016 I feel your pain Russ........I've got a few more years yet. and when I get there, they'll probably have raised the bar another couple of years the bottom paint look great........touch ups are part of the process. you'll be doing it until you throw up your hands and say 'I'm finished!' {I've done it on all my builds } it a good color scheme....red and white compliment each other. good to see your working on her again Martin W, mtaylor, KenW and 1 other 4 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 April 5, 2016 Author #565 Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks. I have made a few touch ups this evening and it looks much better. I think it will pass muster. Russ popeye the sailor 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
Alfons Posted April 5, 2016 #566 Posted April 5, 2016 Good to see you back Russ, and nice work. My Schooner is still tucked away, awaiting me finding time to rebuild my workbench. /Alfons mtaylor and Elia 2 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati
russ Posted April 5, 2016 Author #567 Posted April 5, 2016 Alfons: Thanks. I hope you can get your workbench rebuilt and get back to building. Good luck. 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
KenW Posted April 5, 2016 #568 Posted April 5, 2016 Good to see you building and blogging again. Your boat looks great. russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted April 5, 2016 Author #569 Posted April 5, 2016 Ken: Thanks. I have been building all along, but not on this model. I am glad t be back at this model though. I hope to get it completed this summer. 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 April 5, 2016 #570 Posted April 5, 2016 n any event - it looks really good, Russ. John mtaylor 1 Quote
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