HIPEXEC Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share #1471 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I was going to originally stain the whole thing dark until I saw how perfect the stand matched the ship's colors. Sometimes I luck out. By the way, the moulding is doll house moulding. Edited January 13, 2015 by Hipexec GLakie and robnbill 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share #1472 Posted January 13, 2015 I went to start on the yards and decided to take an accounting of exactly how much material I would need and how much Constructo gave me. Well...good old Coinstructo gave me material to within 2-4mm of what is needed, The sawdust will exceed that! So, I just went out and bought a lot more stuff since goodness knows how many mistakes I will make along the way. Dimitris71, robnbill, SkerryAmp and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted January 13, 2015 Share #1473 Posted January 13, 2015 Rich, the main issue I had with the spars was learning how to turn the ends down to toothpicks without breaking them. I actually used my full size lathe in doing them. Made turning them to size quicker once I learned how to handle them. GLakie, HIPEXEC and texxn5 3 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share #1474 Posted January 14, 2015 I spent the day going over the logistics of switching over to building and rigging the spars (yards). Good old Constructo gave me the exact amount of eye bolts to make the foot ropes. I can't drop one and lose it on the floor, now. I've also had to order more micro drill bits since I broke so many up until now. In checking the plans I realized if I placed the holders Constructo designed for the studding sails spars they would extend only a tiny bit, so I've redrawn the plans so they'll extend enough to actually hold a studding sail if I want to install one or more. Lastly I broke out my wood working gear so I can manufacture the spars. I do not have a lathe, so I shall taper the spars with a plane and sand paper. It's time consuming, but I can get good results. texxn5, GuntherMT, augie and 4 others 7 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1475 Posted January 14, 2015 Advice I received was to buy some brass wire and make rings and eyebolts. You need many, if you learn to bend them, and it is easy, there is no fear of dropping one. If you look at the beading section of the hobby store, or at Amazon, you can find some small round nose pliers made to make rings of various sizes. They are well worth having. I used many more rings and eyebolts than were in the kit. Stavrogin, GLakie, HIPEXEC and 1 other 4 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share #1476 Posted January 14, 2015 I'm going to the hobby store today! No more dropping-the-part fears! texxn5, GLakie and Karleop 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1477 Posted January 14, 2015 Hi Rich, yeah, making wire eyes is easy, cheap, and keeps you working instead of spending your time on your knees with a magnifying glass trying to find something that belongs to The Carpet God's..... GLakie, dgbot and HIPEXEC 3 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1478 Posted January 14, 2015 Here is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/Jeweller-Rosary-Beading-Pliers-Cutter/dp/B002EY1Z5Y HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karleop Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1479 Posted January 14, 2015 Hola Rich: I dont have a lathe either but I used instead a hand drill fix to a support to shape the spars and other pieces: Hope it can be useful. Saludos, Karl GLakie, HIPEXEC, dgbot and 2 others 5 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1480 Posted January 14, 2015 Playing catch up again but Rich, everything is looking fantastic!! Great job on the base, the lines are falling in nicely - really love what you have done with this build! GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share #1481 Posted January 14, 2015 I'm now in the eyebolt business with the purchase of round nose pliers. I loved the way all the ladies in the jewelry making department eyed me as I shopped in their domain. SkerryAmp, robnbill, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share #1482 Posted January 14, 2015 Hola Rich: I dont have a lathe either but I used instead a hand drill fix to a support to shape the spars and other pieces: 2 Heramientas.jpg Hope it can be useful. Saludos, Karl With all that friction you could start a fire! Nice homemade lathe. I'll try it. GLakie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1483 Posted January 14, 2015 Too funny Rich, my wife makes jewelry herself and more than one occasion I have leaned over and said..Hmm, those are interesting - can I try those a sec? Now of course she has learned - yes but am I getting them back or should i just order another one? heheeh Get a lot of great tools and ideas from all over =) src, HIPEXEC and GLakie 3 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 14, 2015 Share #1484 Posted January 14, 2015 Nice pliers Rich! Love the color. Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share #1485 Posted January 15, 2015 Let the yards begin! robnbill, dgbot, foxy and 2 others 5 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karleop Posted January 15, 2015 Share #1486 Posted January 15, 2015 With all that friction you could start a fire! Nice homemade lathe. I'll try it. Hola Rich: The outer piece is only as a guide (it is not tight so there is no friction), you really hold the piece with the sandpaper Saludos Karl HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share #1487 Posted January 15, 2015 Help! Do the studding sail spars sit at a 45 degree between vertical and horizontal? My plans are very vague. Sjors and GLakie 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted January 15, 2015 Share #1488 Posted January 15, 2015 Yes Rich they do. Whether it is exactly 45 degrees I am not sure. GLakie and HIPEXEC 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...
