rwiederrich Posted April 27, 2015 Share #1351 Posted April 27, 2015 Fantastic....! GLakie 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted April 28, 2015 Share #1352 Posted April 28, 2015 Looks fantastic EdT GLakie 1 Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #1353 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) William L. Crothers I am very sorry to report that Bill Crothers passed away on Friday, May 1. He was in his 103rd year. Bill’s research and writings on American clippers and packets, in particular his intensive exploration of the structures of these ships, place him at the forefront of contributors to our knowledge of these subjects. I am personally indebted to him, for without his work there would be no framed Young America model, nor perhaps more excellent examples to follow. It was my special privilege to have briefly known Bill and to have his valuable comments on my work. I will always value the interest he showed in the model, no less than the writings that made it possible. Ed Edited May 5, 2015 by EdT Mirabell61, dgbot, butch and 23 others 26 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1354 Posted May 5, 2015 Well said, Ed. GLakie, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 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...
GLakie Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1355 Posted May 5, 2015 That was a fitting tribute to a great guy Ed. We all live on through the stories that are told of us, and that was a good one! 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...
dvm27 Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1356 Posted May 5, 2015 Went to look up the bio on this fascinating ship builder and I believe his middle initial is actually "L". GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1357 Posted May 5, 2015 Great tribute Ed. I too have been moved by Mr. Crothers writings and collections of clipper ship data. His collective research is in my view, priceless. And you have translated his work into a living representation. No better tribute. Rob clipper, robin b, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #1358 Posted May 5, 2015 You are correct, Greg. thank you. Ed GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlocked123 Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1359 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Hi All, I don't recall the origins or original use of this phase, but in model ship building as well as other fields of endeavor, "We stand on the shoulders of giants". It is easy to sometimes forget what we owe to the likes of Mr. Crothers and Mr. Chapelle. John P.s. Ditto on Rob's comments on your build, your writings, and contribution. J. Edited May 5, 2015 by Landlocked123 GLakie, CaptainSteve, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote Member: Connecticut Marine Model Society Nautical Research Guild Model Ship World "So we beat on, boats against the current, bourne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby "If at first you don’t succeed.......skydiving is probably not for you” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfm Posted May 6, 2015 Share #1360 Posted May 6, 2015 Sorry to hear of Crothers' passing... I am contemplating/planning an eventual scratch build of the clipper "Red Jacket" (inspired by your Young America build Ed) and to such end have acquired his plans ("Sea Gull" branded plans from Taubman) along with his book "The American-Built Clipper Ship". The plans are excellent (for my needs) and I am about halfway through his book (a surprisingly enjoyable read). Together they will allow me to build a more than "reasonable facsimile" of the ship after launch. Piet, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share #1361 Posted May 17, 2015 sfm Good luck with your Red Jacket project. Bill's plans, I have three, are excellent. Sorry there have been no YA updates recently - too busy getting the book out. Ed GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted May 19, 2015 Share #1362 Posted May 19, 2015 I like the method of filling the space between the bulkheads. It gives you a very strong "framework". CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted May 24, 2015 Share #1363 Posted May 24, 2015 Can't wait to see the next instalment of this project. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share #1364 Posted June 3, 2015 As always, I appreciate all of the comments so many have made on the Young America project. I am sorry that it has been well over a month since the last progress report. The model work has been on hold for a few reasons - work on the book manuscript, a two week vacation from which we just returned, and the need to do research and drawings for the next phases of the build - fitting out the main deck, masting and rigging. I do not expect that there will be much progress on the model until later in the summer. However, during that period I will be posting progress on the 1:96 POB version of the model that has been constructed for demonstration purposes - to support the POB modeling processes that are also described in the book. Some may find this model and its contrasts with the 1:72 framed model interesting. I will start a separate build log for this. Since that model has progressed to the point shown in one of the above posts, the build log will be somewhat retrospective, but I will continue it as far as I decide to take that model. My intent with the smaller, simpler model has always been to take it to a point where remaining work on both versions can proceed from the same process descriptions. That has been done and the final chapters in Volume I of the book apply to both versions. However, I am considering continuing the POB build to a more finished state. Again, thanks to everyone for the continued support and comments. Ed CaptainSteve, capnharv2, Dee_Dee and 13 others 16 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 3, 2015 Share #1365 Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks for the update Ed........Great job! I've spend ample hours myself in historical study for my current builds and at a stop point as well. Again, thanks for this fine log. Rob GLakie 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted June 13, 2015 Share #1366 Posted June 13, 2015 Glad to see there will be progress on the POB while we wait for this one to resume. Rigging eh? Sounds awesome. