Cathead Posted May 31, 2022 #151 Posted May 31, 2022 Nice work. You're going to need that mug of beer before you're through! Are there curved sections of railings, too? mbp521 and John Ruy 1 1 Quote Eric Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
John Ruy Posted May 31, 2022 Author #152 Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Cathead said: Nice work. You're going to need that mug of beer before you're through! Are there curved sections of railings, too? Oh yes! There are curved sections. I will have to soak some of the frame sections, before adding the stanchions and cap rail. And yes on the beer 🍺 LOL 😆 But only after the work is completed, I don’t what to think about the rework the next morning. It’s hard enough to keep the sheer correct sober. 🤪 mbp521 and Cathead 1 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted June 17, 2022 Author #153 Posted June 17, 2022 Crew Quarters and Texas Deck… The Texas Deck mounted on the skylight roofing. Added the roofing edge detail. Glued down the Texas roof. Planking another roof on the Texas. Continuing to build railings. Lots of detail work in these railings, windows and transoms. She is coming along… Later 😎 Paul Le Wol, DanB, Prowler901 and 9 others 10 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Glen McGuire Posted June 17, 2022 #154 Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, John Ruy said: Crew Quarters and Texas Deck… I had not heard the term "Texas deck" before perusing your build log. Had to look that one up. Very interesting! And oh by the way, the detail and precision of your work on this project is incredible. John Ruy 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II
John Ruy Posted June 17, 2022 Author #155 Posted June 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, Glen McGuire said: I had not heard the term "Texas deck" before perusing your build log. Had to look that one up. Very interesting! And oh by the way, the detail and precision of your work on this project is incredible. Thanks Glen, The Texas Deck was new to me. Pursuing this build has led me to a lot of historical research as well. Yes very interesting indeed. 🤔 The Industrial Age is definitely as fascinating as the Age of Sail. The eras do overlap several decades. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_(steamboat) Here is a link for others, Texas was a word synonymous with Grand or Large. These steamboats were certainly a Grand site to see on the river. Thanks again for your comment and welcome aboard. Lots more detail coming up. Cheers 🍻 Glen McGuire, mbp521, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted June 25, 2022 Author #156 Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) Detailed Fire Systems… Water barrels and buckets supplied in the kit. Britanian Metal…. Painted white per instructions. Texas roofing painted gray… Trim Detail for the Texas Roof… Placement of Fire barrels and buckets… Onwards with roof trim and railings. Cheers 🍻 Edited June 25, 2022 by John Ruy mbp521, Cathead, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 10 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 15, 2022 Author #157 Posted July 15, 2022 Railings continued… Shut the front porch… 😆 KurtH, berhard, Cathead and 8 others 10 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 16, 2022 Author #158 Posted July 16, 2022 Finishing up the Texas Porch… Top rails added… Upper trim work filled and painted. Railings are getting easier, but very time consuming. 🤪 Cheers 🍻 mbp521, Cathead, yvesvidal and 4 others 5 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Cathead Posted July 16, 2022 #159 Posted July 16, 2022 Keep the faith! The marathon does end someday. Quick note, as those meant to be fire barrels and buckets in white? If so, to the best of my knowledge these were always painted red. Quote Eric Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
John Ruy Posted July 16, 2022 Author #160 Posted July 16, 2022 43 minutes ago, Cathead said: Keep the faith! The marathon does end someday. Quick note, as those meant to be fire barrels and buckets in white? If so, to the best of my knowledge these were always painted red. Yes… the drawings indicate they are to be painted White. I would have thought red, but white seems to be the color for everything. Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 18, 2022 Author #161 Posted July 18, 2022 Ok… I need some respite from railings 😆 I will continue steady progress on this build and have started a new day job The Bluenose, here is a link to my other build log if you would like to check it out. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32549-bluenose-canadian-fishing-schooner-by-john-ruy-164-scale-model-shipways-kit-no-ms2130/ mbp521, Cathead, Knocklouder and 1 other 4 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 20, 2022 Author #162 Posted July 20, 2022 Railing progress… Three more sections ready for paint. Cheers 🍻 Glen McGuire, KurtH, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 20, 2022 Author #163 Posted July 20, 2022 Front Porch Railing 2.0… I’m not happy with the Texas Porch. Railings on the left are collapsing. It needs heavier posts. DEMO Time… Save the railings. 🤪 Added posts… Much better… Yeah! OCD makes for perfection. 😆 yvesvidal, GrandpaPhil, toms10 and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted July 21, 2022 Author #164 Posted July 21, 2022 Railing progress… Someone asked earlier about curved railing sections? Progress! First section of curved railing installed. First Stair Guards on the Hurricane Deck. 😎 A good day aboard the Robert E Lee. Cheers 🍻 gsdpic, mbp521, Paul Le Wol and 7 others 9 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
gsdpic Posted July 23, 2022 #165 Posted July 23, 2022 That reworked porch railing looks much better, definitely worth the effort! Glen McGuire and John Ruy 1 1 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry
bcochran Posted July 27, 2022 #166 Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Hello John, I really like your work and all the effort you are putting into your model. I started a build log for a Pyro plastic 1/163 Robert E Lee. The plastic model does not have quite the detail you are adding to your model and of course it is plastic not wood. I could never see myself building a wood model of the Lee. But I am sure I can learn a thing or two about modeling the boat from your log. Keep up the good work. Edited July 27, 2022 by bcochran mbp521, Ryland Craze, Cathead and 2 others 4 1 Quote
John Ruy Posted July 27, 2022 Author #167 Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, bcochran said: I could never see myself building a wood model of the Lee. But I am sure I can learn a thing or two about modeling the boat from your log. thanks… I started with a Plastic model of the Cutty Sark. The first time I opened a wood model, it scared the heck out of me. I resold it on eBay. 😂 Start with a small schooner, you might like it. Warning ⛔️ Wood Ship Modeling is addictive. LOL 😆 mbp521, Cathead, Glen McGuire and 1 other 4 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
bcochran Posted July 29, 2022 #168 Posted July 29, 2022 Hi John, Is there anyway you could share the plans that came with your kit? They look to have a bit more information that I have with mine. It's OK if you don't. mbp521 1 Quote
John Ruy Posted July 29, 2022 Author #169 Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, bcochran said: Hi John, Is there anyway you could share the plans that came with your kit? They look to have a bit more information that I have with mine. It's OK if you don't. If you take a look at my first page of this build log, you will find photos of the two drawings that came with the one page of instructions. The kit is estimated to be from 1972. Vintage kits like these never have much in the way of instruction beyond the blueprints. As for the blueprints, I like to keep them for display. Paying for copies of the blueprints and shipping to you may be an option, but I wouldn’t guarantee to quality due to the age of these prints. You might just copy the photos from my build, for your purposes. Unless you are planning to scratch build, I wouldn’t suggest buying the plans. Most of my additional detail, particularly the engine room, came from researching the Robert E Lee. As was suggested to me by @Cathead, I would suggest getting a copy of The Western Rivers Engineroom Cyclopœdium by Alan Bates. It's rare but you can find it used in places, or you could always put in an interlibrary loan request. Its out of print but I found it being copied at the Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville, IN. His companion volume The Western Rivers Steamboat Cyclopoedium would also be an excellent resource, and has some basic information on engine design and layout. Take care John Edited July 29, 2022 by John Ruy mbp521 and Cathead 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
mbp521 Posted July 30, 2022 #170 Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 3:50 PM, John Ruy said: Wood Ship Modeling is addictive. Truer words have never been spoken. I bought my first wooden ship kit ten years ago and have not built a plastic one since. -Brian Cathead and John Ruy 2 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways
John Ruy Posted August 5, 2022 Author #171 Posted August 5, 2022 Hurricane Deck edging… As I progress with the railings, I am starting to get a better picture of the material needs. Mid west Products is out of stock on these items. 🤨 I have been able source some from University Bookstores. I need more packets of the .0208 x .0312. My order for these is back ordered until September. I am hoping Midwest can step up production. A 100 mm length of railing is now taking me about 4 hours to complete construction. That’s an improvement over when I started. 🤪 Progress, albeit minimal… Cheers 🍻 GrandpaPhil, Glen McGuire, KurtH and 4 others 7 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
mbp521 Posted August 5, 2022 #172 Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Looking good John. Have you tried Northeastern Scale lumber? I use them all the time and they have a great selection of wood strips. https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/ -Brian Edited August 5, 2022 by mbp521 John Ruy 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways
John Ruy Posted August 5, 2022 Author #173 Posted August 5, 2022 3 hours ago, mbp521 said: Looking good John. Have you tried Northeastern Scale lumber? I use them all the time and they have a great selection of wood strips. https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/ -Brian Brian, Thanks for the lumber source. They have what I needed and more. Great resource. 👍 mbp521 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
mbp521 Posted August 5, 2022 #174 Posted August 5, 2022 Glad to help out. -Brian John Ruy 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways
John Ruy Posted August 8, 2022 Author #175 Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 8:32 AM, John Ruy said: A 100 mm length of railing is now taking me about 4 hours to complete construction. That’s an improvement over when I started More progress… Railing construction now taking just 2 hours per 100 mm of railing. 👍 Cathead, Glen McGuire, Prowler901 and 1 other 4 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted August 10, 2022 Author #176 Posted August 10, 2022 Railing materials arrived today. Yeah! Micro Carpentry may continue without interruption. 🤪 Cheers 🍻 yvesvidal, mbp521, Cathead and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted August 29, 2022 Author #177 Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Chimney and Escape pipes… A much needed diversion from Railings, resulted in progress on details of Smoke and Steam Stacks. Steam Escape pipes built using kit supplied flanges and split rings from my supply drawer. Metal flanges supplied in the kit… Rings fashioned from copper wire… Painted Flat Black… Set eyelets for guy wires… Fashioned Navigational Lanterns… Fashioned decorative elements from card stock… Not sure what to call these, but a pain in the … 🤪 Then came the hardest item to scratch build with no instruction, only the drawing and photos for guidance. 3 step process x 3… I’m not even going to share the number of failed attempts before getting these right. Sometimes I wonder why do I do this to myself, then it all comes together. 😎 Stacks and Steam Pipes completed… Stacking those railings up on the Main Deck. Cheers 🍻 Edited August 29, 2022 by John Ruy Glen McGuire, Cathead, Prowler901 and 6 others 7 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Glen McGuire Posted August 29, 2022 #178 Posted August 29, 2022 Brilliant work, John! John Ruy and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II
Cathead Posted August 29, 2022 #179 Posted August 29, 2022 Wow, nice work on those finicky details. John Ruy 1 Quote Eric Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
John Ruy Posted October 6, 2022 Author #180 Posted October 6, 2022 Back from a stretch with the Bluenose. Still building out those “finicky” railings, when I noticed I would need to anchor the Chimney Guys to the Hurricane Deck before I could install the railing. I needed to study the drawings carefully to fully understand the guy cables. Bluejacket has supplied stranded wire for this purpose. Given the following instructions, this rigging is no simple task. 🤪 So here I begin on yet another tedious task. So far it’s going well. This endeavor has now moved me to build the Derrick Masts, tapering 1/8” dowel and painting them white. They are also part of the guying system. You will notice in the above photo those “finicky” railings needing to be painted. 1 of 3 forward cable guy systems installed. Another three sets will need to go aft of the chimneys to keep everything taught. As you can see in the drawing provide above. I originally thought I might be a year to finish. It may just be a bit longer. 😆 But then this is what we live for right? Cheers 🍻 Cathead, Prowler901, KurtH and 2 others 5 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
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