PMG Posted March 30, 2014 Share #991 Posted March 30, 2014 Congratulations, Mobbsie! We are all proud of you. Pierre mobbsie 1 Quote HMS Agamemnon by PMG - Caldercraft HMS Serapis by PMG - Aeropiccola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 30, 2014 Share #992 Posted March 30, 2014 Congratulations Mobbsie - a real honour and very much deserved! Having seen your models "in the flesh", I can attest to the quality of their build. Of course, I can see through your cunning ruse - this is really about making more room in the house to display Aggy when she's finished isn't it?!!! Sjors, mobbsie, augie and 1 other 4 Quote 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...
shihawk Posted March 30, 2014 Share #993 Posted March 30, 2014 All i can say is CONGRATULATUONS ,and no one deserves it more ,nice one !!!!!!!! mobbsie 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted March 30, 2014 Share #994 Posted March 30, 2014 That is indeed a great honour! Congratulations! mobbsie 1 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted March 30, 2014 Share #995 Posted March 30, 2014 Well done Mobbsie, and it also solves the problem of where to put completed models. If ever I get to Harwich I'll make a point of calling in to view. B.E. mobbsie 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: 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/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 30, 2014 Share #996 Posted March 30, 2014 Good on yer, Mobbsie! So now it's Mobbsie the mighty museum modeller! John mobbsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted March 31, 2014 Share #997 Posted March 31, 2014 Hay Mobbsie, You should be very proud, Can you post any pix? I would love to see them. All the best as always, Mort mobbsie 1 Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted April 1, 2014 Share #998 Posted April 1, 2014 Great to hear about the museum! Your modeling skills definately makes up for a museum quality. Remember to post pictures of your models in place. /Matti mobbsie and riverboat 2 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 1, 2014 Share #999 Posted April 1, 2014 congrats Mobbsie........few can boast.......many aspire.....to have their ship in such a display. very happy for you, my friend! I'll look forward in seeing the recent update on your latest master piece! mobbsie and riverboat 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted April 1, 2014 Share #1000 Posted April 1, 2014 Wow!! what great news Tony, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, how sweet it is to have one's work displayed in a museum. I'm happy to hear that your talents were recognized . Good show mate!!! Frank mobbsie 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted April 1, 2014 Share #1001 Posted April 1, 2014 Wow!! what great news Tony, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, how sweet it is to have one's work displayed in a museum. I'm happy to hear that your talents were recognized . Good show mate!!! Frank Thank you Frank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought you are my friend....... mobbsie and riverboat 2 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted April 2, 2014 Share #1002 Posted April 2, 2014 I love you too Sjors!!!! Do they have a Dutch museum for yours??? ( of course when it's finished) popeye the sailor, Sjors and mobbsie 3 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 2, 2014 Share #1003 Posted April 2, 2014 what??.........the museum??? :D Sjors and mobbsie 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted April 3, 2014 Share #1004 Posted April 3, 2014 Congrats Mobbsie, that is quite an honor, and a well deserved one I must say! mobbsie 1 Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Script Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1005 Posted April 5, 2014 Mobbsie, Not much more to be said. To have your work displayed in any public forum is truly a testament to your skill at model making as well as your understanding of what is important in the history of your country. Cheers, Jim mobbsie 1 Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted April 7, 2014 Share #1006 Posted April 7, 2014 Hi Mobbsie...Lawrence recommended that I check out your site as I'm in the snaking phase of my Victory model and have all kinds of concerns. So I did check out your snaking and it looks terrific. I wonder which knot you used? Caldercraft recommends a marling knot or an overhand knot. My other concern is how does one keep the spacing even since a little too much tension on a kot will draw the main stay up to the preventer stay. Anyway, real nice job you're doing and thanks for letting me look in. Regards, Jerry mobbsie 1 Quote Cutty Sark - Billings- Scale:1:64 HMS Victory - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1951-hms-victory-by-jerry-finished-caldercraft-scale-172-1805-version-wood/ HMS Bounty - Amati - Scale 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10200-hms-bounty-by-jerrys-admiral-finished-amati-scale-160/&hl= hms bounty jerry#39;s admiral Viking Ship - Amati- Scale - 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10415-viking-ship-drakkar-by-jerry-finished-amati-scale-150/ Half Moon - Corel - Scale 1:50 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/9065-half-moon-by-jerry-finished-corel-scale-150/&hl=%2Bhalf%2B%2Bmoon%2B%2Bcorel%2B%2Bjerry Bluenose- Model Shipways - Scale: 1:64 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/13649-bluenose-by-jerry-model-shipways-scale-164/&hl=bluenose La Nina - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 COMPLETED...7-8-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #1007 Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Guys, Thank you all for your very kind congrats and comments, they really are appreciated. I would like to reiterate that this is really a very small museum, I would say that in most cases it would probably fit into a double garage. I think they would have accepted a picture in a glass case to be honest. Mort, Matti, The museum doesn't open until the 1st May, I will get some pics then and post up. I'm afraid a Knighthood is a little way off just yet, I'm more like a surf or squire which is a Knights servant, very lowly. I apologise for not posting my latest pics sooner but I have been a little distracted, were still in the process of refurbing the kitchen and I have had a side project going on as well. I am getting a few new toys from Proxxon and was in dire need of some extra space. My admiral (Christine) has allowed me to make space in the loft to house them, so I have been clearing the loft and fitting a work bench, fitting the bench wasn't a problem but boy do we ever hoard a load of rubbish. Jerry, I hope the following pictures help you to work out the spacing for your snaking, the method I used was to start the first knot with a clove hitch, from then on I took a short piece