olliechristo Posted December 12, 2013 #62 Posted December 12, 2013 I too am very excited to watch this beauty unfold. My grandmother was born on Thursday Island. looking forward to learning lots from looking at your build.. Thanks John.. Ollie Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/
Jim Lad Posted December 13, 2013 Author #63 Posted December 13, 2013 Crikey! A grandmother actually born on T.I.! Have you ever visited there, Ollie? John
olliechristo Posted December 13, 2013 #64 Posted December 13, 2013 Unfortunately i never met her and I have never been to T.I John, I will have to put it on the list of places to visit.. She was born about 1920 at T.I Hospital. Graduated nursing/midwifery before WW2 at T.i hospital. Went off for first trip off T.i in 1939 by Liner to Singapore, shortly after all civilians evacuated from T.I by U.S forces in 1941, went to Cairns, Husband dies from falling object whilst riding bike in Cairns city street.. She moves to brisbane and is brought back to Cairns when she passed away and buried with her husband just down the road in martyn street. The history of the Island is intriguing.. Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/
Jim Lad Posted December 13, 2013 Author #65 Posted December 13, 2013 I was photographing Rainbow Bee-eaters in that cemetery in July. "Just down the road in Martyn Street" - sound s like you live in Cairns, Ollie - pity I didn't know you before our trip north! John olliechristo 1
olliechristo Posted December 14, 2013 #66 Posted December 14, 2013 Yes and yes. I am a stones throw from Botanical gardens I love those rainbow bee-eaters. We just had that largest flower in the world happen in the gardens again.. If your ever in Cairns again I would be glad to show you some sights.. Most of my family resides down south In Sydney/Bris.. Was great to find i had family "down the road" ... I often visit Sydney.. Regards Ollie Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/
Jim Lad Posted December 14, 2013 Author #67 Posted December 14, 2013 Cheers, Ollie! Give us a yell next time you'll be down in the 'Big Smoke'! John olliechristo 1
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2014 Author #68 Posted January 2, 2014 Bugger!!! I'm such a genius of a model maker that I only need to mark one face of my frames on my plan; so naturally when I marked out the forward cant frames I measured from the wrong side of the frame and the rabbets I cut were all 1/8" too far aft, so I've had to re-do them and the rabbets are now twice as wide as they should be. The mistake will be hidden once the model is planked, and all I have to do is to make sure the cant frames are hard against the forward edge of the rabbets when I fit them, but it's still really annoying!!! Here are my extra wide cant frame rabbets (just don't tell anyone I'm such a muppet!) At least I've got some more frame blanks cut out. Very soon I'm going to have to make up a framing jig and start cutting out and fitting frames. The frame blanks that I've made so far. John dnputnam, BANYAN, Elmer Cornish and 6 others 9
russ Posted January 2, 2014 #69 Posted January 2, 2014 John: Is there any way to fill in the parts of the rabbet you do not need? Probably not, but it was a thought. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
rlb Posted January 2, 2014 #70 Posted January 2, 2014 Your secret is safe with me, John! I'm looking forward to seeing the frames on the keel. Those frames on the left seem very shallow compared to the others, but in your photos of the ship, the sheer didn't seem to be very extreme. Are they the frames that sit on the deadwood "steps"? Ron Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2014 Author #71 Posted January 2, 2014 Russ - I'll just leave them as they are and watch myself when fitting the cants. Ron - those first few frames on the left are for right at the stern. John
gjdale Posted January 2, 2014 #72 Posted January 2, 2014 Ouch John. Sounds like the sort of thing I would do! At least it will be hidden from view as you say, and only you and me and the other 9,322 MSW members will ever know. augie 1 Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
captainbob Posted January 2, 2014 #73 Posted January 2, 2014 Just don’t forget which edge the frames mount against like I would. Other than that, how do you put the cut lines on the wood? Is it free hand pencil or some sort of iron-on or . . . ? Bob 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
Jim Lad Posted January 2, 2014 Author #74 Posted January 2, 2014 Grant - nice to know that my secret's safe! Bob - if you're referring to the cant frame rabbets, they're measured from the last square frame and the lines marked with a squar held against the bottom of the keel. John
TBlack Posted January 2, 2014 #75 Posted January 2, 2014 John, If that little slip-up is all you have to worry about......well, you'll not get any sympathy from me! BTW, a 1:48 must seem enormous to you. And will this model be in pristine condition, or will it have freight and laundry cast about the deck? Tom
augie Posted January 2, 2014 #76 Posted January 2, 2014 I'd opt for a few oyster shells as well. Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
Jim Lad Posted January 3, 2014 Author #77 Posted January 3, 2014 Yeah, Bob, 1:48 does seem a bit excessive at the moment! The luggers were actually kept pretty clean and tidy unless hauling up shell. As I'm building her as the 'Francis Pritt' - when a mission ship - now shell on deck I'm afraid Augie. John augie 1
popeye the sailor Posted January 3, 2014 #78 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) it wouldn't be a satisfying hobby John, if we didn't make little mistakes along the way. I'm sure you'll make short work of it.......and you'll do it.......with a smile! that's why they call it scratch........scratch what!?!?!?!? the admiral told me that my bald spot has gotten larger..........bugger! Edited January 3, 2014 by popeye the sailor 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
Jim Lad Posted January 3, 2014 Author #79 Posted January 3, 2014 Cheers, Popeye! I'm not all that fussed about it - it's not a killer error - I'm just annoyed with myself for making such a stupid blunder. John
Moonbug Posted January 3, 2014 #80 Posted January 3, 2014 Watching with interest! - Bug - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
Bedford Posted January 3, 2014 #82 Posted January 3, 2014 She's going to be a nice little boat John and since you can work around that error it is a case of "What error"? Steve Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
Jim Lad Posted January 23, 2014 Author #83 Posted January 23, 2014 The update you're having when you're not having an update! No photos at the moment, but just a quick not to let you know that the4 'Pritt' is still creeping ahead. I'm still working on drawing the frames and making frame blanks, but hopefully next time I'll have the framing jig made up and something a bit more progressive to report on! John olliechristo, captainbob, egkb and 2 others 5
Bedford Posted January 23, 2014 #84 Posted January 23, 2014 Ah yes, the Claytons update !! Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
gjdale Posted January 23, 2014 #85 Posted January 23, 2014 Looks good from here John Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
Dan Vadas Posted January 23, 2014 #87 Posted January 23, 2014 John, a word of advice from someone who's "been there, done that " - fill in the gaps in the cant frame errors NOW before you forget later and glue them to the AFT cuts . It would only take an hour to glue in some 1/8" wide scrap wood and get them right. Danny WackoWolf 1 Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi
Jim Lad Posted February 6, 2014 Author #89 Posted February 6, 2014 Well, some actual work to show you! I'm continuing to make frame blanks and rough cut the frames, but I've now made my framing jig and have actually raised the first frame. This is the forward most square frame, so with that in place I can start to finish off and fit the cant frames. The framing jig ready for business The 'backbone' in the jig First frame fitted The entire frame will be cleaned up after all the frames are fitted and faired. John egkb, Padeen, druxey and 11 others 14
augie Posted February 6, 2014 #90 Posted February 6, 2014 This looks really exciting ! Can't wait to see more. Jim Lad 1 Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
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