hof00 Posted September 24 Author #91 Posted September 24 Hi All, Small update: Second Planking complete (Perhaps a "Tickle" here and there) Rudder Blank constructed So, the more I get into this model, the more I come to realize that it's more of a scratch build than a kit. I'm o.k. with this. There is "Sod" all in the way of materials, (As I have bemoaned about many times before), I had to have a damn good search for 0.5 X 3.0 MM Planking Material below the turn of the Bilges.... I milled my own 4.0 X 4.0mm wood for the Rudder laminations and other stock milled for Bitts, Etc. I am unsure what I will approach next, but I have plenty to do.... 🙂 Onward, I guess. Cheers.... HOF. Photos: uscharin, Ronald-V, Ian_Grant and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
rwiederrich Posted September 24 #92 Posted September 24 Coming along nicely for sure. Rob hof00 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."
hof00 Posted September 25 Author #95 Posted September 25 On 9/25/2024 at 12:27 AM, rwiederrich said: Coming along nicely for sure. Rob On 9/25/2024 at 2:20 AM, Ian_Grant said: Very sleek...nice planking job! 26 minutes ago, Rick310 said: Beautiful job planking! Rick Thanks Gents!! Cheers and Regards, Harry. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
BobG Posted September 26 #96 Posted September 26 Wonderful job of planking, Harry, she looks great! Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
Wawona59 Posted September 27 #97 Posted September 27 Well, it's clear that the early issues you had with the keel fit are now a distant memory. Scratch building, even on kits, just seems to be part of the ship modeling game. Keep up the beautiful work. Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project: Gifts for friends: 18th Century Pinnace, Kayak 17, Kayak 21 Indefinite Hold for the future: 1/96 Flying Fish, Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1/96 Arthur Foss tug, 1/64 Duwamish cedar dugout canoe, 1/96 Downeaster "St. Paul" Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy
Rick310 Posted September 27 #98 Posted September 27 I’ve scratch built probably 98% of my Flying Fish. Takes much longer, but a great way to develop modeling skills and you will be much happier with the results, even if not perfect! There is just something about a scratch built model that stands out! Rick Snug Harbor Johnny 1 Quote
hof00 Posted September 29 Author #99 Posted September 29 On 9/28/2024 at 2:18 AM, Wawona59 said: Well, it's clear that the early issues you had with the keel fit are now a distant memory. Scratch building, even on kits, just seems to be part of the ship modeling game. Keep up the beautiful work. On 9/28/2024 at 9:10 AM, Rick310 said: I’ve scratch built probably 98% of my Flying Fish. Takes much longer, but a great way to develop modeling skills and you will be much happier with the results, even if not perfect! There is just something about a scratch built model that stands out! Rick Thank you both for your kind words, very much appreciated. Yup, the Keel issues are now but a memory.... 🙂 Over the past few days I have been tinkering, thinking about the next logical steps. I assembled the Chain Plates, accounting for all of them. (I think I'll have to solder the middle link joint) Inside Bulwark Planking/Stanchions and Pin Rails have to be next. All good fun!! Cheers and Regards, Harry. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Jami Gibson Posted October 12 #100 Posted October 12 Hello Everyone! I bought this kit for my 87 year old father at the end of last year. He is really enjoying it. However, he now looking for some parts that he needs. Apparently, he does not have enough of the chain plates. I think he is about 10 shy I believe. I have been scouring the internet and cannot find them for this ship. The ones I find come to a point rather than rounded. Would anyone here have a clue where I could get me hands on this for him? It would be greatly appreciated!!! Jami Gibson hof00 and Gregory 2 Quote
Ian_Grant Posted October 12 #101 Posted October 12 I would try contacting Mamoli for parts. hof00 1 Quote
hof00 Posted October 15 Author #102 Posted October 15 On 10/13/2024 at 8:02 AM, Jami Gibson said: Hello Everyone! I bought this kit for my 87 year old father at the end of last year. He is really enjoying it. However, he now looking for some parts that he needs. Apparently, he does not have enough of the chain plates. I think he is about 10 shy I believe. I have been scouring the internet and cannot find them for this ship. The ones I find come to a point rather than rounded. Would anyone here have a clue where I could get me hands on this for him? It would be greatly appreciated!!! Jami Gibson On 10/13/2024 at 12:48 PM, Ian_Grant said: I would try contacting Mamoli for parts. HJ Jami/Ian, Sorry to hear of the missing parts.... I do not believe that Mamoli is a company any longer, I may be wrong, but I believe that a fire ended thier business, I think that you may be able to source Chain Plats as a Photo Etch accessory and is something that I want to have a look at also at some stage. Unsure of what company might deal with this but worth a look? I have also seen You-Tube videos on hot to make them, they don't look too difficult, maybe with a little practice. I wish you all the best with your endeavors.. Cheers and Regards, Harry. