usedtosail Posted February 12, 2014 Share #241 Posted February 12, 2014 Oooh OOh I think I know. GLakie and CaptainSteve 2 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share #242 Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) The young chappie from Massachusetts seems to know ... Tom, please enlighten everyone. Edit: I love the Arnold Horshack impersonation !! Edited February 13, 2014 by CaptainSteve GLakie 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 12, 2014 Share #243 Posted February 12, 2014 You are arousing my curiosity. I am waiting with excitement. David B GLakie and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted February 12, 2014 Share #244 Posted February 12, 2014 The Bounty Launch, me thinks. GLakie and CaptainSteve 2 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted February 12, 2014 Share #245 Posted February 12, 2014 I know that only because the good Cap'n has been very interested in my build log. I have a feeling his will come out much better than mine. CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share #246 Posted February 12, 2014 The Bounty Launch, me thinks. Arrr ... 'tis indeed. I know that only because the good Cap'n has been very interested in my build log. I have a feeling his will come out much better than mine. If mine comes out anywhere near as good as yours (and a few others), then I shall be more than pleased. GLakie 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 12, 2014 Share #247 Posted February 12, 2014 That is a great kit. I have seen several completed models at Manitowoc. David B CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share #248 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I'm looking forward to commencing work on it. But, first, I really need to finish Connie's boats off ... ... and get Geoff his picture (after all, he was the one who kick-started me in the right direction in the first place - though, I confess I probably went off the rails a bit along the way). Sooo ... for now, I need to make some oars, masts, harpoons, rope coils etc etc ... Edited February 13, 2014 by CaptainSteve Craigie65 and GLakie 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 13, 2014 Share #249 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Here is a photo of one of my favorites. David B Edited February 13, 2014 by dgbot Crowler, CaptainSteve, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #250 Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Nice pics, dg ... Tho' they'd probably look better in my new Bounty Launch build log. Made some in-roads on furniture yesterday and (very) early this morning: Starting with some 2.5mm x 1mm stock wood, I cut 6 pieces to 4cm (pinnace oars) and 10 pieces to 2cm (gig and whale-boat) ... I then clamped some of these together (lining them all up beforehand) and, using a razor-saw, cut a groove in the centre at one end ... Then using sand-paper, widened and straightened the grooves ... Before crashing out around 4am, I attached sanded-down tooth-picks as handles to my oar-blades ... Once the glue had dried, the Dremel with sanding drum cleaned them up a little ... One broke, and so I ended up with 6 longs and 9 shorts. They're not perfect, but close enough considering they will be bunched-up and tied together (I'll be sure to put the less-than-perfect ones on the bottom). I still need to clip the oar-handle lengths to size. Edited February 16, 2014 by CaptainSteve mtaylor and GLakie 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie65 Posted February 16, 2014 Share #251 Posted February 16, 2014 Looking good! CaptainSteve 1 Quote Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #252 Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Also, yesterday, I made a large mug of strong black tea ... Not because of any hang-over I may have had, but to soak a piece of cloth to stain it. It's currently hanging on the clothes-line before being trimmed to shape and size. I'm hoping a week left in the Australian sun will fade and, hopefully, streak the cloth a little. Even though these sails will be rolled-up, I'm planning to add a bolt-rope around the edge of each piece (there will be three two: two one in the pinnace and one for the Gig). Next up, some fishing hooks have been cannibalized to make harpoons ... I originally wanted to do four - 2 per whale-boat. My tweezers had other ideas, and so I was left with two. (A worrisome thought plagues me, however. I can just imagine someone touching the barbs, pricking it into their finger, then pulling their hand back quickly in pain, as they fling my model into the wall.) 6 pinnace oars, 9 small oars, 2 harpoons and 4 winch-bars. Edited November 25, 2014 by CaptainSteve GLakie, usedtosail, Bindy and 1 other 4 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted February 18, 2014 Share #253 Posted February 18, 2014 Also, yesterday, I made a large mug of strong black tea ... Not because of any hang-over I may have had, but to soak a piece of cloth in to stain it. It's currently hanging on the clothes-line before being trimmed to shape and size. I'm hoping a week left in the Australian sun will fade and, hopefully, streak the cloth a little. So today's lesson is that I should get very drunk the night before working on sails? A worrisome thought plagues me, however. I can just imagine