russ Posted June 17, 2013 Author #181 Posted June 17, 2013 Bob: Thanks for looking in and for your 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
lambsbk Posted June 17, 2013 #182 Posted June 17, 2013 Looking good Russ. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting
SkerryAmp Posted June 17, 2013 #183 Posted June 17, 2013 Wonderfully done ! The talent around here never ceases to amaze me. -Adam 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 June 17, 2013 Author #184 Posted June 17, 2013 Lambs: 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 June 17, 2013 Author #185 Posted June 17, 2013 Adam: Thanks. I wish I had the talent many of these modelers here have. Maybe one day. 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
hopeful Posted June 17, 2013 #186 Posted June 17, 2013 Hi Russ, A joy to see your schooner come to life. Looking forward to your next post. Cheers, Hopeful aka David "Standards set are standard met". Quote Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)
russ Posted June 17, 2013 Author #187 Posted June 17, 2013 David: Thanks. With a little luck, I might be able to show some work on the cleats later this evening. Fingers crossed. 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
newbuilder101 Posted June 17, 2013 #188 Posted June 17, 2013 She really is looking lovely Russ...also looking forward to your next update! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower
russ Posted June 17, 2013 Author #189 Posted June 17, 2013 Sherry: Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate the compliment. 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
gerty Posted June 18, 2013 #190 Posted June 18, 2013 Nice Job Russ ! Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters
russ Posted June 18, 2013 Author #191 Posted June 18, 2013 Gerty: Thanks. 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 June 18, 2013 Author #192 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) I got in an entire hour in the shop. I made and installed the cleats on the bulwarks. Here is a photo of what they actually looked like on a schooner. This is a small part of a larger photo, but I am pretty sure this is the deck of the Julia Delacruz, built in 1924. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited April 17, 2018 by russ druxey, Wishmaster, tarbrush and 6 others 9 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 June 18, 2013 #193 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Beautiful work, Russ, and your research and source material access is fantastic! Really am happy for you that you're getting some time in to work on your build--must feel good getting back into your shop. Jay Edited June 18, 2013 by JMaitri Quote Current Build: Ariel
russ Posted June 18, 2013 Author #194 Posted June 18, 2013 Jay: Yes, it is a really good feeling to be able to get in there and just make something. I blew an hour and hardly noticed it. I am a research hound so it is easy for me to get lost in research, but I am always glad to be able to apply what I find to my models. Russ Jay 1 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
michael mott Posted June 18, 2013 #195 Posted June 18, 2013 Russ, I know how you feel these last few days. Nice work on the cleats. 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.
Jim Lad Posted June 18, 2013 #196 Posted June 18, 2013 Yep, coming along nicely, Russ. It must be a good feeling to have access to such good original photos of the type of schooner that you're building. John Quote
russ Posted June 18, 2013 Author #197 Posted June 18, 2013 Michael: Thanks. I feel so much better when I get into the shop and make some progress. It really calms me and helps me focus. 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 June 18, 2013 Author #198 Posted June 18, 2013 John: Thanks for the kind words. I have been VERY fortunate in my research on these schooners to have access to local contemporary photos. That is where I get so much good information. 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
mtaylor Posted June 18, 2013 #199 Posted June 18, 2013 Russ, The only comment I can make is a low whistle followed by a soft "wow!". Looks wonderful. 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 June 18, 2013 Author #200 Posted June 18, 2013 Mark: Thanks. I am really happy with the cleats. Those fastenings will make sure they do not go flying down the road. 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
captainbob Posted June 18, 2013 #201 Posted June 18, 2013 The cleats look good. I've just started noticing this type of cleat on ships. I suspect it was used more than we know. 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 June 18, 2013 Author #202 Posted June 18, 2013 Bob: Thanks. In these work boats, they used what they had. The cleats were just really just boards nailed onto the stanchions. In that photo I posted, you can see another thing they did. There is a piece of iron bar through another stanchion up forward, almost like a belaying pin , but it is horizontal rather than vertical. 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 June 19, 2013 #203 Posted June 19, 2013 Cleaver, those fishermen. Bob Barbara 1 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 June 19, 2013 Author #204 Posted June 19, 2013 Bob: Yes, clever indeed. 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
Blue Ensign Posted June 20, 2013 #205 Posted June 20, 2013 A most interesting log Russ that clearly demonstrates your approach to the build, to the great benefit of us all. Beautiful hull lines you have achieved, I think your client will be well pleased. I find it's always a bad sign when those words I am going to live with it for a few days and then see what I think creep into my mind, more often than not I end up not being able to live with it. Needs careful consideration before action tho' presumably the starboard hawse hole is slightly larger than the Port, and there's always the risk of making things worse.Those lips look tricky little beggars to make. Regards, B.E. Mirabell61 1 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.
augie Posted June 20, 2013 #206 Posted June 20, 2013 Tough decision. but we make them all the time. A lot depends on the chains. You'll make the right choice. 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
captainbob Posted June 20, 2013 #207 Posted June 20, 2013 Russ, It's my experience that if I don't fix it, whenever I look at that boat the error is all I see. 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 June 20, 2013 Author #208 Posted June 20, 2013 B.E.: Thanks for the kind words. The hawse lips are carved from boxwood. Not that difficult to make once you get the hang of it, but I sized the port side lips a little better. I may change the starboard side lips, but I will look at it later to day and see what I think. The difference is not that much unless you are looking at it under magnification. 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 June 20, 2013 Author #209 Posted June 20, 2013 Augie: Thanks for the support. 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 June 20, 2013 Author #210 Posted June 20, 2013 Bob: 99% of the time, I agree. There will be so much going on up in the bow that these lips may not even be seen once they are painted, the anchor chain installed and so forth. I am weighing it today to decide. Russ WackoWolf 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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