vossiewulf Posted January 27 #151 Posted January 27 8 minutes ago, Jim Lad said: I can say this because of my vast intellect and my encyclopedic knowledge of model making I hate that moment when I realize my cunning plan is not in fact cunning after all. Rick310, Keith Black, BANYAN and 1 other 4 Building HM Cutter Lady Nelson 1:64
Jim Lad Posted January 27 Author #152 Posted January 27 Reminds me of Baldrick - "I have a cunning plan, my Lord." 😀 John vossiewulf, Wintergreen, Keith Black and 3 others 3 3
Jim Lad Posted February 1 Author #153 Posted February 1 Another update. All the headsails are now completed, although I may re-run one of the fore topmast staysail sheets - we'll see. A start has been made on the main staysails, so it hopefully won't be too long before I can cross the first yard. There are still quite a few other outstanding jobs to do other than rigging, however I'd like to get at least one yard crossed so that visitors can get more of an idea of where the model is going. John Siggi52, Elia, Dr PR and 16 others 19
Keith Black Posted February 1 #154 Posted February 1 Lovely sail work, John. The transformation is remarkable. Paul Le Wol 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 February 1 Author #155 Posted February 1 Thanks Keith! John Paul Le Wol and Keith Black 2
Jim Lad Posted Sunday at 01:10 AM Author #156 Posted Sunday at 01:10 AM A major milestone in my eyes! Not only are the main staysails rigged, but the first square yard has been crossed. It's only sitting there at the moment. I hope to get all its rigging sorted out on Friday. I might do a little more work on the shape of the main topmast staysail, but I'll wait until the well deck boats are on first so I can see how it would fit between the boats. John wefalck, eatcrow2, Stephen Allen and 18 others 21
Bedford Posted Sunday at 05:54 AM #157 Posted Sunday at 05:54 AM She's really looking the goods John Keith Black and FriedClams 2 Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
Jim Lad Posted Sunday at 06:38 AM Author #158 Posted Sunday at 06:38 AM Thanks, mate! John Keith Black and Mirabell61 2
Mirabell61 Posted Sunday at 09:25 AM #159 Posted Sunday at 09:25 AM Good looking progress John, I have a question to the boats,..... are they self made from wood or by resin-casting ? Nils Keith Black and FriedClams 2 Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Jim Lad Posted Sunday at 07:54 PM Author #160 Posted Sunday at 07:54 PM Nils, I built the boats some time ago from wood. I thought I'd put up a thread about their build, but I can't find it at the moment. John FriedClams, Keith Black, Mirabell61 and 1 other 3 1
wefalck Posted Sunday at 08:02 PM #161 Posted Sunday at 08:02 PM She begins to look like a real ship 😎 FriedClams, Ian_Grant and Keith Black 3 wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
BANYAN Posted Monday at 12:55 AM #162 Posted Monday at 12:55 AM Great progress, and a major milestone achieved John. Those sails are looking good. cheers Pat FriedClams, Ian_Grant and Keith Black 3 If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
SaltyScot Posted Monday at 10:50 PM #163 Posted Monday at 10:50 PM I am not sure if you are familiar with the term "gob smacked", John, but I was certainly that when I went through this log. It literally means speechless and sitting here staring open mouthed. The quality is outstanding. I know you are a long way into the build but I will hop on for the rest of the journey sir. Keith Black 1 Mark On the table: Endeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80 Next up: Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62 Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70 Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8 Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen
SaltyScot Posted Tuesday at 01:45 AM #164 Posted Tuesday at 01:45 AM On 4/26/2024 at 2:06 AM, Jim Lad said: Sorry for it being such a long introduction, but it's been a pretty complex story!! Apologies are not needed here, both of these stories are very touching, John. I must say I was saddened to read of this great boats demise on the sands, what a very sorry end to a wonderful ship. She certainly led a full life at sea. The story of the model is not so different. There were times when it could have been lost and completely forgotten, were it not for some good fortune and a few very willing people. I am so very glad she is being restored in such a professional way to at least show the people who get to see her just some of the grandeur and spirit of the once great Duchess! Keith Black 1 Mark On the table: Endeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80 Next up: Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62 Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70 Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8 Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen
Kenchington Posted Tuesday at 03:22 AM #165 Posted Tuesday at 03:22 AM I'll echo Mark's approval of your bringing the Duchess back to life, for those lucky enough to see your restoration. What a remarkable ship she was! The second SCUBA dive I ever made was on her bones, in Starehole Bay, and I went back a few times after. It's hard to admit but that was closer to the date of her loss than from my visit to her until today. How a lifetime can slip away ... Trevor Keith Black, FriedClams, SaltyScot and 2 others 5 Current build: Model Shipways Lowell dory
Jim Lad Posted Tuesday at 06:12 AM Author #166 Posted Tuesday at 06:12 AM Thank you one and all for your encouragement. In regard to the ship and her model - the model is the star of the museum as she takes shape, and visitors are enthralled by her story. I'm always careful to tell our teenage girl visitors that she was named for a 16year old grand duchess! 😀 John realworkingsailor, davyboy, FriedClams and 3 others 6
Keith Black Posted Tuesday at 06:21 AM #167 Posted Tuesday at 06:21 AM 4 minutes ago, Jim Lad said: the model is the star of the museum as she takes shape, and visitors are enthralled by her story. John, that's so neat and that you're at the helm of her restoration has got to be a gratifying experience. Good on ya mate. FriedClams 1 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
SaltyScot Posted Tuesday at 01:58 PM #168 Posted Tuesday at 01:58 PM 10 hours ago, Kenchington said: How a lifetime can slip away ... So very quickly too ........... FriedClams, Keith Black and Jim Lad 3 Mark On the table: Endeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80 Next up: Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62 Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70 Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8 Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen
Jim Lad Posted Tuesday at 08:38 PM Author #169 Posted Tuesday at 08:38 PM Keith, I miss progressing on my model of the 'Meteor', but I must admit I love being able to bring this model to life! John Bedford, FriedClams, Keith Black and 1 other 4
KeithAug Posted yesterday at 01:39 PM #170 Posted yesterday at 01:39 PM The partly set sails look wonderful. Excellent work john. FriedClams and Keith Black 2 Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846
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