Keith Black Posted October 14 Author Share #331 Posted October 14 5 hours ago, Rick310 said: Just a magnificent model Keith!! What a fun project!! Incredibly well done!! Thank you, Rick. 5 hours ago, Glen McGuire said: I can't top that compliment, so I will repeat it! This project is bloody ripper! Such a cool build to follow and every aspect of the work was exceptional. Congratulations, Keith!! My friend, I've enjoyed having you at my shoulder during this little project. Thank you, Glen. 3 hours ago, mbp521 said: More like a beautiful swan Keith!! Brian, thank you for that kind thought. Canute, Glen McGuire, tmj and 4 others 7 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted October 14 Share #332 Posted October 14 Fantastic little project Keith, love the details, fine painting and weathering! Canute, Keith Black, tmj and 4 others 6 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmj Posted October 14 Share #333 Posted October 14 So, what's next, Keith? Keith Black, mtaylor, mbp521 and 2 others 5 Quote "The journey of a thousand miles is only the beginning of a thousand journeys!" Current Build; 1776 Gunboat Philadelphia, Navy-Board Style, Scratch Build 1:24 Scale On the Drawing Board; 1777 Continental Frigate 'Hancock', Scratch Build, Admiralty/Pseudo Hahn Style, "In work, active in CAD design stage!" In dry dock; Scratch Build of USS Constitution... on hold until further notice, if any. Constructro 'Cutty Sark' ... Hull completed, awaiting historically accurate modifications to the deck, deck houses, etc., "Gathering Dust!" Corel HMS Victory Cross Section kit "BASH"... being neglected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 14 Author Share #334 Posted October 14 (edited) 9 hours ago, AJohnson said: Fantastic little project Keith, love the details, fine painting and weathering! Thank you, Andrew. 6 hours ago, tmj said: So, what's next, Keith? I'm torn Tom. I desperately need to get back to working on the Tennessee but Lula pulls at me mightily. Lula will be the helper/support sternwheeler for this build. In modern pile driving they refer to a helper/support boat as simply a supply ship which makes sense. Then again I may get a wild hair and build that garbage scow. All kidding aside, a garbage scow done correctly would be a real neat build. So many great subjects, so little time. Edited October 15 by Keith Black mtaylor, AJohnson, Cathead and 6 others 9 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted October 14 Share #335 Posted October 14 I vote for either one over the Tennessee. Surely somebody has built the Tennessee before - I don't remember a garbage scow though. Kurt mtaylor, Canute, tmj and 5 others 5 3 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted October 14 Share #336 Posted October 14 As much as I like the Tennessee, I vote for the Lula to complete this unique project. tmj, mbp521, Canute and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 15 Author Share #337 Posted October 15 Resistance is futile, I've printed two copies of Lula and will start scaling her dimensions. MAGIC's Craig, gjdale, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin Posted October 15 Share #338 Posted October 15 Good decision Great job on that pile driver, great weathering, looks very real! tmj, Glen McGuire, Keith Black and 3 others 5 1 Quote Roel Gallery Scratch built: 1/700 CLV Living Stone 1/700 ULCC Ti Europe 1/400 Split barge Bengel 1/100 tug Union Eagle 1/2000 Sea Installer - bottle 1/2000 CSD Spartacus Build logs: 1/2000 Sea Installer - FINISHED - Bottle 1/2000 Spartacus - FINISHED 1/100 LPG Tanker Chaconia - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 15 Author Share #339 Posted October 15 9 hours ago, Javelin said: Great job on that pile driver, great weathering, looks very real! Thank you, Roel. mtaylor, tmj, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted October 15 Share #340 Posted October 15 That's a cracker of a job Keith very well presented, and doing the extra shading has made it pop 👍👍 Regards Richard mtaylor, Keith Black, mbp521 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 16 Author Share #341 Posted October 16 1 hour ago, Retired guy said: That's a cracker of a job Keith very well presented, and doing the extra shading has made it pop 👍👍 Thank you, Richard. mtaylor, Canute, mbp521 and 1 other 4 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted October 16 Share #342 Posted October 16 Not such a wonky donkey after all. Excellent work Keith. tmj, Retired guy, mtaylor and 3 others 5 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted October 16 Share #343 Posted October 16 Absolutely wonderful! Not sure I have novel words to add after all the others got there first. These obscure unique projects are my favorite on MSW and you've really added to the genre here. I'm glad you anticipated my vote and went for the Lula. Canute, Retired guy, JacquesCousteau and 5 others 7 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted October 16 Share #344 Posted October 16 I am for Lula, as well. Are you putting it all on the water? Your work always gives me so many things to try, nice work. Bob M. Canute, mtaylor, tmj and 2 others 4 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 17 Author Share #345 Posted October 17 Thanks to all for he likes and the support. 15 hours ago, KeithAug said: Not such a wonky donkey after all. Excellent work Keith. Thank you, Keith. The laughter of that original post make it forever a wonky donkey, thank you for a lasting memory. 