of thread and tying a simple overhand knot around the Preventer Stay ensuring the snake line was inside the loop pulled tight at the desired spacing, using the gauge which I had made, on completion and being satisfied that the spacing was even and that there was no distortion I just put a minute spot of glue on the knot and when dry trimmed of the loose ends. Hope that helps mate. Some progress pics Main Stay, Gauge is attached to the stays Loose ends still need to be trimmed off All trimmed and finished Trying to get the tension right on the Crowsfeet so the stays are not distorted Completed Crowsfeet, I found it extremely difficult to eliminate distortion on the stays, this is the best I could manage. So that's it for now I'm afraid, progress has been slow and I'm currently working on the fore topmast and top gallant I thank you again for your very kind words Be Good mobbsie Mirabell61, mtaylor, hamilton and 21 others 24 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1008 Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks for the tutorial, Tony, it is quite helpful to me. Oh - and good luck getting that loft ready for the sawdust manufactory! mobbsie and riverboat 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #1009 Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Wayne Thanks mate, wood chippings and sawdust, don't ya just love it. Gotta seal of the trapdoor so it doesn't all go down below, if it does we all know what else a trapdoor is used for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( Toys should be dispatched tomorrow ( Wednesday) I hope, be with me late this week or early next week. :) Be Good mobbsie riverboat, trippwj and themadchemist 3 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1010 Posted April 8, 2014 I trust Rear Admiral Sjors is taking notes. Beautiful work on the Crow's feet. Good luck with the new toys. There shall be no stopping you now! riverboat, Sjors and mobbsie 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1011 Posted April 8, 2014 Great progress, Mobbsie! John mobbsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1012 Posted April 8, 2014 Lovely work with the crows feet Mobbsie. I feel somewhat responsible for your "side project" but not the slightest bit guilty! Hope you have fun with the new toys and don't forget to post pics when they arrive. mobbsie 1 Quote 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...
NAZGÛL Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1013 Posted April 8, 2014 Great clean work mobbsie, it looks professional! /Matti mobbsie 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 8, 2014 Share #1014 Posted April 8, 2014 Great crows feet and snaking, yes we must keep the admirals happy (a happy admiral is a happy shipyard) be it bathroom or kitchens, and being distracted by new toys is always allowed. mobbsie 1 Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1015 Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Mobbsie...Thank you very much for your kindness in taking the time to demonstrate your snaking method. I finished snaking the main stay and preventer today but after seeing your photos I'm going to rip it apart and start over. One question: did you use one piece of thread for each loop? I really do appreciate you. Many thanks again and best regards.. Jerry Edited April 9, 2014 by Jerry mobbsie 1 Quote Cutty Sark - Billings- Scale:1:64 HMS Victory - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1951-hms-victory-by-jerry-finished-caldercraft-scale-172-1805-version-wood/ HMS Bounty - Amati - Scale 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10200-hms-bounty-by-jerrys-admiral-finished-amati-scale-160/&hl= hms bounty jerry#39;s admiral Viking Ship - Amati- Scale - 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10415-viking-ship-drakkar-by-jerry-finished-amati-scale-150/ Half Moon - Corel - Scale 1:50 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/9065-half-moon-by-jerry-finished-corel-scale-150/&hl=%2Bhalf%2B%2Bmoon%2B%2Bcorel%2B%2Bjerry Bluenose- Model Shipways - Scale: 1:64 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/13649-bluenose-by-jerry-model-shipways-scale-164/&hl=bluenose La Nina - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 COMPLETED...7-8-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1016 Posted April 9, 2014 home improvements and work on your ship as well........you ARE a busy guy!!! the crows feet look great Mobbsie....if by distortion, you mean that the crow's feet are pulling the stay upwards....then they are doing their job. I believe their prime use was to help support the stay when the sails are in use. there is also the added rigging tied to the stays to take into consideration. wonderful job so far on the rigging.........very....very nice! mobbsie 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusawa2000 Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1017 Posted April 9, 2014 Hey Mobbsie: Congrats on the progress. I am somewhat jealous as Im still toiling away on the gunport lids on my Aggy. One question I have for you... are you planning to darken the ratlines or leave them in the colour in your pictures? Its a issue that Im going to have to decide on.. again.. congrats on the progress. I am planning to post some pics of my Aggy soon.. been busy with life these days so not a lot of progress... Have a good one Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada mobbsie 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1018 Posted April 9, 2014 Tony your work is outstanding!! The crows feet and your snaking look just perfect. Better hurry up and finish your kitchen, then you'll be able to play with all your new toys when they get there :P take care mate!! Frank mobbsie 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1019 Posted April 9, 2014 Great looking crows feet, Mobbsie. I'll have to bookmark yours and couple of other logs for the "crows feet standard of excellance". mobbsie 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share #1020 Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Thank Gents for the good words, always appreciated and never taken for granted. Jerry, To answer your question, Yes, each tie was a single thread, gets a bit tedious but it's worth it I think. Mike, I intend to leave them the colour they are, I like the contrast, besides that I cant take the chance of staining with dye, I know for sure it would go all over the deck, and you have to use natural thread as it's not a waxy as the black stuff. TOYS ARE HERE. Some Pics but all are still boxed. The box has just been delivered Opened I got this one from Sjors ages ago Jig Saw Disc Sander Things have gone a little weird so another post is in order be back soon mobbsie Edited April 10, 2014 by mobbsie Script, NAZGÛL, egkb and 8 others 11 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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