someone touching the barbs, pricking it into their finger, then pulling their hand back quickly in pain, as they fling my model into the wall. And now I know how the "Flying Dutchman" got her name! I am learning something new every day!! But super seriously, I am truly amazed at your work and scratch building/manufacturing these parts CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknbarney Posted February 18, 2014 Share #254 Posted February 18, 2014 As I feel this may be my next build, I am watching yours closely. This ship is one of the most beautiful square riggers of all time (my opinion). Nice work so far! Bindy and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Current Build: Chapman Frigate - Radio - Scratch Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbug Posted February 19, 2014 Share #255 Posted February 19, 2014 Bindy - That should be EVERY day's lesson. ~ - Bug Bindy and CaptainSteve 2 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #256 Posted February 21, 2014 Without question, Buck. Just so long as I can do her justice ... Bindy, Bug speaks the truth. GLakie 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #257 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) One issue I have considered whilst finishing up these boats with furniture, is trying to keep them mostly uncluttered. (Thanks, Geoff !!) Thus, I've chosen to cut back on the number of oars in each of the bundles. Also, buckets are gone. (Convenient ... since I haven't gotten around to doing them) Anyway, some pics this evening before any work is commenced for the weekend ... A touch of paint at the tip of the oar-handles, then bundle them up and these are now fixed in place. In the foreground is the tea-stained piece of cloth to become sails. The oars for the whale-boats have not been fixed into position, yet. I'm still toying with ideas for the winch and harpoons. Wiser folk have pointed out to me that harpoons were not likely on a naval vessel. However, my problem is that I may have "painted myself into a corner" with regards these as furniture, as the decision to install winches was taken long ago. At the time, it seemed like a good idea. I mean, whale-boats ... they're used to chase whales, right ?? They need whale-winches ... and harpoons, right ?? For now, rope has been wrapped around the winch drums. Not sure where it is going to go to at this point. If I keep the harpoons, the ropes can be attached to these ... If the harpoons are to go - perhaps in favour of a boat-hook - then where do I connect my rope ?? Thoughts ?? Suggestions ?? Edited November 5, 2014 by CaptainSteve Captain Slog, Bindy, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #258 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Today saw a few hours spent making a pair of sails for the two swan-boats. As these are to be rolled-up and tied to the masts, the sail-area used is probably less than a quarter of an actual sail, since I don't want the whole thing to appear too bulky. Incidentally, the tea-staining came out well ... but leaving them out in the sun didn't streak them as much as I may have liked. Using a coffee rinse may have worked better. No big deal, seeing as they'll be rolled. Here they are with bolt-ropes nearly finished ... Fortunately, many, many years ago, my mother insisted that her sons should learn to sew - tho' how she ever knew that I'd one day need to sew miniature sails, I have no idea !!! Also, the masts/spars visible in an earlier pic have been re-done ... they were too dark in colour (wrong stain !!) for these two boats. Finally, I've been reading up on making rope coils. Whilst the main ship will most likely have the flat Flemish coils which many others have gone with, I will instead place a few "Working" coils around my ship's boats. BTW ... here's a great link showing how to make those Flemish coils easily. (Yes, Jay, it most probably does look very familiar to you !!) Edited February 22, 2014 by CaptainSteve avsjerome2003, Modeler12, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted February 22, 2014 Share #259 Posted February 22, 2014 Steve The boats are looking great. Looks like the uncluttered way is the way to go! CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #260 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Thank you, Geoff. So very close now ... Okay. My sails were rolled and lashed to the masts/spars just a few moments ago. In all honesty, I really do not think the 2-3 hours spent sewing bolt-ropes was all that worthwhile - they can hardly be seen at all !! Oh well ... here's a couple of pics .... Just the two whale-boats to finish off now, although I am still thinking about how these will look. Edited November 5, 2014 by CaptainSteve usedtosail, GLakie, Bindy and 4 others 7 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted February 23, 2014 Share #261 Posted February 23, 2014 Your quote: Fortunately, many, many years ago, my mother insisted that her sons should learn to sew - tho' how she ever knew that I'd one day need to sew miniature sails, I have no idea !!! BTW ... here's a great link showing how to make those Flemish coils easily. (Yes, Jay, it most probably does look very familiar to you !!) My mother did not teach me how to sew, but I was always curious how a sewing machine worked. No I did not take her machine