13 hours ago, Cathead said: Absolutely wonderful! Not sure I have novel words to add after all the others got there first. These obscure unique projects are my favorite on MSW and you've really added to the genre here. I'm glad you anticipated my vote and went for the Lula. Thank you, Eric. I'll be relying heavily on you Peerless build as I start in on Lula. 12 hours ago, Knocklouder said: I am for Lula, as well. Are you putting it all on the water? Your work always gives me so many things to try, nice work. Thank you, Bob. Yes, Lula will be a waterline model and I expect Goober and Pile to lend a hand since they have experience working on the King of the Mississippi. KeithAug, clearway, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 17 Share #346 Posted October 17 Hi Keith, you may have noticed I was watching on/lurking this wonderful build, but had not commented. Everyone else had complimented and made all the relevant/necessary responses without me further cluttering up your build. Congrats on finishing the project, it looks great - an interesting maritime related subject matter that I have not seen covered before. KUDOS cheers Pat Keith Black, tmj, mbp521 and 5 others 7 1 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted October 19 Share #347 Posted October 19 Catching up after some time away, Keith and what a fantastic looking model you've created! I know I'm repeating myself here, but I really find the overall feel and impression of the model to be very congruous - each element complements the whole and nothing feels or looks like it doesn't belong. A great job of merging disparate components into one, and your very effective weathering reinforces that. Look forward to the final touches. Gary mbp521, Canute, tmj and 4 others 6 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 19 Author Share #348 Posted October 19 On 10/17/2024 at 7:28 PM, BANYAN said: Hi Keith, you may have noticed I was watching on/lurking this wonderful build, but had not commented. Everyone else had complimented and made all the relevant/necessary responses without me further cluttering up your build. Congrats on finishing the project, it looks great - an interesting maritime related subject matter that I have not seen covered before. KUDOS Thank you, Pat. Please do not ever feel like you're cluttering one of my logs with comments whether they're on topic or off. I like to think my build logs are representative of my worktable. When in the midst of a build my worktable maybe covered with a myriad of items. Someone other than myself may think not all those items are necessary but each is essential for the task at hand. The same applies with my build logs, some may think the comments by others a clutter especially if off topic. I welcome every comment, on or off topic. On topic comments keep me pointed toward the finish line, off topic comments provide a much needed break along the way. 2 hours ago, FriedClams said: Catching up after some time away, Keith and what a fantastic looking model you've created! I know I'm repeating myself here, but I really find the overall feel and impression of the model to be very congruous - each element complements the whole and nothing feels or looks like it doesn't belong. A great job of merging disparate components into one, and your very effective weathering reinforces that. Look forward to the final touches. One of the greatest compliments is when the teacher compliments his student. Thank you, Gary. Canute, Retired guy, tmj and 2 others 5 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Kimmer Posted October 19 Share #349 Posted October 19 Keith, When you started the Steam Donkey you thought you would barely have time to finish it and now you're thinking about a Lula and a garbage scow, I love it. The weathering is exceptional. Great work. Dan tmj, Retired guy, mbp521 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted October 20 Share #350 Posted October 20 22 hours ago, Keith Black said: When in the midst of a build my worktable maybe covered with a myriad of items I hear you there Keith- every once in a while i need to take everything off and tidy up so i can find things again! You did a great job there and can't wait to see the sternwheeler..... garbage scow- would that be a first on M.S.W. Keith Keith Black, Glen McGuire, mtaylor and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 20 Author Share #351 Posted October 20 22 hours ago, Daniel Kimmer said: When you started the Steam Donkey you thought you would barely have time to finish it and now you're thinking about a Lula and a garbage scow, I love it. The weathering is exceptional. Great work. Thank you, Dan. I had no worries about finishing the pile driver, it's the pile driver, support boat, now piling barge, tower crane, and dock diorama vision along with the Tennessee that I worry about not having time left to finish. 19 minutes ago, clearway said: I hear you there Keith- every once in a while i need to take everything off and tidy up so i can find things again! You did a great job there and can't wait to see the sternwheeler..... garbage scow- would that be a first on M.S.W. Thank you, Keith. The garbage scow was tongue in cheek. I did do some research on the subject and the below is a most interesting peek back into the "way it was" https://www.google.com/search?q=new+york+historical+film+clip+showing+garbage+scow+being+loaded+by+horse+and+wagon&client=safari&sca_esv=5a02a879fec8af02&rls=en&ei=7jAVZ-XpI861ptQP45SPWQ&ved=0ahUKEwjlmJLPsZ2JAxXOmokEHWPKIwsQ4dUDCA8&oq=new+york+historical+film+clip+showing+garbage+scow+being+loaded+by+horse+and+wagon&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiUm5ldyB5b3JrIGhpc3RvcmljYWwgZmlsbSBjbGlwIHNob3dpbmcgZ2FyYmFnZSBzY293IGJlaW5nIGxvYWRlZCBieSBob3JzZSBhbmQgd2Fnb25IAFAAWABwAHgAkAEAmAEAoAEAqgEAuAEMyAEA-AEBmAIAoAIAmAMAkgcAoAcA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1d3fa88b,vid:dGs9Ve-Pw74,st:0 