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Lovely work and great tutorial on the hooked scarfs.   Enjoy the globetrotting....  will there be fishing involved?

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

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 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               

 

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CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Thanks everyone for the complements and bon voyage.  Have a few days left before leaving. 

 

Mark - sorry, no fishing.  Just going to be a tourist.

 

JP  - belt sander has been around for years.  Actually one of the low end models from Micro-Mark.  Nice part is that there is no vibration so it makes it possible to do some fine work.

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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

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Wow Augie, that deck looks superb, such a shame it's going to be partially covered.

 

It will however compliment the reining decks and deck furniture, you have set the bar higher yet again, I just wish you would have a thought for us mere mortals.

mobbsie
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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 KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


Next Build :-  

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WOW!  That looks superb Augie.  Hope you and the Admiral have a great holiday - I can't believe its now exactly a year since we did the same.  Where are you headed?

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Augie, Your deck looks like a dance floor, tight and uniformed. Pristine work to say the least ;)  Enjoy the globetrotting!

 

Bill 

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the deck came out fantastic Augie........I really like how the galley floor looks mated up to it :)    very nice color tone!

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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

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Augie,

 

Another admirer to that decking. That's amazing shine.

Enjoy your vacation and your Confederacy will be waiting.

 

Please, visit our Facebook page!

 

Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

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  • 2 weeks later...

It's time to close down the shipyard and head 'Over There' on vacation.  Keep a lantern aglow in the stern galleries so we can catch up to the Fleet again in mid-October.

 

I wish everyone smooth sailing and good progress in the interim.  Leave me lots of catching up to do when I get back.

 

Fare thee well, mates !!!!

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

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It's time to close down the shipyard and head 'Over There' on vacation.  Keep a lantern aglow in the stern galleries so we can catch up to the Fleet again in mid-October.

 

I wish everyone smooth sailing and good progress in the interim.  Leave me lots of catching up to do when I get back.

 

Fare thee well, mates !!!!

 

 

Be safe and have a blast!!!

-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

 

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Just went through this log and was extremely impressed.

One request:  On pages 52-55, the photos are not viewable.  I think this was a bug in MSW.  I'm interested in the planking process with or without spiling.

Would it be possible to fill in those photos? 

Great job! 

Enjoy your vacation.

Ken

 

NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA)

 

Current Build:  

Washington 1776 Galley

Completed Builds:

Pilot Boat Mary  (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build)

Continental Boat Providence   (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Continental Ship Independence  (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Rattlesnake   (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Armed Virginia Sloop  (from Completed Gallery)

Fair American (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build Log)

 

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Thanks to all for the good wishes.

 

Ken ---- thanks for the kind comments.  On the missing photos, yes, it was an MSW glitch.  Unfortunately, I didn't save the photos this time around so I have no way of replacing them.  However, the process is well detailed, with photos, in the instruction manual for Confederacy which can be found at the following link from Model Expo:

 

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/images/docs/MS2262/MS2262-CONFEDERACY-Instructions%20-%20WEB.pdf

 

It's a long download.  The specifics you're looking for are on about pages 46-52.

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

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Safe travels Augie. I hope you have a most enjoyable and memorable trip. We'll all look forward to tall tales and true on your return.

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Thanks for the information.  I will check out that site.

Have fun.

Ken

 

NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA)

 

Current Build:  

Washington 1776 Galley

Completed Builds:

Pilot Boat Mary  (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build)

Continental Boat Providence   (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Continental Ship Independence  (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Rattlesnake   (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build)

Armed Virginia Sloop  (from Completed Gallery)

Fair American (from Completed Gallery)  (from MSW Build Log)

 

MemberShip Model Society of New Jersey

                  Nautical Research Guild

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Have a wonderful vacation Augie, and remember, anything your not sure of mate let the admiral try it out first. :D

 

Come back keen and refreshed.

 

Be Safe and Be Good

 

mobbsie

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 KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


Next Build :-  

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I've received several PM's on how the spiling/edge bending jig I presented is working at the bow. In response, I've taken a few photos that I'll present here.

 

Let me state that this is not to be taken as a tutorial . It is simply how I do it.

 

You should remember what our bent/spiled planks look like after drying in the jig detailed by Chuck:

 

C-106.JPG

 

The forward tip of the plank is beveled to fit securely into the rabbet. Then, the tip and about 3/8" of the side of the plank contacting the adjacent plank above it are glued securely in place. It needs to be completely dry and tight as it will take some stress in establishing the bow curve of the plank. I use thick CA to do this as it is strong and easy to control:

 

C-107.JPG

 

A different view just to show how unusual it looks at this point. The blue tape is just there to protect the finished wale:

 

C-108.JPG

 

The loose end of the plank is now gently bowed and lightly twisted into position and glued flat to the bulkheads. Notice that the tendency to lift at the lower edge has been defeated:

 

C-109.JPG

 

Finally, the plank is glued to the remaining bulkheads:

 

C-110.JPG

 

Granted there are some irregularities but these should be mostly eliminated with careful sanding. Laying this plank took about 15 minutes (not including the spiling/bending/drying time).

 

Overall, I'm pleased with the technique. Hope this explains it!

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Good to be back!  But from the looks of it I'll be reading for the next month to catch up to you all.  Thanks for all the good wishes ---- and the lantern!!!!

 

Checked in on Confed  and she looks fine but it will take a week to get back to the shipyard.  Glad I have this log to remind me where I am.

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

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