apart to find out, but I did learn how to sew on my wife's machine. I even made a quilt (but don't tell anyone, ok). I now also know how that bobbin and feed thread get together like a pair of dogs in heat. Again these little things we learned did come to good use these days (or may be haunt you amongst male friends). I tell people that this hobby has so many facets and interesting trials and errors, that it is never boring. Keep up the good work, mate. Some day soon I will have to follow suite and make my boats for the Connie. CaptainSteve, avsjerome2003, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #262 Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) ... I even made a quilt (but don't tell anyone, ok). I now also know how that bobbin and feed thread get together like a pair of dogs in heat. Again these little things we learned did come to good use these days (or may be haunt you amongst male friends). I'll make you a deal, Jay .... no-one will need ever know about your quilt-making expertise just so long as you never mention that my mother also taught me how to knit !!! Arrr ... Edited February 23, 2014 by CaptainSteve Bindy and GLakie 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted February 24, 2014 Share #263 Posted February 24, 2014 Steve, I used that method to make rope coils on an earlier build. It worked great. CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted February 24, 2014 Share #264 Posted February 24, 2014 Steve, your boats look great. BTW, it takes a real man to admit the he knows how to knit. dgbot and CaptainSteve 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share #265 Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) The closest I ever came to knitting was doing some macrame and tying a Turkish knot for the tiller on my little sailboat many years ago. Here is one on the deck of the USS Constitution in Boston. It fits around one of the eyebolts. I made mine to go around a bar, or actually the handle of the boat's tiller. Edited February 24, 2014 by Modeler12 alde, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted February 24, 2014 Share #266 Posted February 24, 2014 I have always wanted to try some rope work. I have a friend who was a mariner by trade and could do some great stuff. He could make a monkeys fist in a couple of minutes and made eye splices look easy. That Bounty Launch is still waiting. It's a great kit. CaptainSteve 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #267 Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Gettin' there, Alde ... At the moment, I am working on a pair of steering oars for my whale-boats. I'd never noticed before, but they are on the plans. Also, boat-hooks are in the pipe-line. Yet more fish-hooks shall be laying down their lives to provide these. Still not sure where the ropes wrapped around the whale-winches will be going. Edited February 25, 2014 by CaptainSteve GLakie 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share #268 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Quick update: Steering oars went onto the whale-boats today. I'm quite impressed with them (even if I do say so myself). Just a pair of boat-hooks to do tomorrow after work, then I'll finish these boats up. As for the loose ends leading from the rope wrapped around the winches, I'm thinkin' I'll simply make them into coils sitting on or towards the bows. No photos just yet ... the next pics will be for Geoff !! Edited February 26, 2014 by CaptainSteve GLakie 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 26, 2014 Share #269 Posted February 26, 2014 Many a sailor and shepard knew how to knit. This way they had warm clothed. David B GLakie and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #270 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) This evening, final touches were added to my boats: winch-poles, some "working" rope coils, and oar bundles (for the whale-boats). I tried to make a couple of boat-hooks, but after three failed attempts have decided to give these a miss for now at least (the latest, most successful failed attempt has been kept for another time). They have been a lot of fun to build, with plenty of scope for personal interpretation. As someone once suggested, each was almost a kit in itself. These boats have taken me a little over one year to build - including time to re-build one boat which was stolen when approx 3/4 complete. On the one hand, that is perhaps a bit too long; on the other, it's approx 2.5 months per boat, which means that I should be able to knock out the main, single ship in about the same time, meaning the whole build will be finished some time around June. Hmmm ... to paraphrase the log-on name of one of my friends here on MSW: Probably Not !!!! (Sorry, Brian.) When I started on these, my intention was to produce two distinctly different classes of boat. I think that, largely, I have succeeded. But enough waffling on for now. As promised almost a year ago, here are my recreations of the picture which has been my guiding influence throughout this stage of my USS Constitution build .... (And, once again, thank you Geoff M !!) Edited November 25, 2014 by CaptainSteve GLakie, robnbill, Aussie048 and 5 others 8 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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