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von stetina Posted June 28, 2015 Share #1367 Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Ed, It sure is looking terrific! I'm finally almost done with Lightning's ratlines. Over 1000 clove hitches, I'll never forget that knot if I live 500 years! Them I'm ready to start installing the yards. It will be quite a moment to finally open my drawer full of yards and start in on them. I'll be posting my progress pics soon. I'll be showing the tools I've found the most used. Not many at all. Once again, your model is wonderful. Bruce GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #1368 Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Bruce, Sometimes its best not to count things. I look forward to your pics. Thanks for your comments - looking forward to resuming work on the framed model. Trying to get the POB version caught up. Ed GLakie and druxey 2 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #1369 Posted September 4, 2015 The Book is out! I hope I may be permitted some euphoria over the publication of Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America, Volume I. It took a lot of effort by Sea Watch Books and me to get this to market this year. There were times early in the year when the amount of modeling and writing required to meet this deadline seemed insurmountable. All the generous and supportive responses to the two build logs on this site helped us keep our nose to the grindstone. The picture below of the book and its supplementary material hardly does justice to Derek Gardeners beautiful rendering of Young America on the Irish Sea on a winter’s morning as she approaches Liverpool – but it does serve as proof that the book is in print. I have examined every inch of this first copy and am delighted with the result. We hope you will be as well. As I did with the Naiad books, I will start a topic in the book review section for comments, questions, addenda, and what I hope will be very few corrections. In the meantime, this posting on each of the two build logs will at least serve notice that the book is out. Thanks again for all your support. Ed alangr4, Wintergreen, mikegerber and 33 others 36 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury S Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1370 Posted September 4, 2015 Ed, I put my order in last week. A must have for the library. Congratulations. Maury Piet, robin b, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1371 Posted September 4, 2015 Congratulations, Ed. A milestone reached in time it seems. It certainly looks very, very tempting ... Cheers GLakie, Piet and EdT 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1372 Posted September 4, 2015 Congratulations Ed. Michael GLakie, Piet and EdT 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1373 Posted September 4, 2015 Congrats Ed, I will be looking to add it to my library. David B Piet, EdT and GLakie 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1374 Posted September 4, 2015 Congratulations, Ed EdT, Piet and GLakie 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1375 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Congrats Ed. Just added this one along side the Naiad Vols. on my list of reading material to get. Edited September 4, 2015 by GLakie EdT and Piet 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...
druxey Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1376 Posted September 4, 2015 Euphoria is allowed, as well as a warm glow of pride! Well done, Ed. EdT, Piet and GLakie 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1377 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Beautifully done Ed. Nice detail and shape on the figures as well as the stern scrolling. Congratulations on the release of your book. Dave Edited September 4, 2015 by SawdustDave Piet, EdT and GLakie 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted September 4, 2015 Share #1378 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm very happy for you, Ed. I don't know whether to wait until Mystic so I can get an autographed copy, or to order it now to satisfy my need for instant gratification. Jack12477, GLakie, gjdale and 2 others 5 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted September 5, 2015 Share #1379 Posted September 5, 2015 Congratulations Ed and a hearty Thank You for taking the time to educate those of us that want to improve our skills in this great hobby. GLakie and EdT 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...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted September 5, 2015 Share #1380 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Congrats Ed. The book would be a nice Christmas gift Edited September 5, 2015 by AnobiumPunctatum EdT and GLakie 2 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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