FriedClams Posted January 7 #91 Posted January 7 Very nice work at this tiny scale, mcb! Looking great. Gary Keith Black and Canute 2 Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox
Wintergreen Posted January 7 #92 Posted January 7 17 hours ago, mcb said: After viewing the latest pictures, I see more touch up, clean-up and corrections are needed The devil is in the details, right? I just want to add "what the others said" 😮 Keith Black, FriedClams and Canute 3 Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana,
mcb Posted February 16 Author #93 Posted February 16 Hello All, Thank You to Keith Black, Canute, Fried Clams and Wintergreen for your comments and thanks to all for the likes. Here is a brief report as this build moves slowly along. The rear derrick legs are built up and resting temporarily in the fixture. I will now have to build the three sets of cross braces between the front and rear legs. All these legs and cross braces are of different sizes and constructions. I hope that it will be apparent in the final product. Before long I should check clearance on the actual model, so I don't have any nasty surprises. Last night I brushed the front leg assembly knocking it over gently onto the cutting mat. One of the guide sheaves went flying to the floor, I was an hour finding it. At least I don't have to make another. Thanks for Looking in, mcb wefalck, eatcrow2, KeithAug and 4 others 5 2 Current: Blairstown, Steam Derrick Lighter 1:160 Completed: Isis, Floating Grain Elevator 1:160
wefalck Posted February 16 #94 Posted February 16 Yep, jigs make life easier and more precise 👍🏻 FriedClams, Keith Black and Canute 3 wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
Keith Black Posted February 16 #95 Posted February 16 (edited) That's some awfully fiddly work, mcb. And like all your work, very believable. Edited February 16 by Keith Black Canute and FriedClams 2 Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Canute Posted February 16 #96 Posted February 16 You're doing the Blairstown proud with this build. And lucky that you did find that errant sheave. Keith Black and FriedClams 2 Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
Jim Lad Posted February 16 #97 Posted February 16 Quote I was an hour finding it. At least I don't have to make another. But what would the build time have been for another one? 😀 John MAGIC's Craig, Canute, FriedClams and 1 other 4
mcb Posted March 21 Author #98 Posted March 21 Hello All, Thanks for the comments Wefalck, Keith Black, Canute and Jim Lad. Thanks everyone for the likes. A short update: About halfway through cross braces for the derrick assembly. I think I have to make about seven more, then touch up /repair and hopefully paint. Thanks for looking, mcb wefalck, Siggi52, Canute and 2 others 3 2 Current: Blairstown, Steam Derrick Lighter 1:160 Completed: Isis, Floating Grain Elevator 1:160
Jim Lad Posted March 21 #99 Posted March 21 That's starting to look Quite complex, mate. John Keith Black, Canute and FriedClams 3
mcb Posted April 13 Author #100 Posted April 13 Hello all, Thanks for the comment, Jim Lad. Thanks everyone for the likes. I have finished the derrick tower and will probably put the red paint on it today. It comprises a lot of pieces. I am happy that it actually fits around the rest of the superstructure. Starting on the boom now. Thanks for looking, mcb MAGIC's Craig, FriedClams, wefalck and 2 others 2 3 Current: Blairstown, Steam Derrick Lighter 1:160 Completed: Isis, Floating Grain Elevator 1:160
wefalck Posted April 13 #101 Posted April 13 Very intricate and detailed structure. Love these kinds of details 👍🏻 Keith Black, FriedClams and Canute 3 wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
Keith Black Posted April 13 #102 Posted April 13 That derrick tower is detail intense, mcb. 👍 Absolutely amazing. And the cannon.......LOL 🤣 FriedClams, MAGIC's Craig and Canute 3 Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Jim Lad Posted April 13 #103 Posted April 13 That's a very impressive tower! John MAGIC's Craig, Canute, Keith Black and 1 other 4
Canute Posted April 15 #104 Posted April 15 That cannon is to make the ocean liners stay at a respectable distance. Keith Black, Jim Lad and FriedClams 3 Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
FriedClams Posted April 19 #105 Posted April 19 Excellent detailing on the tower, mcb. Nice authentic look and feel. Gary Canute and Keith Black 2 Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox
mcb Posted May 4 Author #106 Posted May 4 Hello again, Its time for another update. Thanks wefalck, Keith Black, Jim Lad, Canute and FriedClams for the comments and thanks to everyone for the likes. I am working on the boom now, it progresses much more quickly than the derrick as it is made of far fewer pieces. I made a brass pivoting hinge for the base of the boom which sits on the pedestal built previously. Last pic is the boom temporarily in place on the boat. After a little clean-up, I will start rivets next. Thanks for looking, mcb Keith Black, Canute and FriedClams 2 1 Current: Blairstown, Steam Derrick Lighter 1:160 Completed: Isis, Floating Grain Elevator 1:160
Keith Black Posted May 4 #107 Posted May 4 It gets better and better with each new post, mcb. It's a pleasure watching Blairstown come to life. 👍 Canute and FriedClams 2 Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Jim Lad Posted May 4 #108 Posted May 4 Great work on the derrick! John Keith Black, FriedClams and Canute 3
Canute Posted May 5 #109 Posted May 5 Blairstown is looking great. You've nailed the Lackawanna paint job. 👍 FriedClams and Keith Black 2 Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
mcb Posted yesterday at 09:15 PM Author #110 Posted yesterday at 09:15 PM Hello Again, Thanks for the comments, Keith Black, Jim Lad and Canute. Thanks all for the likes. A small update: I have been working on the boat crane of which I can only see the top 1/3 in the pics that I have, so I must 'imagineer' the lower parts. It is made of a tapered brass rod with roller, hand crank winch, etc. soldered to it. First picture is under construction, second is with rigging temporarily attached. Last pic is 'Blairstown' as it is now with all the superstructure and dust sitting roughly in place. Nothing is permanently attached except the boom pedestal. Next, I will have to make a list of all the remaining items to be made and/or attached. Soon I will remove the windows on the pilot house and winch house and make better scale replacements. Last difficult task (I think) will be the railings and stairs which I believe should consume the summer months. Thanks for looking, mcb Keith Black, wefalck and Jim Lad 2 1 Current: Blairstown, Steam Derrick Lighter 1:160 Completed: Isis, Floating Grain Elevator 1:160
Keith Black Posted 23 hours ago #111 Posted 23 hours ago I love all the crisp details, mcb. At 1:160 that's dang hard to do. Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
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