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Posted
1 hour ago, Glen McGuire said:

Despite your frustrations, Mark, your deck looks very nice.  I agree with Steve above and really like the look of the wood, especially the coloring.

 

Thanks, Glen. That means a lot.

Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

Posted
33 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

 Way to press forward, Mark. The deck looks great. 

 

Your input is, as always, very much appreciated Keith.

Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted (edited)

Today was the day to drill some more holes in my finished hull 🤔 I decided to install the catheads and the hawse hole covers. The catheads were first. I drilled a small hole and then filed it with a square pin file to match the catheads that I had made out of maple stock earlier on in the build:

 

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Once dry fitted the procedure was then repeated on the other side:

 

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I removed them both and took them to my drill table to mill out the hole for the sheave. After drilling the hawse holes and making sure the anchor rope passed through them (at the time I took the pic only the starboard side hawse hole was done), I refitted both catsheads and glued them in place too (the sheave pins still need to be filed down - I was waiting for the spot of glue to dry first):

 

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By the way, for the more astute readers, that is not the correct placement for the anchor rope and I know it :) It is merely "hanging around" there until I get the other holes in the deck done.

 

I still had some work to do on the bowsprit, it had not been assembled yet. I didn't get it quite finished today (the flying jib boom is still missing because I snapped it in half while I was sanding it down), but the assembly is coming along nicely. Here are the steps. I started by mounting the jib boom and securing it with the gammoning:

 

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The Martingale was made from dowel stock and added. The whole thing was then given a primer coat and, once dry, a second layer of paint:

 

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I hope to finish this work on the bow tomorrow but lately something always seems to come up that keeps me away :) As and when I guess, it is not a race :) 

Edited by SaltyScot

Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

Posted

Very neat work Mark!

Steve

 

San Diego Ship Modelers Guild

Nautical Research Guild


Launched:    USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN 71 (1/720, Plastic)

                       USS Missouri, BB 63 (1/535 Plastic) 

                       USS Yorktown, CV 5 (1/700, Plastic)

 

In Dry Dock:  Prince de Neufchatel, New York 1812 (1/58, Wood)

                        USS Enterprise, CVAN 65 (1/720, Plastic)

Posted

Wow! I’m late to the party! This build has gone completely under my radar…

Great looking build! I’m building the same kit, and have had a lot of the same issues you have had. 
Life has got in the way for me for too long, but now I’m gonna dust of my kit and try to make some headway!

Keep up the good work!

All the best!

 

Gaffrig.

Current builds Bluenose, Billing Boats

                            Lynx, Panart

                           

Finished models Hannah ship in a bottle, Amati

                                Le Renard, Artesania Latina

                                Endeavour’s Longboat, Artesania Latina

                                Henriette Marie, Billing Boats

Posted
23 hours ago, Gaffrig said:

Life has got in the way for me for too long, but now I’m gonna dust of my kit and try to make some headway!

 

Your build was the inspiration for me to even begin this project! I truly look forward to seeing how yours progresses. Glad to have you back.

Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

Posted

A small update on the build. I did a lot of fiddly work today, cleaning up a few things here and there. The cathead sheaves were filed down flush and the catheads were given another layer of paint:

 

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The bowsprit was finally placed and glued down. I cleaned up the butt joint and gave all that another final coat of paint. The strap will be added once the paint is nice and dry:

 

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There is a "plate" that sits above the bowsprit butt joint. I am not sure what it is called (but I am certain someone here can tell me). The plywood kit supplied one was scrapped. I will be making one out of the maple I have used on this model before. I started by making a template out of card stock:

 

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I will take this to the wood shop tomorrow and get it cut out on the scroll saw. With her bowsprit mounted she looks quite regal. I dry fitted the masts to get a good idea of how she will look. I am pleased with the progress thus far:

 

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Mark

 

On the table:   Lynx, Baltimore Clipper Schooner - MANTUA - 1:62

 

Awaiting shipyard clearance: HMS Endurance - OcCre - 1:70

 

Wishlist: 1939 Chris Craft Runabout - Garrett Wade - 1:8

 

FinishedEndeavour 1934 - J Class Racing Yacht - 1:80

 

 

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen

Posted

Very nice work to date Mark.  And nice upgrades to the kit plywood.  Beautiful work sir!

Steve

 

San Diego Ship Modelers Guild

Nautical Research Guild


Launched:    USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN 71 (1/720, Plastic)

                       USS Missouri, BB 63 (1/535 Plastic) 

                       USS Yorktown, CV 5 (1/700, Plastic)

 

In Dry Dock:  Prince de Neufchatel, New York 1812 (1/58, Wood)

                        USS Enterprise, CVAN 65 (1/720, Plastic)

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