Jim Lad Posted December 19, 2013 Share #241 Posted December 19, 2013 You can do it, Tom! Looking forward to your results. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 19, 2013 Share #242 Posted December 19, 2013 Tom those will look great.When you start your filing it works well to have piece of filler rod inside the tube you are filing. and do the filing before you cut it off the main stock. Ask me how I know. 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...
TBlack Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share #243 Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) OK, I'll bite.....How do you know? Regardless, it's good advice. Anyway, I had to order on line. $1.75 for the rod and $8.00 for shipping. Something is out of whack, and it won't get here until Jan 7. I'll work on the boats until then. John, I'm looking at the time of your latest encouraging remark, and realizing that there's a 14 hour difference between your place and mine. That means you posted at 6:30 AM? Early riser? Tom Edited December 19, 2013 by TBlack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 19, 2013 Share #244 Posted December 19, 2013 In the summer, Tom - sunrise here is at 5.40 at the moment! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 20, 2013 Share #245 Posted December 20, 2013 she looks great Tom.........you've done some really nice detail work to the pilot house. funnel looks really nice as well 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 December 20, 2013 Share #246 Posted December 20, 2013 A lovely built Oldtimer Steamer Tom These typ boats have real character, and yours has an interesting hull for shallow Waters, probably a river Steamer 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 December 20, 2013 Author Share #247 Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Nils, Thanks for the compliment. Vinal Haven used to sail out of Rockland, Maine servicing the islands in the Penobscot Bay area from 1892 to 1938. She's a typical configuration for steamers of that era. Also, thanks to all of you for the "likes". I appreciate the support.. While I'm waiting for the turnbuckle brass to arrive, I'm turning to the boats. They're big, 5.25" long, but no interior, as they are covered. I thought I would build them POB style. I think it might be easier for me to make sure they are duplicates. Tom Edited December 20, 2013 by TBlack Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 20, 2013 Share #248 Posted December 20, 2013 Tom with the small tubing if you file it while it is attached it is much easier to hold onto because you need to remove quite a lot of the tube to make it look like the picture you posted and if you cut them to length first you end up losing them either to the floor or to a snag while filing because there is so little tube left by the time you are done.. it also helps to have a small v groove in a block of hardwood for the filing. I will sort out a picture of what I am trying to describe. 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...
pete48 Posted December 21, 2013 Share #249 Posted December 21, 2013 Amazing job Tom , I should be on your Christmas list 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 December 21, 2013 Author Share #250 Posted December 21, 2013 We'll, Pete, my wife asked me tonight what was I going to do with the boat when I'm done. I dunno; I've got 4 of my models sitting in a neighbor's basement for lack of any other space. Tom pete48 and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #251 Posted January 3, 2014 Michael, This was only my second try, but I think I've gotten it. Sorry for the fuzzy picture, but my camera doesn't do close-ups. The flip side of the turnbuckle looks like the side you're viewing. The wire in the center (28 gauge) is a good idea if only to stiffen things up while filing. Also, I decided to paint out the moulding around the boat deck. It looks big and clunky to me next to the moulding around the pilot house, and it's less obvious if painted. Also, the real boat didn't have brightwork up there. I promise never to use bass wood for moulding again! tarbrush, mtaylor, Elmer Cornish and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted January 3, 2014 Share #252 Posted January 3, 2014 Looks pretty good to me Tom. Looks like you are getting the hang of working this brass stuff. Happy new year to you Sir. 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...
Jim Lad Posted January 3, 2014 Share #253 Posted January 3, 2014 Sometimes plainer looks better, Tom! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #254 Posted January 3, 2014 Amen to that, John. Michael, thanks for all your help on the pilot house, the stack, the turnbuckles. You've gone way out of your way to aid me. Andy, I think those dentils look pretty good. You certainly can't tell they're plastic, thanks for the suggestion. And guys, thanks for all the "likes", BTW, Wacko, what are you doing up at 3:40 AM? If my work looks pleasing to you, a large part of that is due to this website. It inspires me to try just a little bit harder and not to be afraid to throw out a first attempt, or even a second until I've got what I want. Tom popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted January 3, 2014 Share #255 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Fine work on the turnbuckel it goes well with such a fine boat. Bob Edited January 3, 2014 by Cap'n'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...
