russ Posted March 16, 2013 Author #61 Posted March 16, 2013 Hopeful: Thanks for dropping by and your kind words. Glad you have rejoined us after the crash. 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
sonicmcdude Posted March 16, 2013 #62 Posted March 16, 2013 Thank you for re-posting this beautiful build! Quote Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72
russ Posted March 16, 2013 Author #63 Posted March 16, 2013 Sinan: Thanks for dropping by. I am glad you are enjoying 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
russ Posted March 17, 2013 Author #64 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Here is a little more progress. I have fitted the bulwark stanchions across the transom. These are commonly spaced more closely than along the sides. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ SkerryAmp and riverboat 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
Jim Lad Posted March 17, 2013 #65 Posted March 17, 2013 Just catching up with what you're doing, Russ. She's looking good, mate! John Quote
rafine Posted March 17, 2013 #66 Posted March 17, 2013 Coming along very nicely, Russ. Bob Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
russ Posted March 17, 2013 Author #67 Posted March 17, 2013 John and Bob: 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
russ Posted March 18, 2013 Author #68 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) While the glue is drying on some bulwarks stanchions, I decided to test out my deadeye jig. Here is the prototype for this model. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ riverboat and SkerryAmp 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 March 18, 2013 Author #70 Posted March 18, 2013 John: It works suprisingly well. I have made another jig that I think will work better and we will see. I need 20 deadeyes for this model so that is not too many. This is the kind of thing I can work on while waiting for glue or paint to dry. 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
Dave Stick Posted March 18, 2013 #71 Posted March 18, 2013 Lovely work, Russ. Good to see you are back at it again. Dave Current project: West Country trading two masted topsail schooner Quote
michael mott Posted March 18, 2013 #72 Posted March 18, 2013 Russ those deadeyes look to be 3/32 in diameter, what is the size of the holes? I remeber you showing the jig somewhere but I cannot find it. 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.
captainbob Posted March 18, 2013 #73 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Russ, That deadeye looks good. When you perfect the deadeye jig, please show pictures. I need to make some. Bob Edited March 18, 2013 by Cap'n'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
russ Posted March 18, 2013 Author #74 Posted March 18, 2013 Dave: Thanks for dropping in. It has been great to be back in the shop. 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 March 18, 2013 Author #75 Posted March 18, 2013 Michael: The deadeyes are 3/32" diameter. The holes are .020" diameter. Bob: Thanks. I will post some pics of it ASAP. Back to work today. I am giving exams tonight. 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 March 18, 2013 Author #76 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Here is the deadeye jig. I made mine out of a piece of thin plywood and a strip of boxwood. I drew a stick of boxwood down to 3/32" diameter and then stuck it in the large hole in the front of the jig and drilled through the holes in the back of the jig to get the holes in the face of the deadeye. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ SkerryAmp, Cap'n Rat Fink and hopeful 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
Jim Lad Posted March 18, 2013 #77 Posted March 18, 2013 Quick to make; simple; it works. What more could you ask of a jig, Russ? John Quote
russ Posted March 18, 2013 Author #78 Posted March 18, 2013 John: If I were going to include it in a published article, I might clean it up a bit and make it appear more presentable etc. I think I have the most fun sometimes making things to make other things. 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
captainbob Posted March 19, 2013 #79 Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the pictures, Russ. Nice simple jig. 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
michael mott Posted March 19, 2013 #80 Posted March 19, 2013 If I were going to include it in a published article, I might clean it up a bit and make it appear more presentable etc. Or you might consider making it out of brass, it would definitely last longer..... useful on the next boats deadeyes 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.
russ Posted March 19, 2013 Author #81 Posted March 19, 2013 Bob: Thanks. Michael: I much prefer making jigs like this out of wood. It is easier for me to manage and takes far less time. Since this jig is based on the diameter of the deadeye, I will most likely have to have another jig for another model anyway. Russ Blue Pilot 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 March 21, 2013 #82 Posted March 21, 2013 Nice Jig Russ, Are you turning your deadeyes or cutting them out of dowel rod? Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
russ Posted March 21, 2013 Author #83 Posted March 21, 2013 Sam: Thanks. I am drawing the stick of boxwood down to the correct diameter rather than turning it. Then I can insert the stick into the jig and drill into the end of the stick for the deadeye holes. 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
bhermann Posted March 21, 2013 #84 Posted March 21, 2013 Russ - that is a very nice jig for doing the deadeyes. If you'd like a little more work to do, maybe you'd considering opening a topic on it in the "Wooden Tips and Tricks and Making Jigs" forum I'm sure a wider audience would appreciate it. Bob 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
russ Posted March 21, 2013 Author #85 Posted March 21, 2013 Bob: Thanks. I will try to put something together for the MSD a little later on. Right now, exams to be graded, mid term grades to be posted. And then there is the yard outside, or rather what is left of it. Must try and get some work done out there soon. Work, chores, chores, work. Spring. 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 March 23, 2013 Author #86 Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Here is a look at the bulwarks stanchions on the starboard side. At the bow they are more closely spaced because I want to attach cleats to those stanchions. One cleat will be attached to two stanchions. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ SkerryAmp 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
rafine Posted March 23, 2013 #87 Posted March 23, 2013 Neat and precise, Russ, and good support for those delicate bulwarks. Bob Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
russ Posted March 23, 2013 Author #88 Posted March 23, 2013 Bob: Thanks. It is surprising just how solid the bulwarks are now. I may yet add some fastenings to the stanchions. 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 March 24, 2013 #89 Posted March 24, 2013 Time is not an issue. The result was well worth it. 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 March 24, 2013 Author #90 Posted March 24, 2013 Augie: You are absolutely correct. I had FUN. Russ augie 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
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