michael mott Posted March 15, 2014 Share #271 Posted March 15, 2014 Tom very nice drape to the boat coverings, it looks natural. the big one looks pretty spiffy too. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 15, 2014 Share #272 Posted March 15, 2014 Nicely done with the boat covers, Tom. Are you going to do lashings for them? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 15, 2014 Share #273 Posted March 15, 2014 the ship's boats look great Tom........really coming together Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share #274 Posted March 15, 2014 John, There's a picture of the boat on the bottom of page 18. The tie-downs are "Y" shaped and I need about 20 "eyes" on the deck to tie them down. I'm doing that chore now. Then on to davits and tackle. After that, its a smoke stack on the starboard side, running lights and name boards and I'm done! Tom popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 17, 2014 Share #275 Posted March 17, 2014 Very nice, Tom... yes, you are on the home stretch so that's probably slowing you down. Do you have another project in mind? That might help. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share #276 Posted March 17, 2014 Mark, That's my problem; I don't know what to do next. I have to put together a Nimitz class aircraft carrier for my grandson, but that doesn't count. I looked into doing a model of the continental frigate Randolph, but there's scant information on her. So maybe not. We'll see. Tom mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #277 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) I've gotten the tie-downs for the lifeboats installed; the davits fabricated and installed; and the name boards in place. I'm waiting for some blocks from Chuck to finish off the block and tackle for the davits: I don't know why the davits look uneven in the photo, but, trust me, they are all the same. Edited April 14, 2014 by TBlack captainbob, tarbrush, Elmer Cornish and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 14, 2014 Share #278 Posted April 14, 2014 Nearly there, Tom. She's looking great! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted April 14, 2014 Share #279 Posted April 14, 2014 Looking great Tom, the tie downs worked out well. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 14, 2014 Share #280 Posted April 14, 2014 she's looking good! cameras are funny like that........I've taken pictures...even re-took them, because the angle didn't look right. nice job with the life boats.....canvas and tie downs are super. stella looking boat! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share #281 Posted April 15, 2014 John, Michael, Popeye, Crackers, Thanks for the comments. Also, thank you to a host of others for all the "likes". I was explaining to a friend that this is getting to the bittersweet moment when I'm all done with this model. I guess I've been working on it for 3 years, and it's part of my life. I don't know what to do next, but I'm going to the New London exhibit later this month; maybe I'll get inspired! Tom popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted April 16, 2014 Share #282 Posted April 16, 2014 If you don't see inspiration at New London, check whether you are still breathing! You'll see some terrific models there. I've attended three times and have always come away inspired. WackoWolf 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share #283 Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Druxey, I went last year, and seeing the models is certainly inspirational, but just as fun is meeting a bunch of the guys that are on this forum. At last year's event the various club members were called away for a group photo. I've suggested to Chuck that we need a MSW group photo this year. Hopefully, someone will bring a camera and we can make it happen! Tom Oh, BTW, did you notice that Michael Mott has changed his picture? I've got to do the same, as that grandbaby in my arms is now 4 years old! Edited April 16, 2014 by TBlack popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share #284 Posted April 21, 2014 A little more progress, adding some detail: the block and tackle for the davits, the cowl ventilator, and the bell on the front of the wheel house. This latter feature shows up in some of the photos I have of the ship and not in other pictures. I suspect they found it a nuisance when trying to walk around the front of the pilot house and removed it. Tom realworkingsailor, Mirabell61, Captain Slog and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted April 24, 2014 Share #285 Posted April 24, 2014 Amazing job Tom, She looks beautiful Best regerds, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 24, 2014 Share #286 Posted April 24, 2014 good work Tom, she Looks great ! Nils Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share #287 Posted April 25, 2014 Pete, It's coming along. I'm pleased, although there are elements I'd do differently. I love your Muscongus Bay boats; you certainly know how to put those together. How was the move? I hope you didn't have to go too far. Nils, Thanks, but your Bohuslan is the standard; a truly beautiful piece of work. I loved your use of plumbing fixtures for ventilators. I saw it too late to try it myself. Sometimes I wish I had more stuff on the deck like you do. It makes things more interesting to look at. From my model railroad days I remember the old saying, "the clutter is the clincher". Tom pete48 and Mirabell61 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted April 25, 2014 Share #288 Posted April 25, 2014 Hey Tom, Thats why I keep building Lobster Boats (every one I build I should have done this or that) We moved north to Rathdrum (temp) and in Aug I will be moving to the Oregon Coast,the Move was gruelling every thing is still in boxes. Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share #289 Posted May 4, 2014 I'm feeling bold enough to put you to the comparison test: The real thing: The copy: And a couple of extras: WackoWolf, mtaylor, pete48 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted May 4, 2014 Share #290 Posted May 4, 2014 Hmm... I don't know.... your background doesn't look quite watery/rocky enough..... Oh... you mean the boat... Aside from the masts/flag staffs, looks like a dead on match to me! Andy popeye the sailor 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share #291 Posted May 4, 2014 Yup, the water thing has me stumped. I've got the fore and aft flag poles and the running lights and then the case. Tom realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 4, 2014 Share #292 Posted May 4, 2014 Tom you have done a superb job in matching the original. Michael WackoWolf 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 5, 2014 Share #293 Posted May 5, 2014 she's fantastic Tom.....you've done a superb job! the only difference I can see is that she's not in black 'n white Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 5, 2014 Share #294 Posted May 5, 2014 Pete, It's coming along. I'm pleased, although there are elements I'd do differently. I love your Muscongus Bay boats; you certainly know how to put those together. How was the move? I hope you didn't have to go too far. Nils, Thanks, but your Bohuslan is the standard; a truly beautiful piece of work. I loved your use of plumbing fixtures for ventilators. I saw it too late to try it myself. Sometimes I wish I had more stuff on the deck like you do. It makes things more interesting to look at. From my model railroad days I remember the old saying, "the clutter is the clincher". Tom Thanks Tom, your Vinal Haven Steamer is a real nostalgic eyecatcher, very well done as I usualy do not build from kit there is always the question swiming up, how and from what shall I do it to suit the Chosen scale.... ? When roaming over flea-markets or simular market stands I always have eyes open for things that with a slight Change could look like or brought into final shape for Fitting I possibly would Need one day, especialy interesting would be a bin full of old brass and copper waste parts, for example like candle holder parts for stand plate pedestals, tooth wheels, plumbing elbows, and others, etc... Nils Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share #295 Posted May 5, 2014 Nils, That's a great tip, thanks. I guess I'll start going to flea markets, too. And the rest of you guys, thanks for tuning in. I consider all of you much more accomplished than me. Tom Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 5, 2014 Share #296 Posted May 5, 2014 Great Job Tom, She looks fantastic you did an amazing job on this one , your copy looks as good as the original Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 5, 2014 Share #297 Posted May 5, 2014 Well done, beautiful work. The only difference I picked up on was the man standing by the wheelhouse. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 5, 2014 Share #298 Posted May 5, 2014 Your hull is cleaner, Bob! When you add the flag staffs etc. she'll be a dead ringer for the original. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share #299 Posted May 5, 2014 Bob, Don't forget the woman on the bench at the stern! I know some of us put figures on our models, but I haven't gotten that creative yet. I've got the Vinal Haven Historical Society interested in perhaps giving her a home. Tom popeye the sailor and pete48 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 5, 2014 Share #300 Posted May 5, 2014 that would be sweet!............well deserved Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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