foxy Posted January 15, 2015 Share #1489 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Great work Rich shipmate. Yep you have it right on the stud sails. Love the wood working . Frank Edited January 15, 2015 by foxy HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share #1490 Posted January 16, 2015 Well it feels real good to get back to woodworking again making all the yards...but as soon as I reach for string, line or yarn and blocks....I turn into a big pile if incompetent mush! I've got to read and practice how to do rigging before I can progress from here. Well...nobody said it was easy. rafine, Sjors, Aussie048 and 2 others 5 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 16, 2015 Share #1491 Posted January 16, 2015 The yards look great Rich! I'm sure you'll do fine when you start your rigging. Lots of guides right here on this site. The main thing is, after you do a step, if you're not happy with it, do it over until you are. Because if you're not happy with it, that's when it stops being fun. Cheers HIPEXEC and dgbot 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1492 Posted January 17, 2015 It is looking great. The rigging is more intimidating than it is difficult. Just like everything else you have already done, it is just one step after the other. Before you know it, you will have them all done. Bill GLakie, HIPEXEC and texxn5 3 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share #1493 Posted January 17, 2015 I have to keep coming up with new tools....this time it's a lamp where I can let the glue dry on the blocks on my yards. They need to hang down while the glue sets. My Admiral hasn't seen this one yet. usedtosail, dgbot, augie and 7 others 10 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1494 Posted January 17, 2015 Night on the town Rich! Just 'til you think they're dry enough! Cheers HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share #1495 Posted January 17, 2015 Here's a "dry run" for the first two yards. They still need a coat of varnish and then rig their sails before installing them permanently. There's a lot left to do, but at least now I know what's ahead of me for rigging the sails. usedtosail, Aussie048, msberkman and 14 others 17 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1496 Posted January 17, 2015 Looking real nice Rich.....good idea on the lamp shades..You should have no problems with your yards. The round nose pliers are a must in every shipyard...I have 3 pair... HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1497 Posted January 17, 2015 Great work Rich shipmate. That's a new innovation with the lamp shade. 'Like it'. Frank GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1498 Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Rich, I like your wood stand for your Conny. Thanks for the Kudo's on mine, greatly appreciated. I have an actual rough slab of Red Oak (I think) which was cut off of the real Bowsprit on the Morgan during her restoration. I plan to use it and mount both my Morgan and the Constitution on it. I just have to figure out how I want the finished product to look. I'm making some Dolphins and might use them to cradle the ships...not sure yet. Keep us the good work. GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbelwood Posted January 17, 2015 Share #1499 Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Rich, Perhaps I'm a bit late on this but here is my method for making eye bolts and oar locks. Got this from a fellow modeler who makes hundreds of these as all of his models are scratch built. Most of my eyes are from .010 brass wire. Hooks are made from brass wire of different diameters depending on the eye size needed. I've been dropping in on your thread only occasionally as my builds are mostly steam powered river boats. Also, your work on the rigging is to damned intimidating. My anxiety level would be over the top. John Elwood texxn5, dgbot, HIPEXEC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share #1500 Posted January 18, 2015 I never stop learning from all you guys! Amazing. GLakie and Jimz66 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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