russ Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share #721 Posted December 10, 2016 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, BANYAN and Landlubber Mike 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 11, 2016 Share #722 Posted December 11, 2016 Congratulations, Russ. She's a beauty and the coils just add to the atmosphere. russ and Landlubber Mike 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share #723 Posted December 11, 2016 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted December 12, 2016 Share #724 Posted December 12, 2016 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 mtaylor 1 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted December 12, 2016 Share #725 Posted December 12, 2016 Congratulations Russ...... Inspiring work as always. Thanks Dave mtaylor 1 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...
FriedClams Posted December 12, 2016 Share #726 Posted December 12, 2016 You've built a beautiful schooner here Russ - very nice indeed. Congratulations on its completion. Gary mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share #727 Posted December 12, 2016 Bob, Dave, and Gary: Thank you all for your overly kind words. They are gratefully received. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted December 12, 2016 Share #728 Posted December 12, 2016 Russ - I'm sure Mr. Baker would enjoy going over a set of lugger model plans. He hopes to build one someday. Kenneth russ and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share #729 Posted December 12, 2016 Kenneth: I will get with him after Christmas. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted December 12, 2016 Share #730 Posted December 12, 2016 Sweet looking ship Russ. Dave mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share #731 Posted December 13, 2016 Dave: Thanks. I appreciate the kind words. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted December 13, 2016 Share #732 Posted December 13, 2016 Well done Russ! The new owner is going to love her! Sam mtaylor, russ and cog 3 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share #733 Posted December 13, 2016 Sam: Thanks. I am hoping he will. Russ mtaylor, src and Omega1234 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 13, 2016 Share #734 Posted December 13, 2016 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 Omega1234, mtaylor and russ 3 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 December 13, 2016 Author Share #735 Posted December 13, 2016 Popeye: Many thanks. I am looking forward to seeing her in a display case. Russ Omega1234, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 15, 2016 Share #736 Posted December 15, 2016 are you making a case for her? it will look good come presentation day....when is that? Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 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 December 15, 2016 Author Share #737 Posted December 15, 2016 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 cog, Omega1234 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted December 15, 2016 Share #738 Posted December 15, 2016 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. mtaylor, russ and Omega1234 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share #739 Posted December 15, 2016 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 mtaylor, Omega1234 and KenW 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share #740 Posted December 25, 2016 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, Tim Curtis, captainbob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted December 25, 2016 Share #741 Posted December 25, 2016 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, mtaylor, Kenneth Powell and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share #742 Posted December 25, 2016 B.E. and John: Thanks for the kind words. It is much appreciated. Russ mtaylor and Omega1234 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...
captainbob Posted December 25, 2016 Share #743 Posted December 25, 2016 That's one of the great joys of model building. Well done. Bob russ, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 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 25, 2016 Author Share #744 Posted December 25, 2016 Bob: Thanks. Russ mtaylor and Omega1234 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...
popeye the sailor Posted December 28, 2016 Share #745 Posted December 28, 2016 no finer Christmas gift ...made for a friend, from a friend. awesome! russ and mtaylor 2 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 December 28, 2016 Author Share #746 Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Thanks. His surprise made it worth it. Edited December 28, 2016 by russ BANYAN, popeye the sailor, Moonbug 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share #747 Posted February 25, 2017 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 cog, popeye the sailor, alde 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 February 25, 2017 Share #748 Posted February 25, 2017 Looks very nice in the case, Russ. John mtaylor and russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share #749 Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks. The manufacturer did a nice job with the case. Not many complaints. Russ Jack12477 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 25, 2017 Share #750 Posted February 25, 2017 Looks to be a very fitting home for her, Russ. Jack12477 and russ 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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