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Gregory Posted October 16 #103 Posted October 16 On 10/12/2024 at 3:02 PM, Jami Gibson said: Hello Everyone! I bought this kit for my 87 year old father at the end of last year. He is really enjoying it. However, he now looking for some parts that he needs. Apparently, he does not have enough of the chain plates. I think he is about 10 shy I believe. I have been scouring the internet and cannot find them for this ship. The ones I find come to a point rather than rounded. Would anyone here have a clue where I could get me hands on this for him? It would be greatly appreciated!!! Jami Gibson As mentioned, Mamoli went out of business but Dusek has re-released most of their kits. Do you know if you bought the Dusek kit, or is it an old Mamoli version. The new Dusek kit looks like this image. hof00 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
hof00 Posted October 17 Author #104 Posted October 17 Thanks Gregory. Speaking for myself, I bought the old version.... Cheers....HOF. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted October 21 Author #105 Posted October 21 Hi All, Bit of an update.... Bow and Stern Main Rail Prepped (Stern: 4 X laminations 1.0 X 1.0mm Not yet trimmed to length) Waterways, Bulwark Planking, Bulwark Stanchions and Pin Rails installed (Main Deck) Bulwark "Clamp" installed Remainder of Bulwarks to be Planked/Waterways installed, Bow, Main and Poop. I'll see how this progresses tomorrow. Cheers....HOF. Photos: Ian_Grant 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted October 27 Author #106 Posted October 27 Hi All, Small update: Inboard Bulwark Planking completed (Maple) Remainder of Waterways installed Main Rail installed It certainly helped to have components for the Main Rail pre-bent to more or less conform to the Bulwarks. The Main Rail still required some small persuasion to conform to the curves. Next task.... Undecided at the mo. Thoughts: are: Drill holes for Pedestal Rods Poop Deck Rail Deck Fittings, Bitts/Fife Rails Water Casks That's me for today. 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos: Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
rwiederrich Posted October 30 #107 Posted October 30 Wonderful job....I hope you have been following the threads on the newly realized McKay cutwater and naval hoods..... and forecastle changes to the plans of these models. Most manufacturers get it all wrong, making their models sorely inaccurate. Good build. Rob hof00 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."
hof00 Posted November 2 Author #108 Posted November 2 Thanks Rob, Many thanks for the Heads-Up!! Would you have any links to the info? To date, I am using Scott Branders plans as reference. Cheers and Regards, Harry. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
rwiederrich Posted November 2 #109 Posted November 2 8 hours ago, hof00 said: Thanks Rob, Many thanks for the Heads-Up!! Would you have any links to the info? To date, I am using Scott Branders plans as reference. Cheers and Regards, Harry. Pm Clipperfan and he’ll lay it all out for you. Fascinating stuff. Rob hof00 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."
rwiederrich Posted November 2 #110 Posted November 2 8 hours ago, hof00 said: Thanks Rob, Many thanks for the Heads-Up!! Would you have any links to the info? To date, I am using Scott Branders plans as reference. Cheers and Regards, Harry. Pm Clipperfan and he’ll lay it all out for you. Fascinating stuff. Rob 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."
hof00 Posted November 10 Author #111 Posted November 10 (edited) Hi All, Small update: Catheads prepared Fore Deck Mooring Bitts prepared Fore and Main Mast Fife Rails prepared Master Blank for Water Casks prepared and planked (This will be cut into six 21.0mm lengths, Strapped and Deck Supports manufactured.) Fore and Main Hatches will be re-built Main Mast "Step" (Housing) improved In all, it's starting to look a little more like a ship!! Plenty more to go.... 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. Photos: Edited November 10 by hof00 petervisser and BobG 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted November 12 Author #112 Posted November 12 Hi All, Small update: Water Casks completed, six of them - 3 Port and 3 Starboard. (My photos are a little out of focus so apologies for that.) Cheers....HOF. Photos: BobG and jpalmer1970 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM Author #113 Posted Tuesday at 11:28 PM Hi All, Update Time.... Channels installed Figurehead cleaned up, painted and placed Cat Heads in position (Not yet attached) Mast Tops made (One thing led to another and I decided to make the Masts.... After this I thought I'd turn the rest of the Spars/Yards/Stunsail Booms. Again, as I was well aware, not enough Dowel material at all.... I had a stock of Dowel, (Clear Pine), that some components were turned from.) I tinkered with my Plate Embossing device; after mucking around for a while yesterday I achieved a few runs of acceptable Plates Time to carry on, much to do!! 🙂 Wishing you all a great Christmas/New Year!! Cheers....HOF. Photos: Ian_Grant 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
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