SardonicMeow Posted June 23 Author #31 Posted June 23 Planking of the hull continues. In Fusion, I designed the stern piece. It was not worth the trouble to go get it laser cut. I just printed out the pattern and then cut it from 1/16" sheet. The strake immediately below the "bends" was planked. If you look back at my laser cut patterns, you'll see where the location of this was marked on the bulkheads. Getting this strake in exactly the right position is important, so that the bends (which will be thicker) will run correctly. Now I'm planking the remaining space to complete the lower hull. I have family visiting this week, so work will be on hold for a little while. tmj, Ryland Craze, Pirate adam and 3 others 6 Peter In progress: Amanda F. Lewis, Chesapeake Bay pungy Completed builds: Virginia 1819 from Artesania Latina, Sultana (gallery) with laser cut POB hull and 3D printed components
JacquesCousteau Posted June 23 #32 Posted June 23 On 6/22/2025 at 10:20 AM, SardonicMeow said: However, I did find that Lewis was arrested for the incident described below. (Washington Times, 19 January 1898). Quite a bleak story! Who knows how many other cases were never brought to the authorities' attention. I wonder if the sailors ever tried to unionize? Although the seasonal nature of the work might have been a barrier. Excellent progress on the build, too. The hull really looks great! Wonderful lines. Current Builds: Lancha Chilota (1:32) [Scratch]; Bateau de Lanveoc (1:32) [Scratch] Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull (1:48); Midwest Peapod (1:14) Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross-Section (1:32); Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32)
Deltawaldo Posted June 28 #33 Posted June 28 (edited) On 6/12/2025 at 3:48 PM, SardonicMeow said: Hi, Deltawaldo. Welcome to Model Ship World. The hull shape I've been using for this project isn't an enclosed mesh, so it's not suitable for 3D printing. I would have to start over with the goal of making a 3D printable object. If you're truly interested, I can give it a go. I'm very excited to hear that you're related to shipwright Joseph W. Brooks (1832 - 1915). Do you have any family history to share? Pungies built by J. W. Brooks (presumed incomplete): A. Weiskittle - 1882 Amanda F. Lewis - 1884 Angie McNamara - 1862 Christopher C. Fallin - 1869 Francis J. Ruth - 1871 G. A. Kirwan - 1882 Hattie and Francis - 1881 J. W. Brooks - 1868 Moore and Brady - 1880 Twilight - 1884 In a Baltimore Sun article from March 6th, 1938, author Eric Steinlein calls Twilight a sister ship of the Amanda F. Lewis. Geoffrey Footner, in Tidewater Triumph, says that Brooks' last pungy was built in 1885, but does not name it. Hey! Thanks and I am definitely tuned in on this! Also awesome to see a descendant of a former captain! The Amanda F Lewis has always peaked my interest due to the amount of archival work done on it! As far as I could tell from coast guard records she was converted to a diesel screw and is probably drift wood now on a beach in Haiti. The only ship I don't see in your list is the Mattie F. Dean which I think was scuttled in backwater creek near Annapolis! I have a laser cutter function on my end printer so honestly if you wouldn't mind sharing it would be an honor to follow along with my cousin who works at the maritime museum in St. Michaels. I grew up near Brooks point and am I think 4 generations removed from Joe Brooks. I am based on Baltimore now (black sheep of the family moving off the shore haha). Definitely amazing progress! Edited June 28 by Deltawaldo
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