clearway, FriedClams, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted October 20 Share #352 Posted October 20 (edited) Excellently done and executed, Keith! Edited October 20 by GrandpaPhil FriedClams, Keith Black, mtaylor and 4 others 6 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 20 Author Share #353 Posted October 20 3 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: Excellently done and executed, Keith! Thank you, Phil. Not quite done, a few bits remain to be added plus a couple of figures. Knocklouder, GrandpaPhil, tmj and 4 others 7 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 21 Author Share #354 Posted October 21 (edited) Thank you to everyone for the likes, the kind comments and for following along.. i've added some of the remaining props. I still have a ladder to make that was used to open and shut the upper cable tower doors. It will get mounted horizontally on the left side of the shed, that and the addition of a couple of figures and this little project will be done. The next photo post should be the finally. I darkened the deck a bit more, I hated doing so because less of the brown tones are visible but that's the why the guys were, nothing more than floating pigpens. If they had been toilets you wouldn't have wanted to sit on one. A small overflow woodpile added. Lula delivered a pile of firewood that needs to be carried into the shed and stacked. Friction drum line coil added. This is he line that would have been used for tying the piling and dragging them up into the hammer slide. Old drum line stacked outside the door. I adhered some single wood bits to the deck trying to represent the general untidiness. Overall view, in the near future there'll be a ladder hanging on that shed wall. Everything is glued down, when the model is turned upside down nothing falls off......hopefully. Thank you to each of you for your support. Keith Edited October 22 by Keith Black druxey, Paul Le Wol, Knocklouder and 20 others 10 13 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted October 22 Share #355 Posted October 22 Everything has come together very nicely, Keith. Your weathering, smudging, and dirtying look very authentic. FriedClams, mbp521, mtaylor and 6 others 8 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted October 22 Share #356 Posted October 22 I can only come up with two words Keith, “outstanding realism”. The weathering, distressed side rails, and grit, are top notch workmanship. Looking forward to Lula. -Brian Canute, Paul Le Wol, FriedClams and 6 others 8 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted October 22 Share #357 Posted October 22 starting to come alive Keith - amazing what a bit of clutter can do. Keith tmj, mtaylor, mbp521 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted October 22 Share #358 Posted October 22 It's quite amazing, considering what clutter we accumulate on our workbenches over time, how difficult it is to produce a convincingly random clutter accumulation on a model ... mtaylor, FriedClams, mbp521 and 5 others 7 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 22 Author Share #359 Posted October 22 yada yada 18 hours ago, Glen McGuire said: Everything has come together very nicely, Keith. Your weathering, smudging, and dirtying look very authentic. Thank you, Glen. 16 hours ago, mbp521 said: can only come up with two words Keith, “outstanding realism”. The weathering, distressed side rails, and grit, are top notch workmanship. Looking forward to Lula. Thank you, Brian. 1 hour ago, clearway said: starting to come alive Keith - amazing what a bit of clutter can do. Thank you, Keith 1 hour ago, wefalck said: t's quite amazing, considering what clutter we accumulate on our workbenches over time, how difficult it is to produce a convincingly random clutter accumulation on a model ... Thank you, Eberhard. Gentleman, I've tried as best I could to make the model look like a brief moment in time using the below photo as a templet. Unfortunately there are things on the deck I don't recognize. From the photos mcb provided, the pictured driver is pretty exemplary of the floating pile drivers of the era. Keith clearway, Canute, tmj and 6 others 9 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmj Posted October 22 Share #360 Posted October 22 Beautiful Keith!!! If you're having a hard time with 'finally' completing this fantastic build, and still find yourself looking for some other little touches that you could add to it... Hmm. Maybe 'further darkening' the walking path around and into the door showing a lot of foot traffic, dirty boots and abuse in that area as well as any 'other' areas that would get significantly more foot traffic than other areas. Just a thought. 🙂 Glen McGuire, mbp521, Paul Le Wol and 5 others 7 1 Quote "The journey of a thousand miles is only the beginning of a thousand journeys!" Current Build; 1776 Gunboat Philadelphia, Navy-Board Style, Scratch Build 1:24 Scale On the Drawing Board; 1777 Continental Frigate 'Hancock', Scratch Build, Admiralty/Pseudo Hahn Style, "In work, active in CAD design stage!" In dry dock; Scratch Build of USS Constitution... on hold until further notice, if any. Constructro 'Cutty Sark' ... Hull completed, awaiting historically accurate modifications to the deck, deck houses, etc., "Gathering Dust!" Corel HMS Victory Cross Section kit "BASH"... being neglected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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