mtaylor Posted July 4, 2013 Share #241 Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks Rusty for the info. I have a small sample and after seeing your use of it, I'm thinking this wood could be very useful. 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...
st george Posted July 4, 2013 Share #242 Posted July 4, 2013 I do like the look of that Red Heart. Where do you get it? David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share #243 Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks David. I get all of my wood from Jeff Hayes at Hobby Mill. http://www.hobbymillusa.com/ Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share #244 Posted July 5, 2013 I was able to get the fenders made and installed. With the moldings in place that would require cutting notches into the fenders and getting them to fit the curve of the hull too. Hmmm seemed a little difficult to me. Then I remembered Chuck (thanks again!) had us cut the molding away and just slide the fenders in place. Then I just had to sand them to fit to the hulls contour. Fit was good and it took a fraction of the time and no waste, oh ok I messed one up and threw it in the scrap heap, but to me that is no waste! harvey1847, aykutansin, Pete38 and 2 others 5 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted July 5, 2013 Share #245 Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks for sharing that with us Rusty. Great idea and well worth remembering. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 5, 2013 Share #246 Posted July 5, 2013 Very nice Rusty. Thanks for the tip. Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted July 5, 2013 Share #247 Posted July 5, 2013 Nice work Rusty, Funny how you remember things from the Confed build, I'm not installing my trim until much later on as I don't want to waste my boxwood. Ben Pete38 1 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #248 Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks Paddy, Grant. Ben, There was so much I learned doing the Confederacy and I still look back at the practicum every once in a while. Here I’ve started making the entry step. I first cut the angle for the bottom portion and then made a second cut forming the tread lip. They were then cut to length and the sides trimmed to match using a xacto knife and files. Now I just have to finish making them, 18 total are needed. fatih79 and mtaylor 2 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 7, 2013 Share #249 Posted July 7, 2013 Looking great as usual, Rusty. Pretty soon, with all the progress on Triton, you're going to have to turn your attention to your other two projects. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #250 Posted July 7, 2013 You're right Bob. With less available modeling time during the summer I've been giving the Triton the majority of that time. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjt Posted July 8, 2013 Share #251 Posted July 8, 2013 this may be a slly question, but what is Par Marfin please? I have tried to 'Google it' without succes. regards, Rob (Oxfordshire UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjt Posted July 8, 2013 Share #252 Posted July 8, 2013 Aha, problem solved......found it.....(Pau Marfim) a major typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #253 Posted July 8, 2013 Hi Rob all I can say is . Typing was never one of my strong points. I went back and hopefully made all the corrections. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #254 Posted July 10, 2013 Well all of the steps have been made and attached to the hull. The back of each step had to be sanded to fit so the tread was level. I did them one at a time so I didn’t mix them up. To keep the steps in an even row I clipped a ruler to the hull and used it as a stop. Then while I was working on the Triton the Admiral called to me and wanted me topside. Being the good mate I jumped to, set the cross section down and went to see what was up. Upon returning to the shop I looked at my work bench, and mind you I have a mastiff that can put her head on my desk with all four feet on the ground and regularly does, and almost had heart failure…………... I tipped toed over, gently picked her up and placed her squarely back away from the edge. Needless to say I didn’t do anything more that night. I figured I had used up every bit of luck I had and only bad things could happen! fatih79, mtaylor, sonicmcdude and 1 other 4 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 10, 2013 Share #255 Posted July 10, 2013 The steps look great. You did a wonderful job making and installing them. The stop clipped to the hull is a good idea. Russ 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...
Pete38 Posted July 10, 2013 Share #256 Posted July 10, 2013 Very nice job on the steps.Put this one away in my notes for further reference for when I get to them 1. Place ruler for stop for steps 2. Always place build AWAY from the edge of the table Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 10, 2013 Share #257 Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Very nice Rusty. Good tip with the ruler - thanks for that. And a lucky escape too.......... Edited July 10, 2013 by gjdale Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted July 10, 2013 Share #258 Posted July 10, 2013 Close one buddy! Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share #259 Posted July 11, 2013 Thank you all for you kind words. The ruler was what was at hand but any flexible straight edge will do. Ok the nerves have settled a bit. I guess I can start working again. I've wandered back to the gun carriages. I cut them out of Bloodwood. Just because I had some and wanted a little color variation. mtaylor 1 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted July 11, 2013 Share #260 Posted July 11, 2013 Looking good Rusty. Love that Bloodwood. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjt Posted July 11, 2013 Share #261 Posted July 11, 2013 Looking good Rusty, I lost all my MSW stuff (downloads etc. that is) after the the big crash + my own sytem had a 'melt-down'. So now it's back to 'square one' for me. I'm hoping to make a start on the Englsh Pinnace kit soon, it arrived in the mail a couple of days ago. All the best, Rob (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #262 Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks Paddy Hi Rob Yes the great crash of 2013 did touch us all. I learned I hadn’t saved as much of my work as I though I had and having a system melt down to boot would have been terrible. Well we all just start over where ever we can. Good luck with the Pinnace. It’s a wonderful kit. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 12, 2013 Share #263 Posted July 12, 2013 Rusty, the gun carriage components are looking very nice. Were the sides shaped individualy, or did you shape a block then cut the sides from it? Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share #264 Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks Grant. They were done individually as I did not have a block big enough. I set the table saw blade for each cut level and the cut 5 blanks progressing from lowest cut to highest. The extra one was for an oops moment. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 14, 2013 Share #265 Posted July 14, 2013 Re the "oops moment", this project has taught me to always make several more of everything that is required. The times I didn't, meant having to set up heights and jigs etc., all over again. It's a valuable lesson. Good to see you're on top of it. Regards, Grant. Rustyj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share #266 Posted July 15, 2013 Hi Grant, Oh I've had so many oops moments and there wasn't always an extra piece made. Well I've assembled the carriages and painted the barrels. Sorry Ben but I stopped at ten coats of paint. Next it’s time to do some iron work and soldering! Trussben and mtaylor 2 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 15, 2013 Share #267 Posted July 15, 2013 The guns look terrific with that bloodwood, Rusty. Don't let 'he of the 20 coats' give you any grief. Rustyj and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted July 15, 2013 Share #268 Posted July 15, 2013 10 coats looks plenty good from here Rusty. ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 15, 2013 Share #269 Posted July 15, 2013 The guns look great, Rusty. I agree that 10 coats seems more than enough. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #270 Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Augie, Ben and Bob. Hey if you add the two together I came up with 20 coats! mtaylor 1 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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