Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper

[rwiederrich]

I've been reviewing the Staffordshire, and her forecastle is exactly how we envisioned for Staghound.  With the patent Windless on the deck below the topgallant forecastle deck forward.

With double companionways (left, right) leading down.  Short of the minimal tonnage differences between Staghound, Flying Cloud and Staffordshire...I'd say McKay was simply replicating the good functionality of the design.

 

Again, thanks for your continued support and evaluations.

 

Rob

[rwiederrich]

8 hours ago, Rick310 said:

Beautiful work Rob!  What spacing did you use for the belaying pins?

Rick

Rick.  Scaling can be tough sometimes, but I set them at 18” scale measurement. 
 

Rob

[rwiederrich]

I added the straight copper vent pipes between the stanchions.  
 

Rob

[ClipperFan]

6 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

I've been reviewing the Staffordshire, and her forecastle is exactly how we envisioned for Staghound.  With the patent Windless on the deck below the topgallant forecastle deck forward.

With double companionways (left, right) leading down.  Short of the minimal tonnage differences between Staghound, Flying Cloud and Staffordshire...I'd say McKay was simply replicating the good functionality of the design.

 

Again, thanks for your continued support and evaluations.

 

Rob

Rob,

I seriously believe that the detailed observations of Scottsman, sailor and newspaper journalist Duncan McLean are our greatest ally in accurately envisioning the appearance of these magnificent ships. While I'm convinced the author really didn't appreciate gold leaf, carved embellishments he was fastidious in his highly detailed recitations of a vessel's construction. This tendency is consistent for every vessel he described whether they came from the McKay shipyard or not. Our efforts to reinterpret these factual descriptions is leading to more accurately built authentic replicas.

[Luis Felipe]

Hi Rob, fine and beautiful job, but? how do you do this?

[rwiederrich]

3 hours ago, Luis Felipe said:

Hi Rob, fine and beautiful job, but? how do you do this?

Imagine that…..,   I pondered the fabrication of these copper vent pipes for some time.  Staghound utilized straight pipe vents instead of the typical round trap type depicted on the Flying Fish.  So it dawned on me to use oxidized copper pins with the tips cut off and the heads ground flat…….to represent the  strake seal flange of the vent pipes.   They are good representations ……….I think.  
 

Rob

[BANYAN]

Wow Rob, you really motoring (or should I say rollicking) along.  Looking great.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[rwiederrich]

10 minutes ago, BANYAN said:

Wow Rob, you really motoring (or should I say rollicking) along.  Looking great.

 

cheers

 

Pat

Thanks Pat. Working on the starboard side next couple days ……….Then coppering 

 

Rob

[ClipperFan]

7 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Imagine that…..,   I pondered the fabrication of these copper vent pipes for some time.  Staghound utilized straight pipe vents instead of the typical round trap type depicted on the Flying Fish.  So it dawned on me to use oxidized copper pins with the tips cut off and the heads ground flat…….to represent the  strake seal flange of the vent pipes.   They are good representations ……….I think.  
 

Rob

Rob,

That's a clever reuse of ordinary objects.

[rwiederrich]

1 hour ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob,

That's a clever reuse of ordinary objects.

Thanks....I'm always thinking outside of the box.  I knew I needed something that replicated a *flanged* pipe.  Not just a wire poking through the strake.  There had to be some sort of gasketed flange protecting the sleave around the pipe, so water would not pour or drip past the pipe to areas far below...thus wetting the interior of the ship.  It is said the vent system was of a most scientific and engineered application.  And Staghound was acclaimed to be a very *dry* ship.  It's what I came up with....in 1/96 scale.🎼

 

Rob

[Rick310]

Thanks Rob!  Great idea for the vent flange!

Rick

[rwiederrich]

2 hours ago, Rick310 said:

Thanks Rob!  Great idea for the vent flange!

Rick

The Waterways were flooded with copious amounts of water...and the vents had to be protected.  The flanges must have taken extreme thought to prevent water passage beyond the brass/copper pipes.  Thanks for the kudos Rick.

I'm always trying to use stuff or reinvent stuff for my own purposes.  Note the flange on these goose necked vents.  Kinda like the ones used on Flying fish models.

 

Rob

Edited Friday at 05:09 PM by rwiederrich

[ClipperFan]

@rwiederrich @Vladimir_Wairoa @Luis Felipe all three of you have created wonderful replicas worthy of entering this NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition (details are in the green banner at the top of this page). I would be more than willing to assist in making selections. That is, if you want any suggestions. Personally I think you all have some incredible models to share.

Edited Friday at 06:47 PM by ClipperFan
corrections

[rwiederrich]

3 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

@rwiederrich @Vladimir_Wairoa @Luis Felipe all three of you have created wonderful replicas worthy of entering this NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition (details are in the green banner at the top of this page). I would be more than willing to assist in making selections. That is, if you want any suggestions. Personally I think you all have some incredible models to share.

Rich……..you already have my permission….to do what you think.  
 

Rob

[rwiederrich]

Began adding the starboard waterways. 
 

Rob

 

Edited Friday at 10:30 PM by rwiederrich

[Luis Felipe]

Hi Rob, excellent idea, I would very much appreciate your help in selecting the pictures, so, I need to complete the inscription, and you will help me selecting the pictures I already upload? saludos from Chile  

[ClipperFan]

22 minutes ago, rwiederrich said:

Rich……..you already have my permission….to do what you think.  
 