popeye the sailor Posted January 3, 2014 Share #256 Posted January 3, 2014 all within the art of creation..........I wonder if 'He' threw out the 'first attempt'? sorry 'bout that.......I just had to jot that one down. I think you did well Tom.........it gives the build a nice contrast of art work. your also finding out that different textures of wood, behaves differently under certain circumstances. I owe a lot of kudos to the site as well, but your perseverance to create, should also be counted. you've done an admirable job 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 January 7, 2014 Author Share #257 Posted January 7, 2014 Popeye, The first attempt got lost to the floor. I thought, by inserting a black wire in the middle of the tube , that in filing down the outside of the tube I would come to the black wire and know to stop. Actually, what happens is that the flashing from the filing covers up the black wire and you end up filing straight through the tube! Second attempt: file a little bit and plunge the black wire back and forth cleans out the flash and you know when to stop filing. Anyway, all 4 turnbuckles done. But I think I need #3 piano wire for the stays to ensure that they are straight. In the meantime, I've been working on the ladder and eagle. This is Andrieke's eagle, by the way. A terrific tip and a huge saver! Tom popeye the sailor, realworkingsailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted January 7, 2014 Share #258 Posted January 7, 2014 I’ve been waiting for the ladder and it looks great. And the eagle is just right. 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...
michael mott Posted January 7, 2014 Share #259 Posted January 7, 2014 Tom, things look to be coming together very nicely. 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...
TBlack Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share #260 Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks, guys, for the support. I can't decide whether to paint the eagle or leave him alone. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted January 8, 2014 Share #261 Posted January 8, 2014 super additions to the helm deck Tom.........whether you try your hand, or simply paint the eagle gold, I think it will look perfect 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 February 5, 2014 Author Share #262 Posted February 5, 2014 January has been a cold month here, and, with my workshop in the basement, the working conditions have not been ideal. Nevertheless, I've been (slowly) working on the life boats. I determined that they are 5.25" long. I got a plan out of a book (thank you Portia) and sized it on the copier to the proper length. Now, I'm just putting them together. They have a canvas cover over them, so I don't need to do the interiors. The stays, with turnbuckles, for the stack all came out fine. I'll see if I can get a decent photo, but I've got a poor camera for detail work. Tom captainbob, tarbrush, trippwj and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 5, 2014 Share #263 Posted February 5, 2014 Looks like a lovely life boat to go with your fine Vinal Haven. 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 February 5, 2014 Share #264 Posted February 5, 2014 Tom, You 'snuck' in that eagle while I was away and I missed it completely. I think it might look nice in gold! You boat is looking good. It's always a comfort not to have to do the interiors. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 5, 2014 Share #265 Posted February 5, 2014 is that what your doing........making the frames and planking them? since your covering them with canvas.....sounds like a good simple approach.......looking very good 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 February 6, 2014 Author Share #266 Posted February 6, 2014 Tom, You 'snuck' in that eagle while I was away and I missed it completely. John John, That eagle was due to a suggestion from Andrieke (the benefits of community). It comes from a supplier to the model railroad guys. I'm delighted with the result, and a pretty easy solution, too. Popeye, That's it; bulkheads around a former and then cover the whole thing with "canvas". Here's the real thing: Tom popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 6, 2014 Share #267 Posted February 6, 2014 Looks good Tom, its a model not a piano. Michael captainbob 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...
TBlack Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share #268 Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I finished the boats. I need to install the tie-downs and trim up the "canvas" covers. The "canvas" is 2 pieces of kleenex soaked in a solution of glue and then draped over the boat to dry. I've been slow to work on this boat this winter, maybe because I'm coming to the end of the trail, and I don't know what to do next! Tom Edited March 14, 2014 by TBlack popeye the sailor, Captain Slog, tarbrush and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted March 14, 2014 Share #269 Posted March 14, 2014 real nice looking ship Tom, also the two boats look very realistic 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...
captainbob Posted March 14, 2014 Share #270 Posted March 14, 2014 It took you a lot of thought and work but you built a boat to be proud of. Well done. 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...
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