Rob

Rob, from a photographer's viewpoint it's probably not the most desirable since Arina's not entirely in the picture. Still from an emotional one, this is one of my favorites since to me it symbolizes "A Dream Realized." I'll keep looking for more images.

[ClipperFan]

2 hours ago, Luis Felipe said:

Hi Rob, excellent idea, I would very much appreciate your help in selecting the pictures, so, I need to complete the inscription, and you will help me selecting the pictures I already upload? saludos from Chile  

@Luis Felipe I'm going to review each of your models and select what to my eye puts your craftsmanship to best light. Since I didn't build any of these, each of you will have final say on selections.

[ClipperFan]

On 6/6/2025 at 9:24 PM, ClipperFan said:

@Luis Felipe I'm going to review each of your models and select what to my eye puts your craftsmanship to best light. Since I didn't build any of these, each of you will have final say on selections.

@rwiederrich @Vladimir_Wairoa @Luis Felipe Deadline for submissions is much closer than I first expected: July 31, 2025. Contest rules are pretty simple: (1) current NRG membership, if not current it's 1/2 price to become a member.

(2) $30 entry fee per model entered.

(3) minimum 8 specific photos + 4 optional ones of the modeler's choice. Each mandatory position is listed in contest rules and I've attached samples of entry requirements.

(4) An up to 500 word description of the model. 

I'll review your online images to see if all positions are already available and let you know if any still need to be supplied.

Edited 14 hours ago by ClipperFan
correction

[ClipperFan]

@rwiederrich @Luis Felipe @Vladimir_Wairoa NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition, 8 required picture samples enlarged. A few observations of samples: good lighting to capture all details, plain background not to distract from model and entire model is centered in each picture. Submission deadline is July 31, 2025. All details are available in the green banner at the top of each MSW page.

(1) amidship deck level port broadside

(2) amidship deck level starboard broadside

(3) above stern port quarter

(4) above stern starboard quarter

(5) above bow port quarter

(6) above bow starboard quarter

(7) dead ahead bow

(8) dead ahead stern

 

In addition each submission can include 4 optional photos of a modeler's choice. Let me know if there's anything I can help you guys with. Rob with 50 years' experience is a Master, Luis depending on how many other models built could be Journeyman to Master and Vlad with two finished clipper ships would most likely be Apprentice. It means you could each possibly win in your category.

Edited Saturday at 12:49 PM by ClipperFan
correction

[rwiederrich]

Finished the starboard pin rail and stanchions….. now onto the vent pipes.  
 

Rob

[rwiederrich]

Finished vents.  
 

Looks like it’s time for copper.  
 

Rob

[rwiederrich]

Readying  for copper.  
 

Rob

Edited Sunday at 03:05 AM by rwiederrich

[rwiederrich]

Rich, I don’t see the add for the contest on my I phone.   I want to join the contest and will pay, but collecting all the images seams to be fallen to you.  Pick the four extra as well……if you don’t mind. 
Thanks. 
 

Rob

[BANYAN]

Great progress Rob, she is coming along very nicely

 

cheers

 

Pat

[ClipperFan]

10 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Rich, I don’t see the add for the contest on my I phone.   I want to join the contest and will pay, but collecting all the images seams to be fallen to you.  Pick the four extra as well……if you don’t mind. 
Thanks. 
 

Rob

Rob,

Did you get the pdf application and rules documents I messaged you, along with all of the images sent?

[rwiederrich]

2 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob,

Did you get the pdf application and rules documents I messaged you, along with all of the images sent?

Yes I did Rich.  Are they requiring only finished model images ……..or in shop images acceptable?

 

Rob

[ClipperFan]

7 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Yes I did Rich.  Are they requiring only finished model images ……..or in shop images acceptable?

 

Rob

Rob,

Samples provided are clearly staged photos of a finished model with no shop background. That's probably optimal. There is no mention of background requirements. However, I looked at all prior winning Apprentice Journeyman and Master gold, silver and bronze contest entries from 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2021. All were taken against clear backgrounds. I did my best to locate 8 scenes closest to samples even if that included shop images. For your Great Republic my feeling is if it comes to submitting shop scenes or nothing (since you said you can't take any more pictures of her) I'm in favor of sending in what you have. Than you can explain in up to 500 words why you couldn't submit staged pictures like the samples indicate. Of course, if you could somehow access both finished models and take new pictures to exactly match 8 samples, that would be best for your chances.

Edited 17 hours ago by ClipperFan
additional information

[ClipperFan]

https://wetransfer.com is a free website specified in the NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition rules to upload model pictures. Use this email to upload photos: nrgphotocontest2025@gmail.com 

Edited 17 hours ago by ClipperFan
additional info

[rwiederrich]

1 hour ago, ClipperFan said:

https://wetransfer.com is a free website specified in the NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition rules to upload model pictures. Use this email to upload photos: nrgphotocontest2025@gmail.com 

I've read the full application and photo requirements.  And at this time, I think I am not inclined to apply.  To do the imaging right...I would have to remove both models from their cases...stage a proper photographic environment to take proper images.  I will not have time to do all this in the allotted time frame.  I have far too many other issues on the near and far horizon of this summer.

 

I do, appreciate your interest and enthusiasm.  I have already posted images on MSW's completed model page and, you have given me much exposure in the Journal publication.  I seek no further recognition. Plus,   Michael Mjelde's recognition is the greatest any could acquire.   A true heart felt thanks...Rich.

 

Rob